Republican Lawmakers Seek Voters Input on Tax Increase Extension

A group of House and Senate Republicans today introduced legislation that would put on the November ballot a statewide advisory referendum asking voters whether or not the five percent ‘temporary’ income tax increase should become permanent.

“A number of issues are expected to be placed on the ballot in November as a way to gauge public sentiment.  The proposal we are introducing today would ask the voters to decide whether or not the five percent ‘temporary’ income tax increase should be made permanent,” said State Rep. Dennis Reboletti (R-Addison).  “Extending the income tax increase hits residents and small employers directly in the pocketbook.  They deserve the opportunity to weigh in on the decision.” Read more.