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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to requirements for certain state tax law changes
Constitutional amendment On the ballot →
Topics:TaxesIncome taxes
Same legislation: SJR 2003
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedMarch 7, 2024
- Done: Approved in committeeMarch 26, 2024
- Done: Passes the HouseMarch 26, 2024
- Done: Passes the SenateApril 10, 2024
- Now: Passes again next General AssemblyThe same wording, after an election
- Next: Voters decideOn the next general election ballot
Passed both chambers A constitutional amendment must pass two General Assemblies in a row, then be approved by voters. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
This joint resolution proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Iowa by restricting certain state tax law changes and requiring a single rate for individual income taxes. RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN STATE TAX LAW CHANGES. The amendment requires a bill that increases the individual income tax rate or corporate income tax rate, or the rate of any other type of tax based upon income or legal and special reserves, to be adopted by at least two-thirds of the members elected to each house of the general assembly.
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In addition, the amendment requires a bill that establishes a new tax on any type of income or legal and special reserves imposed by the state to be adopted by at least two-thirds of the members elected to each house of the general assembly. A lawsuit challenging enactment of a bill subject to the two-thirds majority passage requirement must be filed no later than one year following the enactment of the bill. Finally, the amendment requires the general assembly to enact laws to implement the amendment. SINGLE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RATE. 2006 taxation on such income is prohibited. The amendment prohibits more than one income tax rate above zero imposed by the state for state purposes on an individual at any one time. REFERRAL. The resolution, if adopted, would be published and then referred to the next general assembly (91st) for adoption, before being submitted to the electorate for ratification.
From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text · What changed before it passed
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Tried before
This idea has been filed in an earlier General Assembly. None became law, though one got through a chamber.
- SJR 2006 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa requiring a two-thirds maj…89th General Assembly · Passed Senate · similarPassed a chamber
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