House Rep. David A. Welter (R-Morris) said Illinoisans don't trust the government and the graduated income tax structure would make that even worse.
"I can tell you, overwhelmingly the people of the 75th District don’t trust us to do much," Welter said. "We have failed them. They don’t trust us because of the corruption we’ve allowed to flourish in here."
Welter said in Illinois, four governors since 1960 have gone to prison.
"They don’t trust us, and why should they? This sends the wrong message to (the people of Illinois)," Welter said.
Senate Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 1 passed the House on Monday with 73 yes votes and 44 no votes. It will now be on the November 2020 ballot for Illinois voters to decide. Every single Republican voted no on the bill.
Many businesses and individuals have spoken out about their disapproval of a graduated income tax structure. Critics of the structure suggest because rates aren't nailed down in the amendment that it will eventually be a tax on the middle class.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has been adamant about his preference for a "fair tax" since running for governor last year.
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