Lawmakers propose giving Iowans a vote on income tax rules
Republicans are proposing two constitutional amendments that would enact a flat tax in the state and require a super-majority for tax increases.
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Republicans are proposing two constitutional amendments that would enact a flat tax in the state and require a super-majority for tax increases.
The proposal passed by the House would require that two-thirds of the members in each chamber — 67 in the House and 34 in the Senate — agree on any legislation that increases Iowa's income tax on individuals or corporations.
Democrats said the amendment could put a larger tax burden on low- and middle-income Iowans, as it would be easier to increase sales taxes.
A proposed constitutional amendment advancing through the Iowa Legislature would require two-thirds support for any future tax increase.
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