Constitutional Amendment Requires Supermajority for Tax Increases
Without any discussion in 2026, the Iowa House of Representatives has decided to revive SJR 11 in the final week of the legislative session. This resolution proposes an amendment to the Iowa Constitution, and since this would be its second passage, it would go to the voters this November!
SJR 11 requires a supermajority of both the House and Senate to approve an individual or corporate income tax increase. LWVIA opposes this bill because it unfairly ties the hands of future Legislatures and Governors, who were elected to represent the interests of their constituents.
What Can You Do?
- Attend the subcommittee meeting on Monday, 4/27 at 12:30 pm in the House Lounge, second floor of the State Capitol. While you cannot participate virtually, you can listen/watch the subcommittee here or by calling in (1-408-418-9388; Access Code: 24870830912).
- You can submit your comments online (they are public but can be anonymous) at any time before the subcommittee here.
- You can email the subcommittee members (John Wills – [email protected]; Carter Nordman – [email protected]; David Jacoby – [email protected]).
- You can email the committee members here.
- You can email your Representative here.
Advocacy now saves a lot of voter education later!