Tell Your Lawmakers: Vote YES on the Millionaires’ Tax!
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Illinois is at a crossroads.
Right now, our tax system asks the same rate from a minimum‑wage worker as it does from a millionaire – one of only 15 states in the nation with such an upside‑down approach. Meanwhile, 80% of Illinois public schools remain underfunded.
But this week, the Illinois House began to move a measure that would drive additional money to public schools.
A Millionaires’ Tax (HJRCA 21) could be voted on by the full House in the next 24 hours. It would:
Modernize our tax code by creating an additional 3% tax only on net income over $1 million.
Raise more than $3 billion in its first year alone.
50% of revenue would be dedicated directly to public schools.
The other 50% would ease the burden on working families with property tax relief.
No one earning under $1 million would pay a penny more. Please write to your state lawmaker today and tell them to support this constitutional amendment!
WHAT THIS WOULD MEAN FOR ILLINOIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
More resources to distribute through the evidence-based funding formula
Smaller class sizes
More student supports
Competitive wages that attract and retain great educators and staff
Stable funding instead of constant budget shortfalls
THE FACTS ARE CLEAR
Our schools have been consistently underfunded to the point that 80% of schools are still below adequate funding levels
A similar tax in Massachusetts funded schools and infrastructure — leading to free school meals and free community college, while the number of millionaires increased.
A bipartisan statewide poll found 69% of Illinois residents want school funding to increase and recognize that quality schools boost home values and community stability
The Illinois Economic Policy Institute reports that a tax structured like this could help solve longstanding PreK–12 funding gaps.
