‘Millionaire Tax’ Amendment Won’t Appear On November Ballot

A proposed constitutional amendment aiming to tax Illinois residents earning over one million dollars annually will not appear on November’s ballot. Lawmakers in Springfield concluded their legislative session without bringing the measure up for a vote, missing the required May 3rd deadline. The amendment would have put the question directly to voters, seeking to impose an extra tax on the state’s highest earners. Supporters argued it could have boosted funding for public services, while critics raised concerns about economic impacts. With no vote taken, the issue remains off the table for now, leaving Illinois’ tax structure unchanged for the upcoming election.