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2014 House Bill 3816: Place non-binding tax increase referendum on ballot
Public Act 980794 of 2014
Introduced by Rep. Michael J. Madigan D- on January 3, 2014
To place on the Nov. 4, 2014 general election ballot a non-binding question polling voters on a state constitutional amendment imposing a 3% surtax on individuals and small businesses with incomes greater than $1 million, and earmarking the additional revenue for pubic schools. Note: even if a majority approves, the measure will have no legal effect. .
Received in the Senate on May 23, 2014
Signed by Gov. Pat Quinn on July 29, 2014