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Post by asmodeus on Jan 7, 2011 8:38:56 GMT -6
Which senators/reps can we call to tell to vote NO to this abomination?
The Democrats are an absolute disgrace. Quinn campaigned on a 33% increase (from 3% to 4%) -- and that was ridiculous enough -- but for these crooks to come back with a 75% increase, from 3% to 5.25%, is unconscionable.
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Post by southsidesignmaker on Jan 7, 2011 10:01:12 GMT -6
But remember the tax increase will only be at this % for 4-5 years with a decrease after that. The Tribune tried to put a positive spin on the increase by noting how the infusion of $$$$ will help pay all the overdue bills which will help local economies.
Maybe someone should bring up the fact that industry and businesses small and large are getting out of dodge asap. Not to mention businesses that are not even considering setting up shop in Illinois. Madigan looked like an ass on the news this morning when commenting about cuts in the budget. WHERE IS THE NEWS OF CUTS IN THIS BUDGET!!!!!
Such a wonderful thought that with the new proposal state income tax has increased by +/- 500% in the last 30 years (1% to 5% +).
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Post by asmodeus on Jan 7, 2011 10:04:04 GMT -6
I did just call the governor's office at 217-782-0244. I was surprised to get a human voice right away. Spoke my mind and they said they would "pass it along" (probably meant they would make sure Quinn passed the increase along!)
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Post by asmodeus on Jan 7, 2011 10:04:58 GMT -6
Oh, and the corporate rate will go from 4.8% to 8.4%. Brilliant.
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Post by macrockett on Jan 7, 2011 13:09:18 GMT -6
My plan is to do just what SSSM mentioned. Get out of Dodge. House is going on the market in spring. Good luck Governor in replacing the tax revenue!
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Post by Arch on Jan 7, 2011 13:46:00 GMT -6
But remember the tax increase will only be at this % for 4-5 years with a decrease after that. ..  Kind of like how they said they would lift the tolls on the tollways after the roads were initially paid for. |
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Post by EagleDad on Jan 7, 2011 17:06:58 GMT -6
But remember the tax increase will only be at this % for 4-5 years with a decrease after that. Yeah, right and Obamacare is good for the economy and citizenry too. I am done listening to dumb-ass promises and tax and spend politicians. I am on to precipice of forming my own militia to take our country back from big government. This is not what out founding fathers had in mind. |
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Post by doctorwho on Jan 8, 2011 9:26:31 GMT -6
My plan is to do just what SSSM mentioned. Get out of Dodge. House is going on the market in spring. Good luck Governor in replacing the tax revenue! we are moving up our exodus by a year also- enough of this bull crap from Springfield- lying bast@#@#$$$% Will be house hunting in June in Florida |
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Post by doctorwho on Jan 8, 2011 9:27:29 GMT -6
Which senators/reps can we call to tell to vote NO to this abomination? The Democrats are an absolute disgrace. Quinn campaigned on a 33% increase (from 3% to 4%) -- and that was ridiculous enough -- but for these crooks to come back with a 75% increase, from 3% to 5.25%, is unconscionable. kinda like spending $155M on a $124M referendum  |
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Post by asmodeus on Jan 11, 2011 22:27:00 GMT -6
Well, looks like we're screwed. The lame-duck house passed the legislation with no votes to spare, the Senate looks to be less of a fight, and Quinn --despite promising voters he would veto any tax increase that was more than his recommended 4% -- now says he supports the bill.
These Democrats are pure scum. People wonder why the political atmosphere is charged...it's because of crap like this, ramming a lame-duck spending bill through when they know it won't pass tomorrow with the NEWLY-ELECTED congress. A bill no one in their party had the balls to campaign on. A bill that purports to hold spending to "only" 2% increases each year. Pure evil.
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Post by macrockett on Jan 11, 2011 22:47:57 GMT -6
Well Mickey, the race is on...
Poetic justice would be for all those who voted against Quinn to leave the State so the tax increase is left to those who wanted him.
I'll miss Illinois and a lot of good people. Spend a number of years hopping from the west coast to the east coast then came back to the roots. Now it's time to leave again.
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Post by asmodeus on Jan 11, 2011 22:58:32 GMT -6
The only hope now is that the black caucus that basically was behind the cigarette tax (that was killed today) is now balking at this in the Senate. I shouldn't get my hopes up...they'll be bribed by Madigan and Cullerton like everyone else.
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Post by EagleDad on Jan 12, 2011 8:35:01 GMT -6
I really can't believe the idiot lame duck democrats shoved this through last night at 1:30 AM.
I guess it is time to look into relocating for me as well.
Great job Illinois, way to handle an economic crisis. You are pathetic.
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Post by casey on Jan 12, 2011 9:59:08 GMT -6
Absolutely disgusting! As a state we are so screwed. I still can't believe Madigan was able to orchestrate such an insane plan.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Illinois House Democrats pass state's largest tax hike
Not only will Illinois taxpayers personal income tax be hiked 66 percent, but corporate income tax will nearly double and taxes on estates over $2 million will be taxed once again, all packaged in Speaker Madigan's historical tax hike that passed with the needed 60 votes Tuesday night.
With the help of several Democrats not returning to office when the 97th General Assembly is sworn into office tomorrow at noon, House Speaker Mike Madigan rounded up the needed votes among House Democrats to pass the largest tax hike in Illinois' history.
Those lame duck Democrats who were ousted in November that voted for the tax increase their last night in session are Flider, Froehlich, Gordon, Hannig, Hoffman, Miller, Reitz and Smith.
Not one Republican voted for the historic tax hike, not even four GOP lame ducks retiring tomorrow -- Rep. Bob Biggins, Suzie Bassi, Beth Coulson and Ron Wait.
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Post by casey on Jan 12, 2011 10:03:59 GMT -6
UPDATED AT 1:22 a.m. - Senate passes income tax increase, bill goes to governor.
SPRINGFIELD — Democratic state lawmakers muscled through a major income tax increase early Wednesday that they said would rehabilitate the state’s deadbeat image, but Republicans predicted it would drive businesses out of state.
With no votes to spare and no Republicans on board, the House approved the plan to hike the personal income tax-rate by 67 percent and the business income tax by 46 percent. The plan nearly faltered in the Senate hours later when black lawmakers balked at the House’s decision to remove a property-tax relief component from the plan and failure to approve a cigarette tax hike for schools.
But after a late evening closed-door meeting of several black lawmakers with Gov. Pat Quinn, a fellow Democrat, an agreement was reached and the Senate approved the tax increase plan 30-29 without a vote to spare shortly before 1:30 a.m. The action came as a new General Assembly was to be sworn in midday Wednesday, replacing a handful of departing Democratic lawmakers whose support was counted on for the tax plan.
“We have just come through the worst economic crisis in our lifetime…and we have not paid our bills,” Senate President John Cullerton, D-Chicago, told lawmakers shortly before the vote. “We are going to have to cut…even with this tax. We’re going to have to spend less money then we have in the last two years. And it’s going to be tough. But we are going to have our bills paid.”
Republicans in both the House and Senate voted against the plans, arguing the measure would hurt businesses and regular people while not doing enough to cut spending.
“So here we are in the very end of this lame duck session on a late night putting more burden on the hardworking people of this state,” said Sen. Kyle McCarter, R-Lebanon. “Here’s an investment tip, put a lot of money into moving vans.”
“You may think your stabilizing this budget but you’re not,” said Sen. Matt Murphy, R-Palatine. “You’re bankrupting our state with this bill.”
Quinn's office issued a statement thanking lawmakers "for taking strong action to confront our fiscal crisis and provide the revenue and reforms needed to stabilize the budget, pay our bills and jump start Illinois’ economy."
The Senate debate was interrupted shortly before 1 a.m. when a state lawmaker collapsed on the floor of the chamber. State Rep. David Miller, D-Lynwood, was watching the debate near state Sen. James Meeks, D-Chicago, when he collapsed as Republican leader Christine Radogno was making what was expected to be one of the final speeches of the night.
Medical personnel and concerned lawmakers clustered around Miller and then took him out on a stretcher. He appeared to be conscious when he was wheeled out to a waiting ambulance, and the debate resumed.
"I’m a little bit off my game here," said Sen. Christine Radogno, R-Lemont, the Republican leader. "We certainly all hope Rep. Miller is ok."
Radogno went on to say she was glad Democrats were "owning" the blame for the state's dismal budget situation, but she said the spending restrictions in the bill were not good enough.
Earlier in the night the House, expected to be the more difficult place to gain traction, approved the tax measure 60-57.
Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan chided Republicans for their refusal to support the proposal, after he and Democratic leaders who control the Senate spent days negotiating the size and scope of the tax plans behind closed doors with Quinn.
“They're on the sidelines,” Madigan said of Republicans. “They don't want to get on the field of play.”
The Senate, which approved a similar-size tax hike in May 2009 with more of the proceeds going to education, was temporarily hung up over the concerns of the black caucus. But after a meeting with Quinn, Sen. Kimberly Lightford, D-Maywood, said education funding had been “worked on” with Quinn.
Sen. Emil Jones III, D-Chicago, said black senators received a promise from Quinn that he would designate $250 million more to education over each of the next four years. The money would be generated by the increased income tax and had originally been designated for property tax relief. The final bill eliminated the property tax relief, freeing up those funds, Jones said.
The tax votes were the latest demonstration of a Legislature that has turned increasingly liberal since the November election, coming in the wake of a death penalty ban approved Tuesday and civil unions for gay and straight couples approved last month.
Senators also gave final approval to a House passed plan that would allow the state to borrow nearly $4 billion to make its annual payment for public employee pensions. The House approved the plan last year.
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