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Iowa General Assemblies Pass Amendment 1, Requiring Supermajority for Tax Hikes

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What happened

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The Iowa General Assemblies passed Amendment 1 on October 18, 2026. If approved by voters, the measure would amend the Iowa Constitution to require a two-thirds majority vote of the Iowa Legislature to raise any existing income tax or create a new one. The measure is now on the 2026 general election ballot.

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Why it matters

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The amendment establishes a high threshold for fiscal policy changes in Iowa. Currently, Iowa operates with a flat-rate individual income tax of 3.8% and corporate rates between 5.5% and 7.1%. Requiring a supermajority to raise taxes could limit the state's ability to increase revenue.

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Who's involved

  • IowaThe state where the constitutional amendment was passed.
  • General AssembliesThe legislative body of Iowa that passed the amendment.

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