In the early hours of the morning, Springfield Democrats advanced a controversial proposal to “decouple” Illinois from federal tax relief measures designed to help businesses recover and grow. The Democrats’ plan, which effectively raises taxes on businesses, manufacturers, and other job creators, is being criticized as another short-sighted tax grab that threatens jobs, investment, and working families across the state.
Senate Bill 1911 would “decouple” Illinois from historic federal relief efforts, which Republican lawmakers warn would make Illinois even less competitive at a time when other states are cutting taxes and attracting new investment.
Currently, Illinois faces one of the highest unemployment rates in the nation, and Senate Republicans say this new tax hike would only make matters worse. Every other state competing for factories, jobs, and new facilities is offering incentives to build, but decoupling sends a clear message that Illinois is closed for business.
Governor Pritzker and his allies are prioritizing short-term revenue over long-term economic stability. Instead of creating jobs and helping families get ahead, Democrats are choosing yet another tax hike that raises costs, drives away opportunity, and makes it even harder for Illinois families to succeed.
Senate Bill 1911 now heads to the Governor’s desk for his signature.