2007 House Joint Resolution Z

Allow graduated income tax in Michigan

Introduced in the House

Sept. 14, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Alma Smith (D-54)

To place before voters in the next general election a Constitutional amendment to eliminate its prohibition on a graduated income tax (as opposed to Michigan's current flat tax). The measure does not specify a rate structure. Once the Constitution is changed the legislature could set rates without the approval of the voters.