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North Carolina · SB 1080 · Election: 2026-11

Lower Taxes for All NC: Constitutional Amendment to Lower Income Tax Cap to 3.5%

Plain-English Summary

This ballot measure proposes to amend the North Carolina Constitution to reduce the maximum allowable state income tax rate from 7% to 3.5%. If approved, it would place a stricter constitutional limit on the state's ability to levy income taxes.

What each outcome does

IF YES PASSES

If the measure passes, the state's constitutional income tax cap will be lowered from 7% to 3.5%, providing a stronger long-term protection against future income tax increases.

IF NO PASSES

If the measure fails, the state's constitutional income tax cap will remain at 7%, as established by a 2018 amendment.

Who is funding each side

YES SIDE
Sponsor: North Carolina Senate Republicans
Reported funding: Not yet reported
NO SIDE
Sponsor: Not yet reported
Reported funding: Not yet reported

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