Amendment would make changing Iowa income tax law difficult

(The Center Square) – Iowa voters could decide if income tax law changes need approval of two-thirds of the Legislature. House Joint Resolution 2006 passed the Senate, 31-13, last week after receiving approval from the House of Representatives last month by a 61-35 vote. The legislation would ask the voters if they want to add the change to the state’s constitution. Senate Democrats argued against the bill during the debate, saying it would hurt lower-income Iowans. “Iowans, you better hold on to your wallet and your purses because this bill...