Question 5

State Revenue Limit

5 questions · pick the answer closest to your view

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Should the cap on state tax revenue be tied to last year's collections plus wage growth, with anything over the cap refunded?

Yes. A tighter cap with refunds keeps state government growth in line with what taxpayers can afford.

No. Keep the current law on the state revenue limit.

2 / 5

When the state collects more than the limit, what should happen?

Use more of it to restore services and build savings, especially after a recession.

Send it back to taxpayers.

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Question 5 would count the 4% surtax on income over $1 million when setting the cap. Your view?

All state revenue should count, and refunds are the same amount for every taxpayer.

That money is meant for schools and transportation, not for rebates.

4 / 5

What worries you more?

Cuts to schools, health care and local aid, with towns raising property taxes to make up the gap.

State spending growing faster than family paychecks while people leave for cheaper states.

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Which is the bigger long-term risk?

Future tax increases if state revenue keeps growing without a firm cap.

A smaller rainy day fund and a weaker bond rating that raise borrowing costs for roads, bridges and schools.

Every answer is based on the official Information for Voters guide: the summary, the Legislature's reports and the arguments for and against.

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