Reject House Bill 3

The N.C. Senate, mostly on a party line vote, tentatively  passed a proposal to change the state Constitution and seriously limit the state's ability to meet the needs of its people, our public schools, and our communities. A final vote in the Senate is expected tomorrow.  Your Senator needs to hear your concerns today. House Bill 3 would permanently freeze income rates in North Carolina at a low and arbitrary rate. This means the richest people in North Carolina would get an enormous--and permanent-- tax break, while North Carolina's economy suffers. It would also require a supermajority vote to access the state's saving accounts. The TABOR-like proposal would do permanent damage to public education in North Carolina. Just ask Colorado! Tell lawmakers not to amend our state constitution and limit the tools policymakers have to pursue responsible, economy-boosting investments.