Ill. Const. art. IX, § 1
- Constitution
- Constitution of Illinois
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
The General Assembly has the exclusive power to raise revenue by law except as limited or otherwise provided in this Constitution. The power of taxation shall not be surrendered, suspended, or contracted away. (Source: Illinois Constitution.)
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