CACR 12 is a New Hampshire constitutional amendment concurrent resolution that would permanently ban a personal income tax in the state. It passed the NH Senate 16-8 and, if approved by two-thirds of the House and ratified by voters in November 2026, would lock the income-tax ban into the New Hampshire Constitution.

What happened with the Democrat floor amendment to CACR 12?

On May 12, 2026, Rep. Thomas Oppel (D-Grafton 9) filed floor amendment 2026-1903h to replace CACR 12 with the opposite of its original purpose — a constitutional authorization for the legislature to impose progressive-based income taxes. On May 14, 2026, the NH House defeated that amendment, with every vote in favor cast by a Democrat. The House then failed to pass CACR 12, the income-tax ban, by a vote of 193-148 — short of the three-fifths supermajority required — because all but four Democrats voted against it. The income-tax ban will not appear on the November 2026 ballot.

Who is Andru Volinsky and what is the 3-3 Tax Plan?

Andru Volinsky is a former NH Executive Councilor and 2020 Democratic gubernatorial candidate. In March 2026 he proposed the '3-3 Tax Savings Plan': a 3% income tax on all NH residents plus a $3 per $1,000 statewide property tax, projected to raise approximately $2 billion per year in new taxes.

How did House Democrats vote on banning income taxes?

On March 5, 2026, the NH House voted on CACR 10, a constitutional amendment to ban income taxes. All 190 Republicans voted YES. 158 Democrats voted NO. Only 4 Democrats crossed party lines to support the ban.

What would Volinsky's proposed income tax cost my family?

At a 3% flat rate, a household earning $100,000 would owe $3,000 per year in new state income tax — on top of the proposed $3 per $1,000 statewide property tax. The calculator at noincometaxnh.com/calculator shows the impact at any income level.

Did Connecticut's income tax lower property taxes?

No. Connecticut enacted an income tax in 1991 at 1.5% with a promise of lower property taxes. The income tax is now 6.99%, and Connecticut still has the 3rd-highest property taxes in the United States. Its population is shrinking.

An Income Tax in New Hampshire?

HELL NO.

Not Now. Not Ever.

Andru Volinsky proposed a billion-dollar income tax. Democrats said they opposed it.

Then 158 of them voted against banning it.

A Saint Anselm poll finds 71% of NH voters oppose an income tax — including a plurality of Democrats.

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Breaking — The Vote Is In, May 14, 2026

NH Democrats Voted FOR a Progressive Income Tax —
Then KILLED the Ban

On May 14, 2026, House Democrats did both in one afternoon. They voted to enshrine a progressive income tax in the New Hampshire Constitution — then all but four Democrats voted to kill CACR 12, the amendment that would have banned an income tax for good.

CACR 12 — The Ban

A constitutional amendment to permanently ban a personal income tax in New Hampshire. Passed the Senate 16–8.

FAILED in the House, 193–148. Amending the constitution takes a three-fifths supermajority — 236 votes. The ban fell 43 short because all but four Democrats voted against it.

It will NOT be on the November 2026 ballot. The door stays open.

Democrat Floor Amendment

Rep. Thomas Oppel's floor amendment tried to flip CACR 12 into its opposite — a constitutional amendment authorizing a progressive income tax in New Hampshire.

Defeated — but every single vote to authorize it came from a Democrat. House Democrats went on record to put a graduated income tax in the Constitution.

They said they opposed an income tax. The roll call says otherwise.

In Their Own Words — From the Filed Amendment (2026-1903h)

“If the amendment is adopted, the legislature may impose progressive-based income taxes… at rates that rise or increase… as the income being taxed increases.”

— Floor Amendment to CACR 12, filed by Rep. Thomas Oppel (D-Grafton 9), May 12, 2026

193–148

The income-tax ban FAILED — 43 short of the 236-vote supermajority

ALL BUT 4

House Democrats voted against banning an income tax

DEMOCRATS

Every vote to authorize a progressive income tax came from a Democrat

They Said One Thing. They’re Doing Another.

March 3, 2026 — House Minority Leader Alexis Simpson (D-Exeter):

“New Hampshire House Democrats will not support an income tax. An income tax has not and will not be considered.”

May 12, 2026 — Rep. Thomas Oppel (D-Grafton 9):

Files an amendment to put a progressive income tax in the New Hampshire Constitution.

May 14, 2026 — The Roll Call:

House Democrats vote to authorize a progressive income tax — then all but four vote to kill the ban. The income-tax ban dies, 193–148, denied the supermajority it needed.

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The Timeline

Say One Thing.
Do Another.

MAR 3

Volinsky Unveils Billion-Dollar Income Tax

Former Executive Councilor Andru Volinsky proposes the "3-3 Tax Savings Plan" — a 3% income tax on all NH residents plus a $3/$1,000 statewide property tax. Revenue target: ~$2 billion per year in new taxes.

MAR 3

Democrats Claim They Oppose It

"New Hampshire House Democrats will not support an income tax. House Democrats are fighting every day for our Fair Chance Agenda, and an income tax has not and will not be considered."

— House Minority Leader Alexis Simpson (D-Exeter)

MAR 5

158 Democrats Vote Against Banning Income Taxes

The House votes on a constitutional amendment to ban income taxes. Every Republican voted YES. 158 Democrats voted NO. Only 4 Democrats crossed party lines to support the ban.

190

Republicans Voted YES

158

Democrats Voted NO

MAR 8

Volinsky Goes on TV to Recruit Income Tax Candidates

Andru Volinsky appears on WMUR's CloseUp, openly calling for recruiting more Democrats to run on supporting an income tax. This isn't a fringe idea anymore — it's a coordinated campaign to build a pro-income-tax majority in the legislature.

MAR 16

Saint Anselm Poll: 71% Oppose Income Tax

A Saint Anselm College Survey Center poll of 1,491 registered voters finds 71% oppose a state income tax — including a plurality of registered Democrats (47% oppose vs. 43% support). 158 House Democrats voted against banning it anyway.

MAY 14

The Vote

Democrats Kill the Income Tax Ban — After Voting to Authorize One

On the House floor, Rep. Thomas Oppel's (D-Grafton 9) amendment to authorize a progressive income tax was defeated — but every vote in favor came from a Democrat. Then all but four Democrats voted against CACR 12 itself, and the income-tax ban failed 193–148, denied the three-fifths supermajority it needed. The ban is dead; it will not be on the November 2026 ballot.

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They Said They Opposed It. The Roll Call Says Otherwise.

In March, Democrats said an income tax “will not be considered.” Then they voted against banning it. On May 14, they voted to authorize a progressive income tax in the New Hampshire Constitution — and killed the ban. What more do you need to see?

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The Threat

Volinsky's Billion-Dollar Income Tax

Here's what Andru Volinsky, Mark Fernald, and Rep. Thomas Oppel want to take from your family.

Income Tax

A flat 3% tax on all personal income — wages, salaries, investments, retirement income. Every dollar you earn, Concord takes 3 cents.

Property Tax

A $3 per $1,000 statewide property tax on top of your local property taxes. Your home is already taxed — now it gets taxed twice.

$2B

Total Tax Hike

$2 billion per year taken from Granite State families and businesses. That's $1,400 for every man, woman, and child in New Hampshire.

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What Would YOU Pay?

Enter your household income to see your annual income tax under Volinsky's plan.

Annual Household Income

The Warning

Connecticut Tried This.

They promised an income tax would lower property taxes. It didn't.

Connecticut

Enacted an income tax in 1991

Income tax rate in 1991 1.5%

Income tax rate today 6.99%

Promise: "Lower property taxes" BROKEN

Property tax ranking 3rd highest in US

Population trend Shrinking

New Hampshire

No income tax — ever

Income tax rate 0%

Median household income 4th highest in US

Unemployment Below national avg

Population trend Growing (#1 in New England)

The NH Advantage WORKING

Massachusetts Did It Too.

Sound familiar? They promised a sales tax would lower property taxes. It didn't.

Massachusetts

Enacted a "temporary" sales tax in 1966

Sales tax rate in 1966 3%

Sales tax rate today 6.25%

Promise: "Lower property taxes" BROKEN

Property taxes since 1966 Higher than ever

The "temporary" tax Made permanent in 1967

In 1966, Governor Volpe told Massachusetts residents a 3% sales tax would bring "significant reductions in property taxes." Voters approved it 3-to-1. The legislature made it permanent the very next year. Today, the sales tax has more than doubled to 6.25% — and property taxes are higher than ever. Thousands of those Massachusetts residents moved to New Hampshire to escape exactly this. Now Democrats want to bring it here.

Every new tax starts small.

Volinsky's income tax starts at 3%. Connecticut's income tax started at 1.5% — now it's 6.99%. Massachusetts' sales tax started at 3% — now it's 6.25%. More revenue fuels more government. The only way to stop it is to ban it.

The Poll

Granite Staters Agree.

A new Saint Anselm College poll of 1,491 registered voters makes it crystal clear.

71%

Oppose a State Income Tax

Oppose 71%

58% Strongly

13%

Strongly Oppose: 58% Somewhat Oppose: 13%

Support 22%

Strongly Support: 9% Somewhat Support: 13%

Unsure 7%

This Is Why They Voted the Way They Did

53%

of Democrats are open to an income tax

43% support it outright. Another 10% are "unsure." Only 47% oppose.

More than half the Democratic base wants an income tax. That's why 158 House Democrats voted against banning it. They weren't breaking a promise — they were keeping one to their base.

Source: Saint Anselm College Survey Center, March 16–18, 2026. n=1,491 NH registered voters. Margin of error ±2.5%.

The Solution

CACR 12: Ban It Forever

The Threat Isn't Over

The Fight Isn't Over

CACR 12 would have permanently banned a personal income tax in New Hampshire. It passed the Senate 16–8 — but on May 14, 2026, House Democrats killed it, denying the ban the three-fifths supermajority it needed (193–148).

The door to an income tax is still open — and the same legislators just voted to authorize one. That's why we keep fighting. Add your name and we'll keep you posted on every move to tax your income.

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The Record

How They Voted

March 5, 2026 — CACR 10 as Amended — Ban Income Taxes

Republicans

Every single one voted to ban income taxes

190

Voted YES

Voted NO

100% voted to ban income taxes

Democrats

158 voted to keep the income tax option alive

Voted YES

158

Voted NO

97.5% voted AGAINST banning income taxes

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HELL NO.

Income Tax Free. Forever.

NH Democrats Voted FOR a Progressive Income Tax — Then KILLED the Ban

CACR 12 — The Ban

Democrat Floor Amendment

They Said One Thing. They’re Doing Another.

Say One Thing.Do Another.

Volinsky Unveils Billion-Dollar Income Tax

Democrats Claim They Oppose It

158 Democrats Vote Against Banning Income Taxes

Volinsky Goes on TV to Recruit Income Tax Candidates

Saint Anselm Poll: 71% Oppose Income Tax

Democrats Kill the Income Tax Ban — After Voting to Authorize One

They Said They Opposed It. The Roll Call Says Otherwise.

Volinsky's Billion-Dollar Income Tax

Income Tax

Property Tax

Total Tax Hike

What Would YOU Pay?

Connecticut Tried This.

Connecticut

New Hampshire

Massachusetts Did It Too.

Massachusetts

Every new tax starts small.

Granite Staters Agree.

The Income Tax Debate

Andy Volinsky Wants an Income Tax And He's Here to Tell You Why

Income tax plan inspires intense debate at NH State House

Income tax advocates advance new '3-3' plan

Lawmakers, activists say income tax would shift tax burden

Press Coverage

Opinion: An income tax won't solve New Hampshire's problems

Andrew Demers: Income tax won't solve NH's school spending problem

Volinsky: The 3-3 Tax Savings Plan — It's About Affordability

‘Schrödinger’s Tax’: House Dems Vote Both For and Against an Income Tax

Anti-income-tax constitutional amendment comes up short

Latest Constitutional Ban on an Income Tax Fails

NH Income Tax Debate: Delaware Dream or Connecticut Nightmare?

Republicans Say NHDems Are Lining Up $1B in New Taxes

MONDAY MEMO: Would You Trust an Income Tax From This Man?

FACTCHECK FRIDAY: Did NH Democrats Just Pass An ‘Income Tax?’

‘Hell, No!’ NHGOP Rejects Dem Calls to Raise Taxes

House GOP Wants to Ban Future State Taxes. Will 'Anti-Tax' Democrats Join In?

Start a Conversation? Volinsky's Income Tax Plan Starts a Firestorm

Volinsky To Release Income Tax Plan To Fund NH Schools

Income tax ban falls in New Hampshire House

House Kills Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Ban An Income Tax

An income tax was proposed in New Hampshire — and you'll never guess what happened next

Advocates propose statewide income tax to lessen property taxes, sparking firestorm

Advocates propose statewide income tax to lessen property taxes, sparking firestorm

Billion-Dollar Income Tax Scheme Threatens New Hampshire Advantage

New Hampshire proposes 3-3 tax plan for school funding