The wording below of the ballot question is clearly “rejecting a tax increase”.

> A "no" vote repeals five sections of HB 3991 related to tax and fee increases, including increases to the state's gas tax from $0.40 to $0.46, payroll tax for transportation from 0.1% to 0.2%, and vehicle registration and title fees, with revenue dedicated to the State Highway Fund for transportation funding.

> They are voting to give themselves a pay raise

A no vote would mean they earn the same they did before they vote. Earning the same is not a pay raise.