This video is part of our series informing you of the latest in state policy. Paul updates viewers on the latest policy happenings in Olympia and beyond. This update includes the first hearing of Washington state’s income tax bill yesterday, which had the largest number of registrants express opposition to the bill in the state’s history.
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00:00 – Introduction
01:41 – WPC income tax poll results
02:54 – Seattle Channel debate, civil discourse note
03:15 – “Pie crust promise”
04:04 – Broken tax promises: energy tax + capital gains
05:37 – Todd’s bet: income tax expands beyond millionaires
06:37 – Should government revenue track personal income?
09:54 – “Can’t bind future legislatures” = expansion signal
11:08 – Initiatives and the new numbering system
14:43 – Washington business ranking drop
15:28 – SB 6173 “Apple Health Employer assessment” explained
Bills mentioned in this video:
SB 6346, to create a state income tax: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/?BillNumber=6346&Initiative=false&Year=2025
SB 6173, creating an “Apple Health Employer assessment” tax: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6173&Initiative=false&Year=2025
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