NOTE: Shortly after recording this, the House Finance Committee passed the income tax on a 9-6 vote and has a floor vote next week. Now, more than ever, lawmakers need to hear your voice on the subject. Go to https://washingtonpolicy.org/takeaction to contact legislators directly!
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 an update on the income tax bill as well as the budget proposals.
00:00 – Introduction
01:08 – WPC poll: should voters vote on an income tax?
01:35 – Income tax bill blocks a vote of the people
02:01 – WA constitution “income as property”
02:52 – SB 6346 status
03:39 – Initiative 2111 income-tax ban
04:56 – Capital gains tax assurances vs what happened after passage
06:56 – Pro sports “jock tax” implications
09:07 – Supplemental budgets overview
10:22 – Rainy day fund drawdown comparison
11:33 – Revenue forecast increase
12:20 – HB 2034 pension fund raid discussion
13:43 – HB 1916 voter registration challenges
15:26 – Jayapal immigration cap
Bills mentioned in this video:
SB 6346, to implement a state income tax: https://app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/?BillNumber=6346&Year=2025&Initiative=false
HB 2034, to raid the police and firefighters pension fund: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2034&Year=2025
HB 1916, to amend voter registration challenges and managing voter registration lists: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/?BillNumber=1916&Year=2025
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