Washington Votes Forum

In the wake of SB 6130, which would repeal voter protections in Initiative 960, Washington Policy Center today announced it will publish the public disclosure information that would have appeared in the voters’ pamphlet if Initiative 960 had remained in place. Click here to read the full release...

The House has introduce HB 3183 entitled the economic crisis revenue bill. HB 3183 would increase the state's sales tax by 1%. What do you think?

SB 6843, which was adopted only yesterday by the Senate, would have retained the transparency provisions of the Taxpayer Protection Act (I-960). However, those voting in favor of the bill didn't know they were preserving the transparency provision requirements so the Senate plans to revote and remove...

SB 6843, which would eliminate the 2/3 vote requirement to increase taxes, was introduced today in the Senate. In addition to removing the 2/3 requirement, SB 6843 would also eleminate the requirement for the state to provide the 10 year fiscal impact statement and other provisions adopted through I...

Bill of the Day: HB 2816 would allow local jurisdictions to create a street maintenance utility (SMU). The SMU would establish user fees for the purpose of street preservation and maintenance. However, some see this as a way to increase taxes without a vote of the people. What do you think?