Five tax bills lawmakers passed to underpin Washingtons next state budget
Washington lawmakers passed five tax bills aimed at addressing a projected $16 billion budget shortfall over four fiscal years. The measures, primarily crafted by Democrats, are expected to generate approximately $9.4 billion, with House Bill 2081 projected to raise nearly $2.1 billion for the upcoming budget. Governor Bob Ferguson's support for the package remains uncertain after he rejected a previous $12 billion proposal.