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WA HJR4213

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Amy Walen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article VII declaring that income is not property for taxation purposes, allowing the legislature to impose an income tax

  • Exempts individuals with Washington taxable income at or below $1,000,000 per year from any income tax

  • Caps the maximum income tax rate at 9.9 percent

  • Requires annual inflation adjustment to the $1,000,000 threshold each October using the Seattle-area Consumer Price Index, rounded to the nearest $1,000

  • Submits the amendment to voters at the next general election for approval or rejection

Legislative Description

Amending the Constitution to allow for an income tax.

Last Action

First reading, referred to Finance.

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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