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WA HJR4213
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Amy Walen
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article VII declaring that income is not property for taxation purposes, allowing the legislature to impose an income tax
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Exempts individuals with Washington taxable income at or below $1,000,000 per year from any income tax
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Caps the maximum income tax rate at 9.9 percent
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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
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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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