New Taxes Proposed, Here's How They Hurt You | Paul Guppy

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.

00:00 - Introduction
00:37 - Budget shortfall, tax increases
03:53 - HB 1106, veteran property tax relief
05:37 - SB 5041, paying striking workers unemployment funds
07:38 - HB 1217, to cap rent increases
09:43 - HB 1296, to amend the parental bill of rights
12:50 - Gov. Ferguson's emergency authority promise

Links to bills:

HB 1106, to provide property tax relief for U.S. veterans:
https://app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/?BillNumber=1106&Year=2025&Initiative=false

SB 5041, to provide striking workers with unemployment funds:
https://app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/?BillNumber=5041&Year=2025&Initiative=false

HB 1217, to cap rent increases:
https://app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/?BillNumber=1217&Year=2025&Initiative=false

HB 1296, to amend the parental bill of rights:
https://app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/?BillNumber=1296&Year=2025&Initiative=false

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