What Olympia Just Did Will Cost You More Than You Think | 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
00:33 - Topics Overview
00:56 - Rent Control (HB 1217)
02:52 - Employer Pay Transparency (HB 5408)
04:20 - Expanding Leave Mandates (HB 1213)
05:32 - Payroll Tax Hike (SB 5292)
07:53 - Unemployment for Strikers (SB 5041)
09:42 - Agriculture Chemical Ban (HB 1462)
10:36 - Parental Rights Rollback (HB 1296 / SB 5181)
13:06 - Budget Update
13:51 - Payroll Taxes = Backdoor Income Tax
14:17 - Wrap-Up

Bills mentioned:

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

HB 5408, revising employer pay transparency:
https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5408&Year=2025&Initiative=false

HB 1213, expanding paid family medical leave:
https://app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/?BillNumber=1213&Year=2025&Initiative=false

SB 5292, increasing paid family medical leave payroll taxes:
https://app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/?BillNumber=5292&Year=2025&Initiative=false

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

HB 1462, banning agriculture chemicals:
https://app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/?BillNumber=1462&Year=2025&Initiative=false

HB 1296, rolling back parental rights:
https://app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/?BillNumber=1296&Year=2025&Initiative=false

SB 5181, rolling back parental rights:
https://app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/?BillNumber=5181&Year=2025&Initiative=false

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