House Republican Deputy Leader Mike Steele: Legislature must make initiatives a priority

On January 24, 2024, House Democrats voted to reject a House Republican motion for a prompt public hearing on Initiative 2109 — which would repeal the capital gains income tax. In a floor speech, House Republican Deputy Leader Mike Steele emphasized that initiatives should take precedence over other legislative matters and that Washingtonians deserve to be heard.

Learn more about Initiative 2109: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummaryBillNumber=2109&Initiative=true

Rep. Mike Steele's legislative web page: https://mikesteele.houserepublicans.wa.gov