Rep. Abbarno offers motion to hold hearing on long-term care payroll tax opt-out: Initiative 2124

House Democrats rejected a motion today by Rep. Peter Abbarno to hold a public hearing on Initiative 2124 – a measure that would allow Washington workers to opt-out of the WA Cares program and payroll tax.

This is the 6th initiative submitted by the people of Washington that House Democrats have refused to prioritize during the 2024 session, despite clear language from the state constitution stating that initiatives should take precedence over other policy measures.