$80B Budget: Income Tax + $4B Pension Raid

On Saturday night, Feb 28., House Democrats passed a recording-breaking $80 billion budget, which assumes $2 billion from an unconstitutional state income tax and $4 billion from raiding a law enforcement and firefighter pension account.

House Republicans offered 20 amendments, largely focused on making Washington state more affordable. Sadly, Democrats rejected all but one amendment.

Republican amendments highlighted in this video include:

00:00 - Amendment 2115: Provides $2.1 billion in property tax relief, made possible by enacting a series of government efficiencies.
00:01:19 - Amendment 2116: The ‘No Tax on Christmas’ amendment. Creates a sales tax holiday from Black Friday through Cyber Monday.
00:01:58 - Amendment 2107: Investigates potential daycare fraud. Require audits of child care providers who are receiving excessive reimbursements from DCYF.
00:03:12 - Amendment 2110: Issues a carbon tax rebate for every registered vehicle owner in Washington state: $100 for gas vehicle drivers and $50 for hybrid drivers.
00:06:20 - Final passage