Washington’s legislative session runs through March 12, with lawmakers focused on passing supplemental budget proposals and advancing key policy bills.
Some of the bills receiving significant attention:
SB 6346 — Millionaire’s Tax
- 9.9% tax on Washington taxable income over $1 million
- Exempts households earning under $1 million
- Revenue intended for education, healthcare, and tax credits like the Working Families Tax Credit
- Passed the Senate on Feb. 16 — now under consideration in the House
- Proposed effective date: January 1, 2028
AI Transparency & Deepfakes
- SB 5984 — Requires chatbots to regularly disclose that users are interacting with AI and adds suicide prevention safeguards
- SB 5886 — Addresses deepfake technology and AI-manipulated media
Immigration Protection Bills
- Immigrant Worker Protection Act — Requires employers to notify workers within 72 hours of planned federal immigration enforcement
- SAFE Act — Requires court orders for federal agents to enter non-public spaces like schools, healthcare facilities, and election offices
You can track bills and learn more at:
https://leg.wa.gov
https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/
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https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov
https://housedemocrats.wa.gov
Cascade PBS: WA Legislature Bills Update
