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We change public policy so that people in Washington of all races, ethnicities, abilities, genders, and identities can live in safe, healthy homes they can afford. Learn more at: https://wliha.org
Scattered local jurisdictions pulling their weight on the housing crisis isn't enough, we need statewide support - and HB 2266 provides it.
Two local Councilmembers in Spokane and Aberdeen on the STEP Housing bill that just passed #WALeg 🥳
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A huge thank you to the House lawmakers who stayed up day and night and day again to pass the Millionaires Tax tonight. Aiming for a better, more fair Washington!
Representative Mena: "Our outdated tax structure no longer allows us to take care of one another."
It has begun, the #WALeg House has begun debate on the Millionaires Tax! This is the final vote in the House, and once it passes here (and the Senate concurs in any changes), then it's on to @governorferguson.bsky.social's desk to become law!
The #WALeg House still has yet to vote on the Millionaires Tax! Our sources say that phone calls to lawmakers’ offices urging them to vote YES are what’s needed right now to keep the bill moving.
We've made that easy by setting up a simple way to plug in your info and call them with one click:
Washington has only 28 affordable and available homes for every 100 extremely low-income renters, and some of our communities are even more impacted. Read more: www.wliha.org/blog/gap-rep... #TheGap26 nlihc.org/gap
Yes! HB 2266 passed the Senate earlier this evening - great news for the siting of critical housing and shelter in communities across our state. Read more on our blog: www.wliha.org/blog/house-b...
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House Bill 2266 needs one more big push to be passed in the Senate this week! Ask your Senator to ensure critical housing and shelter is allowed in your community - secure.everyaction.com/qNPfGxnOlEin... #waleg
Love seeing all the #askwaleg questions tonight about the Millionaires Tax. The vote in House Finance happens Friday morning!
What are your questions about the Millionaires Tax? I’m answering them here, live, this Thursday night at 7:10-8:00. Reply here with what you want to know! #AskWaleg
Get the tea about the Millionaires Tax straight from legislators!
We are following! 😎
Now is your chance to ask lawmakers questions as the Millionaires Tax makes its way through the House. It's next stop is a vote in the Finance Committee TOMORROW MORNING!
#AskWALeg #WALeg
Blue sky, tell me: What do you want to know about the millionaires tax proposal? And are you following @balanceourtaxcode.bsky.social ?
Why the high earners' Millionaires' Tax? #AskWaLeg
Tomorrow the House Finance Committee will vote on the Millionaires Tax. I’m excited to take this step forward. For the next hour I’ll be monitoring this channel and happy to answer questions. #AskWaleg
What are your questions about the millionaire’s tax? Hit me up here #AskWALeg #waleg
What are your questions about the Millionaires Tax? I’m answering them here, live, on Thursday night at 6:30. Reply here with what you want to know! #AskWALeg
Got any questions about the Millionaires Tax? Here's a chance to ask legislators directly!
ESHB 2266 to legalize permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, and shelter in all communities passed out of the Senate Housing Committee today! The bill has now been sent to Rules. Read more: www.wliha.org/blog/critica...
That's right!!! 👏👏👏
Even after paying the proposed Millionaires Tax, a household earning $1.5 million per year would still be left with $117,188 per month. By contrast, Washington’s current median household income is $98,141 per year...
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Housing Alliance Advocacy Organizer Po Leapai testified this morning in favor of SSB 6346, also known as the Millionaires Tax: “The Millionaire Tax finally offers Washington an opportunity toward a brighter future.”
"The Millionaires Tax finally offers Washington a path toward a brighter future." -Po Leapai @wahousingalliance.bsky.social
Rep. Berg says 19,000 fraudulent sign ins were scammed onto this bill, including at least 2,000 people who were signed in without their consent.
There was a press conference about this on Monday: investwanow.org/press-releas...
MILLIONAIRES TAX HAS ARRIVED IN THE HOUSE!
#WALeg Finance Committee hearing on making the wealthy few pay more of what they truly owe in taxes to our communities is kicking off now.
Follow along for highlights 🧵👇
🔴 RELEASE: Supporters of the Millionaires Tax were fraudulently signed in “con” for tomorrow’s House Finance Committee hearing.
These fraudulent sign-ins call into question just how broad the opposition to this tax actually is.
https://investwanow.org/press-releases/millionaires-tax-hearing-fraud
Lemme tell y'all, it was a TRIP to wake up Friday morning and see that my name was signed in opposed to this bill...
....at 2:07am
"Well-funded schools, access to health care, and strong communities benefit all of us. We all have a stake in the future of our state, and it’s time for the wealthiest among us to contribute equitably toward that. Let’s pass the Millionaires Tax."
#WAleg
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After a historic victory in the #WALeg Senate, the Millionaires Tax to rebalance our upside-down tax code has its 1st hearing in the House!
Sign your name in "PRO" today to show your support for a future where everyone, not just the wealthiest, can thrive in WA: app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...
WHY DO WE NEED IT? WA state has the second-most unjust tax code in the nation, just ahead of Florida. Because of this, the lowest-income residents pay about 14% of their income in state and local taxes while the wealthiest pay just 4%.
WHO WILL BENEFIT? The money would fund everything from schools, to health care, to food assistance programs. It would also expand our state's tax credit for working people, and remove sales taxes on hygiene products like shampoo and toothpaste.
WHAT IS IT? It is a tax on the highest earners in the state that is projected to raise about $3.5 billion a year. This would likely be paid by less than 1% of the wealthiest earners in Washington.
WHAT IS IT? PT. 2 The proposed tax rate is 9.9% on earnings over $1 million a year. The tax only applies to the income made after the first million.
The Millionaires Tax to fund schools, health care, & expand the Working Families Tax Credit is halfway to becoming law!
The lies from MAGA Republicans & their wealthy donors are in overdrive. Let's dispel some myths, explain what the Millionaires tax really is, & why working people would benefit:
HB 2266 passed out of the House late last night, and now moves to the Senate Housing Committee for a hearing on Friday at 10:30am. You know what that means! It’s time to sign in PRO to ensure communities won’t put up roadblocks to affordable housing and shelter! app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie... #waleg
