The State Senate's approval of the capital gains tax was disappointing to Republicans, none of whom voted for it.
12th District Senator Brad Hawkins says language in the bill makes it unlikely voters will be able to weigh in.
"It did pass by one vote in the Senate on the final day of session
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The Washington State House of Representatives held a public hearing on the proposed capital gains tax that recently passed the State Senate.
4th District Congressman Dan Newhouse testified regarding his history in understanding the implications
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The Washington State Senate passed Senate Bill 5096 that seeks to create a state income tax on capital gains.
12th District Senator Brad Hawkins voted against the bill saying, " In the past, the Senate has been a helpful backstop against new tax proposals. In
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Ritzville Republican Senator Mark Schoesler says while the economy is recovering, the last thing needed is a tax on capital gains, but Senate Democrats will push ahead with a discussion on one.
"They scheduled a version of the Capital Gains income tax for Tuesday
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