• Press Release

Washington Conservative Union’s 2005 Legislative Ratings

  • By: FW Staff
  • 10/17/2005

OLYMPIA. The Washington Conservative Union’s 2005 legislative ratings includes a number of vote of interest to economic conservatives. Check out the full listing by clicking here

Key State Senate Votes:

Promotes Responsible, Taxpayer Friendly Fiscal Policies

4. Respect voter-approved limitations on tax and spending. SB 6078 eliminates requirement for a two-thirds vote to raise taxes adopted by the voters in prior initiative 601. Passed Senate 25-21 and became law. A “no” vote respects taxpayer- mandated limitations on taxes.

5. Preserve levy limitations. The state constitution protects property owners by requiring that special property tax levies may be imposed only by a 60% majority of the voters. SJR 8202 would permit property tax levies by a majority vote. The measure failed in the Senate 25-23. A “no” vote is a taxpayer friendly vote.

6. Oppose death taxes. SB 6096 reestablishes in Washington State the estate tax repealed by voter initiative in the 1980s. The measure passed the Senate 25-21 and became law. A “no” vote is a taxpayer friendly vote.

7. Oppose increase to gas tax. SB 6103 increases Washington’s gas tax fifteen cents over the next 11 years. The bill passed the Senate 26-22 and became law. A “no” vote is a taxpayer friendly vote.

Key State House Votes:

Promotes Responsible, Taxpayer Friendly Fiscal Policies

5. Respect voter-approved limitations on tax and spending. SB 6078 eliminates requirement for a two-thirds vote to raise taxes adopted by the voters in prior initiative 601. Passed the House 50-43 and became law. A “no” vote respects taxpayer mandated limitations on taxes.

6. Preserve Levy Limitations. The state constitution protects property owners by requiring that special property tax levies may be imposed only by a 60% majority of the voters. HJR 4205 would permit property tax levies by a majority vote. The measure passed the House 73-25. A “no” vote is a taxpayer friendly vote.

7. Oppose death taxes. SB 6096 establishes in Washington State the estate tax repealed by voter initiative in the 1980s. The measure passed the House 50-48 and became law. A “no” vote is a taxpayer friendly vote.

8. Oppose gas tax increase. SB 6103 increases Washington’s gas tax fifteen cents over the next 11 years. The bill passed the House 54-43 and became law. A “no” vote is a taxpayer friendly vote.

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