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SB3197Introduced in the Senate

Relating To Taxation.

IntroducedSenate Health and Human Services

Introduced by Kurt Fevella, District 20

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Exempts the sale of groceries and nonprescription drugs from the general excise tax. Removes the state income tax on unemployment compensation benefits. Doubles the standard deduction for individuals earning less than $100,000 and joint returns earning less than $200,000. Repeals the incremental increases on standard income tax deduction amounts. Increases the minimum income threshold and exemption amount for the low-income household renters' income tax credit. Removes the tax liability for the first $100,000 of individual income earned.

Where it stands

Referred to HHS/LBT, WAM.

February 2, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced.

  2. Passed First Reading.

  3. Referred to HHS/LBT, WAM.

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