Legal challenges certain as WA Gov. Ferguson prepares to sign new income tax

Legal challenges certain as WA Gov. Ferguson prepares to sign new income tax

(The Center Square) - A bill to institute a state income tax (SB 6346) has been on Gov. Bob Ferguson's desk for five days, and he's expected to sign it but opponents are gearing up for legal challenges once he…

Legal challenges certain as Gov. Ferguson prepares to sign new income tax

Senate Minority Leader John Braun and other legislators expect legal challenges and initiative efforts to follow Gov. Ferguson’s signature on Washington’s new income tax law affecting high earners and businesses.

Legal Challenges Certain as Ferguson Prepares to Sign new Income Tax

OLYMPIA, WA – A bill to institute a state income tax (SB 6346) has been on Gov. Bob Ferguson’s desk for five days, and he’s expected to sign it but opponents are gearing up for legal challenges once he does. Ferguson has 20 days from the time of delivery to act on the legislation, meaning it will likely be signed before April 2, 2026. Three key opponents of the income tax talked to The Center Square about what they expect will happen after Fergu…