The mileage tax is flawed

Sen. Boehnke warns about the Mileage Tax (HB 1921 and SB 5726) from Legislative Democrats. It would charge 2.6 cents per mile, plus a 10% surcharge—a tax on a tax—tracked by a GPS transmitter. Boehnke says the rate will keep increasing and urges you to tell your legislators to oppose the Mileage Tax.

VIDEO | MILEAGE TAX

Editors Note: The mileage tax will gradually replace the gas tax in a way that preserves funding for current services which are legally tied to the gas tax while bringing in appropriate revenue from high-gas-mileage and electric vehicles to compensate in the changing makeup of our transportation options. The mileage tax will also provide funding for alternative transportation modes which go beyond roads and highways. The tax will be phased in initially with a voluntary opt-in method. Gas taxes paid at the pump will be rebated when computing the license tab fees.
See article: WA eyes pay-by-mile system as gas tax revenue declines

Senate Republican budget offers balanced approach to shortfall 

Sen. Matt Boehnke highlights the Senate Republican Budget, which closes the $6.6 billion deficit with no new taxes, no tax increases, and no cuts. He says it proves new taxes aren’t necessary and that WA families can’t afford more taxes.

VIDEO | SENATE REPULICAN BUDGET

Editors Note: When a proposal looks too good to be true, it probably isn’t. The Republican budget has cuts in it. Many future programs which have already been approved will be cut. Current collective bargaining agreements will be abandoned. Washington’s current tax code is both regressive and inadequate. It’s time to improve our public revenue by finding a way for the wealthy to pay a fair share that they will barely feel and still provide the funds to expand the public good.
See article: WA Senate Republicans unveil budget proposal they say is a ‘third way’