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Inslee signs capital gains excise tax into law

Inslee signs capital gains excise tax into law

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 4, 2021 OLYMPIA – Earlier today, Gov. Jay Inslee signed a critical piece of tax reform legislation. Senate Bill 5096, sponsored by Sen. June Robinson, D-Everett, enacts a capital gains excise tax to fund the expansion and affordability of child care, early learning, and the state’s paramount duty to provide an education for the children of Washington. “This ...

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Legislature approves capital gains excise tax

Legislature approves capital gains excise tax

OLYMPIA – Earlier today, the Washington State Legislature approved a critical piece of tax reform legislation. Senate Bill 5096, sponsored by Sen. June Robinson, D-Everett, enacts a capital gains excise tax to fund the expansion and affordability of child care, early learning, and the state’s paramount duty to provide an education for the children of Washington. After passing the House ...

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Senate approves Robinson bill to expand paid family and medical leave coverage

Senate approves Robinson bill to expand paid family and medical leave coverage

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 2, 2021 Senate approves Robinson bill to expand paid family and medical leave coverage The Senate today approved legislation that would expand paid family and medical leave coverage to Washington families by broadening the definition of family member. “We want this benefit to work for modern families,” said Sen. June Robinson (D-Everett), the sponsor of SB 5097. “Paid ...

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Robinson’s capital gains proposal clears Ways & Means

Robinson’s capital gains proposal clears Ways & Means

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 16, 2021 Robinson’s capital gains proposal clears Ways & Means Legislation to establish a state capital gains tax on the sale of stocks and bonds passed out of the Senate Ways & Means Committee today. Sen. June Robinson (D-Everett) had previously introduced SB 5096 in a public hearing on Jan. 14, then today added a striking amendment ...

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Robinson bill calls for permanent funding for public health

Robinson bill calls for permanent funding for public health

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 27, 2021

Robinson bill calls for permanent funding for public health

A bill to establish a permanent funding source for public health services was heard today in the Senate Health & Long Term Care Committee. Sponsored by Sen. June Robinson (D-Everett), SB 5149 would direct much-needed funding to the state’s Foundational Public Health Services Account. “The crucial work ...

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Robinson announces Senate committee assignments

Robinson announces Senate committee assignments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 14, 2020 

Sen. June Robinson (D-Everett) has been elected vice chair of the Senate Ways and Means Committee by her Senate colleagues. Robinson will also serve on the Senate Health & Long Term Care Committee and on the Senate Labor, Commerce & Tribal Affairs Committee.  

“It is an honor to know that my colleagues have faith in my ability to serve the people of Washington well, particularly on these three committees,” ...

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