By Cindy Alia 2/9/26
At 3:15 today the Senate Ways and Means Committee Democrats voted in favor of passing the Millionaire's Tax, SB 6346 from their committee to the Rules Committee where it will have a no doubt short wait to be moved to the Senate Floor for a final vote. This in spite of historically overwhelming numbers giving testimony in the committee hearing of over 61,000 clearly telling the legislators NO on SB 6346 and its companion bill 2724 which is waiting in the wings while the senate does the dirty work for the house.
Most people know this is an income tax that will be for everyone as it is unconstitutional to tax unevenly in this state. A constitutional amendment would be needed to do otherwise. However, the Ways and Means democrat majority rejected an amendment which would call for a constitutional amendment as well as have added a clause in the bill that would prohibit a vote by the people on the bill it self through referendum. This means you will see less goods produced in this state and you will see your cost of living increase as those businesses left in the state if the bill is passed will have to include the costs of the bill into their products to stay afloat.
CAPR provided testimony against the bill based on its unconstitutional language and its Over-reach of Government in its taking of private property, your money.
Citizens’ Alliance for Property Rights (CAPR) Strongly Oppose SB 6346 – Unconstitutional Overreach on Private Property and Economy
Dear Chair Robinson, Vice Chair Frame, and Members of the Senate Ways & Means Committee,
We stand with the over 61 thousand Washingtonians who have testified or commented against SB 6346. We strongly oppose this bill. On behalf of CAPR members statewide, we submit the following.
Income is personal, private property earned through individual effort. Washington's Constitution (Article VII, Section 1) requires uniform taxation on property classes, and the Supreme Court has repeatedly struck down graduated income taxes as violations (e.g., Culliton v. Chase, 1933). We at CAPR are certain you recognize and are aware of this issue.
This bill attempts to impose a non-uniform 9.9% tax on income over $1 million, ignoring long-standing precedent that treats income as property. It would invite costly litigation and uncertainty.
Washington already burdens residents with high property taxes, sales taxes (among the nation's highest effective rates), use taxes, utility taxes, B&O taxes, and endless fees. Adding an income tax—on top of everything—exceeds the intended, limited reach of government and punishes success rather than encouraging it.
This tax would devastate pass-through businesses (S-corps, LLCs, partnerships), where income flows directly to owners and is taxed personally. Many family-owned firms, small employers, and self-employed professionals would face crippling effective rates, leading to closures, relocations, or reduced hiring—harming jobs and communities across the state.
We urge a "no" vote on SB 6346. Respect voters' repeated rejection of income taxes and protect Washington's tax-competitive edge.
Sincerely,
Cindy Alia
Citizens’ Alliance for Property Rights
718 Griffin Ave, # 7
Enumclaw, WA 98022
February 9, 2026