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SB 3197: GET; GROCERIES; NONPRESCRIPTION DRUGS; INCOME TAX; INCOME TAX BRACKETS; STANDARD DEDUCTION; UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE; EXEMPTIONS

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-01-26

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-02-02: Referred to HHS/LBT, WAM.)

Introduced

In Committee

First Chamber

In Committee

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

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.

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