StateWashington

SB 6346: Establishing a tax on millionaires.

Jamie PedersenIntroduced

SB 6346 status: Introduced — Effective date 6/11/2026* (updated Mar 30, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactHigh impact 85/100

Bill summary

Official

Lawmakers are debating a new plan to charge millionaires higher taxes. It is currently being discussed in the Senate, so it is not a law yet.

Key analysis

Constitutionality40%
Bipartisan20%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential for increased tax revenue to fund environmental initiatives

Risks

  • No direct sector impact identified in current abstract

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential for expanded state funding for public services
  • Redistribution of wealth to address income inequality

Risks

  • Risk of capital flight from high-net-worth individuals
  • Potential long-term reduction in regional investment

Society

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • Reduction in income disparity
  • Expansion of resources for social safety nets

Risks

  • Potential for polarizing public discourse
  • Uncertainty regarding revenue allocation and service delivery
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Limitation

Analysis restricted to abstract due to lack of full bill text.

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Effective date 6/11/2026*.

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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