Tax increases passed by Democrats

Governor Bob Ferguson and Democrats pushed through the largest tax increase in state history in 2025. However, the ruling party in the Legislature has been raising taxes on the people and employers of Washington over the last decade. Over that time, they have passed and enacted more than 50 new taxes and fees – adding to Washington’s affordability crisis. You can find the list below.  

In contrast, House Republicans are focused on affordability and making your life more affordable. It’s time to Fix Washington.

Tax Increases 2017-2026
Bill No.
Session
Tax/Fee Increase
10-Year Estimate
HB 2089 — 2026
Session: 2026
Removing the B&O tax deduction for large financial institutions on interest received from certain first mortgage loans
10-Year Est.: $176,500,000
HB 2325 — 2026
Session: 2026
Creating a Tourism Assessment Program to levy annual fees on participating tourism businesses
10-Year Est.: $3,077,520
HB 2367 — 2026
Session: 2026
Requiring a coal electricity plant to pay Climate Commitment Act emission fees as well as a sales tax on purchased coal
10-Year Est.: Indeterminate
HB 2442 — 2026
Session: 2026
Authorizing multiple new taxes for local government spending on affordable housing
10-Year Est.: $6,955,750,949
HB 2487 — 2026
Session: 2026
Limiting the B&O tax exemption for insurance businesses
10-Year Est.: $124,700,000
HB 2681 — 2026
Session: 2026
Increasing cannabis producer, processor and retail license fees
10-Year Est.: $7,794,000
HB 6182 — 2026
Session: 2026
Increasing cannabis producer, processor and retail license fees
10-Year Est.: $27,638,920
HB 6228 — 2026
Session: 2026
Removing a tax exemption for the warehousing and reselling of prescription drugs
10-Year Est.: $548,900,000
HB 6231 — 2026
Session: 2026
Removing a sales and use tax exemption for data center equipment
10-Year Est.: $706,369,000
HB 6346 — 2026
Session: 2026
Imposing a new tax of 9.9% on a household’s adjusted gross income over $1 million
10-Year Est.: $18,527,314,000
HB 1163 — 2025
Session: 2025
Enhancing requirements relating to the purchase, transfer, and possession of firearms
10-Year Est.: $116,729,000
HB 1207 — 2025
Session: 2025
Concerning superior court clerk fees
10-Year Est.: $32,104,000
HB 1392 — 2025
Session: 2025
Tax on insurance companies for each person they cover, which will be passed on to consumers
10-Year Est.: $1,573,788,496
HB 1858 — 2025
Session: 2025
Eliminating the exemption for assignments or substitutions of previously recorded deeds of trust from the document recording fee and the covenant homeownership program assessment
10-Year Est.: $310,512,590
HB 2049 — 2025
Session: 2025
Increases the property tax limit for large school districts
10-Year Est.: $5,755,000,000
HB 2061 — 2025
Session: 2025
Taxing duty-free store sales
10-Year Est.: $37,300,000
HB 2077 — 2025
Session: 2025
“Tesla Tax” – tax on zero-emission vehicle program credits
10-Year Est.: $803,800,000
HB 2081 — 2025
Session: 2025
Increases business and occupation tax surcharges, rates, and the advanced computing surcharge cap
10-Year Est.: $14,001,300,000
SB 5284 — 2025
Session: 2025
WRAP Act – Creating a hidden grocery tax by increasing costs on certain packaging
10-Year Est.: $35,669,183
SB 5319 — 2025
Session: 2025
Establishing surface mine reclamation permit fees
10-Year Est.: $8,787,160
SB 5390 — 2025
Session: 2025
Increasing the Discover Pass costs
10-Year Est.: $116,975,000
SB 5583 — 2025
Session: 2025
Increasing costs for fishing and hunting licenses
10-Year Est.: $102,540,000
SB 5686 — 2025
Session: 2025
Creates a mortgage fee to fund the foreclosure mediation program
10-Year Est.: $56,960,000
SB 5786 — 2025
Session: 2025
Increasing liquor license, permit, and endorsement fees
10-Year Est.: $92,413,450
SB 5794 — 2025
Session: 2025
Adds taxes or increases taxes on gold and bullion, storage units, certain credit unions, insurance producers, and energy companies
10-Year Est.: $1,287,108,000
SB 5801 — 2025
Session: 2025
Adds and increases several new taxes on fuel, certain vehicles, licenses, and more
10-Year Est.: $6,144,548,900
SB 5813 — 2025
Session: 2025
Increasing the capital gains tax and estate tax
10-Year Est.: $1,554,700,000
SB 5814 — 2025
Session: 2025
Makes a variety of previously exempt services subject to sales and use tax
10-Year Est.: $7,991,647,000
HB 1226 — 2024
Session: 2024
Providing for recreational licensing of smelt, crawfish, and carp
10-Year Est.: $495,054
HB 1972 — 2024
Session: 2024
Increasing the licensure fees that support the Washington Physicians’ Health Program
10-Year Est.: $11,457,900
HB 1474 — 2023
Session: 2023
Document Recording Fee Increase (to $283 per document)
10-Year Est.: $990,000,000
SB 5974 — 2022
Session: 2022
Move Ahead WA Transportation Revenue Package (taxes & fees)
10-Year Est.: $10,618,000,000
HB 2076 — 2022
Session: 2022
Transportation Network Companies
10-Year Est.: Indeterminate
SB 5974 — 2022
Session: 2022
Aircraft Fuel Tax
10-Year Est.: $14,000,000
SB 5096 — 2021
Session: 2021
Capital Gains Tax
10-Year Est.: $5,736,000,000
SB 5126 — 2021
Session: 2021
Carbon Tax (Climate Commitment Act)
10-Year Est.: $3,947,000,000
HB 1277 — 2021
Session: 2021
Document Recording Fee Increase (to $183 per document)
10-Year Est.: $1,460,000,000
HB 1477 — 2021
Session: 2021
Cell Phone Tax
10-Year Est.: $432,000,000
SB 5315 — 2021
Session: 2021
Captive Insurers Tax
10-Year Est.: $53,000,000
HB 1091 — 2021
Session: 2021
Clean Fuels Program
10-Year Est.: $7,000,000
SB 6690 — 2020
Session: 2020
Increase Boeing B&O Tax Rate
10-Year Est.: $1,032,000,000
SB 5323 — 2020
Session: 2020
Plastic Bag Tax
10-Year Est.: $32,000,000
SB 5628 — 2020
Session: 2020
Heavy Equipment Rental Tax
10-Year Est.: $108,000,000
SB 6492 — 2020
Session: 2020
B&O Tax Changes
10-Year Est.: $843,000,000
SB 5313 — 2020
Session: 2020
Property Tax Increase (Local School Levies)
10-Year Est.: $7,000,000,000
HB 1087 — 2019
Session: 2019
Long-Term Care Payroll Tax
10-Year Est.: $8,036,000,000
SB 5998 — 2019
Session: 2019
Graduated Real Estate Excise Tax (REET)
10-Year Est.: $1,747,000,000
HB 1873 — 2019
Session: 2019
Vape Tax
10-Year Est.: $207,000,000
SB 6016 — 2019
Session: 2019
International Investment Services Tax
10-Year Est.: $367,000,000
SB 5997 — 2019
Session: 2019
Non-Resident Sales Tax
10-Year Est.: $313,000,000
SB 5581 — 2019
Session: 2019
Sales Tax (Wayfair)
10-Year Est.: $1,051,000,000
HB 2167 — 2019
Session: 2019
Increase B&O Tax Rate on Financial Institutions
10-Year Est.: $1,036,000,000
SB 6004 — 2019
Session: 2019
Increase B&O Tax on Travel Agents
10-Year Est.: $28,000,000
HB 1324 — 2019
Session: 2019
Timber Products Surcharge
10-Year Est.: $21,000,000
HB 1652 — 2019
Session: 2019
Paint Stewardship Fees
10-Year Est.: $6,000,000
HB 2158 — 2019
Session: 2019
B&O Service Tax Increase
10-Year Est.: $2,253,000,000
HB 2042 — 2019
Session: 2019
Increase Fees for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
10-Year Est.: $52,000,000
SB 5993 — 2019
Session: 2019
Hazardous Substance Tax
10-Year Est.: $2,760,000,000
SB 6269 — 2018
Session: 2018
Crude Oil Tax
10-Year Est.: $13,000,000
HB 2578 — 2018
Session: 2018
Document Recording Fee Increase (to $83 per document)
10-Year Est.: $39,000,000
HB 1570 — 2018
Session: 2018
Document Recording Fee Increase (to $80 per document)
10-Year Est.: $275,000,000
SB 6091 — 2018
Session: 2018
Water Well Fee Increase (Hirst)
10-Year Est.: $5,000,000
HB 1622 — 2018
Session: 2018
State Building Permit Fee Increase
10-Year Est.: $6,000,000
HB 2242 — 2017
Session: 2017
Property Tax Increase (McCleary)
10-Year Est.: $13,000,000,000
HB 2163 — 2017
Session: 2017
Increase Tax on Bottled Water/Increase B&O Taxes
10-Year Est.: $564,000,000
HB 1597 — 2017
Session: 2017
Commercial Fishing Fees
10-Year Est.: $6,000,000
Total
$131.2 Billion