Initiative approved preventing a state income tax

OLYMPIA - An initiative prohibiting the imposition of a state income tax was approved March 5 by the Legislature.

"This is a great day for everyone in Washington," said Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen. "Codifying Washington's long-standing tradition of opposing any state tax on personal income will help working families and local economies...When common-sense conservative policies lead the way, things get better for everyone."

At the hearing on the initiative, every chair in the joint Senate and House hearing was full and citizens lined up outside the door as citizen-led initiative 2111 was heard....