The initiatives of LetsGoWashington.com are crucial because they aim to address some of the most pressing issues facing Washington State today, such as public safety, education, taxation, and government accountability. By voting “yes” on these initiatives, residents have the opportunity to make their voices heard and push for changes that can lead to a more balanced, effective, and responsive government. Supporting these initiatives is a step towards ensuring that policies reflect the needs and values of the community, fostering a safer, more prosperous state for all citizens. Voting “yes” allows individuals to directly influence the legislative process and promote positive change in areas that impact daily life.
I-2066 STOP THE NATURAL GAS BAN
Protect Energy Choice
Ballot Measure Summary
This measure would require utilities and local governments to provide natural gas to eligible customers; prevent state approval of rate plans requiring or incentivizing gas service termination, restricting access to gas service, or making it cost-prohibitive; and prohibit the state energy code, localities, and air pollution control agencies from penalizing gas use. It would repeal sections of chapter 351, Laws of 2024, including planning requirements for cost-effective electrification and prohibitions on gas rebates and incentives.
I-2109
REPEAL THE CAPITAL GAINS TAX
Don’t Punish Innovators & Small Businesses
Ballot Measure Summary
This measure would repeal an excise tax imposed on the sale or exchange of certain long-term capital assets by individuals who have annual capital gains of over $250,000.
I-2117
STOP THE HIDDEN GAS TAX
The Carbon Tax = Higher Gas Prices
Ballot Measure Summary
This measure would prohibit state agencies from imposing any type of carbon tax credit trading, including “cap and trade” or “cap and tax” programs, regardless of whether the resulting increased costs are imposed on fuel recipients or fuel suppliers. It would repeal sections of the 2021 Washington Climate Commitment Act as amended, including repealing the creation and modification of a “cap and invest” program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by specific entities.
I-2124
OPT OUT OF STATE-RUN LONG TERM CARE COVERAGE ACT
Let Workers Choose
Ballot Measure Summary
This measure would amend state law establishing a state long term care insurance program to provide that employees and self-employed people must elect to keep coverage under RCW 50B.04, allow employees to opt-out of coverage under RCW 50B.04 at any time, and repeal a current law governing exemptions for employees who had purchased long term care insurance before November 1, 2021.
