Jaime Herrera Beutler warns new income tax could impact public pensions

Jaime Herrera Beutler warned that Washington's new income tax could eventually expand to cover all Washingtonians, not just those earning above $1 million. She stated that the legislation amends protections for multiple public retirement systems, including those covering teachers, firefighters, and police officers. Herrera Beutler expressed concern over how the law treats public pensions.

Herrera Beutler argued that the tax is a 'bait and switch' designed to expand to everyone, regardless of income. Her warning focuses on the potential for lawmakers to change the law to affect public retirement systems, which could impact the financial stability of public employees.