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Washington Advisory Vote 39, Aircraft Fuel Tax Increase Nonbinding Question

Washington Ballot Measure - SB 5974

Election: Nov. 8, 2022 (General)

Outcome: Failed

Categories:

Taxes

Summary

Advisory Vote 39 is a non-binding question asking voters to advise the legislature on whether to uphold or repeal Senate Bill 5974, passed by the Washington State Legislature in the 2022 session. SB 5974 was designed to increase the aircraft fuel tax from 11 cents to 18 cents per gallon. It was expected to generate $14 million in revenue over the first ten years.

Passed - Maintained
Failed - Repealed

Measure Text

The legislature increased, without a vote of the people, the tax on aircraft fuel from 11 cents to 18 cents per gallon, costing $14 million in its first ten years, for government spending.

This tax increase should be:

[] Repealed

[] Maintained

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