Other newly approved measures aim to curb greenhouse gas emissions and fight the effects of climate change.
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Here s a look at some of the most significant policies Washington s Legislature advanced this year. You can also check our bill tracker about the status of other individual bills we ve been covering.
Capital gains tax
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A capital gains tax is something legislators in Olympia have been talking about for the past decade.
But it took until 2021 for lawmakers to actually pass the policy, which affects profits from selling assets such as stocks and bonds.
Senate Bill 5096 will enact a 7% tax on capital gains that exceed $250,000 per year. Profits from selling real estate and cashing out retirement accounts are exempt.
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Eight big things the Washington State Legislature passed in 2021
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Washington families of people killed by police react to Chauvin verdict
People in Washington state who have had family members killed by police said the guilty verdict in Derek Chauvinâs murder trial Tuesday brought strong emotions of relief and satisfaction for the Floyd family.
Some said theyâre hopeful that the conviction of the former police officer for the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis will mark a turning point for similar cases.
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Elaine Simons, foster mother of Jesse Sarey: âThis is for all of us! I pulled over, I was driving when I heard the news and I had to pull over. Because I was afraid my yelling and screaming might get me pulled overâ¦This is hopefully not going to end here. If people then go back about their normal lives and it stops, then weâre going to get louder and bring it right back up again.â