Jay Inslee not ready to OK $30 car tabs. Republicans feel otherwise as session looms
Gov. Jay Inslee said he will not ask lawmakers to approve $30 car tabs early next year in response to the outcome of last month’s Initiative 976 vote.
In an interview with The News Tribune, Inslee said he wants to hear from the state Supreme Court on whether I-976 violates the state constitution. It’s unclear on when that will happen.
Until then, the governor said, he has put several transportation projects on hold. The state also is setting aside revenue from the taxes that would be impacted by I-976 in case refunds must be made to taxpayers, he said.
When asked why he wouldn’t try to fulfill the wishes of the voters before the high court issues a ruling, Inslee replied: “The reason is we have to have a transportation system in our state. The economy is dependent on it. Our personal lives are dependent on it.”
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Also many people who voted for the initiative don't live in communities that pay the tax.
