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BLS does not publish a statewide Washington CPI or a complete 50-state CPI cohort. The statewide comparisons here use BEA regional price parities and its implicit regional price deflator. They are explicitly labeled and are not CPI.
All-items price level1072024 · #5 of 50 · highest first
Goods price level104.42024 · #7 of 50 · highest first
Housing-rent price level1262024 · #5 of 50 · highest first
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Washington · 2024: 107 · Rank #5 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 100
BEA regional price parity, relative to the overall national price level. The U.S. all-items index equals 100 each year. Measures prices across places within the same year, rather than annual inflation. For all items, 103 means about 3% above the national level. Category benchmarks can differ from 100; compare Washington with the published U.S. category value shown. Annual observations use December 31; monthly observations use the first of the month. Lines connect consecutive readings and do not supply values between them. Missing observations break the lines.
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Washington · state comparison
How does Washington’s cost of living compare?
The U.S. all-items level is 100. Each category uses its own published U.S. benchmark. Compare the same category and year.
Washington · 2024107
Washington rank#5among all 50 states
U.S. price level100Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
All-items price level
BEA regional price parity, relative to the overall national price level. The U.S. all-items index equals 100 each year.
Measures prices across places within the same year, rather than annual inflation. For all items, 103 means about 3% above the national level. Category benchmarks can differ from 100; compare Washington with the published U.S. category value shown.
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Washington
2024 · Washington: 107 · Rank #5 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 100 · Selected for state comparisonView history and select a period
Washington All-items price level history
Period
Washington
Compare
2014
103.9
2015
104.4
2016
105.6
2017
107
2018
107.1
2019
108
2020
107.9
2021
108.8
2022
110
2023
108.4
2024
107
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Lower value · 86.9Higher value · 110.7Striped: unavailable
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Washington · 1072024 · Rank #5 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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All-items price level · 2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
California
110.7
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#2
Hawaii
110
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#3
New Jersey
108.8
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#4
New York
107.9
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#5
Washington · your comparison
107
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#6
Massachusetts
105.8
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#7
Maryland
105
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#8
New Hampshire
104.2
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#9
Connecticut
103.6
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#10
Florida
103.4
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#11
Oregon
103.4
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#12
Colorado
103.1
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#13
Alaska
102.4
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#14
Rhode Island
102.3
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#15
Virginia
101.1
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#16
Arizona
100.7
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#17
Nevada
100
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#18
Illinois
100
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#19
Delaware
99.8
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#20
Utah
98.9
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#21
Minnesota
98.6
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#22
Vermont
98
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#23
Pennsylvania
97.6
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#24
Texas
97.1
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#25
Maine
97.1
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#26
Georgia
96.3
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#27
Michigan
96.2
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#28
Idaho
95.5
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#29
Montana
94.6
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#30
North Carolina
94.3
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#31
Wisconsin
94.1
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#32
South Carolina
93.7
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#33
Indiana
93.3
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#34
Ohio
92.8
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#35
Wyoming
92.7
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#36
New Mexico
92.2
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#37
Tennessee
91.9
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#38
Missouri
90.8
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#39
Kentucky
90.2
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#40
Nebraska
90.1
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#41
Kansas
90.1
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#42
West Virginia
89.5
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#43
North Dakota
89
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#44
Alabama
88.8
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#45
South Dakota
88.6
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#46
Louisiana
88.2
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#47
Oklahoma
87.8
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#48
Iowa
87.8
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#49
Mississippi
87
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#50
Arkansas
86.9
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This is BEA’s implicit regional price deflator, derived from regional price parities and the national PCE price index.
Washington · 20241.3%
Washington rank#47among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark2.6%Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Annual change in regional price deflator
Year-over-year change in the BEA implicit regional price deflator.
An annual regional inflation measure; different from BLS CPI-U. Changes can reflect regional price parity estimates and revisions as well as national inflation.
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Washington
2024 · Washington: 1.3% · Rank #47 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 2.6% · Selected for state comparisonView history and select a period
Washington Annual change in regional price deflator history
Period
Washington
Compare
2015
0.6%
2016
2.1%
2017
3.2%
2018
2.1%
2019
2.2%
2020
1%
2021
5%
2022
7.7%
2023
2.2%
2024
1.3%
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Lower value · 0.8%Higher value · 6.7%Striped: unavailable
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Washington · 1.3%2024 · Rank #47 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Annual change in regional price deflator · 2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Montana
6.7%
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#2
Idaho
6.2%
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#3
Utah
6%
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#4
Nevada
4.8%
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#5
Michigan
4.7%
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#6
New Mexico
4%
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#7
Indiana
4%
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#8
Wyoming
3.9%
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#9
Illinois
3.9%
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#10
Colorado
3.8%
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#11
Delaware
3.7%
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#12
Ohio
3.6%
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#13
Wisconsin
3.6%
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#14
North Dakota
3.5%
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#15
Vermont
3.5%
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#16
South Dakota
3.1%
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#17
Maryland
3%
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#18
Minnesota
3%
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#19
Kentucky
2.9%
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#20
South Carolina
2.9%
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#21
Hawaii
2.9%
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#22
Rhode Island
2.8%
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#23
Mississippi
2.8%
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#24
Kansas
2.8%
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#25
Pennsylvania
2.8%
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#26
Arkansas
2.8%
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#27
New York
2.7%
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#28
Arizona
2.6%
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#29
North Carolina
2.5%
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#30
Texas
2.5%
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#31
New Jersey
2.5%
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#32
West Virginia
2.5%
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#33
Nebraska
2.4%
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#34
Georgia
2.4%
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#35
Florida
2.4%
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#36
Virginia
2.4%
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#37
Tennessee
2.4%
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#38
Alabama
2.3%
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#39
Missouri
2.3%
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#40
Louisiana
2%
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#41
Connecticut
2%
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#42
Alaska
1.7%
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#43
Maine
1.7%
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#44
Oklahoma
1.6%
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#45
Iowa
1.5%
—
#46
New Hampshire
1.4%
—
#47
Washington · your comparison
1.3%
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#48
California
1.3%
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#49
Oregon
1.2%
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#50
Massachusetts
0.8%
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Real personal income accounts for national inflation and regional price differences.
Washington · 2024$64,421
Washington rank#9among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark$59,195Same measure and period when published
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Real personal income per person
Regional price-adjusted and inflation-adjusted personal income per resident.
Constant 2017 dollars. This differs from household wages, disposable income, and the national real-hourly-earnings measure.
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2024 · Washington: $64,421 · Rank #9 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: $59,195 · Selected for state comparisonView history and select a period
Washington Real personal income per person history
Period
Washington
Compare
2014
$49,860
2015
$51,679
2016
$52,446
2017
$53,192
2018
$54,837
2019
$56,862
2020
$60,102
2021
$62,496
2022
$59,601
2023
$62,138
2024
$64,421
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Lower value · $48.47KHigher value · $75.5KStriped: unavailable
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Washington · $64,4212024 · Rank #9 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Real personal income per person · 2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Wyoming
$75,501
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#2
Connecticut
$74,254
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#3
Massachusetts
$71,629
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#4
South Dakota
$69,153
—
#5
Nebraska
$65,297
—
#6
North Dakota
$65,271
—
#7
Colorado
$65,223
—
#8
New Hampshire
$64,632
—
#9
Washington · your comparison
$64,421
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#10
New York
$64,153
—
#11
New Jersey
$63,142
—
#12
California
$63,028
—
#13
Minnesota
$62,039
—
#14
Virginia
$61,914
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#15
Maryland
$61,111
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#16
Illinois
$60,333
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#17
Alaska
$60,272
—
#18
Iowa
$60,144
—
#19
Montana
$59,203
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#20
Kansas
$59,172
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#21
Vermont
$58,893
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#22
Oklahoma
$58,692
—
#23
Pennsylvania
$58,620
—
#24
Tennessee
$58,582
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#25
Wisconsin
$58,273
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#26
Texas
$58,219
—
#27
Missouri
$57,850
—
#28
Maine
$57,480
—
#29
Florida
$57,131
—
#30
Louisiana
$56,789
—
#31
Nevada
$56,503
—
#32
North Carolina
$56,310
—
#33
Ohio
$56,232
—
#34
Rhode Island
$55,878
—
#35
Indiana
$55,562
—
#36
Oregon
$55,451
—
#37
Arkansas
$55,219
—
#38
Delaware
$55,185
—
#39
Utah
$55,116
—
#40
Michigan
$53,569
—
#41
Georgia
$52,952
—
#42
Arizona
$52,890
—
#43
Idaho
$52,816
—
#44
South Carolina
$52,463
—
#45
Kentucky
$52,290
—
#46
Hawaii
$52,272
—
#47
Alabama
$52,216
—
#48
New Mexico
$51,121
—
#49
West Virginia
$50,051
—
#50
Mississippi
$48,465
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16 of 16 reviewed Washington actions · newest first
Jul 1, 2026 · July 2026 motor-fuel tax rates · Washington motor-fuel tax rates for July through December 2026 · Current rate in effectWashington agencies · July 2026 motor-fuel tax rates
Washington motor-fuel tax rates for July through December 2026
Jul 1, 2026 · Current rate in effect
Director Marcus Glasper · Acted
FactVote reviewed summary
Washington DOL administers a 56.5-cent-per-gallon state gasoline tax for July through December 2026.
The 56.5-cent state gasoline rate took effect July 1, 2026.
Why this record is included
For July through December 2026, Washington's motor-vehicle fuel tax is 56.5 cents per gallon and the federal gasoline tax is 18.4 cents, for a combined listed rate of 74.9 cents per gallon. The state tax is a direct component of the tax-inclusive EIA retail price, but it does not set crude-oil, refining, distribution, or retail margins.
Retained Washington evidence context: Regular gasoline price. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
The Department of Licensing's official table lists a 56.5-cent state motor-fuel rate and an 18.4-cent federal rate for July 1 through December 31, 2026.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Jul 1, 2026 · FY2027 hazardous-substance tax rate · Washington hazardous-substance tax rate for petroleum products · FY2027 rate in effectWashington agencies · FY2027 hazardous-substance tax rate
Washington hazardous-substance tax rate for petroleum products
Jul 1, 2026 · FY2027 rate in effect
Acting Director John Ryser · Acted
FactVote reviewed summary
Washington Revenue administers a $1.49-per-barrel hazardous-substance tax on gasoline and other petroleum products for fiscal year 2027.
The $1.49-per-barrel petroleum-products rate took effect July 1, 2026.
Why this record is included
Washington's hazardous-substance tax applies to gasoline and other petroleum products at $1.49 per 42-gallon barrel from July 2026 through June 2027, equivalent to about 3.55 cents per gallon. This upstream levy can be part of gasoline costs, but the state record does not establish how much is passed through to the retail price.
Retained Washington evidence context: Regular gasoline price. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
The Department of Revenue identifies gasoline as taxable and lists a $1.49-per-barrel petroleum-products rate for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Mar 31, 2026 · HB 2711 · Concerning transportation resources. · Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 2026Washington Legislature · HB 2711
Concerning transportation resources.
Mar 31, 2026 · Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 2026
Rep. Jake Fey · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
HB 2711 clarified Washington's annual 2% motor-fuel-tax calculation and distribution.
Governor Bob Ferguson signed HB 2711 on March 31, 2026; its fuel-tax provisions took effect July 1, 2026.
Why this record is included
Enacted HB 2711 restructured the motor-vehicle fuel-tax inflation adjustment as a single cumulative 2% increase applied to the total rate beginning July 1, 2026. The law directly governs the gasoline-tax calculation that produced the current 56.5-cent rate, while leaving market-driven price components untouched.
Retained Washington evidence context: Regular gasoline price. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
The official fiscal note says the bill restructures the motor-vehicle fuel-tax inflation adjustment with a single annual cumulative 2% increase applied to the total rate.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Mar 30, 2026 · HB 2215 · Concerning climate commitment act compliance obligations for fuels supplied or otherwise sold into Washington. · Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 251, Laws of 2026Washington Legislature · HB 2215
Concerning climate commitment act compliance obligations for fuels supplied or otherwise sold into Washington.
Mar 30, 2026 · Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 251, Laws of 2026
Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
HB 2215 changed cap-and-invest coverage and reporting for certain gasoline and other fuel suppliers beginning in 2027.
Governor Bob Ferguson approved HB 2215 on March 30, 2026 except for section 7; the remaining act became Chapter 251, Laws of 2026.
Why this record is included
Enacted HB 2215 changes Climate Commitment Act coverage and reporting for certain suppliers of gasoline and other specified fuels beginning in 2027. The law directly addresses gasoline-supplier compliance and market structure, but it does not set a retail price or establish the size or direction of any price effect.
Retained Washington evidence context: Regular gasoline price. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
The official final bill report says the measure reduces the covered-entity threshold for certain newer fuel suppliers and requires those suppliers to report emissions to the Department of Ecology.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Mar 26, 2026 · H.R.8127 · Permanent Housing Affordability Act · IntroducedU.S. Congress · Washington delegation · H.R.8127
Permanent Housing Affordability Act
Mar 26, 2026 · Introduced
Rep. Kim Schrier · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
promote shared equity models of homeownership, and for other purposes
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, rental assistance, eviction, or the supply and affordability of rental housing. It does not establish an effect on Washington's median gross rent.
Retained Washington evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
promote shared equity models of homeownership, and for other purposes
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Jan 12, 2026 · SB 5776 · Promoting housing affordability by incentivizing the construction of American dream homes. · IntroducedWashington Legislature · SB 5776
Promoting housing affordability by incentivizing the construction of American dream homes.
Jan 12, 2026 · Introduced
Sen. Phil Fortunato · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Promoting housing affordability by incentivizing the construction of American dream homes. AN ACT Relating to a new proposal to promote housing affordability by incentivizing the construction of American dream homes;
The latest official Washington Legislature record shows this action on January 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status..
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, rental assistance, eviction, or the supply and affordability of rental housing. It does not establish an effect on Washington's median gross rent.
Retained Washington evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Promoting housing affordability by incentivizing the construction of American dream homes. AN ACT Relating to a new proposal to promote housing affordability by incentivizing the construction of American dream homes;
Records come from published fact relationships or reviewed topic records with official supporting evidence and verified Washington officeholder attribution. Historical executive officials require evidence tied to the action date and are excluded from incumbent proposals. Inclusion follows an explicit topic review, a related state fact, or the action’s title and supporting evidence. Explicit topic reviews take priority; repeated actions use the most recent explicit review for this topic. Duplicate actions attached to several facts appear once. This topic match is not a new finding that an action caused a result, and the reviewed collection is selective. Collection reviewed Sep 4, 2026.
What candidates are saying
Explore statements about inflation, consumer prices and the cost of living from FactVote’s Washington candidate profiles. Compare candidates within each recorded race, with each person’s matching statements kept together. These are candidate and campaign statements, not verified outcomes.
17 statements from 10 candidates
2026 Washington U.S. House — District 1 — General Election
1 candidate with matching statements · 2 statements
I support policies to lower the cost of living, reduce taxes for working families and ensure the wealthy pay their fair share. I’m fighting to lower health care premiums, roll back the cruel cuts to Medicaid, and end President Trump’s reckless tariffs.
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Source topic or question: Health care
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I support policies to lower the cost of living, reduce taxes for working families and ensure the wealthy pay their fair share. I’m fighting to lower health care premiums, roll back the cruel cuts to Medicaid, and end President Trump’s reckless tariffs.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
Medicare is a cornerstone of our nation’s health care system. I am committed to protecting it and will fight against any efforts to privatize or dismantle Medicare. The focus instead should be on controlling the rising costs of care and improving the quality of care our seniors receive. That’s why I…
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Source topic or question: Health care
Candidate campaign source
Medicare is a cornerstone of our nation’s health care system. I am committed to protecting it and will fight against any efforts to privatize or dismantle Medicare. The focus instead should be on controlling the rising costs of care and improving the quality of care our seniors receive. That’s why I championed policies that now allow the government to negotiate lower prescription drug prices in Medicare, cap insulin prices at $35 per month, and cap out-of-pocket drug costs for seniors at $2,000 annually. These commonsense reforms are costs for seniors and improve access to care. Moving forward, we must extend these hard-fought cost savings to all Americans, not just those with Medicare.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
At the same time, I have heard from many residents who are facing real challenges. The cost of living continues to rise. Housing has become more difficult to afford. Healthcare and education bring growing concerns for many families. And there are those who have served our country and communities who…
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At the same time, I have heard from many residents who are facing real challenges. The cost of living continues to rise. Housing has become more difficult to afford. Healthcare and education bring growing concerns for many families. And there are those who have served our country and communities who feel they are not receiving the full support they deserve.When I hear these concerns,I believe it is important to reflect and consider how things can be improved.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
I have long been committed to supporting care for our seniors and to strengthening Social Security and Medicare. I voted to close a longstanding coverage gap in Medicaid that locks out 4 million people nationwide, to expand Medicare to cover hearing benefits, and to lower out-of-pocket costs for Med…
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Source topic or question: Health care
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I have long been committed to supporting care for our seniors and to strengthening Social Security and Medicare. I voted to close a longstanding coverage gap in Medicaid that locks out 4 million people nationwide, to expand Medicare to cover hearing benefits, and to lower out-of-pocket costs for Medicare Part D beneficiaries. I oppose the privatization of Medicare and have called for stricter accountability for private Medicare Advantage plans. I also oppose the privatization of Social Security and support proposals that make the benefit formula more generous, use cost-of-living formulas that consider the expenses of seniors’ purchases, and preserve Social Security for the future by scrapping the cap on income subject to Social Security taxes.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
My top priority is to lower healthcare, gas, groceries, housing, childcare, and energy costs. Hardworking families should be able to put food on the table, but now, too many are struggling to make ends meet.
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Source topic or question: Health care
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My top priority is to lower healthcare, gas, groceries, housing, childcare, and energy costs. Hardworking families should be able to put food on the table, but now, too many are struggling to make ends meet.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
The administration promised lower prices and less war. Instead, we have higher prices and more wars. From increasing prices through tariffs to waging foreign wars and targeting immigrant communities. I will work to rein in this out-of-control executive.
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Source topic or question: Immigration and border policy
Candidate campaign source
The administration promised lower prices and less war. Instead, we have higher prices and more wars. From increasing prices through tariffs to waging foreign wars and targeting immigrant communities. I will work to rein in this out-of-control executive.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
Our economy should work for everyone, but right now, too many hard-working people are struggling to make ends meet and cannot cover basic needs. Costs like groceries, health care, housing, gas, and energy are far too high. I oppose policies that raise prices on families, like sweeping tariffs and re…
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Our economy should work for everyone, but right now, too many hard-working people are struggling to make ends meet and cannot cover basic needs. Costs like groceries, health care, housing, gas, and energy are far too high. I oppose policies that raise prices on families, like sweeping tariffs and reckless foreign wars, and I support practical steps that reduce costs, strengthen supply chains, lower utility bills through clean energy and efficiency and invest in transportation choices that save people money.
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What incumbents are proposing
Explore reviewed bills sponsored by current Washington legislators and Washington’s congressional delegation, plus retained proposals from Washington’s governor and agencies. Each record keeps its latest recorded status and official evidence.
14 matching sponsorships or proposals · 8 Washington incumbents. These filters apply only to this section.
Rep. Amy Walen
Washington House of Representatives, District 48 · D–WA
Concerning housing affordability tax incentives for existing structures.
Feb 20, 2024 · Did not pass
Rep. Amy Walen · Sponsored
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Concerning housing affordability tax incentives for existing structures. AN ACT Relating to housing affordability tax incentives for existing structures;
The official Washington Legislature record lists this final action on February 20, 2024: House Rules "X" file.. The measure did not pass before the 2023-24 biennium ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, rental assistance, eviction, or the supply and affordability of rental housing. It does not establish an effect on Washington's median gross rent.
Retained Washington evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Concerning housing affordability tax incentives for existing structures. AN ACT Relating to housing affordability tax incentives for existing structures;
Mar 31, 2026 · Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 2026
Rep. Jake Fey · Sponsored
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HB 2711 clarified Washington's annual 2% motor-fuel-tax calculation and distribution.
Governor Bob Ferguson signed HB 2711 on March 31, 2026; its fuel-tax provisions took effect July 1, 2026.
Why this record is included
Enacted HB 2711 restructured the motor-vehicle fuel-tax inflation adjustment as a single cumulative 2% increase applied to the total rate beginning July 1, 2026. The law directly governs the gasoline-tax calculation that produced the current 56.5-cent rate, while leaving market-driven price components untouched.
Retained Washington evidence context: Regular gasoline price. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
The official fiscal note says the bill restructures the motor-vehicle fuel-tax inflation adjustment with a single annual cumulative 2% increase applied to the total rate.
Washington House of Representatives, District 34 · D–WA
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Joe FitzgibbonWashington Legislature · HB 2215
Concerning climate commitment act compliance obligations for fuels supplied or otherwise sold into Washington.
Mar 30, 2026 · Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 251, Laws of 2026
Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon · Sponsored
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HB 2215 changed cap-and-invest coverage and reporting for certain gasoline and other fuel suppliers beginning in 2027.
Governor Bob Ferguson approved HB 2215 on March 30, 2026 except for section 7; the remaining act became Chapter 251, Laws of 2026.
Why this record is included
Enacted HB 2215 changes Climate Commitment Act coverage and reporting for certain suppliers of gasoline and other specified fuels beginning in 2027. The law directly addresses gasoline-supplier compliance and market structure, but it does not set a retail price or establish the size or direction of any price effect.
Retained Washington evidence context: Regular gasoline price. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
The official final bill report says the measure reduces the covered-entity threshold for certain newer fuel suppliers and requires those suppliers to report emissions to the Department of Ecology.
U.S. representative for Washington, District 8 · D–WA
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Kim SchrierU.S. Congress · Washington delegation · H.R.8127
Permanent Housing Affordability Act
Mar 26, 2026 · Introduced
Rep. Kim Schrier · Sponsored
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promote shared equity models of homeownership, and for other purposes
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, rental assistance, eviction, or the supply and affordability of rental housing. It does not establish an effect on Washington's median gross rent.
Retained Washington evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
promote shared equity models of homeownership, and for other purposes
1 proposalView proposals from Sen. Liz LovelettWashington Legislature · SB 6581
Funding youth health care access and affordability, housing affordability, and wages for child care providers through a more progressive estate tax rate structure.
Jan 23, 2020 · Did not pass
Sen. Liz Lovelett · Sponsored
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Funding youth health care access and affordability, housing affordability, and wages for child care providers through a more progressive estate tax rate structure. AN ACT Relating to funding youth health care access and affordability, housing affordability, and wages for child care providers through a more progressive estate tax rate structure;
The official Washington Legislature record lists this final action on January 23, 2020: First reading, referred to Ways & Means.. The measure did not pass before the 2019-20 biennium ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, rental assistance, eviction, or the supply and affordability of rental housing. It does not establish an effect on Washington's median gross rent.
Retained Washington evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Funding youth health care access and affordability, housing affordability, and wages for child care providers through a more progressive estate tax rate structure. AN ACT Relating to funding youth health care access and affordability, housing affordability, and wages for child care providers through a more progressive estate tax rate structure;
1 proposalView proposals from Sen. Marko LiiasWashington Legislature · SB 5801
Concerning transportation resources.
May 20, 2025 · Enacted · Chapter 417, Laws of 2025
Sen. Marko Liias · Sponsored
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SB 5801 enacted a six-cent-per-gallon gasoline-tax increase and annual 2% indexing.
Governor Bob Ferguson signed SB 5801 on May 20, 2025; the six-cent gasoline-tax increase took effect July 1, 2025.
Why this record is included
Enacted SB 5801 increased Washington's gasoline tax from 49.4 cents to 55.4 cents per gallon on July 1, 2025 and required a 2% annual increase beginning July 1, 2026. The gasoline tax is a direct component of EIA's tax-inclusive retail price, but the law does not explain changes in the other price components.
Retained Washington evidence context: Regular gasoline price. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
The official nonpartisan analysis says the measure added six cents per gallon to the state fuel tax and then indexed the rate; the official bill history lists Chapter 417, Laws of 2025.
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