WATCH:Legal challenges certain as WA Gov. Ferguson prepares to sign new income tax

(The Center Square) – A bill to institute a state income tax (SB 6346) has been on Gov. Bob Ferguson’s desk for five days, and he’s expected to sign it but opponents are gearing up for legal challenges once he does.

Ferguson has 20 days from the time of delivery to act on the legislation, meaning it will likely be signed before April 2, 2026.

Three key opponents of the income tax talked to The Center Square about what they expect will happen after Ferguson signs the legislation into law.

Senate Minority Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, told The Center Square in a Wednesday interview, he expects wherever the challenge comes from, it will be soon.

“I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s a couple legal challenges. The legalities are very, very obvious to anyone who wants to take the time to read the Constitution,” Braun said .

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