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Plastic silverware, capital gains tax and more: Here's a look at Washington laws going into effect next year
Plastic silverware, capital gains tax and more: Here's a look at Washington laws going into effect next year (yahoo.com)
Beginning in 2022, ordering food at a restaurant may mean having to ask for utensils. Food service businesses can only provide single-use serviceware upon request. That includes plastic utensils, straws, condiment packaging or cup lids.
Voting rights for those convicted of felonies. Beginning Saturday, those who were convicted of a felony in Washington, another state or federal court will have their voting rights restored automatically, as long as they are not imprisoned. Those currently on parole or under some community custody will be able to vote in all elections, beginning in 2022.
The tax on capital gains became law in May. It implements a 7% tax on the sale of stocks, bonds, some property, businesses and other investments, if the investments exceed $250,000 annually. Some exceptions include the sale of real estate, livestock and small, family-owned businesses.
Native American names. Beginning Saturday, public schools are no longer allowed to use Native American names, symbols or images as mascots, logos or team names in most cases.
Plastic silverware, capital gains tax and more: Here's a look at Washington laws going into effect next year
Plastic silverware, capital gains tax and more: Here's a look at Washington laws going into effect next year (yahoo.com)
Beginning in 2022, ordering food at a restaurant may mean having to ask for utensils. Food service businesses can only provide single-use serviceware upon request. That includes plastic utensils, straws, condiment packaging or cup lids.
Voting rights for those convicted of felonies. Beginning Saturday, those who were convicted of a felony in Washington, another state or federal court will have their voting rights restored automatically, as long as they are not imprisoned. Those currently on parole or under some community custody will be able to vote in all elections, beginning in 2022.
The tax on capital gains became law in May. It implements a 7% tax on the sale of stocks, bonds, some property, businesses and other investments, if the investments exceed $250,000 annually. Some exceptions include the sale of real estate, livestock and small, family-owned businesses.
Native American names. Beginning Saturday, public schools are no longer allowed to use Native American names, symbols or images as mascots, logos or team names in most cases.
