Becker 2019 Presession Survey Let Sen. Becker know what's important in the 2019 Legislative Session! Answer a few short questions and share feedback with Sen. Becker about important issues and your priorities. OK Question Title * 1. Should employers have to pay a tax on every employee (also known as a “head tax”)? Yes No Not Sure OK Question Title * 2. Should employers be offered a tax credit per employee as incentive to locate in areas with high unemployment? Yes No Not Sure OK Question Title * 3. Do you agree that Washington should not tax any form of personal income? Yes No Not sure OK Question Title * 4. Last year, the Legislature passed a bipartisan bill that would tax all manufacturers at the same rate as aerospace companies (which pay less). Governor Inslee vetoed it. Should we again fight for an even playing field for all manufacturers, big and small? Yes No Not sure OK Question Title * 5. Do you think legislators should raise taxes or create new taxes in 2019 even though the state has an extra $2 billion in unexpected revenue? Yes No Not Sure OK Question Title * 6. Are you willing to pay more for energy and other needs because special interests want to shut down hydroelectric dams in our state that supply clean energy? Yes No Not Sure OK Question Title * 7. Knowing that another economic recession is likely (or a state emergency, such as an earthquake or larger wildfires), should the Legislature continue to protect the state “Rainy Day Fund” from spending on other programs? Yes No Not Sure OK Question Title * 8. Should legislators follow the same budgeting rules as most households, and avoid overspending that would create a budget deficit in future years? Yes No Not Sure OK Question Title * 9. What is your top priority for the Legislature in 2019? OK Question Title * 10. Questions or comments? OK DONE