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Senator Ed Markey's investigation found that leading autonomous vehicle companies, including Waymo and Tesla, are refusing to disclose how often their AVs need remote human assistance. This lack of transparency has led Markey to call for a federal probe by the NHTSA and to propose new legislation aimed at imposing stricter guardrails on AV remote operations.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has announced he will sign the revised 'millionaires tax' bill, Senate Bill 6346, despite intense debate within the state's tech and business communities. The legislation, imposing a 9.9% tax on incomes over $1 million starting in 2028, aims to rebalance the state's tax system and fund key affordability initiatives.
Washington state's House Bill 2515, aimed at regulating data centers for environmental and ratepayer protection, has failed to pass. The bill's demise followed significant lobbying efforts and public opposition from major tech companies like Microsoft and Amazon, despite support from environmental groups and consumer advocates.
Washington's current car-and-passenger ferry system is unreliable. The 'Mosquito Fleet Act' proposes empowering local districts to rapidly deploy passenger-only ferries. This aims to revitalize maritime transit, leverage local shipbuilding expertise, and foster clean tech.
