Capitol Report with Rep. Abbarno: Standing against the costly food packaging tax

April 11, 2025

Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, shares concerns about rising grocery prices across Washington. He warns that Senate Bill 5284, pushed by the majority party, would impose a costly new tax on packaging for everyday goods, raising prices by up to 20%. Abbarno highlights the danger of worsening food insecurity and calls the measure a regressive tax that unfairly shifts the burden onto working families.