Tag2026 legislative session(33)
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2026-01-20Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 is a federal spending bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives in January 2026 that funds government operations through September 30, 2026. It covers multiple areas including defense, labor, health, education, homeland security, and transportation. This document does not contain content specifically related to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy. -
2026-01-07SB5652 Aviation Mitigation Bill Draft V.2b
Draft legislation relating to reducing environmental and health disparities associated with aviation activity. The bill establishes partnerships between agencies and communities to develop mitigation strategies, creates grant programs to address aviation impacts, and requires the University of Washington to conduct exposure mapping and air quality assessments in aviation-impacted communities. -
2026-01-05StART Policy Working Group Meeting Summary
The StART Policy Working Group met on January 5, 2026 to plan advocacy efforts at the state and federal level on behalf of communities neighboring Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Key topics included organizing a State Day on the Hill in Olympia on February 3, reviewing a proposed study on the airport's socioeconomic and health impacts on surrounding communities, and discussing a recent federal legislative win allowing the FAA to fund secondary noise insulation repair and replacement at airports like SEA. The group also addressed how to handle items lacking full consensus on their State Legislative Agenda, including a contentious airport-related bill expected to be revised in the upcoming session. -
2026-01-01Senate Bill 6240 – Allocating hazardous substance tax revenues from aviation fuel to aircraft noise and air quality mitigation
Washington State Senate Bill 6240 introduced by Senator Orwall in the 2026 legislative session. The bill proposes to allocate a portion of hazardous substance tax revenues derived from aviation fuel to aircraft noise and air quality mitigation programs in a new, dedicated state account with funds available to the RCW53 aviation-impacted area. It is estimated -
2026-01-01Senate Bill 6352 – 2026 Transportation Resources Act
A comprehensive transportation bill from the 2026 Washington State Legislature addressing mobile driver’s licenses, fee increases, and a large carve out for Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The bill also introduces mobile credentials for driver’s licenses and ID cards, and implements a $1 annual fee increase starting July 2028. -
2025-12-15Work Group Meeting with Senator Orwall re: SB 5652 – Airport Mitigation: Agenda, December 15, 2025
Agenda for a Zoom work group meeting with Senator Tina Orwall regarding SB 5652, Washington State legislation on airport mitigation, scheduled Monday December 15, 2025, 11–11:45 AM. Meeting ID 920 8355 2047, Passcode 363026. Agenda items include welcome/introductions, review of legislation components, discussion on strategy, discussion on funding, and next steps. -
2025-12-15
Work Group Meeting with Senator Orwall re: SB 5652 – Airport Mitigation: Agenda, December 15, 2025
A work group meeting with Senator Orwall is scheduled for Monday, December 15, 2025, from 11:00 to 11:45 AM via Zoom to discuss SB 5652, a bill focused on airport mitigation. The agenda covers a review of the legislation's key components, strategic planning, and funding considerations. Participants will also outline next steps for advancing the airport noise mitigation policy. -
2025-12-092026 state legislative agenda
The Port of Seattle's 2026 State Legislative Agenda, adopted December 9, 2025, outlines the Port's advocacy priorities for the 60-day legislative session running January 12 to March 12, 2026. Among its aviation-related goals, the Port seeks to restore state funding for aircraft noise mitigation that was cut in 2025, ensure state noise programs align with federal and Port efforts, and push the Commercial Aviation Working Group to set firm deadlines and produce actionable recommendations. The agenda was developed with input from Port staff, commissioners, and community representatives of the SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) Committee. -
2025-12-09
2026 state legislative agenda
A Commission agenda memorandum requesting adoption of the Port of Seattle’s 2026 State Legislative Agenda and authorization for staff to advocate during the 2026 legislative session. The agenda covers priority areas including economic development, tourism, childcare, aviation, sustainable aviation fuel, and the StART committee priorities. It reflects the Port’s values around responsible spending, decarbonization, maritime -
2025-12-09Highline Forum Port of Seattle State legislative agenda Aviation topics
Aviation legislative agenda adopted by the Port of Seattle covering aviation fuel tax amendments, sustainable aviation fuel incentives, and StART committee policy priorities. Also lists bills not included in the Port’s adopted agenda.