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A briefing presentation to the Port of Seattle Commission on the 2026 State Legislative Agenda, delivered on December 9, 2025. The presentation covers the upcoming 60-day supplemental budget session, agenda development process drawing on 2025 successes and unfinished business, and priority items including tourism and childcare access under economic development and workforce. Next steps include

The SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table has outlined shared policy priorities for the 2026 Washington State Legislative Session, addressing the challenges posed by growing operations at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Key proposals include restoring funding for noise insulation programs, identifying additional regional airport capacity, improving air quality in nearby South King County communities, and advancing sustainable aviation fuel and clean transportation initiatives. The document reflects a joint effort by the Port of Seattle and near-airport communities to partner with state government on reducing noise, emissions, and congestion impacts.

The Port of Seattle and communities near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport have outlined shared policy priorities for the 2026 state legislative session, addressing key challenges including aircraft noise, air quality, and the airport's near-full capacity. The proposals include a noise insulation repair program, identifying new regional airport capacity, sustaining air quality programs for schools and residences, expanding sustainable aviation fuel production, and reducing emissions from ground transportation. These priorities reflect a joint effort between the Port and neighboring communities to partner with the state legislature on practical solutions that balance regional economic growth with the well-being of South King County residents.

This Commission Agenda Memorandum from the Port of Seattle’s Senior State Government Relations Manager provides a summary of the 2025 Washington State Legislative Session, including the Port’s priority budget and policy agenda items. The session ended April 27, 2025, with 1,949 bills introduced and 431 passed, amid a $10-15 billion state deficit. The memo covers

Substitute Senate Bill 5195 is a Washington State capital budget bill that appropriates funding for various state capital projects for the period ending June 30, 2027. Originally sponsored by Senators Trudeau, Schoesler, Chapman, Dozier, and Nobles at the request of the Office of Financial Management, the bill amends numerous existing state laws and allocates funds across state agencies and programs. It establishes definitions, conditions, and limitations governing how appropriated funds may be spent, lapsed, or reappropriated.

Agenda for the Highline Forum hybrid meeting hosted by the Port of Seattle at SEA Airport (AOB 2E) and via Microsoft Teams on January 22, 2025, 2:30–4:30 pm, themed '2025 State and Federal Legislative Issues.' Items include public comments, a StART Update by Lance Lyttle (AV Managing Director, Port of Seattle), Community Co-Chair Selection, and discussion of 2025 state and federal legislative issues; next meeting scheduled for March 26, 2025.

Agenda for the Highline Forum meeting hosted by the Port of Seattle on January 22, 2025, 2:30–4:30 pm, held hybrid at SEA Airport AOB 2E and via Microsoft Teams. The meeting theme is '2025 State and Federal Legislative Issues' and includes items on public comments, state and federal legislative issues, a StART Update by Lance Lyttle (AV Managing Director, Port of Seattle), and Community Co-Chair Selection.