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  • 2025-12-09

    2026 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.
    Tags2026 legislative session, legislative priorities, Port Of Seattle, StART, Sustainable Aviation Fuels
  • 2025 12 09 RM 10C Memo 2026 State Legislative Agenda Pdf
    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
    Tags2026 legislative session, legislative priorities, Port Of Seattle, StART, Sustainable Aviation Fuels
  • 2025-12-09

    2026 State legislative agenda: briefing to Port Of Seattle Commission

    The Port of Seattle Commission received a briefing on December 9, 2025, outlining its 2026 State Legislative Agenda for the upcoming 60-day supplemental budget session in a challenging fiscal environment. The agenda was shaped by successes from the 2025 legislative session and focuses on priority areas including economic development, workforce issues, tourism, and childcare access. Next steps include incorporating commission feedback and adopting a final legislative agenda.
    Tags2026 legislative session, legislative priorities, Port Of Seattle, Port Of Seattle Commission, Tourism
  • 2025 12 09 RM 10C Presentation 2026 State Legislative Agenda Pdf
    2025-12-09

    2026 State legislative agenda: briefing to Port Of Seattle Commission

    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
    Tags2026 legislative session, legislative priorities, Port Of Seattle, Port Of Seattle Commission, Tourism
  • 2025-10-02

    Des Moines City Council study session agenda – October 2, 2025

    The Des Moines, Washington City Council held a Study Session on October 2, 2025, covering topics including 2026 legislative priorities, a Community Enrichment Services department update, and a proposed Public Safety Sales Tax ordinance. The session also included a Planning Commission discussion and an executive session regarding public employee performance. The city's stated mission focuses on maintaining a safe, sustainable waterfront community with core values of safety, sustainability, integrity, transparency, and innovation.
    Tagscity council, City Of Des Moines, legislative priorities, local government, Public Safety
  • 2025-10-02

    Des Moines City Council study session agenda – October 2, 2025

    The Des Moines, Washington City Council held a Study Session on October 2, 2025, covering topics including 2026 legislative priorities, a Community Enrichment Services department update, and a proposed Public Safety Sales Tax ordinance. The session also included a Planning Commission discussion and an executive session regarding public employee performance. The city's stated mission focuses on maintaining a safe, sustainable waterfront community with core values of safety, sustainability, integrity, transparency, and innovation.
    Tagscity council, City Of Des Moines, legislative priorities, local government, Public Safety
  • 2025-06-24

    2025 state legislative session review: briefing to Port Of Seattle Commission

    This June 2025 briefing presented to the Port of Seattle Commission reviews the outcomes of the 2025 Washington State Legislative Session, covering the state budget, major revenue legislation, and Port of Seattle policy priorities. It highlights legislative successes and ongoing work, as well as planning for the 2026 interim period. Note: this document focuses on statewide budget and Port priorities broadly and does not specifically address Sea-Tac Airport noise policy.
    TagsBudget, legislative priorities, Port Of Seattle, Port Of Seattle Commission, state legislature
  • 2025-06-24

    2025 state legislative session review: briefing to Port Of Seattle Commission

    A briefing presented to the Port of Seattle Commission on June 24, 2025, reviewing the 2025 state legislative session. The presentation covers the state budget overview, revenue package and major legislation, Port priorities including successes and work in progress, and planning for the 2026 interim. The briefing was delivered by Port staff and contract lobbyists.
    TagsBudget, legislative priorities, Port Of Seattle, Port Of Seattle Commission, state legislature
  • 2025-01-01

    City of SeaTac state legislative agenda 2025

    The City of SeaTac's 2025 State Legislative Agenda outlines the city's top priorities and policy goals for the Washington State Legislature, with aviation impacts—including airport noise and soundproofing—listed as a leading concern. The City specifically urges the Legislature to allocate an additional $5 million to the Port District Equity Fund, established in 2024, to repair failed soundproofing in homes affected by Seattle-Tacoma International Airport noise. Additional priorities include fire service funding, public safety, affordable housing, and infrastructure investments tied to the city's unique role as host to the region's major international airport.
    TagsCity Of SeaTac, legislative priorities, local government funding, Sea-Tac Airport, state legislature
  • 2025-01-01

    City of SeaTac state legislative agenda 2025

    The City of SeaTac's 2025 State Legislative Agenda outlines the city's top priorities and policy goals for the Washington State Legislature, with aviation impacts—including airport noise and soundproofing—listed as a leading concern. The City specifically urges the Legislature to allocate an additional $5 million to the Port District Equity Fund, established in 2024, to repair failed soundproofing in homes affected by Seattle-Tacoma International Airport noise. Additional priorities include fire service funding, public safety, affordable housing, and infrastructure investments tied to the city's unique role as host to the region's major international airport.
    TagsCity Of SeaTac, legislative priorities, local government funding, Sea-Tac Airport, state legislature

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Sea-Tac Airport is currently undergoing the largest and longest expansion in its history, collectively known as the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP). Some of it you can already hear, but you’re probably not aware of what it all means. Here’s what you need to know.
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As the source for federal transportation grants, the Puget Sound Regional Council was charged with developing a system to meet the growing need for commercial aviation. When the search for a second airport failed, they authorized the Port of Seattle to build the Third Runway, with a mandate to develop a noise abatement and mitigation program. In their effort to stop the Third Runway, the ACC argued over every detail of the Port's efforts--including property buyouts and sound insulation. The dispute was meant to be settled by a three member Expert Arbitration Panel. This is their final report. It finds 2-1, that the Port's program was insufficient in several respects. Despite that, funding for the Third Runway was approved by the PSRC, and the 'Port Package' program, proceeded largely unchanged. Expert Arbitration Panel's final decision finding that the Port of Seattle had not shown sufficient reduction in real on-the-ground noise impacts to satisfy noise reduction conditions required for approval of a third runway at Sea-Tac International Airport. The majority decision concluded the Port's noise abatement programs were insufficient despite being impressive in scope.
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