Capitol Update
With the first legislative funnel now behind them, lawmakers
shifted their focus this week to floor debate, working to advance
legislation out of their respective chambers.
Education funding legislation, SF 2201, returned to the Senate
floor Monday for concurrence with the House amendment increasing
the funding rate from 1.75% to 2%. The Senate approved the measure
with a vote of 27-20. The Governor signed SF 2201 on Thursday,
making it the first bill she signed into law during the 2026
legislative session.
Property tax reforms remain a central focus at the Capitol, with
competing proposals from House Republicans, House Democrats, Senate
Republicans, and the Governor still under consideration. The Senate
held a subcommittee meeting on Thursday to discuss the
Governor's property tax proposal, SSB 3034, which includes a 2%
revenue growth cap for local governments (plus new construction,
with exceptions for debt service and school funding).
