11/22/2022 - Regular - Additional Docs-Legislative Agenda PresentationCity of Port Orchard
2023 Legislative Agenda
Josh Weiss and Annika Vaughn
GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
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Meeting AGENDA
What to Expect in 2023
Review Draft 2023 Legislative Agenda
Discussion
Key Dates
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What to Expect in the 2023 Legislative Session
First year of the two-year legislative biennium – scheduled to last 105 days
Legislature will adopt biennial budgets:
Some opportunities in the operating and capital budgets
Transportation budget limited - programming Move Ahead WA investments
Influx of new legislators from retirements, redistricting, and elections
Democratic majorities retained/build majorities: House 57-41?; Senate 29-20
Returning topics:
Behavioral health, Blake, public safety, middle housing, Tax Structure Workgroup, property tax cap
Format - in person with hybrid participation options?
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draft 2023 Legislative Priorities
Address Transportation Needs: Sedgwick Roundabouts Signal Timing - $250,000
Foster Pilot Program
Legislation to implement Task Force recommendations
Ensure Port Orchard has a path forward for its pilot project
Vehicular Pursuits
Port Orchard Community Events Center Plaza Design
Public Records Reform
Defend Against Housing Mandates and Defend Local Control
Homelessness, Substance Use Disorder, Mental Health
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next steps & key dates
Next Steps:
Meet with 26th Legislative Delegation
Refine and socialize proposed legislation with partners
Key Dates:
November 30 – December 2: Legislative committee assembly
December: Governor’s proposed budgets
January 9: Legislative session begins
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Josh
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Questions?
Josh Weiss
Partner
jweiss@gth-gov.com
Annika Vaughn
State Lobbyist
avaughn@gth-gov.com
Thank you!
Josh
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