HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2023-12-04 Item 8 - Powerpoint Shown at Meeting - 2024 Legislative PreviewCity of Tukwila
2024 Legislative Preview
Monday, December 4, 2023
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2024 Legislative Session - 60 days
Begins Monday, January 8, 2024
Ends Thursday, March 7, 2024
Supplemental Budgets - Effective through June 30, 2025
Operating
Capital
Transportation
Committee hearing and testimony are still a mix of in person and
virtual. Meetings with legislators can also be in person or virtual.
Both full chambers are meeting on the floor.
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House of Representatives
57 Democrats
41 Republicans
Senate
28 Democrats
21 Republicans
2024 is an election year - 25 Senate seats (including the
l l th) and all 98 House seats. Nine statewide offices are up
for election. Governor, Attorney General, Commissioner of
Public Lands and Insurance Commissioner are open seats.
Also, a statewide Senate seat and all 10 Congressional
districts (one open seat).
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In addition to the three supplemental budgets,
issue areas that are likely to receive attention
include:
Housing
Homelessness
Behavioral Health
Local Revenue
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Sen Bob Hasegawa
Majority Caucus Chair
Business, Financial Services, Gaming & Trade
Rules
State Government & Elections
Ways & Means
Rep Steve Be rgq u i st
Appropriations (Vice Chair)
Education
Rules
Rep David Hackney
Capital Budget (Vice Chair)
Consumer Protection
Transportation