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Legislative Cutoff Hits as “Millionaires Tax” Debuts and Budget Talks Intensify | Legislative Update
This week marked the first major legislative cutoff: the House of Origin Policy Committee Cutoff. On Feb. 4, all bills were required to pass out of the policy committees in their house of origin to remain alive this session. Bills deemed necessary to implement the...
Joint Statement from Business Leaders on Proposed Washington State Income Tax Legislation
The Washington Roundtable, Association of Washington Business, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and Greater Spokane Inc. issued the following joint statement in response to an income tax measure introduced in the Legislature...
Olympia Hits First Cutoff as Lawmakers Zero In on Data Centers, AI, and New Revenue Ideas | Legislative Update
Last week in Olympia was marked by a full slate of committee hearings, executive sessions, and floor action. The first major cutoff is Wednesday, Feb. 4, when bills (except those necessary to implement the budget) must be passed out of their originating policy...
New Taxes, Employment Law, Alcohol and Childcare Regulations Start July 27
The following bills were passed by the Washington State Legislature in 2025 and will impact Washington’s business community. The laws go into effect on or before July 27. Business...
New Federal Budget Impacts Seattle Business Community and Their Priorities
On Friday, July 4, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The bill includes tax cuts for businesses and high income earners and significant increases in...
New Laws that will Impact Employers Taking Effect in July
Gov. Bob Ferguson recently signed off on the first legislative session of his first term—passing a $9.4 billion budget, with historic tax increases and programmatic cuts for the...
Chamber Endorses King Co. Parks Levy
On June 25, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce's Executive Committee voted to endorse King County Proposition 1, renewing the King County Parks Levy, in the Aug. 5 primary...
Session Ends with Largest Tax Increase in History + Notable Dead Bills | Legislative Report
Legislative Report By Boswell Consulting The 105-day, 2025 legislative session officially adjourned on April 27 (click here to watch the Sine Die ceremony). During the last week of...
New $12B Tax Package Released by House, Senate Democrats | Legislative Report
Legislative Report By Boswell Consulting Only one week remains of the 2025 legislative session. April 16 was the last day for the House and Senate to vote on bills that came over from...
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Member Feature: Seattle Art Source
Today's featured member, Sarah Hurt, owner of Seattle Art Source, says Seattle Art Source is all about making art accessible. Tell us about your business At Seattle Art Source, we...
New FAQs from the SeattleFWC26 Local Organizing Committee
FIFA World Cup 26 Seattle™ is less than a year away. Below are key takeaways and the latest in SeattleFWC26 planning and answers to the most frequently asked questions: Key Takeaways:...
Member Feature: Reuben’s Brews
Today's featured members, Adam and Grace Robbings, Co-Founders of Reuben's Brews, say Reuben’s Brews is Seattle's most decorated brewery, crafting beers “from the glass backward.”...
Join Our Team! Seattle Metro Chamber CEO Search Commences
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Board of Trustees seeks a visionary, externally oriented, advocacy-first CEO who builds durable coalitions, unifies the employer...
New Member Benefit: CommUnity, Seattle Metro Chamber’s Digital Platform for Member-to-Member Connection
We are excited to introduce CommUnity, the Seattle Metro Chamber’s new digital platform for member-to-member connection. What is Community? CommUnity is a private social network...
Apply by Nov. 10: Game Ready Activation Grants for FIFA World Cup 2026™
The Seattle Metro Chamber and its Community Business Connector will provide grants for business area activations through local organizations, ensuring we can maximize this incredible...
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