Legislative Report By Boswell Consulting The legislature now has less than 40 days remaining in the 2025 session. Bills must now move forward in the opposite chamber, progressing through policy and fiscal committees. The opposite house policy cutoff is next week, and...
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Rent Control Survives Cutoff | Legislative Report
This week the legislature cleared a major hurdle, the House of Origin Cutoff. March 12 was the deadline for bills to move out of the chamber in which they were introduced. This year, 1,826 bills have been introduced, and 532 made it out of their respective chambers....
With Cutoff Looming, UI Benefits for Striking Employees Passes in Senate
Legislative Report By Boswell Consulting The legislature has now passed the half-way point of the 105-day session. As we approach the March 12 house of origin cutoff, some bills will not advance due to the high volume of proposed legislation and the session’s tight...
Chamber and DSA Dig into Seattle’s Transportation Future
At the Seattle Metro Chamber, we’re focused both on addressing current needs and planning for long-term investments that support our region’s economy. For transportation, that means...
Council Must Include Mayor’s Public Safety Package in Final 2024 Budget
Over the next four weeks, the Seattle City Council will deliberate and finalize the mid-year biennial budget, which includes a $1.7 million proposed investment for a new crime...
Transportation Levy Renewal Possible in 2024
At the Seattle Metro Chamber, we believe transportation is one of the most important things to get right for our community’s long-term health and success. We know the public cares...
Key Statewide Election Races + Issues We’re Watching | Interim Report
The Seattle Metro Chamber’s state legislative team Boswell Consulting compiled this report on key issues and upcoming elections. Key Elections to Watch Update: Regional 2023 Elections...
[ACTION] Tell Seattle City Council to Enforce State Drug Possession Laws
We know from The Index that public safety has consistently been a top Seattle voter priority. We need your help to ensure that City Council votes to make Seattle a safer place to...
Drug Possession and Public Use Laws – A Timeline
Seattle City Council is considering legislation that would align the city code with the state’s recently passed law classifying the public use and possession of controlled substances...
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Comcast RISE is Back – Apply May 1-31 for $5K Grants and Extras
Comcast RISE is supporting the growth of small businesses and entrepreneurs committed to uplifting their local communities. The program is built to help businesses and their...
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...
Controversial Bills in Olympia Get Reshaped by Amendments | Legislative Report
Legislative Report By Boswell Consulting Only two weeks remain in the 2025 legislative session. Last week, legislators focused their attention on moving legislation through fiscal...
Rent Control + UI for Striking Employees Still in Play | Legislative Report
Legislative Report By Boswell Consulting The 2025, 105-day legislative session is on its final stretch. April 2 was the cutoff where all bills that passed their chamber of origin...
Member Feature: Cambridge Leadership Associates
Today's featured member, Jordan Anderson, Program Manager for Cambridge Leadership Associates, says the organization is the leading adaptive leadership consulting firm in the market....
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