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County legislative update: commissioners weigh in on hearings‑examiner bill, ITA bed costs and a conditional capital request for courtroom space
Summary
County legislative staff briefed Thurston County commissioners March 19 on state budget and policy developments and sought direction on several bills, a hearings‑examiner proposal and county capital requests tied to ITA hearings and courtroom capacity.
County legislative staff updated the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners on March 19 about the status of several bills and county requests in the 2025 legislative session, including measures affecting school funding, transportation, public safety sales tax authority and land‑use appeal processes.
Key points:
- Session timing and budget constraints: Staff reported the Legislature was in day 66 of a 105‑day session and that recent revenue forecasts show substantial operating and transportation shortfalls. Operating budget shortfalls were described in the aggregate as in the billions, and transportation funding shortfalls were described as roughly $4 billion over several years, limiting new capital spending.
- Education bills and MSOC/special‑education advocacy: Staff said two education measures (referred to in the meeting as Senate Bill 5192 and Senate Bill 5263) were in appropriations and that the county’s…
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