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Partnership staff outline budget tradeoffs, CCA swaps and priority bills as session nears finish
Summary
Staff told the Leadership Council that House and Senate budget approaches diverge on Climate Commitment Act (CCA) use, capital transfers and program reductions; several Puget Sound priorities remain in play including funding for Salmon Recovery and derelict vessel removal.
Partnership policy staff briefed the Leadership Council on March 5 about the 2026 short legislative session and where Puget Sound recovery priorities stand as lawmakers approach final negotiations.
Staff framed the session as a revenue‑constrained, short session driven largely by the need to close a budget deficit. They emphasized that both chambers propose shifting several natural‑resource capital programs’ funding sources — notably increased use of Climate Commitment Act (CCA) revenue — and that this change creates tradeoffs and procedural constraints for some programs.
"The total amount of CCA revenue that's available that wasn't anticipated in the 25–27 budget is, over $700,000,000," a staff presenter said, underscoring why CCA money is central to negotiations and why…
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