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OIR tells Seattle council final week of state session is a 'rush to the finish' as budget, housing and tax bills move
Summary
OIR Director Nina Hashemi and state relations staff briefed the Seattle City Council on the final week of the 2026 Washington legislative session, highlighting a looming sine die deadline, contested budget negotiations, and several bills that could affect Seattle priorities including housing, 911 support and a proposed tax on millionaires.
OIR Director Nina Hashemi told the Seattle City Council on March 9 that the state legislature is in its final week and racing toward a sine die deadline on March 12. "We are in the final week of the state legislative session, and there are just 3 full days left," Hashemi said, framing the briefing as a budget-focused sprint.
A state relations presenter summarized legislation of interest to the city. She said House Bill 1687 (social housing) had been signed by the governor and that other measures—such as HB2266 on permanent supportive housing and bills addressing restrictive covenants for grocery stores and streetcar-obstructing vehicles—were moving through the chambers. The presenters repeatedly…
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