Governor hails session wins on housing, infrastructure and tax credits

The governor said the short legislative session achieved ‘‘historic’’ results on his top priorities, pointing to more than $200,000,000 in supplemental investments in affordable housing, a six‑year, $1,500,000,000 infrastructure package and an expansion of the Working Families Tax Credit that he said will reach roughly 460,000 families.

"I asked for historic investments in housing to respond to the housing crisis," the governor said, noting lawmakers "invested over $200,000,000 in affordable housing." He added the infrastructure package will help address a backlog of roads and bridges in poor condition.

The governor also highlighted changes tied to the "millionaire's tax," saying lawmakers put funds back into Washingtonians' pockets and increased the working families credit so eligible households "will now receive the working families tax credit check literally in the mail between $300 and $1,300." He described the overall package as a record for a supplemental budget in the state.

The governor said the legislature adopted universal free breakfast and lunch for K–12 students, calling it "a big priority of mine when I ran for office." He also said the legislature passed a bill banning masks for law enforcement, including ICE agents, which he called a response to "outrageous conduct from the federal administration" and said he looks forward to a public signing.

While praising the outcomes, the governor framed them as a product of partnership with legislative leaders and staff and said the work was often bipartisan. He credited preparation, relationship‑building and teamwork as reasons the session achieved its results and said he is grateful for the collaboration that produced the measures.

The governor closed by saying he will review bills that come to his desk and will set public signing dates for high‑interest measures.