The Legislature adjourned Sine Die Thursday, the 60th day of a 60-day session. They passed the operating budget — 54-44 in the House and 25-24 in the Senate — which they released Wednesday evening. The Legislature also finalized a capital budget — 96-2 in the House and 49-0 in the Senate. >>
The experience I’ve gained being the State Board Legislative Interns is one I will carry wherever I go. It’s changed the way I will approach the next college I attend and the next job I hope to land,with an emphasis on being a constituent as well. >>
The Legislature's regular session is scheduled to end Sunday, but with no budget deal in place, Gov. Jay Inslee announced today that he will call a special session to begin Monday at 10 a.m. The Democratic-led House and the Republican-led Senate are at odds over how to pay for the Supreme Court's McCleary K-12 school school-funding case. >>
Legislators wrapped up their 2016 special session and adjourned sine die late on March 29 after agreeing to supplemental operating and capital budgets. In addition to budget work, legislators confirmed six community and technical college trustees. They also reached final agreement on 17 bills impacting higher education and students. >>
Gov. Jay Inslee at about 10 p.m. Thursday called the Legislature into a 30-day special session after failing to pass a supplemental budget during the regular 60-day session. >>
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