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2026 Legislative Session Update
Washington’s legislative session runs through March 12, with lawmakers focused on passing supplemental budget proposals and advancing key policy bills.
Some of the bills receiving significant attention:
SB 6346 — Millionaire’s Tax
- 9.9% tax on Washington taxable income over $1 million
- Exempts households earning under $1 million
- Revenue intended for education, healthcare, and tax credits like the Working Families Tax Credit
- Passed the Senate on Feb. 16 — now under consideration in the House
- Proposed effective date: January 1, 2028
AI Transparency & Deepfakes
- SB 5984 — Requires chatbots to regularly disclose that users are interacting with AI and adds suicide prevention safeguards
- SB 5886 — Addresses deepfake technology and AI-manipulated media
Immigration Protection Bills
- Immigrant Worker Protection Act — Requires employers to notify workers within 72 hours of planned federal immigration enforcement
- SAFE Act — Requires court orders for federal agents to enter non-public spaces like schools, healthcare facilities, and election offices
You can track bills and learn more at:
https://leg.wa.gov
https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/
Want to share your story or testify for the legislative agenda? Register here.Learn more
https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov
https://housedemocrats.wa.gov
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2026 School Levies Passed in 26th District
The February Special Elections were a success and both Education levies in Key Peninsula School District and Bremerton School District were approved by voters with more than 58% of the vote.
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Support Our Schools – Vote by February 10
February means Special Elections, and ballots are due by February 10. This election is especially important for maintaining funding for our local schools.
Levy funding helps support essential programs and services that are not fully funded by the state, including staff and resources that directly support students and classrooms.
- Pierce County: LD26 has endorsed Peninsula School District No. 401 – Prop. 1, Replacement Educational Programs & Operations Levy
- Kitsap County: Bremerton School District also has a Replacement Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) Levy on the ballot
These levies require a simple majority to pass—but February elections historically have low turnout, which means every vote truly matters.
Learn more:
- Peninsula SD Levy: https://www.psd401.net/levy
- Bremerton SD Levy: https://bremertonschools.org/levy
Want to help beyond voting? You can also volunteer with Stand Up for Peninsula Schools: http://www.standup4schools.org
Recommendation: Plan to return your ballot early by mail or drop it at an official drop box to avoid last-minute issues.
Find official drop box locations and election details:
- Kitsap County Elections: https://www.kitsap.gov/elections
- Pierce County Elections: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/328/Elections
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