Supplemental Budgets Are Here: See What’s Proposed for Operating, Transportation, and Capital

Supplemental Budgets Are Here: See What’s Proposed for Operating, Transportation, and Capital

The Washington State Legislature has released its 2026 supplemental budget proposals, which can have significant, short-term effects on employers — from workforce and education funding to infrastructure investments and community projects that foster growth throughout our region.

Supplemental budgets aren’t just "small tweaks.” They are the Legislature’s opportunity to modify the current two-year budget based on updated revenues, costs, and priorities — and this is the part of the session where decisions move quickly. Lawmakers aim to adjourn on March 12, 2026, which makes it crucial to review current items and identify those important to your business and community.

On our State Budget page, we’ve gathered:

• House and Senate proposals for Operating, Transportation, and Capital budgets
• Budget summaries and overview pages to help you spot key changes fast
• Project lists and supporting documents so you can dig into the details behind the headlines

A few reasons these documents are worth a look:

• Transportation: Proposed plans outline significant funding levels and priorities — including a strong emphasis on preservation and maintenance, along with capital projects and programs.  
• Operating budget decisions: This is where updates to state services and investments appear, and the budget bills and references can help you understand what’s influencing costs and program changes.  
• Capital budget: The capital budget determines the pipeline for construction and modernization projects across the state, and project lists often show what may (or may not) receive funding.

We encourage members to spend a few minutes reviewing the proposals and supporting documents, and to share what they observe. The Chamber team relies on this feedback to improve our advocacy and keep the Tri-Cities business community informed as negotiations progress.

Visit our Budget Page