Earlier this week, Gov. Jay Inslee signed the 2021-23 operating, capital, and transportation budgets into law with an effective date of May 18.
While the Governor vetoed portions of the operating budget, no changes were made to the University of Washington’s section of the budget or student financial aid. The capital budget was signed into law without any changes. Generally, both budgets included solid and targeted investments for the UW. For an overview of the major investments included in the budgets for the University, click here.
The Governor also partially vetoed the transportation budget and sections of two new climate bills on clean fuel standards and carbon that require a new statewide transportation funding package for the legislation to take effect. There are discussions about a potential special session in September to address this topic and pass a transportation package.
The UW’s Office of State Relations will monitor legislative action and provide updates to campus on the potential for a special session.