Today is the halfway point of the 105-day legislative session and the House and Senate are on the floor considering the bills that remain alive. Bills that did not pass out of their house of origin fiscal committees are now “dead” unless necessary to implement the budget.
The UW is tracking numerous bills with varying degrees of impact on students and the University, including:
- SB 5048 – Eliminates College in the High School student fees.
- SB 5079 – Changes the date tuition is set so financial aid packages can be provided to prospective students earlier.
- SB 5702 – Expands the students experiencing homelessness and foster youth program.
- SB 5711 – Extends eligibility for the Washington College Grant from five to six years to align with Pell.
- HB 1559 – Establishes student basic needs navigators at public postsecondary institutions.
For a complete list of the bills being considered by the legislature or to look up a bill not listed above, click here.
House and Senate budget leaders are currently drafting the 2023-25 biennial operating, capital, and transportation budgets. The Office of State Relations has worked hard throughout session to advocate for the inclusion of the UW’s legislative priorities in the draft budget proposals, which will be unveiled after the state’s economic and revenue forecast is published on March 20.
For questions about the legislative process, specific legislation, or the UW’s priorities, please contact the Office of State Relations at staterel@uw.edu.