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SB 6003

Concerning the capital budget.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Chapman and 3 co-sponsors

Washington State's capital budget bill passed unanimously, directing state funds toward infrastructure and long-term facility projects across multiple agencies and programs.

Effective date 4/1/2026.
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Bill Summary · SB 6003

Legislative bill overview

SB 6003 is Washington State's capital budget bill that has passed the legislature with unanimous support. The bill allocates state funds for infrastructure, buildings, and long-term capital projects across various state agencies and programs.

Why is this important

Capital budgets fund essential physical infrastructure like schools, bridges, water systems, and state facilities that serve the public for decades. These investments directly affect communities' ability to access services and maintain aging infrastructure, while also influencing economic development and employment through construction projects.

Potential points of contention

  • Project prioritization: Different regions and constituencies may compete for limited capital funds, with disagreements over whether investments prioritize urban versus rural areas, or preventative maintenance versus new construction
  • Debt and bonding authority: Capital budgets typically involve issuing bonds requiring future taxpayer repayment, raising questions about fiscal sustainability and intergenerational cost-sharing
  • Specificity of allocations: Without access to the bill's detailed language, the distribution among education, transportation, natural resources, and other sectors remains unclear—areas where stakeholder groups have competing interests

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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