Policy
Legislative Agenda
Transportation Choices Coalition’s 2026 Legislative Agenda is all about defending progressive transportation funding, increasing safety on our state’s most dangerous roads, and improving access to transportation for all Washingtonians. Check out our legislative agenda here and read more about Washington’s legislative process below.
The Washington State Legislature meets every year, starting on the second Monday of January, to create and pass laws. The Legislature has two bodies of government: the House (98 members, elected for two-year terms) and the Senate (49 members, elected for four-year terms). Find out more about Washington State’s legislative process here.
2026 Bill Tracker
Last updated 1/16/2026.
Status
Position
Bill
Description
Heard in the House Transportation Committee on 1/14
HB 2306
Making supplemental transportation appropriations for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium. LEARN MORE
Heard in Senate Transportation Committee on 1/13
SB 6005
Making supplemental transportation appropriations for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium. LEARN MORE
House Finance Committee
Support
HB 1043
Extending the commute trip reduction tax credit. This would help more businesses participate. LEARN MORE
Senate 3rd Reading
Support
SB 5581
Implementing safe system approach strategies for active transportation infrastructure. This would help prioritize active transportation in WSDOT construction projects and programs by integrating shared-use paths, trails, roundabouts and Complete Streets principles. LEARN MORE
Hearing in the House Transportation Committee on 1/21
Support
HB 2307
Modifying the time component of various definitions for purposes of commute trip reduction. This bill would eliminate a requirement that affected employees arrive between 6 AM and 9 AM, opening up the commute trip reduction law to serve more low-income and shift workers. LEARN MORE
Hearing in the House Transportation Committee on 1/19
Support
HB 2134
Providing for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle miles traveled in Regional Transportation Planning Organization transportation plans. This bill would help ensure regional transportation planning aligns with Washington State’s legally mandated climate goals. LEARN MORE
Hearing in the Senate Transportation Committee on 1/19
Support
SB 6148
Modifying the maximum terms of regional transit authority bond issues. This bill would extend 75-year bonding authority for Sound Transit to deliver transit projects faster. LEARN MORE
Scheduled for executive session on 1/23 in the House Committee on Civil Rights and the Judiciary
Support
HB 2095
Protecting vulnerable users of public ways. LEARN MORE
Heard in the House Transportation Committee on 1/15
Support
HB 2092
Establishing a passenger rail advisory committee. LEARN MORE
Policy Programs
Good policy goes beyond bills, laws, and technical discussions. Our work is focused on helping cities, counties, and Washington State develop holistic transportation solutions that create connected communities and a healthy planet. We believe that engaging with the people most affected is at the center of strong and sustainable policy creation
We are working to improve reliable and affordable access to transportation that connects our communities to jobs, education, health care, and each other. When our transportation system works for everyone, we all thrive. Here’s a look at our policy work:
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Access + Affordability
Growing economic inequality is widening the gaps in access to mobility. Research is clear that reliable transportation is a key determinant of whether communities can thrive and realize their full potential. Great transit service is an essential transportation option and ensuring access.
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New Technology + Innovation
Growth has accelerated demand for mobility and affordable housing options, a challenge that must be met if we want to remain prosperous, inclusive, and competitive. Technology presents an opportunity to create a more equitable system, with improved access for all — but only if we keep equity at the heart of policy development and focus on access, affordability, and sustainability.
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Health + Sustainability
The car-dominant paradigm of the past fifty years has left our communities less connected, increasing emissions that are harming the planet, and resulting in adverse health outcomes, particularly for communities of color and low-income communities. Great transit service can provide more opportunities for physical activity, reduce stressful commutes, and help strengthen social networks.
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Plans + Projects
Recently passed ballot measures – including ST2, ST3, and Move Seattle – provide an unprecedented opportunity to expand the Puget Sound region’s high capacity transit system. We have a crucial role to play helping transit agency partners be successful. We work to ensure that these policies and voter-approved transit expansions are effectively implemented to support access and foster equitable, healthy communities connected by great transit.
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