2026 Legislative Session begins today, Monday January 12

The 2026 legislative session began in Olympia today, Monday, January 12, and will conclude on or near March 13. This year is a 60-day short session.

As we head into this year’s legislative session, the City of Renton is focused on a clear goal: advocating that state policies and investments align with and benefit the Renton community.

During the December 1 Renton City Council meeting, the city's Government Affairs Manager and lobbyist presented our 2026 priorities to the mayor and council members. The city is prepared to advocate for the following key priorities:

  • Indigent defense or public defense
  • Transportation and Regional Connectivity
  • Public Safety
  • Shared Revenues


Cities like Renton are on the front lines of delivering core services for our communities. Our 2026 Legislative Priorities reflect the reality that cities are an important piece of our state’s health, and that we need the state’s partnership to keep pace. 

Follow this page for continuous updates as the session progresses.

The full agenda, including active efforts the city is supporting, can be found here.


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