Title
2024 Legislative Session Wrap Up
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive a briefing on the 2024 Legislative Session.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive a briefing on the 2024 Legislative Session.
Staff Contact:
Susan Grisham, Assistant to the City Manager, 360.753.8244
Presenter(s):
Susan Grisham, Assistant to the City Manager
Debora Munguia, Capitol Consulting
Background and Analysis:
The City of Olympia’s contract lobbyist, Debora Munguia from Capitol Consulting will provide an overview of the 2024 Legislative Session. They will discuss legislation that helped advance City of Olympia Priorities, answer questions, and discuss areas of interest for the 2025 Session. A 2024 Legislative End of Session Summary is attached.
Climate Analysis:
The City of Olympia’s 2024 Legislative Priorities included supporting legislative action related to climate change and statewide climate justice initiatives.
Equity Analysis:
The City of Olympia’s 2024 Legislative Priorities included supporting legislative action related to issues that affect marginalized members of our community to include state resources to address homelessness and affordable housing and support of mental health and behavioral health resources.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
There were multiple bills throughout session that are of interest to Olympia community members.
Financial Impact:
There is no direct financial impact related to this item.
Options:
1. Receive the briefing.
2. Do not receive the briefing.
3. Receive the briefing at another time.
Attachments:
Olympia 2024 Legislative Priorities
Olympia 2024 End of Session Summary