Great news. Your consistent advocacy for the capital budget (SB 6090) has paid off. The bill passed both the House and Senate last night freeing up money for construction projects and stopping layoffs. It's now on its way to the Governor.
Finally! Capital Construction Budget passed, on way to governor’s desk
It took 287 days, but the state Capital Construction Budget is no longer a hostage.
It came on just Day 11 of the new Senate majority.
The state Legislature on Thursday night (Jan. 18) passed the long-stalled Capital Construction Budget (SSB 6090), 49-0 in the Senate, 95-1 in the House. It went to the governor to be signed into law.
It frees up billions of dollars for infrastructure and ends layoffs of state employees whose positions are funded by that budget.
This would not have happened without the efforts of AFSCME Council 28 (WFSE) members since last April with job actions, visits to legislators, Lobby Days, emails, phone calls and petitions. WFSE members’ actions have saved the day for taxpayers – once again.
