Board asks to codify $2 million emergency allowance to improve response flexibility
October 02, 2026 | Board Council Commission Agencies , Executive, Washington
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Board staff proposed adding to the legislative agenda a statutory change to codify a $2,000,000 allowance for emergency projects beyond existing jurisdictional caps, arguing it would give the board greater flexibility to respond to disasters. Member Delvin moved the recommendation and the motion passed after brief discussion about timing and alignment with biennial budgets.
Supporters told the board the current allowance applied only to the 2025–27 biennium and that a codified cap would help avoid year-to-year constraints for true emergencies. There was no recorded opposition during the voice vote and the board instructed staff to include the item with other legislative priorities.
Supporters told the board the current allowance applied only to the 2025–27 biennium and that a codified cap would help avoid year-to-year constraints for true emergencies. There was no recorded opposition during the voice vote and the board instructed staff to include the item with other legislative priorities.
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