Yesterday, the House and Senate unveiled their bipartisan capital budget proposals, which include full funding for the UW鈥檚 top priority: the construction and modernization of chemical sciences facilities in Seattle. Updating current facilities, originally built in 1937 and 1957, will help meet student demand, increase degree production, better support cutting-edge research, and foster innovation.
In addition, the House proposal includes funding for decarbonization efforts on the Seattle campus. The 91探花has developed a comprehensive five-part strategy to guide campus decarbonization and is ready to begin implementing it. This funding will also help the 91探花work toward meeting the targets set forth in the state鈥檚 Climate Commitment Act and Clean Building Performance Standards. While the funding provided does not cover the entire request, it allows the 91探花to begin work. The Senate proposal, however, does not include this appropriation, so the 91探花Office for State Relations is advocating for its inclusion in the final compromise budget.
Overall, both budget proposals are positive for the UW. The House and Senate will now work together on the compromise budget, which must pass both chambers by the end of session on April 27.
For a more in-depth overview of the capital budget proposals, see 91探花Finance, Planning & Budgeting’s briefs page. Details about the operating budget proposals can be found here.
Questions?
The 91探花Office of State Relations is in Olympia advocating on behalf of the University. For questions about the capital budget proposals or the legislative process,聽please contact Morgan Hickel at mhickel@uw.edu.