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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>FYI<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>George<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>George Peters, WTP<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Executive Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Washington Land Title Association<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><a href="https://washingtonlandtitle.com"><span style='color:#0563C1'>https://washingtonlandtitle.com</span></a> <span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Mail: PO Box 328, Lynnwood, WA 98046<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Delivery: 6817 208<sup>th</sup> St SW, #328, Lynnwood, WA 98036<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>206-437-5869 (Mobile)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>206-260-4731 (Fax)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><a href="mailto:execdirector@wltaonline.org"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>execdirector@washingtonlandtitle.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><img border=0 width=169 height=97 style='width:1.7583in;height:1.0083in' id="Picture_x0020_460116927" src="cid:image001.jpg@01DBB857.7BEF56B0" alt="WLTA Logo w-Ring Blue 1a"><img border=0 width=95 height=95 style='width:.9916in;height:.9916in' id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image002.jpg@01DBB857.7BEF56B0"></span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>This is a confidential communication intended solely for the named recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, please destroy it and call George Peters at 206-437-5869 immediately. Thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Sam Miller <sam@sound-gov.com> <br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, April 28, 2025 2:59 PM<br><b>To:</b> JP Kissling (jpkissling@fitico.com) <jpkissling@fitico.com>; Maureen Pfaff <maureen@olypentitle.com>; Michelle Taylor <mjtaylor@firstam.com>; George Peters <execdirector@washingtonlandtitle.com><br><b>Cc:</b> Carrie Tellefson <carrie@sound-gov.com><br><b>Subject:</b> WLTA End of Session Legislative Overview<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=elementtoproof style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Good afternoon all, </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=elementtoproof style='background:white'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=elementtoproof style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Below is my final legislative session overview. We will send out a final bill tracker after the 20 day period passes in which the governor has to sign legislation. Please don't hesitate to contact Carrie or me with any questions you may have. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=elementtoproof style='background:white'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=elementtoproof style='background:white'><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Sine Die 2025</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=elementtoproof style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>The 2025 Washington State legislative session has been one of the most tumultuous and emotionally charged sessions in recent memory, marked by significant political tension, major fiscal challenges, and the deaths of two beloved legislators. From the opening days, the atmosphere was fraught with division. Deep ideological splits over how to address the state’s financial crisis created a highly charged environment where lawmakers frequently clashed not only along party lines but also within their own caucuses.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=elementtoproof style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>The most pressing issue was the staggering $16 billion budget deficit. The reality of the shortfall quickly consumed legislative discussions, setting the tone for the months ahead. Proposed cuts sparked widespread protests and added to the strain inside the building. In response, a range of revenue ideas were volleyed around the Capitol, from new taxes on capital gains to expanded sales tax bases and proposals for bond measures. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=elementtoproof style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>The session was further shaken by the death of former House Speaker Frank Chopp (D-43). A towering figure in state politics for decades, Chopp's passing was mourned across party lines, with tributes highlighting his enduring legacy on affordable housing and social justice issues. Adding to the heavy mood, Senator Bill Ramos (D-5) passed away while in office a mere two weeks from Sine Die. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=elementtoproof style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>The final $77.8 billion operating budget includes nearly $6 billion in cuts and close to $9 billion in new revenue over the four-year outlook — significantly less revenue than legislative Democrats had initially sought. Governor Ferguson (D) previously rejected each version of the revenue plan, citing concerns that the proposals were “too risky.” The final budget also steers clear of furloughs for state employees, an option both Governor Ferguson and Senate Democrats had floated earlier in the session. It remains unclear whether Governor Ferguson will support the budget in full or issue partial vetoes. His decision will be closely watched, as it could either cement cooperation with the legislative majority or trigger a new round of political negotiations in a special session.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Please enjoy a list of all of the bills passed by the 2025 Legislature </span><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y7SHEic-5UTB9MyAE1tFsrvehQNjnimCNHqjfOK7f_4/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" title="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y7SHEic-5UTB9MyAE1tFsrvehQNjnimCNHqjfOK7f_4/edit?usp=sharing"><span style='color:#1155CC;text-decoration:none'>linked here</span></a></span><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#242424'>. </span><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Many are still subject to Governor Ferguson’s signature. Bills that are delivered to the governor more than five days before the Legislature adjourns have five days to be acted on. Bills that are delivered fewer than five days before the Legislature adjourns have 20 days to be acted on by the governor. Both are counted as calendar days, not business days. Sundays are not counted, but Saturdays and state holidays are counted.</span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id=Signature><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>Best regards,</span><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Sam<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Sam Miller </span></b><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Government Affairs Consultant <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>mobile: (253) 432-0804</span><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="mailto:sam@sound-gov.com" title="sam@sound-gov.com">sam@sound-gov.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='color:black'><a href="https://bit.ly/soundgovsolutions" title=""https://bit.ly/soundgovsolutions" t "><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif;background:white;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=210 height=21 style='width:2.1833in;height:.2166in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:19eae301-dc11-484c-8b24-ec97b18334f9"></span></a></span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></div></div></body></html>