AGC strongly supports passage of the 2026 supplemental capital budget currently before the Legislature. The proposal includes investments that will support infrastructure and community projects across Washington, including funding for projects such as $15 million for behavioral health facility improvements in Spokane County, $10 million for water infrastructure upgrades in Yakima County, $6 million for community facility improvements in Pierce County, and $4 million for housing development projects in Thurston County.
Here’s the summary and project list.
Overall, the conference committee proposal adds roughly $1.6 billion in new investments to the 2025–27 capital budget, bringing the total biennial capital program to approximately $10 billion when the supplemental is included. This level of investment reflects a continued commitment to addressing critical needs across Washington while supporting the state’s construction workforce and economy.
AGC consistently reminds legislators that capital investments of this scale have a substantial economic impact. A capital program of roughly $10 billion is estimated to support more than 40,000 direct construction jobs across Washington during the biennium and approximately 65,000–70,000 total jobs statewide when supply-chain and local economic effects are included. These are skilled, family-wage jobs that support apprenticeship programs, workforce training, and small businesses in communities throughout the state.
Major Areas of Investment
The supplemental capital budget continues the Legislature’s focus on several key statewide priorities.
Affordable Housing remains one of the largest areas of investment. Additional funding for the Housing Trust Fund and related programs will support the construction and preservation of affordable housing developments across Washington.
Behavioral Health Facilities are another priority, and the budget includes investments in crisis stabilization centers, treatment facilities, and community-based behavioral health infrastructure.
The supplemental budget also provides significant resources for local infrastructure through the Public Works Board, which finances water, sewer, and stormwater systems essential for public health, housing development, and economic growth.