What Was Originally ProposedCompleteness: 4/5
Faithfulness: 5/5

This ordinance proposed enhancing traffic safety and equitable mobility for all road users by integrating "Vision Zero" best practices into the city's traffic administration. It sought to establish new standards for studying, reporting, and prioritizing safety projects while aligning city rulemaking with proven safety countermeasures. To achieve this, the bill proposed several additions and amendments to the Seattle Municipal Code.

What The Final Text DoesCompleteness: 3/5
Faithfulness: 4/5

This ordinance seeks to formally integrate the goals and guiding principles of the "Vision Zero Plan" into the Seattle Municipal Code to drastically reduce traffic fatalities and severe injuries. It establishes new standards for studying, reporting, and prioritizing traffic safety projects, ensuring that rulemaking and project delivery align with proven safety countermeasures. The bill specifically focuses on improving health and equitable mobility for "vulnerable travelers," including pedestrians, cyclists, and individuals using mobility devices. To achieve this, the legislation amends several sections of the Municipal Code to standardize how the city exercises its traffic administration authority.

What Was Originally ProposedCompleteness: 1/5
Faithfulness: 1/5

This ordinance was part of the "SAFER Streets" initiative aimed at improving safety and equitable mobility for all road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders. Specifically, it proposed clarifying the authority of the City Traffic Engineer and elevating that position to a new "Chief Safety Officer" role to better implement the city's Vision Zero Plan.

What The Final Text DoesCompleteness: 2/5
Faithfulness: 1/5

This ordinance amends Sections 11.16.240 and 11.16.360 of the Seattle Municipal Code to clarify and formally codify the authority and safety-related responsibilities of the City Traffic Engineer. It is part of the broader "SAFER Streets" initiative, which aims to improve health, safety, and equitable mobility for all roadway users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders. By aligning with the city's Vision Zero Plan, the legislation seeks to reduce traffic fatalities and severe injuries through proactive infrastructure and policy management.

What Was Originally ProposedCompleteness: 4/5
Faithfulness: 5/5

This ordinance proposed the development of new recommended requirements for truck lateral protective devices (side guards) and complementary safety equipment for City contractors. These measures were intended to support the "SAFER Streets" initiative and the City's Vision Zero Plan to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries for vulnerable road users.

What The Final Text DoesCompleteness: 4/5
Faithfulness: 5/5

This ordinance directs the City of Seattle's Department of Finance and Administrative Services (FAS) to develop safety recommendations for large trucks operated by City contractors. Specifically, it requests the creation of requirements for truck lateral protective devices and other complementary safety equipment to protect vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians and cyclists. This initiative is part of the broader "SAFER Streets" legislative effort to reduce traffic fatalities and improve equitable mobility across the city.

What Was Originally ProposedCompleteness: 2/5
Faithfulness: 2/5

This bill proposed that Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) acquire three parcels of land on Aurora Ave N through negotiation or eminent domain. The land would be used to create the "North One Water Facility," providing essential operational space for maintenance, material storage, and emergency response. This new facility would serve as a primary base for SPU's water, drainage, and wastewater operations and act as a backup to the Operations Control Center in SODO.

What The Final Text DoesCompleteness: 2/5
Faithfulness: 2/5

This ordinance authorizes Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) to acquire three parcels of land on Aurora Ave N in the Haller Lake neighborhood through negotiation or eminent domain. The land is intended for the development of the "North One Water Facility," which will provide essential operational space for maintenance, material storage, and emergency response in North Seattle. Once acquired, the properties will be placed under the jurisdiction of SPU, and the General Manager/CEO is authorized to execute all necessary documents to complete the process.

What Was Originally ProposedCompleteness: 3/5
Faithfulness: 4/5

This bill proposes authorizing the General Manager of Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) to accept an easement on a private property located at 13709 41st Ave NE. The easement would allow SPU to install and maintain a drainage facility to prevent erosion and improve slope stability in the area.

What The Final Text DoesCompleteness: 4/5
Faithfulness: 4/5

This ordinance authorizes the General Manager and CEO of Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) to accept a permanent easement on a private property located at 13709 41st Ave NE. The easement allows SPU to install and operate a drainage facility to address stormwater issues that could otherwise cause erosion and undermine property and slope stability. Once accepted, these property rights will be placed under the formal jurisdiction of SPU.

What Was Originally ProposedCompleteness: 3/5
Faithfulness: 2/5

This ordinance proposed amending the Seattle Comprehensive Plan to integrate specific land use and zoning changes. These updates were intended to be part of the city's 2026 Comprehensive Plan annual amendment process.

What The Final Text DoesCompleteness: 2/5
Faithfulness: 2/5

This ordinance amends the "One Seattle Comprehensive Plan" to formally integrate four specific subarea plans into the city's land use and zoning framework. These updates include the incorporation of the Northgate Regional Center Plan and specialized plans for industrial hubs, specifically the Greater Duwamish and Ballard Interbay Northend Manufacturing and Industrial Centers. The legislation is being processed as part of the 2026 annual amendment process under the authority of the Growth Management Act.

What Was Originally ProposedCompleteness: 4/5
Faithfulness: 5/5

This ordinance proposed modifying the land use and zoning standards for institutions located within multifamily zones. Specifically, it sought to allow the Director to modify development standards for certain institutions to better accommodate their special needs and ensure compatibility with the surrounding residential character.

What The Final Text DoesCompleteness: 3/5
Faithfulness: 5/5

This ordinance modifies the Seattle Municipal Code to update development standards and permitting processes for "institutional uses," such as community centers, in multifamily zones (Lowrise, Moderate, and Highrise). Specifically, it adjusts the requirements for administrative conditional uses, allowing the Director to modify bulk and siting standards to better accommodate an institution's special needs. In doing so, the Director must balance the specific needs of the institution against its compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood.

What Was Originally ProposedCompleteness: 2/5
Faithfulness: 3/5

This bill proposes authorizing the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation to execute the necessary agreements to redevelop the site of the former Lake City Community Center. The project aims to create a 178,000-square-foot mixed-use facility featuring a new community center with a gym and childcare, approximately 111 units of affordable rental housing, and a subterranean garage.

What The Final Text DoesCompleteness: 2/5
Faithfulness: 2/5

This ordinance authorizes the Superintendent of Seattle Parks and Recreation to execute and record the legal agreements necessary to redevelop the Lake City Community Center site into a mixed-use facility. The project will feature a new community center, approximately 111 units of affordable housing, and a subterranean garage. To facilitate this, the bill enables a 99-year ground lease with Mercy Housing Northwest and the removal of outdated restrictive covenants on the property.

What Was Originally ProposedCompleteness: 4/5
Faithfulness: 4/5

This bill proposed expanding the authority of the Director of Finance and Administrative Services to execute leases without requiring City Council approval. Specifically, it sought to apply this flexibility to leases for transitional encampments, vehicle outdoor storage, and overnight respite areas for drivers, including those serving the Port of Seattle.

What The Final Text DoesCompleteness: 3/5
Faithfulness: 3/5

This ordinance amends Section 3.127.020 of the Seattle Municipal Code to expand the authority of the Director of Finance and Administrative Services (FAS) to execute land leases. Specifically, it extends this leasing authority to include sites used for outdoor vehicle storage and overnight respite areas for drivers, in addition to transitional encampments. The bill also seeks to increase the maximum allowable square footage for these leases, reducing the need for individual City Council approval for larger sites.

What Was Originally ProposedCompleteness: 3/5
Faithfulness: 4/5

This ordinance proposed updating the Seattle Municipal Code to clarify and expand the definition of a "junk motor vehicle," specifically regarding vehicles that are extensively damaged, inoperable, or unregistered. The goal was to enhance the city's ability to enforce traffic codes and remove junk vehicles stored on city streets, while ensuring that vehicles with an active Vehicle Resident Assistance Permit are not towed solely for meeting these standards.

What The Final Text DoesCompleteness: 3/5
Faithfulness: 4/5

This ordinance amends Section 11.14.268 of the Seattle Municipal Code to modernize and expand the legal definition of a "junk motor vehicle." By clarifying criteria for vehicles that are extensively damaged, inoperable, or unregistered, the bill aims to improve the city's ability to clear public rights-of-way of stored vehicles. Notably, the legislation specifies that it targets vehicles not currently being lived in, ensuring that those with an active Vehicle Resident Assistance Permit are not towed solely for meeting junk vehicle standards.

What Was Originally ProposedCompleteness: 2/5
Faithfulness: 3/5

This bill proposed updating Seattle's land use and zoning definitions to clarify the rules regarding the outdoor storage and parking of recreational vehicles. The primary goal was to remove regulatory barriers that prevent people living in vehicles from entering shelters by making it easier to establish dedicated vehicle storage facilities.

What The Final Text DoesCompleteness: 4/5
Faithfulness: 5/5

This ordinance amends the Seattle Municipal Code to clarify land use and zoning definitions regarding the storage of recreational vehicles (RVs) and other unoccupied vehicles. Specifically, it expands the definition of "outdoor storage" to include these vehicles while explicitly excluding RV storage from the definition of "flexible-use parking." These changes are part of a larger legislative package to support the Vehicle Resident Assistance Program by removing zoning barriers that prevent shelters from providing vehicle storage for residents. By resolving these ambiguities, the city aims to make it easier for individuals living in vehicles to transition into shelters without having to abandon their vehicles.

What Was Originally ProposedCompleteness: 2/5
Faithfulness: 4/5

This ordinance proposes the creation of a comprehensive strategy to help people living in vehicles transition into permanent housing, specifically through a Vehicle Residency Permitting Program. To support this, the bill allocates funding for increased outreach, the creation of new caseworker positions, and the expansion of housing, shelter, and vehicle storage options.

What The Final Text DoesCompleteness: 2/5
Faithfulness: 4/5

This ordinance establishes and funds a new Vehicle Resident Permit Program designed to support individuals living in their vehicles. It modifies the 2026 budget and Capital Improvement Program to provide the necessary funding and staffing, including the creation of new caseworker positions. The primary goal of the initiative is to provide permitting infrastructure and increased outreach to help vehicle residents transition into formal shelters and permanent housing.

What Was Originally ProposedCompleteness: 4/5
Faithfulness: 5/5

This bill proposed the creation of a new permitting program for owners of motor homes and travel trailers to provide a structured pathway toward permanent shelter. The initiative aimed to reduce inconsistent enforcement by formalizing definitions of these vehicles and connecting residents to safe lots, storage programs, and supportive services.

What The Final Text DoesCompleteness: 3/5
Faithfulness: 4/5

This ordinance amends the Seattle Traffic Code to create a new "Vehicle Resident Assistance Permit" program for individuals living in motor homes and travel trailers. The program is designed to manage the parking of oversized vehicles on city streets while providing a structured pathway toward permanent housing and shelter. To support this transition, the city aims to connect vehicle residents with expanded outreach services and "safe lots" that offer essential amenities like restrooms, showers, and case management.

What Was Originally ProposedCompleteness: 5/5
Faithfulness: 5/5

This ordinance proposed updating Seattle's domestic worker labor standards by requiring written employment agreements and advance notice of termination. It also sought to establish protections for paid and unpaid leave, mandate record-keeping for hiring entities, and align city regulations with state law.

What The Final Text DoesCompleteness: 5/5
Faithfulness: 5/5

This ordinance updates and expands the Seattle Municipal Code to strengthen labor standards and protections for domestic workers. Key changes include requiring written employment agreements, mandating advance notice of termination, and requiring hiring entities to maintain detailed employment records. Additionally, the bill establishes protections for paid and unpaid leave—including safeguards against retaliation—and aligns city regulations with recent Washington state law.

What Was Originally ProposedCompleteness: 3/5
Faithfulness: 4/5

This bill proposed a technical amendment to Ordinance 126911 regarding the Ballard Business Improvement Area. Its purpose was to clarify ambiguous language concerning assessment installments and annual increments to ensure that inflation adjustments are applied consistently and equitably across all ratepayer classifications.

What The Final Text DoesCompleteness: 2/5
Faithfulness: 4/5

This legislation proposes a technical amendment to Ordinance 126911 to clarify how annual inflationary adjustments and assessment increments are calculated for the Ballard Business Improvement Area. The goal is to resolve ambiguous language in the existing ordinance that has led to conflicting interpretations of how these escalations are applied. By correcting this wording, the city aims to ensure that inflation adjustments are applied consistently and equitably across all ratepayer classifications.

What Was Originally ProposedCompleteness: 3/5
Faithfulness: 5/5

This ordinance proposed updating the Capitol Hill Business Improvement Area (CHBIA) to better reflect current commercial activity and development patterns. Specifically, it sought to modify the district's boundaries and adjust the assessment structure for local businesses.

What The Final Text DoesCompleteness: 2/5
Faithfulness: 3/5

This ordinance updates the Capitol Hill Business Improvement Area (CHBIA) to better align its geographical boundaries with the current Broadway commercial corridor. It modifies the district's assessment structure to address budget instability and rising operational costs, moving away from the previous self-reported revenue model. Overall, the bill seeks to modernize the 1986 district's funding and borders to reflect current economic conditions and development patterns.

What Was Originally ProposedCompleteness: 5/5
Faithfulness: 5/5

This bill proposed expanding Seattle's civil rights protections by updating the legal definition of "sexual orientation." Specifically, it sought to formally recognize pansexuality, asexuality, and non-binary gender identities, while also including consensual multi-partner relationships as a protected element of sexual orientation.

What The Final Text DoesCompleteness: 5/5
Faithfulness: 5/5

This ordinance expands Seattle's anti-discrimination laws by broadening the legal definition of the "sexual orientation" protected class. Specifically, it updates the code to recognize pansexuality and asexuality as orientations and acknowledges gender identities that exist outside the gender binary. Additionally, the bill extends civil rights protections to include individuals in consensual relationships with multiple partners.

What Was Originally ProposedCompleteness: 2/5
Faithfulness: 5/5

This ordinance proposed the appropriation of funds to pay various city claims and electronic transactions for the week of August 10 through August 14, 2026. Specifically, it sought approval for approximately $90 million in general claims and e-payables, as well as over $75 million to cover gross payroll for the period ending August 11, 2026.

What The Final Text DoesCompleteness: 2/5
Faithfulness: 5/5

This routine ordinance authorizes the Seattle City Council to appropriate funds to pay various city claims and payroll expenses incurred between August 10 and August 14, 2026. Specifically, it approves over $90 million for general claims and electronic financial transactions, as well as approximately $75.5 million for gross payroll. The legislation ensures these financial obligations are paid in accordance with state law and the current city budget.

What Was Originally ProposedCompleteness: 4/5
Faithfulness: 5/5

This ordinance proposed the appropriation of funds to pay various city claims and electronic financial transactions for the week of August 17 through August 21, 2026. Specifically, it authorized payments totaling over $73 million across mechanical warrants, e-payables, and electronic financial transactions.

What The Final Text DoesCompleteness: 4/5
Faithfulness: 5/5

This ordinance authorizes the City of Seattle to pay various claims, payroll obligations, and electronic transactions incurred between August 17, 2026, and August 21, 2026. The total approved expenditures include approximately $19.7 million via mechanical warrants, $62,653.76 in e-payables, and roughly $53 million in electronic financial transactions. These payments are approved provided they remain consistent with the current amended budget.

What Was Originally ProposedCompleteness: 3/5
Faithfulness: 2/5

This ordinance proposed the appropriation of funds to pay various city claims and payroll for the week of August 24 through August 28, 2026. Specifically, it authorized over $127 million for general claims and electronic transactions, as well as approximately $74 million for gross payroll.

What The Final Text DoesCompleteness: 3/5
Faithfulness: 2/5

This ordinance authorizes the City of Seattle to appropriate funds to pay various claims and payroll expenses for the week of August 24, 2026, through August 28, 2026. Specifically, it approves over $127 million for general claims, e-payables, and electronic financial transactions, as well as approximately $74 million for gross payroll. The bill ensures these payments are processed through the city's financial systems in accordance with the current amended budget.

What Was Originally ProposedCompleteness: 3/5
Faithfulness: 5/5

This ordinance proposed the appropriation of funds to pay various city claims and electronic financial transactions for the week of August 31 through September 4, 2026. Specifically, it authorized payments totaling over $156 million via mechanical warrants, e-payables, and electronic financial transfers.

What The Final Text DoesCompleteness: 3/5
Faithfulness: 4/5

This ordinance authorizes the City of Seattle to pay various claims and payroll obligations incurred between August 31, 2026, and September 4, 2026. It appropriates a total of approximately $156.6 million to be distributed via electronic financial transactions (EFT), mechanical warrants, and e-payables. These payments are processed through the PeopleSoft system and are approved based on the remaining appropriations in the current amended budget.

What Changed From The Original

Limit Aggrieved Party Damages to Tangible Harm Only

This amendment narrows the definition of an "aggrieved party" by removing "intangible harm" as a basis for legal claims. As a result, individuals seeking damages through a private right of action must demonstrate that they suffered tangible harm, and the City Attorney's Office is limited in the civil penalties it can assess based on this restricted definition.

Clarifying Electronic Shelf Label Regulations for Price Discrimination

This amendment prohibits covered retailers from using electronic shelf labels to display prices that have been modified via algorithmic-based price discrimination. This restriction applies specifically to goods for which the retailer is already legally barred from using such pricing algorithms, such as essential items in mixed-use grocery stores or any goods sold by large global grocery chains.

Clarifying Exceptions to Algorithmic-Based Price Discrimination Rules

This amendment prohibits covered retailers, including large grocery chains and delivery services, from using algorithmic-based price discrimination to modify the cost of goods for consumers. It establishes that businesses are not in violation of these prohibitions if their conduct meets all the specific conditions of an express exclusion defined in the city code. However, these exceptions do not exempt retailers from other transparency obligations or the city's enforcement and investigative authority.

Amendments to Fair Pricing and Transparency Ordinance

These amendments refine the Fair Pricing and Transparency Ordinance by clarifying the regulatory coverage of electronic shelf labels and specifying how exceptions apply to algorithmic-based price discrimination. The intent is to ensure precise technical application of pricing transparency rules and to define the legal boundaries of automated pricing practices.

What Was Originally ProposedCompleteness: 5/5
Faithfulness: 5/5

This ordinance proposed prohibiting the use of algorithmic-based price discrimination by retailers in Seattle. It would have required covered retailers to disclose their pricing practices to consumers and maintain specific records for compliance.

What The Final Text DoesCompleteness: 4/5
Faithfulness: 5/5

This ordinance proposes the creation of Chapter 7.35 of the Seattle Municipal Code to prohibit "algorithmic price discrimination" (also known as surveillance pricing) for groceries and essential goods. It prevents large-scale retailers and delivery services from using personal consumer data and algorithmic software to set individualized prices. To ensure compliance, the bill requires covered retailers to provide specific disclosures to consumers and maintain detailed records. If passed, these regulations are intended to take effect on September 1, 2027.

What Was Originally ProposedCompleteness: 3/5
Faithfulness: 2/5

This ordinance proposed amending the Seattle Comprehensive Plan to integrate specific land use and zoning changes. These updates were intended to be part of the city's 2026 Comprehensive Plan annual amendment process.

What The Final Text DoesCompleteness: 2/5
Faithfulness: 2/5

This ordinance amends the "One Seattle Comprehensive Plan" to formally integrate four specific subarea plans into the city's land use and zoning framework. These updates include the incorporation of the Northgate Regional Center Plan and specialized plans for industrial hubs, specifically the Greater Duwamish and Ballard Interbay Northend Manufacturing and Industrial Centers. The legislation is being processed as part of the 2026 annual amendment process under the authority of the Growth Management Act.

What Was Originally ProposedCompleteness: 4/5
Faithfulness: 5/5

This ordinance proposed modifying the land use and zoning standards for institutions located within multifamily zones. Specifically, it sought to allow the Director to modify development standards for certain institutions to better accommodate their special needs and ensure compatibility with the surrounding residential character.

What The Final Text DoesCompleteness: 3/5
Faithfulness: 5/5

This ordinance modifies the Seattle Municipal Code to update development standards and permitting processes for "institutional uses," such as community centers, in multifamily zones (Lowrise, Moderate, and Highrise). Specifically, it adjusts the requirements for administrative conditional uses, allowing the Director to modify bulk and siting standards to better accommodate an institution's special needs. In doing so, the Director must balance the specific needs of the institution against its compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood.

What Was Originally ProposedCompleteness: 5/5
Faithfulness: 5/5

This bill proposed expanding Seattle's civil rights protections by updating the legal definition of "sexual orientation." Specifically, it sought to formally recognize pansexuality, asexuality, and non-binary gender identities, while also including consensual multi-partner relationships as a protected element of sexual orientation.

What The Final Text DoesCompleteness: 5/5
Faithfulness: 5/5

This ordinance expands Seattle's anti-discrimination laws by broadening the legal definition of the "sexual orientation" protected class. Specifically, it updates the code to recognize pansexuality and asexuality as orientations and acknowledges gender identities that exist outside the gender binary. Additionally, the bill extends civil rights protections to include individuals in consensual relationships with multiple partners.

What Was Originally ProposedCompleteness: 3/5
Faithfulness: 2/5

This ordinance proposed granting Swedish Health Services permission to continue operating and maintaining an existing pedestrian skybridge over 16th Avenue. The bill sought to renew the bridge's permit for a 15-year term to ensure continued connectivity between the Swedish Cherry Hill Hospital and its parking garage.

What The Final Text DoesCompleteness: 3/5
Faithfulness: 2/5

This ordinance grants Swedish Health Services permission to continue operating and maintaining an existing pedestrian skybridge that crosses 16th Avenue, north of East Jefferson Street. The structure serves as a critical above-grade link between the Swedish Cherry Hill hospital and its parking garage for patients, staff, and visitors. To align with current city practices, the bill renews the permit for a 15-year term and repeals specific sections of a previous ordinance.