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 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: 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 ordinance proposed new transparency requirements for commercial landlords (lessors) in Seattle. Specifically, it would require landlords to provide tenants with clearer access to lease agreements, previous certificates of occupancy, information on the space's existing conditions, and details regarding triple net expenses.

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

Council Bill 121275 proposes amendments to the Seattle Municipal Code to increase transparency and protect small business tenants from unexpected costs and operational risks. The legislation would require commercial landlords to provide tenants with critical documentation, including the lease agreement, the Certificate of Occupancy, details on the space's existing conditions, and annual triple-net operating expenses. These new disclosure requirements are intended to resolve recurring disputes between lessors and small business owners. If passed, the regulations would apply to lease agreements executed after July 1, 2027.

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 Proposed

This ordinance proposed officially designating the Burwell House, located at 709 14th Avenue E, as a city landmark. It sought to add the property to the Table of Historical Landmarks and implement specific preservation controls and incentives agreed upon by the Landmarks Preservation Board and the property owner.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance officially designates the Burwell House, located at 709 14th Avenue E in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, as a Seattle city landmark. By doing so, the bill imposes historic preservation controls on the property in accordance with Chapter 25.12 of the Seattle Municipal Code. Additionally, it formally adds the residence to the city's Table of Historical Landmarks.

What Was Originally Proposed

This ordinance proposed designating the Wilde-Streatfield House as an official city landmark under the Seattle Municipal Code. It sought to impose specific preservation controls and incentives on the property and formally add the site to the city's Table of Historical Landmarks.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance officially designates the Wilde-Streatfield House, located at 2409 11th Avenue W, as a City of Seattle landmark. Following the recommendation of the Landmarks Preservation Board, the bill imposes historic preservation controls on both the site and the exterior of the 1911 Craftsman-style home. Finally, it adds the property to the Table of Historical Landmarks within the Seattle Municipal Code.

What Was Originally Proposed

This ordinance proposed the appropriation of funds to pay various city claims and electronic financial transactions for the week of August 3 through August 7, 2026. Specifically, it authorized payments totaling over $136 million via mechanical warrants, e-payables, and electronic financial transactions (EFT).

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance authorizes the City of Seattle to pay various claims and financial obligations incurred during the week of August 3, 2026, through August 7, 2026. The legislation approves total expenditures distributed across mechanical warrants, e-payables, and electronic financial transactions (EFT). Specifically, it allocates approximately $43.5 million for warrants, $89,562.62 for e-payables, and $92.95 million for EFTs. These payments are made in accordance with state law and the city's current amended budget.

What Was Originally Proposed

This ordinance proposes authorizing the Mayor or their designee to accept and spend approximately $44.9 million in non-City funding, including grants, private funding, and subsidized loans. To accommodate these funds, the bill would amend the 2026 Budget and the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program by adjusting appropriations and project allocations across various city departments.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance authorizes the Mayor or their designee to accept and expend approximately $44.9 million in external funding from non-City sources, including federal grants, state agencies, and private donations. These funds are designated for various city departments to support infrastructure and public services during the second quarter of 2026. To accommodate this influx of revenue, the bill amends the 2026 Budget and the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to update appropriations and project allocations.

What Changed From The Original

Fund New Human Trafficking Prosecutor Position in Law Department

This amendment establishes a new full-time Assistant City Prosecutor position within the Law Department dedicated to prosecuting felony human trafficking cases. It requires the allocation of $50,000 in General Fund money to facilitate the hiring of this role, which will be cross-deputized with the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and coordinated with the Seattle Police Department.

Funding for Youth Diversion and Prevention Housing Program

This amendment establishes a $200,000 fund within the Human Services Department specifically for a youth diversion and prevention program administered by a non-profit agency. It requires that these funds be used exclusively to provide housing stability assistance—such as security deposits, rental arrears, and utility payments—for young people aged 12-24 who are homeless or at immediate risk of losing their housing.

Funding for Woodland Park Zoo Citywide Coyote Coexistence Planning

This amendment establishes $15,000 in General Fund appropriations for the Woodland Park Zoo to develop a comprehensive citywide coyote coexistence plan. The funding requires the zoo to research best practices and engage stakeholders to create policy recommendations, community education strategies, and a coordinated implementation framework for the City of Seattle.

Reallocate Northgate Commons Funds to Universal School Meals Program

This amendment reallocates $3.6 million from the JumpStart Payroll Expense Tax Fund, moving funds from the Northgate Commons housing project to the Office of Sustainability and Environment. This funding is established to restore and implement the Universal School Meals Program for the 2026-2027 school year, ensuring all Seattle Public Schools students have access to free meals regardless of income.

Reallocate $300,000 for LGBTQ Community Essential Services

This amendment reallocates $300,000 from the Office of Housing’s Northgate Commons project to the Human Services Department. These JumpStart funds are established to support a funding process for LGBTQ community organizations that provide or connect residents with emergency shelter, food access, employment support, and other essential services.

Reallocate Parks and Police Funds to North Rainier/Beacon Hill

This amendment reallocates $685,000 from the General Fund, diverting $500,000 previously designated for parks graffiti abatement and $185,000 intended for CCTV expansion in Capitol Hill. These funds are redirected to the Human Services Department to establish neighborhood outreach positions and provide mobile substance use disorder treatment in North Rainier and North Beacon Hill. Consequently, the amendment reduces the total funding proviso for the Technology Assisted Crime Prevention Program by $185,000.

Reallocate $250,000 from SPD CCTV to Violence Interruption Ambassadors

This amendment reallocates $250,000 from the Seattle Police Department's proposed CCTV camera expansion in Capitol Hill to the Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) Department. These funds establish Community Violence Interruption ambassadors to provide outreach, de-escalation, and service referrals in the Capitol Hill, First Hill, and Central District neighborhoods. The amendment specifically identifies the organization "We Deliver Care" for this funding and requests a waiver of standard requirements to facilitate the program.

Funding for HSD Neighborhood Outreach in Northern District 2

This amendment establishes a $500,000 General Fund allocation to the Human Services Department to fund two neighborhood outreach positions serving highly impacted areas in Northern District 2, including Little Saigon, North Beacon Hill, and North Rainier. It requires that any unspent funds carry forward into future fiscal years until they are fully expended or officially abandoned by a future ordinance.

Restore $250,000 for SPD CCTV Expansion in Capitol Hill

This amendment restores $250,000 in General Fund appropriations to the Seattle Police Department to support the planning and implementation of CCTV camera expansion in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. These funds ensure the department maintains the capacity to deploy the technology if a mayoral study confirms its effectiveness, without requiring further supplemental funding in 2026.

Funding for Human Trafficking Prosecutor and Youth Diversion Program

This amendment establishes a new Human Trafficking Prosecutor and funds a youth diversion program for homeless young people, a citywide coyote coexistence plan, and a Universal School Meals program. It requires the Human Services Department to allocate $200,000 to a non-profit for youth housing support and designates $300,000 for LGBTQ organizations providing essential emergency services. These initiatives are funded through a combination of general funds and reallocations from the JumpStart Payroll Expense Tax Fund.

What Was Originally Proposed

This ordinance proposed amendments to the 2026 Budget and the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). It sought to reallocate funds across various departments, adjust project allocations, and modify city staffing positions.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance amends the 2026 Adopted Budget and the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to adjust funding and resource allocations across various city departments. It serves as a consolidation mechanism for the City Budget Office to modify appropriations, create or change staff positions, and add new CIP projects, such as rehabilitation work at the Seattle Center. Additionally, the bill effectuates a $1.2 million transfer from Finance General reserves to the Central District & Southeast Seattle Reinvestment Fund.

What Changed From The Original

Prohibiting Bundled Optional Rental Fees

This amendment prohibits landlords from offering optional goods or services solely as a bundle, such as combining cable and internet into a single fee. It requires that if a landlord offers a bundled set of services, each individual component must also be available for purchase separately. Additionally, it establishes that any optional fee must be clearly disclosed, require a written opt-in from the tenant, and allow the tenant to opt out at any time without penalty.

Clarifying Rental Fee and Utility Disclosure Requirements

This amendment requires landlords to clearly disclose monthly rent, utility responsibilities, and all mandatory and optional fees in advertisements, listings, and rental applications. It establishes that the total monthly cost disclosed to tenants must include estimated or average utility costs, but must exclude optional fees and any time-limited discounts. For variable fees and utilities, landlords must provide a 12-month average or a clear estimate, along with monthly statements detailing these charges.

Clarifying Rental Fee and Utility Disclosure Requirements

This amendment requires landlords to provide clear and comprehensive cost disclosures in all advertisements, listings, and rental applications for agreements entered into after July 1, 2027. Landlords must disclose the monthly rent, all mandatory and optional fees, and an estimated or average cost of utilities to be included in the total monthly cost. The amendment prohibits landlords from charging fees for preparing these disclosure forms or providing monthly statements for variable charges.

Codifying Department Discretion for Voluntary Rental Compliance

This amendment codifies the Director's discretion to seek voluntary compliance from landlords as an alternative to formal citations and penalties. It establishes a less formal pathway for administration and requires that, in these voluntary compliance situations, landlords provide tenants with full reimbursement plus interest for any unauthorized fees or charges.

Alternative Reimbursement Process for Rental Fee and Deposit Violations

This amendment establishes a streamlined reimbursement process for tenants who have been charged prohibited fees or had security deposits unlawfully withheld. It requires landlords to provide full reimbursement plus interest and double the amount of the prohibited fees within a 30-day cure window following written notice to avoid a civil lawsuit. If a landlord fails to cure the violation within this timeframe, the tenant retains the right to seek further damages and attorney fees through a private right of action.

Updating Rental Fee Cure Process and Tenant Compensation Rules

This amendment requires landlords who receive a "prohibited fee notice" to notify the SDCI of the violation and provide compensation to all similarly situated tenants. By doing so, landlords may establish a defense against certain civil actions, provided they do not repeat the same prohibited fee violation within 24 months. Additionally, the amendment expands the private right of action to allow tenants to seek relief on behalf of other similarly situated aggrieved tenants.

Correcting Recitals in Rental Fees and Enforcement Bill

This amendment modifies the introductory recitals of CB 121254 to remove the term “junk” and correct a clerical error in an unfinished sentence. These changes are purely administrative and do not establish new requirements, prohibitions, or changes to existing rental regulations.

Permitting Monthly Pet Fees for Dogs and Cats

This amendment establishes that landlords may charge a monthly fee for tenants who keep a dog or a cat in their rental unit for agreements entered into after July 1, 2027. The fee is capped at $25 per animal per month, with annual adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U). Any pet fees for animals other than dogs or cats remain prohibited as unfair or excessive.

Regulating Landlord Fees for Renters Insurance

This amendment permits landlords to charge a fee for renters insurance, provided the cost does not exceed the landlord's actual expense and the policy meets Director's Rule requirements. Landlords must provide a copy of the policy and a clear opt-out procedure, though tenants may be defaulted into the insurance. Tenants are prohibited from being charged a penalty or fee for choosing to opt out of this insurance.

Limiting Voluntary Compliance for Repeat Landlord Violators

This amendment requires landlords who enter into voluntary compliance agreements to provide full reimbursement, including interest, to all harmed tenants for unauthorized fees. Additionally, it prohibits the Director from offering voluntary compliance to any landlord who has already entered into two such agreements within the previous three years.

Updates to Rental Fees and Enforcement Regulations

This amendment establishes new regulations for rental fees by prohibiting the bundling of optional charges and requiring clearer fee disclosures for tenants. It further implements a framework for voluntary compliance and creates incentives for the timely reimbursement of rental-related costs.

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

This ordinance proposed new regulations for rental agreements to combat the housing affordability crisis by targeting "junk fees." It sought to require the disclosure of all fees, prohibit or limit specific charges, and mandate that landlords maintain compliance records. Additionally, the bill aimed to expand the city's investigation authority and establish new enforcement mechanisms to ensure these rules are followed.

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

This ordinance aims to combat Seattle's housing affordability crisis by regulating "rental junk fees"—unavoidable or hidden costs added to monthly rent. It establishes strict transparency requirements for disclosing fees in advertisements and applications, while prohibiting or limiting certain types of fees and preventing landlords from forcing tenants into bundled optional services. To ensure compliance, the bill expands investigation authority, requires the retention of records, and establishes new enforcement mechanisms. These regulations are proposed to take effect on July 1, 2027.

What Was Originally Proposed

This ordinance proposed amending the Seattle Municipal Code to update the City Light Department's Voluntary Green Power and Community Solar Programs. The changes aim to modernize the programs by removing outdated references to expired grants and deadlines while expanding access to clean, affordable electricity for all customers.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance amends the Seattle Municipal Code to modernize and relaunch Seattle City Light’s Voluntary Green Power and Community Solar programs. It grants the department the formal authority to design and administer new community solar initiatives, replacing outdated references to expired grants and incentive dates. The primary goal is to expand access to renewable energy for customers who cannot install their own solar arrays, with a specific focus on providing equitable benefits to low-income individuals and nonprofits.

What Was Originally Proposed

This ordinance proposed authorizing the General Manager and CEO of Seattle City Light to sign the First Amendment to the Boundary Hydroelectric Project Relicensing Settlement Agreement. This action would allow the city to amend the project's existing license issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance authorizes the General Manager and CEO of Seattle City Light to execute the First Amendment to the Boundary Hydroelectric Project Relicensing Settlement Agreement. The amendment updates the 2010 agreement between the City and various federal, state, and tribal stakeholders to modify the project's license with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). These changes incorporate revised environmental protections and resource management conditions established by agencies such as the USDA Forest Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior.

What Was Originally Proposed

This ordinance proposed the appropriation of funds to pay various city claims and electronic transactions for the week of July 27 through July 31, 2026. Specifically, it authorized over $92 million for general claims and e-payables, as well as approximately $74.8 million for gross payroll expenses.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance authorizes the City of Seattle to pay various claims and payroll obligations incurred between July 27, 2026, and July 31, 2026. It appropriates funds for general claims and electronic transactions totaling approximately $92.3 million, as well as roughly $74.8 million for gross payroll. By approving these expenditures, the City Council ensures the payment of bills and employee salaries processed through the city's financial systems.

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 Proposed

This ordinance proposed granting FH, LLC (d/b/a Skyline) permission to build and operate a pedestrian skybridge over 8th Avenue in the First Hill neighborhood. The bridge would create an above-grade connection between the Cascade Tower and Olympic Tower for residents and staff. In exchange, the proposal included public benefits such as landscape improvements, public art, and pedestrian upgrades along 8th Avenue.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance grants FH, LLC (doing business as Skyline) permission to construct, maintain, and operate a private pedestrian skybridge in the First Hill neighborhood. The 726-square-foot structure will span 8th Avenue between Columbia and Cherry Streets to connect the Cascade Tower and Olympic Tower. In exchange for the permit, the project includes public benefit elements such as new plantings, furnishings, a pet relief area, and integrated public art along 8th Avenue.

What Was Originally Proposed

This bill proposed temporary changes to Seattle's land use and zoning laws to streamline the housing development process by reducing Design Review requirements. Specifically, it sought to exempt certain affordable housing projects from Design Review and allow other housing applicants to use a simplified administrative review process instead of a full review. Additionally, it proposed temporarily suspending mandatory design reviews for developments under Titles 23 and 25 of the Municipal Code.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance reenacts and extends temporary regulations for six months to streamline the development of housing in Seattle. It exempts housing projects that meet Mandatory Housing Affordability requirements via on-site units from Design Review and allows other projects subject to Full Design Review to opt for a simpler Administrative process instead. Overall, the bill temporarily suspends mandatory design review in favor of a voluntary system to align city code with Washington State House Bill 1293 and promote the production of affordable housing.

What Changed From The Original

Clean up UDP code changes and clarify rate title

This amendment removes redundant changes to the Utility Discount Program's eligibility requirements, as those updates were already enacted by a previous ordinance. Additionally, it clarifies the bill's title to explicitly authorize the SPU General Manager and CEO to withdraw funds from the Water Fund Revenue Stabilization Subfund.

Remove duplicative code changes and clarify bill title

This amendment clarifies the title of the bill regarding Seattle Public Utilities retail water rates for 2027–2029. It further streamlines the legislation by removing duplicative code changes to ensure regulatory consistency.

What Was Originally Proposed

This ordinance proposed revisions to Seattle Public Utilities' water rates and charges, including updated credits for low-income customers. To minimize the impact of rate increases, the bill authorized the withdrawal of excess funds from the Water Fund Revenue Stabilization Subfund.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance updates the retail water rates and charges for Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) for the 2027–2029 period. Based on a recent rate study and the city's Strategic Business Plan, the bill aims to fund infrastructure modernization and system resiliency while maintaining the city's credit rating. Additionally, the legislation revises credits for low-income customers and authorizes the withdrawal of funds from the Water Fund Revenue Stabilization Subfund to cover operating and capital expenses.

What Changed From The Original

Updating the SPU Emergency Assistance Program effective date

This amendment accelerates the implementation of changes to the Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) Emergency Assistance Program. It establishes January 1, 2027, as the new effective date for these updates, moving the deadline forward from April 10, 2027.

Modifying the effective date of SPU Emergency Assistance

This amendment modifies the effective date of the SPU Emergency Assistance bill. Its intent is to change when the provisions of the emergency assistance program officially go into effect.

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

This ordinance proposed amending the Seattle Municipal Code to expand eligibility guidelines and adjust the terms of the Emergency Assistance Program (EAP) for low-income Seattle Public Utilities customers. Specifically, it sought to address the city's affordability crisis by updating how emergency bill assistance is allocated to better reflect household size rather than the presence of minor children.

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

This ordinance amends the Seattle Municipal Code to expand eligibility and modernize the administration of the Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) Emergency Assistance Program (EAP). The primary goal is to prevent water shut-offs by increasing the number of eligible residents and the amount of financial aid available to those facing an affordability crisis. Specifically, the bill seeks to adjust program terms to better align assistance with household size rather than the presence of minor children.

What Changed From The Original

Updating Effective Date for SCL Emergency Bill Assistance

This amendment accelerates the implementation of changes to Seattle City Light’s Emergency Bill Assistance Program. It establishes a new effective date of January 1, 2027, moving the start date forward from April 10, 2027.

Modifying the effective date of Emergency Assistance Eligibility Expansion

This amendment modifies the effective date for the Emergency Assistance Eligibility Expansion. Its intent is to adjust when the updated eligibility requirements and assistance programs officially go into effect for Seattle residents.

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

This ordinance proposed amending the Seattle Municipal Code to update the terms, conditions, and eligibility guidelines for Seattle City Light’s emergency bill assistance program. The goal was to expand support for income-constrained households to reduce their energy burden and comply with the Washington State Clean Energy Transformation Act.

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

This ordinance amends the Seattle Municipal Code to expand the Seattle City Light Emergency Bill Assistance (EBA) Program. The changes are designed to reduce financial barriers for low-income residential customers and lower the overall energy burden on income-constrained households. Additionally, these updates ensure the city remains in compliance with the Washington State Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA).

What Changed From The Original

Technical and Clarifying Changes to City Drug Ordinance Update

This amendment establishes that the City's preferred approach for enforcing controlled substance crimes is field-based diversion via a "warm handoff" to recovery service providers who follow a comprehensive law enforcement diversion framework. It clarifies that these handoffs may occur at police precincts and requires recovery service providers to meet specific data and evaluative standards. Additionally, it specifies that officers are only required to include a threat assessment in arrest reports if they chose to perform the discretionary assessment.

Require Reporting on LEAD Field-Based Diversion Response Data

This amendment establishes field-based, pre-booking diversion—specifically "warm handoffs" to recovery service providers—as the preferred response for drug possession and use offenses. It requires SPD officers and diversion providers to track and report the number of diversion requests made and the frequency with which providers responded timely. Additionally, it prohibits a lack of diversion capacity from being used as a justification for arrest, jail booking, or prosecution.

Authorize Police Custody for Emergency Crisis Stabilization under Ricky’s Law

This amendment recognizes the authority of police officers to take individuals in severe substance use or mental health crises into custody for emergency transport to stabilization facilities or evaluation centers. It establishes that officers may exercise this power under "Ricky’s Law" when they have reasonable cause to believe a person presents an imminent danger to themselves or others. The intent is to expand immediate access to behavioral health treatment and stabilization for those unable to make safe decisions for themselves.

What Was Originally Proposed

This ordinance proposed updating City policy regarding the enforcement of crimes related to the knowing possession and use of controlled substances. It sought to amend the Seattle Municipal Code and repeal a previous ordinance to adjust how these offenses are handled following state-level reclassifications.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance updates Seattle’s policy for enforcing crimes related to the knowing possession and public use of controlled substances. It establishes "field-based diversion" as the primary enforcement approach, utilizing a "warm handoff" model to connect individuals with treatment and services instead of immediate jail booking. Additionally, the bill introduces technical refinements to the Seattle Municipal Code to increase accountability and improve data collection regarding these enforcement actions.

What Changed From The Original

Require Contact Disclosure for Unwanted Residential Property Solicitation

This amendment establishes a "Do Not Solicit List" and prohibits individuals, including real estate agents, from soliciting residential property owners who have expressed they do not wish to be contacted. It further requires anyone who solicits a homeowner against their wishes to plainly disclose their full legal name, a valid mailing address, and a working telephone number. Failure to provide this identifying information constitutes a separate unfair practice, potentially resulting in multiple citations for a single incident.

Exclude generic mailers from Do Not Solicit definitions

This amendment clarifies that generic bulk commercial mailings from licensed real estate brokers do not constitute "solicitation" if they promote general brokerage services without referencing a specific property owner or address. Consequently, the delivery of these generic advertisements to a resident on a "Do Not Solicit" list is not prohibited and does not constitute a violation of the ordinance.

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

This bill proposed protecting Seattle homeowners from predatory and unwanted residential property solicitations by establishing a "Do Not Solicit List." It aimed to prevent the erosion of generational wealth and displacement—particularly in communities of color—by creating an enforcement process and penalties for violators.

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

This ordinance protects Seattle homeowners from predatory and unwanted residential property solicitations by classifying such actions as an unfair housing practice. It establishes a formal "Do Not Solicit List" managed by the Office of Civil Rights, allowing homeowners to opt out of receiving unsolicited offers to sell their homes. The bill provides an enforcement process and prescribes penalties for violators to prevent the harassment of vulnerable populations and the erosion of generational wealth. Additionally, the legislation includes reporting requirements and specific definitions to distinguish prohibited solicitations from standard licensed real estate mailings.

What Was Originally Proposed

This ordinance proposed the official adoption of the 2026 Citywide Position List, effective January 1, 2026. The list updates the previous year's staffing by incorporating budget modifications, position reclassifications made by the Department of Human Resources, and changes mandated by other city ordinances.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance formally adopts the 2026 Citywide Position List as submitted by the Seattle Department of Human Resources. It establishes an official record of all authorized officer and employee positions across all city departments, including updates for reclassifications and position changes made throughout 2025. Overall, the legislation accounts for a projected workforce growth from 13,025 positions in 2025 to 13,305 positions in 2026.

What Was Originally Proposed

This bill proposed transferring the responsibility for collecting coin revenue from parking payment devices from the Department of Finance and Administrative Services to the Seattle Department of Transportation. The change was suggested because the former department lacked the staffing capacity to continue the task, while the latter already manages the maintenance and operation of the devices.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance amends Section 11.16.480 of the Seattle Municipal Code to transfer the responsibility for collecting coin revenue from parking payment devices. This duty will move from the Department of Finance and Administrative Services (FAS) to the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT). The change is being made because FAS no longer has the staffing capacity to perform these collections, while SDOT already oversees the maintenance and operation of the parking devices.