Skagit County heard extensive public comment on a proposed 2027 Guimas/Guaymas Island ferry fare schedule; residents urged pausing the increase, adopting a 20% multi‑ride discount, restoring a citizens advisory committee and changing the fare‑setting methodology to rely on actual costs.

Commissioners adopted a joint resolution with other coastal counties urging Governor Josh Stein and NCDOT to permanently waive ferry tolls for vehicles registered in counties with ferry terminals; commissioners debated legal reach but ultimately passed the resolution unanimously.

The Senate Transportation and Energy Committee heard House Bill 12‑73, which would limit rideshare platforms to retaining no more than 20% of a fare (excluding tips and passthroughs). After testimony from Uber and Lyft and dozens of drivers and labor supporters, a motion to refer the bill to Appropriations failed 3–6 and the committee then voted to postpone the measure indefinitely.