Legislative Information

The resources listed have been gathered to provide quick reference in navigating the Washington State Legislature. Contact the Legislative Information Center for assistance at (360) 786-7573. The 2024 legislative session is currently underway.

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Watch gavel to gavel coverage of legislative session on TVW streaming or on Television

Watch TVW Coverage of Senate Sessions

Watch TVW Coverage of House Sessions

Participate by testifying in a committee (Virtually) Get Detailed Instructions

Participate by voicing your opinion on a bill

Know where your bills are / track legislation (video)

Participate by knowing who your legislators are

Citizen’s Guide to Effective Legislative Participation

Find ADA accommodation and information

New to how the Legislature operates? Start here! 

• Legislative Process (Video)
• How a Bill Becomes a Law (text) How a Bill Becomes a Law (Images)
• Overview of Legislative Process (text)
• Cutoff Calendar: https://leg.wa.gov/legislature/Pages/cutoff.aspx The cutoff calendar shows dates and deadline of significance in the legislative process
• Glossary of Legislative Terms