Welcome to the Washington State Legislature

The Washington State Legislature is the state's lawmaking body, where elected Senators and Representatives come together to create and pass laws that shape the daily lives of Washingtonians.

The Washington State Legislature is the state's lawmaking body, where elected Senators and Representatives come together to create and pass laws that shape the daily lives of Washingtonians.

Find a bill or initiative


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Find out what's happening in the Legislature

The 2025 Regular Session adjourned sine die on April 27
Important legislative session dates

Floor and meeting calendars

Schedule for:
10:00 AM
Upcoming events for Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Select Committee on Pension Policy Joint HHR A and Virtual Agenda View Video
Upcoming events for Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Select Committee on Pension Policy

Joint

HHR A and Virtual

Agenda

View Video

12:15 PM
Upcoming events for Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Select Committee on Pension Policy Joint HHR A and Virtual Agenda View Video
Upcoming events for Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 12:15 PM

Select Committee on Pension Policy

Joint

HHR A and Virtual

Agenda

View Video

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How we make laws

Legislators introduce bills

First, legislators submit bills to the House or Senate. Leaders in those chambers choose which committees should receive them.

Bill introductions
Hand placing bill documents in to a wooden box labeled 'hopper'

How we're structured

Civic education

Our Civic Education program provides opportunities and resources for students and teachers. Whether you want to join a program, teach others, or simply learn, we're here to help.

Civic education programs

Visit the Capitol

Planning a visit? The Capitol Campus website has information about everything you need to know, from maps and parking to tours and attractions.

Visit Capitol.wa.gov website
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