Thank you for attending the 2023 NASW-WA Policy Conference brought to you by the Chapter's Legislative Action Committee (LAC)! 

The LAC worked hard to bring social workers a ​meaningful experience.

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If you are seeking CEUs: Click here to complete the post-test and you will be invoiced $20 for the CE certificate (2 contact hours).

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For the in-person event at St. Martin's University, Doors Open at 9:00 AM Pacific Time. Light refreshments will be served.

Event Begins at 10:00 AM Pacific Time

AGENDA*
Welcome from Nichelle Curtis-McQueen, Legislative Action Committee (LAC) Chair
Short remarks from Jeremy Arp, NASW-WA Executive Director

Explanation of Agenda
Key Note Speakers
Policy Agenda/Briefs from NASW-WA LAC members
Q&A Panel from Maco Social Workers working in the field
How an Idea Becomes a Law

Short remarks from Our Chapter President and President-Elect
NASW Membership/Committees
Closing

Participants will break off into Legislative Districts (numbered by table).

Participants will be released for lunch (on your own). Attendees are encouraged to set appointments with their legislators, either in-person or virtually in advance of the event. Click here to find your Legislative District!

*The agenda is subject to change based on the availability of speakers.

NASW-WA Legislative Priorities and Bill Tracking List

• 2023 NASW-WA Legislative Priorities
• NASW-WA List of Selected Bills by priority area

Policy Briefs 

• Social Work Professional Issues
• Mental Health/SUD
• Social Justice
• Economic Justice

Resources

• Understanding the Legislative Process
• Short Bill to Law Process from NASW-WA
• Bill Process Handout
• How to Access the Legislature
• Accessing the Legislature Remotely
• Tracking a Bill
• Update your voter registration!
• TVW: Watch Live Legislative Proceedings and more
• Roster of all legislative members (House and Senate)
• Find my Legislative District

Videos

• 2023 NASW-WA Policy Conference Playlist
  • This link opens a playlist via YouTube. Videos include:
    • Introductions from the LAC Chair
    • Bill to Law Process
    • Policy Brief summaries
    • and more!

NASW-WA Membership and Events

• Become a member of NASW!
• Upcoming NASW events (networking, continuing education and more!)