How to Advocate for Public Policy in Olympia
You can impact studies about legislation during the 2024 interim and also impact bills during the upcoming 2025 Legislative session as it is possible to give testimony electronically.
May-December 2024 Interim Session
Between legislative sessions, interim committees conduct studies on the issues that legislators want to study in depth. Both experts and members of the public have an opportunity to offer information. These interim studies help clarify issues about bills to be considered in the next session. Contact the Legislative Information Center for interim updates.
2025 Legislative Session Will Convene January 13
• Find the Bill’s Status
Search by bill number or bill name to find the bill’s status.
• Testify on a Bill in Committee
Each bill has a public hearing before Senate and House committees, before being considered on the floor of the House and Senate.
House and Senate committees meet using a format which allows for both in-person and remote participation.
You have the opportunity to provide written testimony, state your position on a bill, or register to testify either in person or remotely by registering at Committee Sign In.
Written testimony is important. The system saves written comments so committee members and staff can read it. It will be placed in the committee file and archived as part of the public record.
• Let Legislators Know Your Position on a Bill
• Use this roster to find a legislator’s contact information, then:
• comment electronically
• send an e-mail
• write a letter
• call the legislator’s Olympia office
• set up a Zoom
• call the legislator through the Legislative Hotline at 800.562.6000
Watch TVW, Washington’s Public Affairs Network, for all House and Senate committee hearings, floor debates and press conferences: TVW.org
