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.

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Find out what's happening in the Legislature

Today, April 2, is day 80 of the 2025 regular session
There are 25 day(s) left this session
Important legislative session dates

Floor activity

Floor and meeting calendars

Schedule for:
8:00 AM
Upcoming events for Today, April 02, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Agriculture & Natural Resources House HHR B and Virtual Agenda View Video
Environment, Energy & Technology Senate SHR 1 and Virtual Agenda View Video
Human Services
Cancelled
 Senate SHR 4 and Virtual Agenda View Video
Local Government
Cancelled
 House HHR E and Virtual Agenda View Video
Upcoming events for Today, April 02, 2025 at 8:00 AM

Agriculture & Natural Resources

House

HHR B and Virtual

Agenda

View Video

Environment, Energy & Technology

Senate

SHR 1 and Virtual

Agenda

View Video

Human Services
Cancelled

Senate

SHR 4 and Virtual

Agenda

View Video

Local Government
Cancelled

House

HHR E and Virtual

Agenda

View Video

10:30 AM
Upcoming events for Today, April 02, 2025 at 10:30 AM
HOUSE SESSION/CAUCUS House View Video
Housing Senate SHR 4 and Virtual Agenda View Video
Upcoming events for Today, April 02, 2025 at 10:30 AM

HOUSE SESSION/CAUCUS

House

View Video

Housing

Senate

SHR 4 and Virtual

Agenda

View Video

12:30 PM
Upcoming events for Today, April 02, 2025 at 12:30 PM
HOUSE POSSIBLE SESSION/CAUCUS House
SENATE SESSION/CAUCUS Senate View Video
Upcoming events for Today, April 02, 2025 at 12:30 PM

HOUSE POSSIBLE SESSION/CAUCUS

House

SENATE SESSION/CAUCUS

Senate

View Video

1:30 PM
Upcoming events for Today, April 02, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Consumer Protection & Business House HHR B and Virtual Agenda View Video
Early Learning & Human Services House HHR D and Virtual Agenda View Video
Postsecondary Education & Workforce House HHR C and Virtual Agenda View Video
State Government & Tribal Relations
Cancelled
 House HHR E and Virtual Agenda View Video
Upcoming events for Today, April 02, 2025 at 1:30 PM

Consumer Protection & Business

House

HHR B and Virtual

Agenda

View Video

Early Learning & Human Services

House

HHR D and Virtual

Agenda

View Video

Postsecondary Education & Workforce

House

HHR C and Virtual

Agenda

View Video

State Government & Tribal Relations
Cancelled

House

HHR E and Virtual

Agenda

View Video

4:00 PM
Upcoming events for Today, April 02, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Appropriations House HHR A and Virtual Agenda View Video
Upcoming events for Today, April 02, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Appropriations

House

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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