Legislative Information Center
(LIC)

If you don't know where to start, contact the Legislative Information Center; we'll do our best to point you in the right direction!

Our mission is to provide courteous, accurate, and timely information about the Washington State Legislature and the legislative process to the citizens of Washington State and the members and staff of the legislature.

Legislative Information Center staff can

• Explain and answer questions about the legislative process (how a bill becomes a law, where a bill is in the process, etc.)
• Help you find what legislative district you’re in
• Send a brief message on your behalf to your three district legislators (requires first/last name and address)
• Direct you to legislative documents
• Search for bills, state laws, and state rules based on keywords
• Help you navigate the legislative website
• Offer educational resources
• Provide limited on-demand printing of legislative documents (bills, bill reports, amendments, etc.)
• Direct you to the federal government or appropriate state agency for your inquiry  

Legislative Information Center staff cannot

• Answer questions about the content of bills, laws, or rules, (or say they are applicable to any situation).
• Send messages to federal legislators, executive or judicial elected officials, or legislative members who are outside your district.
• Speak to whether something is legal or illegal
• Give advice or opinions on lobbying, legal matters, or elections.
• Recommend a specific attorney
• Tell you legislators’ reasons or timeline for any action (or inaction).
• Schedule meetings with legislators or reserve rooms on campus for the public
• Answer questions about judicial or executive branch processes, paperwork, or websites. 

Our services are for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal advice.