How to find session laws
This page helps users locate session laws using various tools and methods. These include the Bill/Law/Session Law Cross Reference page, legislative document searches, browsing bills by topic, and accessing a historical list of session laws from 1854 to the present.
Ways to Find Session Laws
Use Cross-Reference Tools
- Visit the Bill/Law/Session Law Cross Reference page.
- Choose "Bill to Session Law," "Session Law to Bill," or "RCW to Session Law."
- Enter the required information.
- For the 2023 session laws, click "All cross-reference tables," then "Chapter to bill table."
Search Legislative Documents
- Go to the Search page.
- In the "Search Legislative Documents" box, select "Legislative Documents."
- Check "Session Law," enter your search term, and click Search.
Browse Bills by Topic
- Visit the Bills by Topic page.
- Select a topic area.
- Bills in bold text have become laws.
- Click the links to see related bill documents, including session laws.
Access the Historical List:
View the Historical List of Session Laws from 1854 to the present.