Skip to main content

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.

Find a bill or initiative


Search bills by

Find out what's happening in the Legislature

Today, February 24, is day 43 of the 2025 regular session
There are 62 day(s) left this session

Floor and meeting calendars

Today, February 24, 2025

8:00 AM
Upcoming events for Today, February 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Finance House HHR A and Virtual Agenda View Video
ASL available for this meeting when viewed on TVW  ASL on TVW
Upcoming events for Today, February 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM

Finance

House

HHR A and Virtual

Agenda

View Video

ASL available for this meeting when viewed on TVW  ASL on TVW

9:55 AM
Upcoming events for Today, February 24, 2025 at 9:55 AM
PRO FORMA HOUSE SESSION House View Video
Upcoming events for Today, February 24, 2025 at 9:55 AM

PRO FORMA HOUSE SESSION

House

View Video

10:00 AM
Upcoming events for Today, February 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
PRO FORMA SENATE SESSION/CAUCUS Senate View Video
Upcoming events for Today, February 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM

PRO FORMA SENATE SESSION/CAUCUS

Senate

View Video

1:30 PM
Upcoming events for Today, February 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Appropriations House HHR A and Virtual Agenda View Video
Transportation House HHR B and Virtual Agenda View Video
ASL available for this meeting when viewed on TVW  ASL on TVW
Transportation Senate SHR 1 and Virtual Agenda View Video
Ways & Means Senate SHR 4 and Virtual Agenda View Video
ASL available for this meeting when viewed on TVW  ASL on TVW
Upcoming events for Today, February 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM

Appropriations

House

HHR A and Virtual

Agenda

View Video

Transportation

House

HHR B and Virtual

Agenda

View Video

ASL available for this meeting when viewed on TVW  ASL on TVW

Transportation

Senate

SHR 1 and Virtual

Agenda

View Video

Ways & Means

Senate

SHR 4 and Virtual

Agenda

View Video

ASL available for this meeting when viewed on TVW  ASL on TVW

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'

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
An unhandled error has occurred. Reload 🗙