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
Find out what's happening in the Legislature
Floor and meeting calendars
Today, February 24, 2025
Finance | House | HHR A and Virtual | Agenda | View Video |
Finance House HHR A and Virtual |
PRO FORMA HOUSE SESSION | House | View Video |
PRO FORMA HOUSE SESSION House |
PRO FORMA SENATE SESSION/CAUCUS | Senate | View Video |
PRO FORMA SENATE SESSION/CAUCUS Senate |
Appropriations | House | HHR A and Virtual | Agenda | View Video |
Transportation | House | HHR B and Virtual | Agenda | View Video |
Transportation | Senate | SHR 1 and Virtual | Agenda | View Video |
Ways & Means | Senate | SHR 4 and Virtual | Agenda | View Video |
Appropriations House HHR A and Virtual |
Transportation House HHR B and Virtual |
Transportation Senate SHR 1 and Virtual |
Ways & Means Senate SHR 4 and Virtual |
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
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