The 2021 Legislative Session Begins
This week, the House and Senate successfully commenced the 2021 legislative session. The strategic advocacy team at WSSDA is looking forward to the session’s 105 scheduled days of hearings, debates, testimony, amendments, floor action, relationship-building, and member engagement.
Stay informed
If you are interested in following this year’s legislative session, WSSDA will be with you along the way. Stay informed through InSession, WSSDA’s weekly legislative update delivered only while the Legislature is in session.
Resources from the Legislature
Also, to help you navigate the 2021 session, the Legislature has created the resources below to help you feel comfortable and equipped with the virtual process.
Understanding the Legislative Process:
Watching and Participating
- TVW Coverage of Senate Sessions
- TVW Coverage of House Sessions
- Participate by testifying virtually in a committee | (Detailed Instructions)
- Participate by commenting on a bill
- Participate by knowing your legislators
- Citizen’s Guide to Effective Legislative Participation
- Find ADA accommodation and information
WSSDA legislative advocacy toolkit
Contact the strategic advocacy team
The WSSDA strategic advocacy team is looking forward to elevating your priorities and supporting you through the virtual 2021 legislative session. Use the information below to contact any member of our team.
- Marissa Rathbone, director: 360-481-5842 or m.rathbone@wssda.org
- Logan Endres, coordinator: 360-742-4435 or l.endres@wssda.org
- Brittany Montano, administrative assistant: b.montano@wssda.org
- Brian Sims, consultant: ciderhouseconsulting@gmail.com
See the full InSession issue
This information originally appeared in the in the January 11 issue of InSession.. View the full issue for more legislative session resources and information.