For questions about the legislative process or to leave a brief message for a member, please call the in-state Washington State Legislative Hotline at 1.800.562.6000.

Coming to the Capitol

The Legislature convenes in regular session the second Monday in January. 

• In odd-numbered years it meets for 105 days (January through mid-April)
• In even-numbered years it meets for 60 days (January through mid-March)

Intercity Transit "Dash" Shuttle
State Capitol Campus Parking Information
Capitol Campus Visitor Information
Capitol Campus Activities & Events
Virtual Tour of the Capitol
Capitol Photo Gallery
Veterans Memorials on the Capitol Campus
Legislative Gift Center
Americans with Disabilities Act Information
Agendas, Legislative Meeting Schedules, and Calendars
Washington State Visitor Information

Participating in the Process

Your legislators welcome your involvement in the process and hope you'll take the opportunity to participate.

Find Your Legislator 
Glossary of Legislative Terms
Citizen's Guide to Effective Legislative Participation
House and Senate Member Rosters
How a Bill Becomes a Law
How to Read a Bill
How to Testify in Committee
Legislators Back to School Program
Overview of the Legislative Process
Washington State Elected Officials
Washington State Government Agencies Index

Working at the Legislature

The Legislature offers opportunities to high school, college, and career people to be a part of the process.

Employment Application -  House  Senate
Graduate Intern Program - House  Senate (PDF)
Page Program - House  Senate
Legislative Intern Program - Undergraduate