Legislative Activity

Lobby Day 2024 - Remote

Monday, January 22 - 9am – 12:30 During COVID, we learned that a virtual Lobby Day allowed many more members to participate in AAUW’s signature Policy event. Members in the past who had been unable to make the trip to our State Legislature in Olympia were thrilled to be able to finally participate – and those numbers really make the difference when talking to legislators. Remember: the best thing you can do to… Read More »

Washington State Legislature - 2023

Here’s some important information for you to follow our 2023 Washington State Legislature. There are a number of important bills this session, so please check out these resources. We are so lucky to have Nancy Sapiro on the ground at the Legislature to keep us informed. Bookmark our AAUW-WA 2023 Legislative Update webpage. This is your best way to stay current on our advocacy work and find the legislative updates from our… Read More »

Facts, Resources, Actions on Abortion in the US

Do this Now:  Pass the Women’s Health Protection Act!  AAUW Two-Minute Activist Update: The U.S. Senate has finally scheduled a vote on the Women’s Health Protection Act for the week of May 9, 2022! The House of Representatives passed it in September 2021 and we are waiting on the Senate to get it across the finish line — take action NOW to urge your senators to support vital protections for reproductive health for all! Read More »

Great News on Washington State’s 2022 Legislative Session

We have so much to celebrate here in Washington State. Six of AAUW-WA’s public policy priorities were passed or funded by the state legislature, meaning we’ve successfully championed things like the Affirm WA Abortion Access Act; improving our state’s Paid Family & Medical Leave Program; and taking steps to address the shortage of sexual assault nurse examiners, particularly in rural parts of Washington. Click here for a comprehensive review of the important policies… Read More »

Follow an AAUW-WA Bill with Our New Bill Tracker Widget!

Hi Branch Public Policy Leaders: I am getting a lot of questions about where a bill is in the process. There is an easy way for you to keep tabs on our bills and get a daily update. Check out the wonderful widget Leslie set up on the state Public Policy webpage under the legislative update tab. Be amazed - and bookmark it. It is updated every day through the wonders… Read More »

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