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History of the State Legislature > Legislative History

Legislative History

History of the
Legislature
1854-1963

History of the
Legislature
1965-1982

by Don Brazier

Members of the Washington State Legislature
By District from 1889 to 2005

Political Pioneers, The Women Lawmakers
a study of women in the Washington State Legislature, Oct. 1983

Cutoff Calendars
At the beginning of each session, a cutoff calendar for consideration of legislation is adopted by both houses in a concurrent resolution. These cut-off dates determine committee scheduling, floor time and member and staff workloads, including  specified action such as bill introduction, committee action, or passage of bills by either house.

Facts & Bill Data
Charts and graphs detailing information about past political divisions of the legislature, bill introductions, bills passed, and vetoes.

History of Redistricting and Reapportionment
Appointed by the Legislature and made up of four voting members and a nonvoting chairman, this bipartisan agency is established for the purpose of redrawing legislative and congressional district boundaries every 10 years.

Legislative Buildings and Grounds
Information abounds regarding the structures and grounds that make up the capitol campus. Please follow the links to areas of interest, and check back often to see additional updates.

Building History

-- Take a self-guided tour of the beautiful and historic Capitol Building

-- The Washington State Archives presents a collection of photographs showing its construction and early history.

Capitol Furnishings Preservation Committee -- A group whose mission it is to promote and encourage the recovery and preservation of original and historic furnishings of the capitol group for the enjoyment of future generations.

Capitol Campus Memorials -- A map of the campus highlighting the various exterior art pieces and memorials. The history and significance is detailed on the web site.

Veterans Memorials -- A guide to the veterans memorials located on the capitol campus in Olympia Washington.