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.
Welcome to the Washington State LegislatureThe Washington State Legislature is a bicameral body with 49 members in the
Senate and 98 members in the
House of Representatives. Each district is served by one Senator and two House members.
The citizen Legislature meets annually on the second Monday in January in the ornate Capitol building in Olympia. In odd-numbered years -- the budget year -- the Legislature meets for 105 days, and in even-numbered years for 60 days. If necessary, the Governor can call legislators in for a special session for a 30-day period. Legislators can call themselves into special session with a two-thirds vote of the two bodies.
Members of the Senate are elected to four-year terms, and House members are elected to two-year terms.
Coming to the Capitol
Capitol Campus Map
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
Reports to the Legislature
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