STATE LEGISLATIVE TIPS
HELPING YOU STAY UP-TO-DATE
Want to know the latest news on the legislature? Check out our resources below.
CDSRA LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
WSSRA is also continuing to lobby for:
- Retaining the Medicare Eligible Health Benefit of $183
- HB 1699 which would temporarily increase the number of hours retirees can work in schools without losing any pension benefits.
- Equalizing PEBB Health Benefits for Plan 2&3 members with House Bill 1911 and Senate Bill 570. (You can find more details of these bills on page 4 of the WSSRA Jan/Feb Journal)
This is where you come in:
- Sign up to send emails to Legislators when requested. If you will send your email address to tara@wssra.org, she will put you on the Legislative Alert list so you will know who to contact and what the issue is
- Take Action – When you are contacted.
- Ask questions if you have them. CDSRA Legislative Representatives are and
Terry Sloan (509-670-1626).
LEGISLATIVE HOTLINE
1-800-562-6000
IN SERVICE ONLY DURING THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
Leave brief message for legislators and all other officials.
WSSRA MESSAGE CENTER
1-800-221-1269
Use this number year around to receive a recorded message, frequently updated, on what is happening in Olympia. This is especially useful during legislative session.
WSSRA MESSAGE CENTER
For Legislative & Association Updates, click here.
7th District Legislators
Olympia Office
409 Legislative Building
PO Box 40407
Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 786 – 7612
Committees
Environment, Energy & Technology (Ranking Member)
Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks
Rules
Olympia Office
335A Legislative Building
PO Box 40600
Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 786 – 7988
Committees
Rules
Rural Development
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Olympia Office
425B Legislative Building
PO Box 40600
Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 786 – 7908
Committees
Capital Budget
Health Care & Wellness
12th District Legislators
Senator Brad Hawkins (R)
Olympia Office
203 Legislative Modular Building
PO Box 40412
Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 786 – 7622
Committees
Early Learning & K-12 Education (Ranking Member)
Higher Education & Workforce Development
Transportation
Representative Keith Goehner (R)
Olympia Office
122B Legislative Building
PO Box 40600
Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 786 – 7954
Committees
Local Government (Ranking Minority Member)
Environment & Energy
Rules
Transportation
Representative Mike Steele (R)
Olympia Office
122F Legislative Building
PO Box 420600
Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 786 – 7832
Committees
Capital Budget
Education
Technology & Economic Development