The LGBTQ Commission monitors legislation that directly or indirectly affects the LGBTQ community in Washington. In collaboration with supportive legislators and state agencies, the Commission works to pass legislation that advances the rights of the LGBTQ community. Each year, the Commission votes on legislative priorities and sets a course of action that includes:
- Building alliances with community partners
- Engage legislators in conversations about LGBTQ needs in their districts
- Listening to members of the LGBTQ community through community forums and other events
- Work with legislators to draft legislation, or support legislation already filed, that directly or indirectly affects the LGBTQ community
- Coordinate with LGBTQ people to advocate for legislation that positively affects our communities
- Coordinate with other Commissions and state agencies for intersectional work
- Celebrate with the community when legislation that supports LGBTQ causes is approved
Are you looking to get involved this legislative session? Wanting to learn how to testify on bills that matter to you, or how to keep track of everything happening?
Look no further! The Washington State LGBTQ Commission has created a Legislative Toolkit full of helpful resources to understand all sorts of different ways to engage, so you can find what works best for you. We hope you find this is a helpful document if you are new or returning to session!
Click this link to download a copy!
In addition to reaching out to your state legislators (which you should absolutely do!), you are always welcome to reach out to contact@lgbtq.wa.gov to share your feedback on legislation. It is very helpful for us to hear your thoughts so that we can best advise the Governor and the Legislature on what is most important to our community. Please reference the bill number in the subject line of the email.
Interested in following along with the Commission's priorities this session? After our public meeting on January 17 and 18th, our website will be updated with bills that we are tracking and monitoring throughout session. Make sure you are following our social media pages for timely updates on legislation progress and more information on legislative session! Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and Bluesky.