Legislation

2008 Legislative Assembly
October 3-4, 2008
SeaTac Marriott
2008-2009 Legislative Issue Proposal Submittal Form is due June 15th!
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2009 Legislative Focus Day  
February 26, 2009
Legislative Building, Olympia, WA
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Legislative Action Center
Washington State PTA's resource for online advocacy. Contact your elected officials and local media, track bills, and much more.
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2007-2008 Short-Term Platform Resources
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2008 WSPTA Legislative Session
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2008 WSPTA Focus Day
February 13, 2008
Legislative Building, Olympia, WA
Local Unit Sample Newsletter Article
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2007 WSPTA Legislative Assembly
October 5-6, 2007
SeaTac Marriot, SeaTac, WA
Legislative Assembly Voting Outcomes
Issue Educator Handouts

Legislative Basics
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Child Advocacy Library
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Sample Newsletter Articles
These articles are intended to give WSPTA legislative chairs and newsletter editors a start on their "Legislative" newsletter articles.  Just download, update with your unit's contact information and legislator and school board member contact information and you've got a great start for a great advocacy article.
WSPTA Sets 2007-2008 Legislative Priorities
Why Vote? and How to Vote in Washington State
PTA Legislative Process and Legislative Assembly
Recruiting a Legislative Chair

Legislation Committee Meetings
March 8, 2008, State PTA Office  Download Tentative Agenda
Legislation Committee Meeting Summary (July 14, 2007)
Legislation Committee Meeting Summary (September 8, 2007)
Legislation Committee Meeting Summary (December 1, 2007)

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2007 Legislative Session 
Find links to session transcripts, bill summaries, and other informative resources.
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Legislator / Committee Contacts

• State Legislature Home Page
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