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Weekly Call to Action Alert
The 2025 Legislative Session may be over, but the fight isn't! Urge Governor Ferguson to veto the 2025 tax increases—your voice still matters!
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Wednesday, April 16
Join Our Weekly Legislative Calls
The 2025 Legislative Session has ended, and our weekly action calls are now on pause. We’ll resume our Tuesday morning calls at 7:30 a.m. when the legislature reconvenes next year.
In the meantime, if you have questions about BIAW’s legislative advocacy efforts, contact Legislative Director Andrea Smiley at andreas@biaw.com or 360-352-7800 ext. 114.
BIAW Legislative Champions' League
Strive to be in BIAW’s Legislative Champions’ League! Annually, BIAW recognizes the top ten member advocates as a part of our Legislative Champions League. Earn your way to the top and have an impact on policies that impact your ability to build. Points are earned only when a BIAW member engages and aligns with BIAW on specific issues and positions:
1 point – for each bill sign-in
2 points – for each weekly legislative update call attended
3 points - for every email sent to their legislator(s) from BIAW’s call to actions
4 points – for being a member resource for staff or legislator on a policy issue
5 points – for testifying virtually in a committee hearing
7 points – for testifying in person in a committee hearing
10 points – for active participation in special events for specific policy reasons, such as press conferences, speaking to a group of legislators, dinners, etc.
Let Your Voice Be Heard
Contacting your legislator in your district is a powerful way to shape the future of your community and your nation. By reaching out to the individuals elected to represent your interests, you can advocate for the changes and policies we’re fighting for.