The 2025 Legislative Session starts on Jan. 13 and is scheduled to adjourn on April 27.
Find out which bills to sign in on below.
Text “BIAW” to 50457 to sign up for text message action alerts. Save (360) 215-8655 as BIAW in your contact list.
Join our weekly legislative action calls at 7:30 am on Tuesdays during session. If you have any questions regarding BIAW’s legislative advocacy efforts, email BIAW Legislative Director Andrea Smiley at andreas@biaw.com or 360-352-7800 ext. 114.
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.
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.