SIRS Legislative Handbook
The SIRS Legislative Handbook is an annual guide to the Washington
State Legislature. It provides school administrators and professional
associations with information about our state government. The
Handbook is an excellent addition for social studies classrooms, school
district libraries, public libraries, associations, and businesses.
Whether you are an administrator, teacher, student, legislator,
community activist, or lobbyist, you will find the SIRS Legislative
Handbook a valuable tool for participating effectively in the
legislative process.
SIRS member school district superintendents and
association CEOs have access to the Handbook and can distribute
it electronically to staff. Contact your superintendent or executive
director for access.
Non SIRS members can purchase the SIRS Legislative
Handbook by contacting Eve Johnson at 360-489-3643 or ejohnson@wasa-oly.org.
2012 Legislative Handbook
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2012 Legislative Handbook (by chapter)
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download.
General Information
- Washington State Legislature: A Brief Introduction
- Overview of the Legislative Process
- Key Contacts
Visiting the State Capitol Campus
- Capitol Campus Maps
- Legislative Building Maps
- Capitol Parking
- Intercity Transit "Dash" Shuttle
2012 Legislative Session
- Cutoff Calendar
- Committee Meeting Calendar
Federal
- Congressional District Map
- School Districts by Congressional District
- Congressional Districts by School District
- Federal Directory
State
- Legislative District Map
- School Districts by Legislative District
- Legislative Districts by School District
- Senate Directory
- Senate Committee Assignments by Committee
- Senate Committee Assignments by Member
- 2012 Senate Seating Chart
- House Directory
- House Committee Assignments by Committee
- House Committee Assignments by Member
- 2012 House Seating Chart
Communicating With Legislators
- How to Influence Legislation
- Telephoning Your Legislator
- Writing to Your Legislator
- Testifying at Legislative Hearings
- Meeting With Your Legislator
- Effective Lobbying
Bills and Resolutions
- Understanding Senate and House Calendars
- How a Bill Becomes a Law
- The Course of a Bill
- Guide to Reading a Legislative Measure
Additional Information
- Public Disclosure Commission
- Legislative Publications
- Glossary of Terms
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