Thank you for visiting the legislative resources pages for the state of Washington. Here you will find important information regarding Washington's legislative session, bi-weekly session updates, and more. 

Washington’s legislative session presents an important opportunity to advocate for policies and programs that strengthen our communities. United Ways of the Pacific Northwest works to ensure that voices are heard in the fight for equitable access to educational opportunities, financial stability, and life-changing programs. 

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Important 2026 session dates (60-day session)

January 12: First Day of Session

February 4: Policy Committee Cutoff. Last day to read in committee reports in house of origin, except House fiscal committees and Senate Ways & Means and Transportation committees.

February 9: Fiscal Committee Cutoff. Last day to read in committee reports from House fiscal committees and Senate Ways & Means and Transportation committees in house of origin.

February 17: House of Origin Cutoff. Last day to consider bills in house of origin (5 p.m.).

February 25: Policy Committee Cutoff - Opposite House. Last day to read in committee reports from opposite house, except House fiscal committees and Senate Ways & Means and Transportation committees.

March 2: Fiscal Committee Cutoff - Opposite House. Last day to read in opposite house committee reports from House fiscal committees and Senate Ways & Means and Transportation committees.

March 6: Opposite House Cutoff. Until 5 p.m., last day to consider opposite house bills with the exception of budgets, matters necessary to implement budgets, matters that affect state revenue, initiatives to the legislature and alternatives, differences between the two houses, and business related to the interim or closing the session.

March 12: Last day allowed for regular session under the state constitution.