Library Related Legislation

The Association actively pursues a legislative agenda that presents the interests of its members through a legislative planning committee and a contract government relationship representative who works with the Washington State Legislature.

WLA’s Annual Library Legislative Day in Olympia

Washington State Bills of Interest

Fact Sheets and Issue Briefs

WLA Legislative Planning Committee

• 2009 Legislative Session Report
• 2008 Legislative Session Report
• 2007 Legislative Session Report

Washington State Legislature Links

• Washington State Legislature
• Find Your Legislator (includes District maps)
• Member Rosters & Information
• Bill Information (includes links to the text of Initiatives)
• Legislative District Map
• Legislative District Lookup by Zip Code
• How a Bill Becomes a Law

Federal Library Legislation Links

• ALA Washington Office
• District Dispatch (ALA Washington Office Blog)
• Subscribe to ALA Washington Office Newsline (ALAWON)
• Legislative Action Center
• ALA Washington Office Issue Briefs
• Children’s Internet Protection Act from ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom and Washington Office.
• Libraries and the Patriot Legislation

Library Advocacy Resources

• Legislators and Libraries A Guide for Improving and Maintaining Communications
• Building Legislative Support – Winning Library Champions
• Advocating in a Tough Economy Toolkit