Public testimony can be given virtually or in person, or you can submit written testimony, with or without registering your position on a bill that is being heard.
Remote or In-Person Testimony
The Legislature has expanded remote testimony capabilities so people can testify on any bill from anywhere up to an hour prior to a committee meeting.
Learn how to testify or submit written comments to a legislative committee.
Written Testimony
Washingtonians have long been able to submit written comment on a bill, but in the past, those comments were only sent directly to the constituent’s own legislators.
In 2021, a new written testimony system was implemented. This system saves comments for all committee members and staff to access and read. In addition, committee staff add these written comments to the committee file and archive them, so they will be maintained as part of the public record.
Registering Your Support Without Submitting Testimony
Washingtonians can register their support for a bill without submitting written or remote public testimony.
Contact Your Legislator
Learn more about contacting your legislator here.
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