Committee Meeting Agendas, Schedules, and Documents 

Committee meetings you may filter by date, chamber, and committee and view by schedule, agenda, or bill.

Calendars

​Session Cutoff Calendar Relates calendar dates to legislative days and notes session deadlines for committees and floor action.​

Senate Weekly Meeting Schedules / Floor Schedules Links to weekly PDF files of the Senate schedule.Floor Activity Reports
Bills currently being debated on the floor in the House and Senate (updated in real time), bills scheduled for floor debate with links to amendments, histories, bill text, and roll call votes.

House Senate Bill Introductions
Lists all introductions in the current calendar year.

House Senate Capitol Campus Activities and Events Calendar of Events on the Capitol Campus (goes to Dept. of Enterprise Services website)

The Mission

The Family Law Section’s Legislation Committee aims to improve the quality of legal services to further the best interests of Washington residents. It does this by actively engaging in the legislative process to create or amend family and juvenile law statutes. The Committee reviews proposed legislation related to family law, provides technical expertise and information to the Legislature, and comments in support or opposition when authorized to do so by the Board of Governors. Its goals are to advise on bills, clarify existing laws, and monitor legislation that impacts marital, family, and juvenile law on behalf of the Family Law Section. Through statutory engagement, the Committee works to advance family law and ensure high-quality legal representation serves families and children.

Legislative Committee Activity

The Family Law Section of the Washington Bar regularly lends its expertise to policymakers, assisting in crafting and revising legislation, as well as actively monitoring and advocating for legislation that impacts Washington’s families through its Legislation Committee.

Positions

The Legislation Committee's positions on bills and legislative actions align with the Family Law Section's approved standing policies and require authorization from the Family Law Executive Committee. Committee members regularly follow and review proposed legislation and offer guidance to lawmakers drafting or amending bills. The Committee’s Legislative Liaison coordinates with the WSBA's Legislative Affairs Manager to provide testimony and advance the Section's views in legislative hearings. With its longstanding presence in state politics, the Family Law Section seeks to promote the enhancement of family law related laws and procedures through its legislative engagement..

The 2024 legislative session began January 8, 2024 and continues for 60 days.