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Wrap Up: Legislative Session 2025
2025 Legislative Session Wrap-Up By Brooke Davies (legislative lobbyist) & D’Arcy Harrison (legislative lead) This is the beginning of the 2 yr 2025-26 biennium in WA state. The 105-day 2025 legislative session officially adjourned on Sunday, April 27th, at 6:31pm. During the last week of the session, the legislature focused on reconciling differences on bills passed by the House and Senate, passing major new taxes, and negotiating the final 2025-27 Operating, Capital and Transportation Budgets. This session in total there were 2,535 bills introduced and ultimately 432 passed the legislature. The Governor also had the option to veto a bill entirely or veto a specific section or appropriation within a bill.…
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Investing In Cosmetologists United
Read Below on How to Support Cosmetologists of WA United, our accomplishments & goals! Learn About Becoming A Member Advocate Click to Enroll As A Member Advocate or Become a Sponsor Learn About Becoming A Member Advocate Click to Enroll As A Member Advocate or Become a Sponsor
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Who’s My Legislator
Recently, Cosmetologists of Washington United hosted a FREE Virtual Legislative Day where we talked about the legislative process and how to use the WA State Legislature website to give feedback on drafted legislation in Olympia, WA. (Recording of 2021 VIRTUAL LEGISLATIVE DAY HERE ) What was the biggest TAKEAWAY? It is important to create lasting connections with your district legislators so you can have a more effective impact on laws and their work at the Capitol in Olympia, WA. Having a rapport with the legislators who represent you takes you out of the realm of being simply another number, and highlights you as a real person. Knowing a person’s story…
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Watch 2021 Virtual Legislative Day
HOW does Washington State legislation WORK in Olympia? Sign up for TEXT or EMAIL Updates here We work hard to educate and inform you! Sign up for TEXT or EMAIL Updates here All Volunteer trade association working towards 501C6 non-profit status Join us as an ENROLLED ADVOCATE for $79/yr for special perks, exclusive access to events, free swag & more! Learn and purchase at: https://cosmetologistsofwashingtonunited.org/?page_id=2 Follow Us on Instagram: instagram.com/cosmetologistsunited Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298843470774882
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Happy NEW YEAR! Updates
Check out this blog update on recent developments for Cosmetologists of Washington United.