Legislation
we push a grassroots agenda and combat the efforts of corporate lobbyists’ efforts against our communities.
The legislature is elected by the people and should represent their interests, but they are often motivated by corporate donors and thus influenced by their interests instead. But WashingtonCAN will not let this corruption of our democracy slide. In the off-session, our base is engaging with legislators to build relationships and maintain that their accountability is with the people. The sessions are short, and the work is done year-round.
our Agenda
WashingtonCAN has decades of experience pushing a Legislative agenda centered on human rights and socioeconomic justice in Olympia driven by our community and grassroots membership. Our approach to accomplishing our goals in the legislature includes the leadership of our Political Director & Lobbyist, followed by a strong base of grassroots activists. In 2024, each piece of our proposed legislation had some form of progress but ultimately did not pass and will be revisited in the 2025 Legislative session.
Grassroots lobbying
Our annual Lobby Day is a tradition engraved in the identity of WashingtonCAN enjoyed by members across the state. A day where our community can count on having their voices heard by people elected to positions of power and creating deep personal connection, sharing and hearing each other’s impact stories to generate real change in the legislature.
Legislative Action Updates
There are many ways to participate in legislation, some taking no more than a few minutes.
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Grassroots Achievements
2024
In coalition with HCHR, successfully urged Legislators to balance House and Senate budgets in favor of funding immigrant healthcare.
2021
WashingtonCAN wins in coalition with HCHR to achieve a Permanent Universal Health Care Commission and Health Care Cost Transparency Board through legislation.
2020
Fought for criminal justice reform and led the fight to pass Senate Bill 6164 allowing resentence or release for incarcerated individuals whose original sentence was not proportionate to the seriousness of the crime committed.