⚠️ Make Insurance Companies Accountable for Timely Healthcare Payment Accounting! ➡️ bit.ly/4cvQoZI SB 6071 would require insurance co to request refunds from healthcare providers in writing and within 12 mo of when a claim was paid (within 6 mo for mental health and substance use disorder services)

⚠️ Elections Under Threat—Let the people choose RCV ➡️ bit.ly/46Fss2g Our election systems are under threat. As SCOTUS considers weakening protections for elections by diminishing or eliminating Sec. 2 of the fed VRA, RCV will be one of the last ways communities can make sure their voices are heard

⚠️ Lay the Groundwork for Universal Health Care Coverage in WA! ➡️ bit.ly/4alvg7b SB 5947 would create a board to design/implement a plan to provide all medically necessary health care services for all WA residents. It would take effect when a federal waiver is received and fed funding is available.

⚠️ Support the Millionaire's Tax ➡️ bit.ly/4kE8E5i The state budget is in crisis, without sufficient revenue to cover the costs of services that are needed. SB 6346 would generate significant new revenue, while also making the state’s very regressive and unfair tax structure more equitable.

⚠️ Action Alerts! ⚠️ We have actions you can take on legislative issues THIS WEEK. Take action on everything, or just on the issues you are particularly interested in—your actions help pass bills the League supports. Take action ➡️ lwvwa.org/action-alerts

This Week in the Legislature: From Floor Action Back to Committee Hearings 🏛️ Get a breakdown of this week and find issues to take action on ➡️ lwvwa.org/Legislative-...

⚠️ Support Banning Plastic Bags to Reduce Litter ➡️ bit.ly/4a7EQu8 The current bill addressing plastic bags has not been effective in reducing the amount of plastic used in bags at check out. A new bill would completely ban film plastic bags at retail checkouts and increase the charge for paper bags

⚠️ Support the Bottle Bill for Better Recycling and Litter Reduction ➡️ bit.ly/3ZoZtMg The Bottle Bill would establish a system for the return of beverage containers. The bill would create cleaner recycling streams, increase reuse & refill of beverage containers, & reduce litter and greenhouse gases

⚠️ Let the People Choose RCV in Local Elections ➡️ bit.ly/4r1XyJB HB 2210 recognizes that local gov'ts need clear and flexible authority to adopt alternative election systems like ranked-choice voting (RCV) and proportional representation.

⚠️ Support creating a Public Bank in Washington by Feb. 9 ➡️ bit.ly/4aaPxe4 A public bank in WA State would reduce costs to state and local gov'ts for financing debt. Public banks have been successful in other states. Gov'ts are short of funds and a public bank can be a tool to reduce costs.

⚠️ Support Establishing the Millionaires' Tax by Feb. 9 ➡️ bit.ly/3ZJ1VgV SB 6346 would establish a tax on WA State residents whose incomes exceed $1milllion annually—funds generated would support the General Fund, Working Families Tax Credit, and public defender costs for counties.

⚠️ Action Alerts! ⚠️ We have actions you can take on legislative issues THIS WEEK. Take action ➡️ lwvwa.org/action-alerts

This Week in the Legislature: Transition Point 🏛️ Get a breakdown of this week and find issues to take action on ➡️ lwvwa.org/Legislative-...

⚠️ Support Local News ⚠️ Sign in PRO by Thurs. Feb. 5 by 12:30 pm ➡️ bit.ly/4ruyXx6 SB 5400 helps rebuild WA's local news environment. The bill is revenue GENERATING and the money collected would become grants to for-profit/nonprofit news orgs.

⚠️ Now is the time for the voice of the people to rise up and hold our elected leaders accountable for their actions or lack thereof ➡️ www.lwv.org/take-action

⚠️Eliminate Preferential Treatment for Coal Sign in PRO by Tues. Feb. 3, 7:00 am➡️ bit.ly/4kcOmQ9. HB 2367 removes the exemption from the Climate Commitment Act (CCA) for coal-fired electric generation facility after Jan. 1, 2026. They'd have to purchase allowances to emit greenhouse gases after that

⚠️ Don’t Let a Few Ruin the Vote for the Many ⚠️ Contact your House member and ask them to pass HB 1916 to protect against mass voter registration challenges by Feb. 3 at 3 pm ➡️ bit.ly/4ki7pZu

⚠️ Action Alerts! ⚠️ We have actions you can take on legislative issues THIS WEEK. Take action ➡️ lwvwa.org/action-alerts

This Week in the Legislature: Fourth Week of the Session🏛️ Get a breakdown of this week and find issues to take action on ➡️ lwvwa.org/Legislative-...

⚠️ Divest in Thermal Coal Sign in PRO by Thurs, Jan 29 at 3:00 pm ➡️ bit.ly/3LKSWs7 Burning coal is the dirtiest way to produce electricity. This bill directs the state investment board to begin orderly divestment from coal-based energy industry, from mining to coal-fired electricity generation.

⚠️ Healthcare Financing Sign in PRO by Thursday, January 29 at 7:00 am ➡️ bit.ly/3NCbb3v SB 6292 would convene state experts to develop recommendations and strategies to stabilize WA’s health care system—federal actions have undermined it, and it now functions with less resources while serving more

⚠️Expand Revenue Generation and Economic Opportunities Sign in PRO by Wednesday, January 28 at 7:00 am ➡️ bit.ly/4aevrkn Before WA lawmakers is a bill that would give WA DNR the authority to expand revenue generation to natural climate solutions and ecosystem services rather than clearcut logging.

⚠️ National Voter Registration Day ⚠️ Sign in PRO by Tuesday, January 27 at 7:00 am ➡️ bit.ly/4jZlJWt HB 2341/SB 6130, Celebrating National Voter Registration Day, direct high schools to observe National Voter Registration Day each September coordinating voter registration events as resources allow.

⚠️ Make AI More Transparent ⚠️ Sign in PRO by Monday, January 26 at 3:00 pm ➡️ bit.ly/4bRh0nC HB 1170 steps in where the federal government has failed to act. The bill establishes an important industry standard and begins to address AI’s negative potential.

⚠️ Action Alerts! ⚠️ We have actions you can take on legislative issues THIS WEEK. Take action on everything, or just on the issues you are interested in—your action’s help pass bills the League supports. Take action ➡️ lwvwa.org/action-alerts

This Week in the Legislature: Third Week of the Session 🏛️ Get a breakdown of this week and find issues to take action on ➡️ lwvwa.org/Legislative-...

⚠️Give DNR a better way to protect older forests!⚠️ Support HB 2170/SB 5999—tell your legislators to support these bills ➡️ bit.ly/4r25v17 2170 / 5999 will give DNR the authority to expand revenue generation from natural climate solutions and ecosystem services like carbon storage rather than logging

⚠️Support Local News Journalism⚠️ If your senator is a member, contact the Ways & Means Committee and ask them to call for a public hearing on SB 5400 ➡️ bit.ly/45kJJNL

⚠️ Allow Local Gov't to Adopt Alternative Elections Systems ⚠️ Contact State Gov't & Tribal Relations committee and ask them to pass HB 2210 out of committee ➡️https://bit.ly/4qViWjb Local gov'ts need clear & flexible authority to adopt alternative election systems like ranked-choice voting (RCV).

⚠️ Pass the Beverage Deposit (aka Bottle Bill) ⚠️ Sign in PRO by Wednesday, January 21 at 3:00 pm ➡️ bit.ly/4qVuz9R The Bottle Bill requires beverage brands to form a producer responsibility organization to fund and implement a 10-cent refund value redemption program for beverage containers.

⚠️ Protect Washingtonians in Sensitive Public Spaces ⚠️ Sign in PRO by Tuesday, January 20 at 7:00 am ➡️ bit.ly/49YKmiy Communities are stronger and safer when people aren’t forced to live in fear. Too many in WA are staying home and keeping their children at home out of fear of ICE operations.

⚠️ Action Alerts! ⚠️ We have actions you can take on legislative issues THIS WEEK. Take action on everything, or just on the issues you are interested in—your action’s help pass bills the League supports. Take action ➡️ lwvwa.org/action-alerts

Monday is the beginning of the second week of the session. This week will continue to include both committee briefings and public hearings on bills. The briefings are used to educate legislators who are new to the issue and/or to the legislature itself and to set the stage for proposed legislation.

Read our full statement in response to the revised policy guidance from USCIS: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...

Our country is in a constitutional crisis. It's time to take our democracy back. That is why we are proud to announce a new initiative, Unite and Rise 8.5. Through this initiative, we will engage and mobilize 8.5 million voters to protect and preserve our democracy. ➡️ lwv.org/uniteandrise

Get to know LWVUS CEO @thecelinafactor.bsky.social and her powerful story on how she got into voting rights. ⚖🗳 youtu.be/NPgzMnFZTR0

The League announces No Harm to Our Communities: Mapping Guidance for Elected Leaders, guidance on drawing mid-cycle maps that protect historically disenfranchised communities. Full statement: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...

In our first episode, Celina chats with political scientist and author of "Bread and Roses: Women on the Frontlines of Revolution," Dr. Erica Chenoweth, on how today's organizers can learn from the past. Watch here: youtu.be/MHr21Scmzkk?...

I get asked a lot about what it means for LWV to be nonpartisan, especially in these challenging times. In short, LWV does not and will never support or oppose a political party or politician. Our focus will always be on the issues that matter to our communities.

Washingtonians deserve clear, accurate information to empower them to make their voice heard. We're working tirelessly to provide the civics education to make this happen. Make a contribution today to help us continue our critical work (and to get that giving feeling, of course!) ➡️ bit.ly/3Z0QC3t

Defending democracy isn't a partisan issue—abuses of power affect ALL Americans. We're working hard to empower voters and defend democracy, and we need your help. Support our work today ➡️ bit.ly/3Z0QC3t

WA State's legislative session ended on April 27—so, what happened? Check out our session wrap-up to learn more about what happened with the issues we follow! ➡️ bit.ly/44pi0f4

From registering voters to encouraging civic engagement and education, we're working to keep democracy strong in WA. Support our work today—and get that giving feeling! ➡️https://bit.ly/3Z0QC3t

We ALL have a part to play to keep US Democracy safe. We're leading the way by providing Washingtonians with civic education, voter mobilization, and anything else we can do to empower voters in our state. Support our critical work ➡️https://bit.ly/3Z0QC3t

Since the Trump administration took office in January 2025, we’ve seen increased attacks on our democratic systems—NOW is the time to stand up. Support our ongoing work to empower voters and defend democracy in WA ➡️ bit.ly/3Z0QC3t

The League of Women Voters is heartened by this ruling, which is a major victory for voters across the country: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...