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How to Contact Your Legislators and Participate in the Legislative Process
Summary
It only takes a few minutes to share your perspective on issues affecting senior housing and care. Use Washington’s online message portal to look up your district, select your senator or representatives, enter your contact information, choose your bill position, and send a comment.
Staying engaged with state policy is one of the most effective ways to support the senior housing and care community. Whether you want to share concerns, support a bill, or highlight the needs of older adults, Washington makes it simple to contact your elected representatives.
Here’s how to send a comment directly to your legislators:
Visit the Washington State Legislature’s message portal:
https://app.leg.wa.gov/MemberEmail/Enter your address to verify your legislative district.
Your senator and representatives will appear. Select the legislator you want to contact.
Enter your contact information.
Choose your bill position and add your comment.
Submit your message.
Even a brief note can help policymakers understand the real impact of funding, regulations, and proposed legislation on senior housing, long-term care, and the families you serve.