This video collection follows two real Washington State bills focused on technology and youth—AI chatbots and social media feeds—as they move through the full legislative process. From public hearings and stakeholder advocacy to amendments, floor debate, and final decisions, viewers see how lawmakers, the public, and state leaders shape policy in real time. Along the way, the series highlights key concepts like committee work, bill cutoffs, lobbying, and the governor’s role, helping teachers, students, and the general public connect civics concepts to current issues in Olympia.
Essential Questions
- How do ideas become laws in Washington State, and who influences the process?
- What roles do legislators, the public, and state officials play in shaping policy?
- How do government decisions—like regulating technology for youth—impact communities?
