Participating in the Legislative Process

Participate in Washington State's legislative process, connect with legislators, and testify before committee. 📣 Get easy to use WA State Election Lesson Plans: https://www.teachwithtvw.org/lesson-plans/ Organizing Concepts: Legislative branch, exploration of social issues and perspectives, transparency, accountability Discussion Questions: ❓What are some ways in which citizens can provide input to legislators? ❓According to contract lobbyist Nick Federici, what are two important first steps to participating in the legislative process? ❓When does Mr. Federici say is the best time to connect with busy legislators? ❓What are legislative assistants and what roles do they play? ❓Why does Mr. Federici say that it’s important to get to know your legislator? What are some ways to do that? ❓What are some ways to be effective when testifying before committee? ❓How can one participate in the legislative process without traveling to Olympia? ❓According to Mr. Federici, what are the “three P’s” for meeting with legislators? ❓Why is Washington said to have an “open” legislature? 🔎A Citizen’s Guide to Effective Legislative Participation: http://www.leg.wa.gov/legislature/Pages/EffectiveParticipation.aspx 🔎Find Your Legislator: https://app.leg.wa.gov/districtfinder/ 🎬Legislative video at TVW archives: http://www.tvw.org/archives 🎬 Watch This Next: https://youtu.be/IdefBSKCK1A 🎬 Check Out the WA Civics Modules: The Legislative Branch Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SDnVbfKeRWogOX6zU5BWw6b&feature=shared ================= Other Resources: ================= 📚Check out our other CIVICS CURRICULA for WA middle and high school teachers: https://www.teachwithtvw.org/lesson-plans/ 🔎The Washington State Legislature’s homepage: http://www.leg.wa.gov/pages/home.aspx 🔎Legislative video at TVW archives: http://www.tvw.org/archives ======================================= Other Teach With TVW Civics Videos ======================================= 🎬 Civics 101 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SDcy6Oz3plxQCqpfNUb2HGf&feature=shared 🎬 Legislative Navigator https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SD-p5BHx443GTtGBp_DKQVT&feature=shared 🎬 Learning Modules - The Branches of WA State Government: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SBe_62ViakFyBCw4qah7eR7&feature=shared https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SDnVbfKeRWogOX6zU5BWw6b&feature=shared https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SCYOl5u2wu52tt3G7sEmNTG&feature=shared ======================================= Other Teach With TVW Civics Programs ======================================= 🙋Capitol Classroom - Bring the Legislative process into your classroom: https://teachwithtvw.org/civic-participation-in-the-classroom/ 🙋On The Issues - Youth bring the questions to WA state leadership: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SCiQlpeW9JwnJepn87zNpDT&feature=shared 🙋TVW CONNECTS - WA students engage in live Q&As with political leaders and experts: https://teachwithtvw.org/tvw-connects-civic-engagement/ =========================== Subscribe and Follow Teach With TVW =========================== ➡YT: @teachwithtvw360 ➡Web: https://www.teachwithtvw.org ➡FB: https://www.facebook.com/TeachwithTVW/ ➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/teachwithtvw/ ➡X: @https://twitter.com/TeachWithTVW ➡LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teach-with-tvw/ QUESTION - Have a question about our lesson plans or online videos? Drop it in the comments! ⏰ Timecodes ⏰ What this video is about: In this video WA Legislative Branch series, students and viewers will learn about how Washington State’s legislative branch is designed to ensure a citizen legislature and allow for public engagement in the legislative process.. This episode focuses on how a bill becomes a law in Washington State and some key differences in the legislative process on the state and federal levels. Teach with TVW is a free online resource provided by TVW for Washington state social studies teachers to engage their students in state government and help to inspire active citizens. #TEACHwithTVW, #CapitolClassroom, #CONNECTS #Civics101 #LegislativeNavigator #OnTheIssues #ElectionsExplained #nextgenerationleaders #civilengagement #civicengagement #legislativeprocess #socialstudies #APGov #debate #CivicsLessonPlans

Participate in Washington State's legislative process, connect with legislators, and testify before committee.

📣 Get easy to use WA State Election Lesson Plans: https://www.teachwithtvw.org/lesson-plans/

Organizing Concepts:
Legislative branch, exploration of social issues and perspectives, transparency, accountability

Discussion Questions:
❓What are some ways in which citizens can provide input to legislators?
❓According to contract lobbyist Nick Federici, what are two important first steps to participating in the legislative process?
❓When does Mr. Federici say is the best time to connect with busy legislators?
❓What are legislative assistants and what roles do they play?
❓Why does Mr. Federici say that it’s important to get to know your legislator? What are some ways to do that?
❓What are some ways to be effective when testifying before committee?
❓How can one participate in the legislative process without traveling to Olympia?
❓According to Mr. Federici, what are the “three P’s” for meeting with legislators?
❓Why is Washington said to have an “open” legislature?

🔎A Citizen’s Guide to Effective Legislative Participation: http://www.leg.wa.gov/legislature/Pages/EffectiveParticipation.aspx

🔎Find Your Legislator: https://app.leg.wa.gov/districtfinder/

🎬Legislative video at TVW archives: http://www.tvw.org/archives

🎬 Watch This Next:
https://youtu.be/IdefBSKCK1A

🎬 Check Out the WA Civics Modules: The Legislative Branch Playlist
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SDnVbfKeRWogOX6zU5BWw6b&feature=shared

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Other Resources:
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📚Check out our other CIVICS CURRICULA for WA middle and high school teachers: https://www.teachwithtvw.org/lesson-plans/

🔎The Washington State Legislature’s homepage: http://www.leg.wa.gov/pages/home.aspx

🔎Legislative video at TVW archives: http://www.tvw.org/archives

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Other Teach With TVW Civics Videos
=======================================

🎬 Civics 101 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SDcy6Oz3plxQCqpfNUb2HGf&feature=shared

🎬 Legislative Navigator https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SD-p5BHx443GTtGBp_DKQVT&feature=shared

🎬 Learning Modules - The Branches of WA State Government:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SBe_62ViakFyBCw4qah7eR7&feature=shared

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SDnVbfKeRWogOX6zU5BWw6b&feature=shared

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SCYOl5u2wu52tt3G7sEmNTG&feature=shared

=======================================
Other Teach With TVW Civics Programs
=======================================

🙋Capitol Classroom - Bring the Legislative process into your classroom: https://teachwithtvw.org/civic-participation-in-the-classroom/

🙋On The Issues - Youth bring the questions to WA state leadership: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SCiQlpeW9JwnJepn87zNpDT&feature=shared

🙋TVW CONNECTS - WA students engage in live Q&As with political leaders and experts:
https://teachwithtvw.org/tvw-connects-civic-engagement/

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QUESTION - Have a question about our lesson plans or online videos? Drop it in the comments!

⏰ Timecodes ⏰

What this video is about:
In this video WA Legislative Branch series, students and viewers will learn about how Washington State’s legislative branch is designed to ensure a citizen legislature and allow for public engagement in the legislative process.. This episode focuses on how a bill becomes a law in Washington State and some key differences in the legislative process on the state and federal levels.

Teach with TVW is a free online resource provided by TVW for Washington state social studies teachers to engage their students in state government and help to inspire active citizens.

#TEACHwithTVW, #CapitolClassroom, #CONNECTS #Civics101 #LegislativeNavigator #OnTheIssues #ElectionsExplained #nextgenerationleaders #civilengagement #civicengagement #legislativeprocess #socialstudies #APGov #debate #CivicsLessonPlans

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Learn how to effectively participate in Washington State’s legislative process, including how to connect with state legislators, how to testify before a legislative committee, and why Washington is said to have an “open” legislature.

Participating in Washington State’s legislative process may seem intimidating, but there are many ways citizens can make their voices heard. This video explores how people can engage with lawmakers through town halls, emails, committee testimony, advocacy groups, and direct conversations with legislators and staff. Learn why preparation, personal stories, facts, and relationship-building are essential for effective civic engagement, and discover how Washington’s open legislative process gives every resident opportunities to influence public policy and legislation.

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