Dear friends and neighbors,
Welcome to the 2023 legislative session! Over the next 105 days, we’ll be tackling some of the biggest challenges facing our communities like expanding affordable housing, improving public safety, prioritizing education and supporting our small businesses. I’m also focused on continuing the great work we started last year to ensure young people and all Washington families have access to the mental & behavioral health care they deserve.
It’s such an honor to represent the families and residents of the 5th legislative district at the Capitol and I hope you’ll continue to share your thoughts & ideas for our community throughout this session. Let’s get to work!
Stay engaged during session
There are several great ways to stay informed and involved during the 2023 legislative session.
- Learn — Curious about how the legislative process works? You can watch a start-to-finish overview by clicking here. If you prefer text instead, click here.
- Watch — TVW.org broadcasts all legislative debates, votes, committee hearings and other events in the House and Senate. There’s also an extensive archive of past events if you can’t watch it live. Check out TVW’s “Legislative Review” for a quick recap of everything that’s happened each day of session.
- Research — Find detailed information about legislation by lawmaker or topic by clicking here.
- Testify — Share your thoughts on legislation! This session, you’ll be able to testify in person, remotely or in writing based on what’s easiest for you. Click here for more information on how to testify.
Never hesitate to reach out to me or my new Legislative Assistant Erika Boyd if there’s anything we can do to assist you or your family.
With gratitude,
State Representative Lisa Callan
5th Legislative District