Washington state’s Legislative cycle (and budget runs on a 2 year cycle, also known as a biennium. A new ‘biennium’ starts each odd year with a 105 day long session, followed by a short 60 day session the following (even) year. The current biennium started on January 13th, 2025. For the following four months, the 98 House members and 49 Senators grappled with climate and energy concerns, rising housing costs, the budget, and the paramount duty of the state, K-12 education, amongst many other important issues.
Teach with TVW stayed in step with the action, creating short explainer videos showcasing how policymaking works in Washington state, from bill filing, to public testimonies and final passage on the House and Senate Floors.
Stay tuned for weekly explainers on how policymaking is progressing around certain legislation as it moves through the legislature in the 2026 Session!
Teach with TVW is TVW’s civic education department, dedicated to helping people of all ages across Washington State understand how government works and participate effectively in the legislative process.
Learn more at: www.teachwithtvw.org