Seeing the legislative process up close
ABOUT 100 Council 2 members from around the state attended the Legislative Weekend held in Olympia from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1.
They toured the Capitol building, listened in on debates in the House and Senate and spoke with legislators on issues affecting them.
They also attended receptions, listened to a luncheon talk by State Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler (read report) and attended a presentation on retirement planning from financial planner Richard Peck (read report).
For a number of attendees, the weekend was the second, third or even more of its sort that they have attended. For others, it was an introduction to the legislative procedure that will give them a new insight into the process and what it means for them. For all, it was a meaningful weekend that they are glad they did not miss.
