2025 Legislative Session
It’s time to invest in our youth
Youth development programs transform lives by providing Washington’s young people with vital support beyond the school day. Access to high-quality youth programs remains far too limited despite young people spending most of their time outside of school.
Learn about the benefits of youth development
Key dates
Washington state operates on a two-year budget cycle, known as a fiscal biennium, lasting from July 1 of an odd-numbered year until June 30 of the following odd-numbered year. For this reason, sessions in odd-numbered years last 105 days.
| January 13 | Session starts |
| April 27 | Session expected to end |
| May 20 | Last day for governor to take action of a bill |
| July 27 | 90-day effective date |
Take action
You can help legislators understand how crucial state funding is for youth development.