Our legislative e-packet will be uploaded here a few weeks before the next Lobby Day (02/13/2020) and will include our legislative agenda for 2020 and some key talking points.

The beauty of Midwife Lobby Day is that you can just show up and make an impact even if you don't want to say anything!  
But if you are planning to attend Lobby Day and you are someone who likes to feel over prepared, these documents are for you!

We've also created two separate webinars to help you get ready for Lobby Day:​
  • This pre-recorded Preparation Webinar is the best place to start if you've never attended Lobby Day before. It covers logistics, lobbying tips, and why Lobby Day is so important.
  • The Legislative Agenda Webinar specifically about the topics we will be bringing to our legislators on February 13th, 2020 will be available in January 2020. Click here to register for the 2020 training webinar.
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​Lobby Day Preparation Webinar
Short on time? You can check out these Webinar slides:
​Legislative Agenda Webinar, 2020
Check back in December to learn about the legislative agenda for the Midwife Lobby Day 2020!


Lobby Day Schedule

8am: Briefing at Amber’s house (our lobbyist): 1610 Water St SW Olympia, WA 98501. From there, you will follow your team lead to appointments
Noon: Lunch option at Amber’s, Bring $8 cash for pizza & salad
TBD: Group photo in LEG rotunda
5pm: Dinner at Audrey’s house (board member): 217 17th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA

​What to Expect on Lobby Day:
​a note from our lobbyist, Amber Ulvenes

Coming to the Capitol during the legislative session is exciting and fun, but can be a little intimidating too. So, as a seventeen-year veteran, I've written a friendly guide to help you enjoy your day on the hill.

  1. Yes, it's true, parking is a pain in the neck. My advice is to arrive early, and check out our parking location suggestions in the slides below. You may have to park a ways away, but once you get to base camp, you are set for the day. We will walk everywhere else. Also, if you do have to park a ways away, we have this awesome free shuttle that will take you to campus. It's called the Dash bus, comes every 15 minutes, and they are painted in cheery individual colors-orange, purple and green. My kids love to try and predict which one is coming next.
  2. What to wear? Business casual is how I would describe it. Your everyday lobbyist types wear suits, which is not necessary for Lobby Day, but slacks and jacket, or skirt and sweater are appropriate. Though sometimes very tempted, I don't wear jeans, athletic shoes, or muddy boots to the Capitol.
  3. Arrive on time for the morning briefing. You won't want to miss this orientation to our Lobby Day agenda.
  4. Going to meetings with legislators. If you choose to, you can ALWAYS go with a team, and you don't have to say anything. There are those of us that might not let you get a word in edgewise anyway! Do what feels comfortable for you. You will get the hang of the meetings as we go. We will provide notes for you to speak from, and information for you to hand out.
  5. Food. We will have some morning snacks, coffee and tea at the briefing. For lunch, feel free to pack your own, or take advantage of the Dash bus to go downtown. La Gitana, Kitzel's Deli, Trinacria, and the Bread Peddler are all right off the downtown Dash stops and are locally-owned deliciousness. If its a nice day, it's also only a 15-minute walk down. Another option this year will be pizza at base camp. We will collect $8 in the morning from those interested, and our awesome host Jimmy will go pick up at our fabulous local pizzeria, Old School. The owner, with three home-birthed babies, is giving us a deal! For those able to stick around, Audrey Levine will be again hosting a lovely dinner at her home.
  6. Kiddos. It can be a long day, but you're welcome to bring them. It's nice for legislators to see some little ones.

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