Legislation

Advocating for our members and promoting the value of the Green Industry to legislators and policymakers is an important priority for WALP. To do this, we address legislative and regulatory issues that affect the Landscaping Industry. Assisting in the coordination of these efforts are WALP’s Government Affairs Committee.

WALP also strives to keep our members informed about Washington’s legislative and regulatory activities through advisories, issue briefs, our monthly magazine, Northwest Landscape Professional, and other updates.

To be heard in Olympia, make sure you join WALP for one of the most important days of the year for Landscape Professionals – WALP’s Legislative Day. Check the WALP calendar for information on the current year’s event. Below are also a number of links to helpful resources and information.

Washington State Legislative Information Center Phone: (800) 562-6000.

Click the button below to access archives of WALP Watch – WALP advisories on issues needing immediate attention.


“WALP Watch” 2015

February 6, 2015 WALP Watch

“WALP Watch” 2014

October 21, 2014 WALP Watch
September 19, 2014 WALP Watch

September 16, 2014 WALP Watch
August 5, 2014 WALP Watch

“WALP Watch” 2013

June 14, 2013 WALP Watch

“WALP Watch” 2012

June 25, 2012 WALP Watch
June 11, 2012 WALP Watch
May 1, 2012 WALP Watch
April 18, 2012 WALP Watch
March 29, 2012 WALP Watch
March 14, 2012 WALP Watch
February 15, 2012 WALP Watch

“WALP Watch” 2011

November 11, 2011 WALP Watch
October 19, 2011 WALP Watch – H2B Alert

October 4, 2011 WALP Watch
April 20, 2011 WALP Watch
March 30, 2011 WALP Watch
March 14, 2011 WALP Watch
March 4, 2011 WALP Watch
March 2, 2011 WALP Watch
February 4, 2011 WALP Watch
February 3, 2011 WALP Watch

“WALP Watch” 2010

July 21, 2010 WALP Watch
June 18, 2010 WALP Watch
May 3, 2010 WALP Watch
April 7, 2010 WALP Watch
March 12, 2010 WALP Watch
March 8, 2010 WALP Watch – SB 6267 Talking Points
March 2, 2010 WALP Watch
February 22, 2010 WALP Watch
February 15, 2010 WALP Watch
February 8, 2010 WALP Watch
January 4, 2010 WALP Watch

“WALP Watch” 2009

May 2009 Update
April 2009 Update
March 2009 Update