During each session of the Washington State Legislature COP staff closely work with our presidents, legislative directors, and other campus leaders to present before legislative committees, testify on proposed legislation, meet with policymakers and their staff, and respond to legislative inquiries. In addition, we work in the months leading up to session – often with our educational partners and others – on the development of proactive messaging and participate in the implementation of enacted legislation, including preparing formal written reports and responses to legislative inquiries and directives. Check out our available resources below.
Washington Governing and Legislative Framework Primer
Presentations
- 2021
- 2020
- Updated Response to the Challenges of COVID-19, House College and Workforce Development Committee, 12/01/2020
- Presentation to the Workforce Education Investment Accountability Oversight Board, 10/23/2020
- Meeting the Needs of Students in the COVID-19 Environment, Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee, 10/01/2020
- Responding to the Challenges of COVID-19, House College and Workforce Development Committee, 09/14/2020
- Covering the Costs of Dual Credit for Students and Families, House Education Committee, 01/14/2020
- 2019
- Senate Bill 5410 Update and Dual Credit Presentation to the Washington Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee 12/04/19
- Administrative Costs in Higher Education Presentation to the House College and Workforce Development Committee, 11/21/19
- Student Loan Debt Presentation to the House College and Workforce Development Committee, 09/12/19
- Legislative Presentation to the Washington Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, 08/01/19
- Faculty Overview Presentation to the House College and Workforce Development Committee, 02/06/19
Reports
Council of Presidents Annual Legislative Report
Council of Presidents Summary: Reports, Work Groups and Task Forces Required by State Law | DOCX | XLS | Archives (DOCX)
Reports to the Legislature
- Accelerated Degree Programs Work Group Report
- Campus Sexual Violence Prevention Task Force
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
- Disability Services Transfer
- Operational efficiency and effectiveness in Washington public four-year higher education
- Mental health and suicide prevention in higher education
2023 Legislative Session Bill Tracking
During each session of the Washington State Legislature, COP staff regularly track the status of proposed legislation relevant to the operations of our member institutions. This includes bills related to a broad range of areas that may impact colleges and universities as educators, employers and public state institutions. Below is a link to the COP bill tracker for the 2023 legislative session: