Join The Cannabis Alliance for an impactful day of legislative advocacy at the State Capitol on February 20, 2025

Lobby Day is an annual event hosted during the regular legislative session at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia.

This event is an opportunity for industry leaders and supporters to meet with lawmakers and advocate for sensible policies that are critical to cannabis businesses and the broader community.

Registration for The Cannabis Alliance Lobby Day typically begins in December and is open to members and non-members.

Helpful Resources for Lobby Day

Find your legislative district
WA legislators, including contact information
Look up bills and related information
Legislative committee hearing schedule
Capitol campus map
Directions and parking information
Capitol Campus FAQs

Join us for our next Lobby Day on February 20, 2025!

*Registration deadline: January 12th

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email

Phone

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Legislative District (home)

Find your district: https://app.leg.wa.gov/districtfinder

Legislative District (business or work)

Find your district: https://app.leg.wa.gov/districtfinder

Do you plan to attend our end-of-day reception from 6-8pm in Olympia?

Have you participated in Lobby Day in the past?

Are you interested in being a group leader?

Would you like to help make this event a success?

Yes! Please send me information about sponsoring this event!

FAQS

Lobby Day is an organized event where constituents meet with their elected officials to advocate for specific issues or legislation. It often includes scheduled meetings, educational sessions, and sometimes rallies or press conferences.
Anyone interested in advocating for a particular cause or issue can participate in Lobby Day. This includes individuals, advocacy groups, non-profit organizations, and community members.
Preparation for Lobby Day involves researching the issues or legislation you will be advocating for, understanding the positions of the officials you will be meeting, and possibly attending training sessions or briefings offered by the organizing group.
Participants should bring identification, a list of talking points, any relevant materials or handouts, a notepad and pen for taking notes, and comfortable clothing and shoes as there might be a lot of walking.
During a Lobby Day meeting, participants usually introduce themselves and their organization, present their case or concerns about specific issues or legislation, provide supporting materials, and engage in a dialogue with the elected official or their staff.
On the morning of Lobby Day, everyone who signed up to participate will meet at a designated location (close to the Capitol) for Lobby Day training.
The training is approximately one hour long. During training discuss group assignments, topics we plan to address with state lawmakers, and how to lobby legislators.
Light snacks and coffee are provided. From there, we head directly to the Capital.
Meetings with state lawmakers run from 10:00 am through 5:00 pm, with each meeting lasting approximately 20 minutes long.
You are responsible for providing your own lunch. You may bring one or visit one of the Capitol cafeterias.
After meetings conclude we typically host an evening reception with lawmakers with dinner and drinks provided.
Yes! One way to support Lobby Day is to become a sponsor. Sponsorships supports our efforts to participate in a a dynamic platform where we’re able to actively engage with policymakers, fostering direct dialogue and meaningful change by merging traditional advocacy methods with collaborative approaches.

Neil, Jessica Pichardo, Oscar – Lobby Day 2023

Al Ralston, contract Lobbyist for The Cannabis Alliance

Thank you to our 2024 Lobby Day Sponsors!

Interested in sponsoring this event?

SPONSORSHIP

Sponsors play a crucial role in supporting Lobby Day as they support our efforts to organize a well-coordinated and influential day of advocacy while contributing to the visibility and credibility of our organization and signaling broad industry support and commitment to a progressive and sustainable cannabis landscape.