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Washington Lodging Association (WLA) collaborates with state agencies and lobbies lawmakers in a concerted effort to make the business climate for lodging and tourism more hospitable.  

Governmental Affairs

Washington Lodging Association collaborates with state agencies and lobbies lawmakers in a concerted effort to make the business climate for lodging and tourism more hospitable. 

The Association boasts an active and engaged volunteer Governmental Affairs Committee that, in partnership with professional staff, determines the Association’s legislative agenda in addition to a Grassroots Action Network of lodging and allied members who respond swiftly to WLA’s request for calls and contact with legislators on issues of importance to the industry.  

Click here for legislative, regulatory and legal priorities for members of the Washington Lodging Association.
 
Stay informed!  Click here for legislation & regulation Alerts & Updates.

Interested in getting involved?  Serve on the Governmental Affairs Committee, Grassroots Action Network or Political Action Committee!

  • Political Action Committee
  • Legislative Team
  • Legislative Contacts
  • Legislative Alerts

Political Action Committee

WLA collaborates with state agencies and lobbies lawmakers in a concerted effort to make the business climate for lodging and tourism more hospitable. 

WLA supports the Washington State Lodging Political Action Committee, which supports the election of candidates to public office who understand the economic impact of tourism and are committed to the growth and success of the lodging industry. 

Interested in getting involved?  Serve on the Governmental Affairs Committee, Grassroots Action Network or Political Action Committee!

Legislative Team


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TK Bentler
Public & Governmental Affairs Counsel

TK, with a bachelor of arts in political science from the University of Washington, interned for U.S. Sen. Henry "Scoop" Jackson and paged for U.S. Sen. Warren G. Magnuson before serving as a contract lobbyist in Olympia since 1985. WLA’s lobbyist since 2002, TK is a board member on the Washington Research Council, United for Washington's CSC (Washington's Business PAC), the National Association of Convenience Stores' Legislative Committee and the Business Advisory Committee for the Washington Liquor Control Board.

Read more about WLA’s legislative and regulatory agenda.
Robert Taylor
Grassroots Action Coordinator

Bob represented Alcoa Inc. in its public relations, communications and government relations departments for more than 25 years before starting his own government relations firm, Issues Inc. A Texas native and journalism graduate of Texas Christian University, he also worked in the newspaper and telecommunications industries during the 1960s and 1970s. Bob has served as WLA’s grassroots action coordinator since 2002.

Read more about WLA’s legislative and regulatory agenda.

Legislative Contacts

Washington State Legislature
Legislative Hotline: 1-800-562-6000

In Washington State, each state legislative district is served by one senator and two members of the House of Representatives. To find out who your legislators are, call the toll-free number and give the operator your zip code or go to the Web site and click on "legislative district lookup." Leave voice mail for your officials at the Legislative Hotline, or call or e-mail legislators through these directories.

Governor's Office
Mail: PO Box 40002, Olympia, WA 98504-0002
Phone: 360-902-4111
Fax: 360-753-4110

Washington State Agencies
 

Legislative Alerts

This year is Washington State's 63rd Legislative regular session, and is a short session with only 60 days.  
The cutoff calendar for the 2012 regular session will be available soon.


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Four Wage Bills Important to Our Industry‏
Call the Legislative Hotline, 1-800-562-6000
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House Labor & Workforce Development Committee Members
Call the Legislative Hotline, 1-800-562-6000
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Current Legislative Report - January 13, 2012
New and returning bills affecting the lodging industry.
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Resources for the 63rd Legislative Regular Session
Legislative Hotline: 1.800.562.6000
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2011 Legislative Recap
Outcomes on issues important to the lodging industry.
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Informal Opinion of AG’s Office: DOH Has No Authority to Inspect Rented Guestrooms
Attorney General Rob McKenna's office issued an informal legal opinion in July stating that the Department of Health does not have legislative authority to inspect occupied lodging facilities.
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WLA Instrumental in Eliminating the CO Alarm Requirement in Hotels
WLA collaborates with state agencies and lobbies lawmakers in a concerted and effective effort to make the business climate for the lodging industry more hospitable. Eliminating the onerous and unnecessary CO rule is one of many examples of WLA’s effor
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Our Powerful Partnership Removed Restriction on State Agency Use of Hotels
Our Powerful Partnership and Your Calls Made the Difference! Restrictions on State Agency Use of Hotels Removed from HB 1371
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