Futurewise Legislative Advocacy

As the steward of Washington’s Growth Management Act (GMA), Futurewise advocates with people like you to pass state legislation that reflects our vision for the future.

Your Voice in Olympia for Land Use

Futurewise is a powerful voice in Olympia with a track record to match. Every year, Futurewise works with hundreds of volunteers like to you advocate for land use policy that protects our habitat and farmland, and makes Washington a great place to live.

Our recent victories include closing the Sprawl Loophole (HB 5042), adding housing justice to the GMA (HB 1220), passing Middle Housing to allow more homes in all neighborhoods (HB 1110), and adding planning for the climate to the GMA (HB 1181).

2025 Growing Together Campaign

Washington is stronger when we’re Growing Together! In the 2025 legislative session, we need your help to continue our work and advocate for more homes near transit, rent stabilization, and rural housing solutions.  Sign up to volunteer and learn how you can make an impact this legislative session.

Sign up to volunteer and learn more about upcoming events, like our February 5th Lobby Day in Olympia.

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Get Involved

We’re only successful when we work together! We need your help to make sure WA’s decision makers know how important these issues are. Last year, we only defeated the bad land use bills because we had over 1000 volunteers taking action. Interested or want to learn more? Fill out the form below to get involved!

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Past Wins

Connecting Communities 2024 Legislative Recap

And that’s a wrap! The 2024 legislative session ended earlier this month on March 7, and our Connecting Communities campaign with it.  This short session was a roller coaster of wins and losses as we sailed to the finish line.  … Continue reading →

Marcella Buser
March 29, 2024

2023 Legislative Wrap-Up!

Futurewise organizer Marcella Buser and supporters on the steps of the Capitol Wow wow folks, we made it! And unlike 2022’s nail biter, this session was relatively smooth sailing to the finish line. We’re so grateful to have had you … Continue reading →

Alex Brennan
May 1, 2023

WA Can’t Wait 2022 Legislative Session Wrap-Up

Image of city skyline surrounded by forests and mountain peaks reading WA Can’t Wait WA Can’t Wait 2022 Legislative Session Wrap-Up In the blink of an eye, the 2022 WA Legislative Session has come and gone. Despite the devastating, 11th hour death … Continue reading →

Alex Brennan
March 17, 2022