State Legislature has new commenting system for bills

By REPORTER STAFF
Mercer Island Reporter Staff
March 5, 2013 · Updated 1:28 PM 

In the 2013 Legislature session, comments from the public can now be submitted on bills being considered by the House and Senate.

As part of a new pilot project, comments seen by members of the Legislature.

To comment on a bill, the public can set up an account, and comment on any of the bills under consideration.

Legislators and staff will not be able to respond to individual comments, and anyone looking for a specific response is advised to directly contact their legislator directly or by calling the Legislative Hotline at (800) 562-6000.

Contact Mercer Island Reporter Staff Reporter Staff at editor@mi-reporter.com.

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