Once again, the WPPA is partnering with the Washington Maritime Federation (WMF) to host our legislative advocacy day in Olympia. WMF members will join us for lunch in the Columbia Room and we will welcome a slate of legislators in House and Senate leadership to provide remarks. The WPPA breakfast session will give ports a chance to hear from legislators that chair committees with an interest in port issues, as well as agency leaders who partner with ports in our work.
No registration is necessary for this event.
7:00 am WPPA Port Day Breakfast Briefing
Columbia Room, Legislative Building
· 7:15 – 7:30 am: Representative Jake Fey, Chair, House Transportation Committee, 27th Legislative District
· 7:45 – 8:00 am: Representative Kevin Waters, 17th Legislative District
· 8:30 – 8:45 am: Chris Green, Washington State Department of Commerce and Becky Kelley, Office of Governor Jay Inslee
· 8:45 – 9:00 am: Debbie Driver, Governor Inslee’s Sr. Policy Advisor on Transportation
9:00 am Meetings with Elected Officials
Legislative Building and Various Offices
Ports should contact their legislators to schedule a meeting during this time.
Please contact WPPA if you need assistance.
12:00 pm Ports and Maritime Day 2023 Luncheon
WPPA hosts our partners from the Washington Maritime Federation
Columbia Room, Legislative Building
· 12:00 – 12:15 pm Senator Matt Boehnke, 8th Legislative District
· 12:15 – 12:30 pm Senate Republican Leader John Braun, 20th Legislative District
NOTE: Given Senator Boehnke’s planned arrival at 12pm sharp, we recommend members arrive early to get lunch and get situated prior to the Senator’s arrival
12:30 pm BREAK – Potential Floor Action on SR 8611, Senate Resolution Celebrating the “Thriving State Maritime Economy”
NOTE: This resolution has been developed by some WPPA partners and supports our maritime economy. Members can watch proceedings in the Senate Gallery, though there may be limited capacity.
1:00 pm Ports and Maritime Day 2023 Luncheon Continues
WPPA hosts our partners from the Washington Maritime Federation
Columbia Room, Legislative Building
· 1:00 – 1:15 pm: Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig, 3rd Legislative District
· 1:15 – 1:30 pm: House Majority Leader Joe Fitzgibbon, 34th Legislative District
1:30 pm Meetings with Elected Officials
Legislative Building and Various Offices
Ports should contact their legislators to schedule a meeting during this time.
Please contact WPPA if you need assistance.
5:00 – 8:00 pm Ports and Maritime Day 2023 Reception
Washington Maritime Federation hosts WPPA Members
Olympia Yacht Club, 201 Simmons Street NW, Olympia
**SCHEDULING NOTE: While the 7-9am and 12-1:30pm sessions will be the primary venue for legislative and agency speakers, the legislative calendar means we may have guests who wish to join at other times. We will provide an updated agenda as we confirm the senior legislative leaders who we know you want to hear from.