![](images/timeline_line.png) 1961 Public/Private Power Debate | ![](images/timeline_line.png) 1963 | ![](images/timeline_line.png) 1963 Closing of Committee Room X | ![](images/timeline_line.png) 1967 Legislative Building renovated, offices for legislators | ![](images/timeline_line.png) 1970 Department of Ecology created | ![](images/timeline_line.png) 1970 Legalization of Abortion in Washington State | ![](images/timeline_line.png) 1971 Shorelines Act approved | ![](images/timeline_line.png) 1972 Public Disclosure Commission created | ![](images/timeline_line.png) 1972 State Equal Rights Amendment approved | ![](images/timeline_line.png) 1973 | ![](images/timeline_line.png) 1977 Basic Education Act | ![](images/timeline_line.png) 1977 | ![](images/timeline_line.png) 1979 | ![](images/timeline_line.png) 1979 Annual Sessions Amendment |