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Rep. Steve Conway, serving the 29th District Serving South Tacoma, Parkland, and portions of Lakewood and University Place. |
Committees
Commerce & Labor - Chair
The House Commerce & Labor Committee considers labor issues relating
to the workers' compensation system, the unemployment insurance system,
workforce development, collective bargaining, and employment standards,
such as wage laws and working conditions. Commerce issues considered by
the committee include business regulation, the regulation of professions
(except for financial and health care professions), and consumer
protection. The committee also considers the regulation and oversight of
liquor and gambling activity (both tribal and non-tribal), including the
state lottery and horse racing.
Appropriations
The House Appropriations Committee considers the operating budget
bill and bills with fiscal impact. In addition, the committee
specializes in pension policy.
Finance
The House Finance Committee considers issues relating to state revenues, such as increases or decreases in taxes, exemptions from taxes, and changes in the administration of taxes.