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Rep. Hans Dunshee, serving the 44th District Serving a portion of southwest Snohomish County. |
2009-10 Committees
Capital Budget (Chair)
The House Capital
Budget Committee considers the state capital budget which approves money
for the construction and repair of public buildings and for other
long-term investments, such as land acquisitions and transfers. In
addition, the committee considers state money that is either given or
lent to local governments or nonprofit organizations for infrastructure,
housing, and cultural and heritage facilities. The committee also
considers legislation that authorizes state debt and legislation that
affects state buildings and land.
Ecology & Parks
The House Ecology and
Parks Committee considers issues relating to climate change, recycling
and solid waste management, aquatic lands, parks and recreation, the
State Environmental Policy Act, and pollution prevention issues
associated with subjects such as oil spills and cruise ships. The
committee also oversees the Puget Sound Partnership’s activities in
Puget Sound and Hood Canal.
Environmental Health
The House
Environmental Health Committee considers issues relating to
environmental risks potentially affecting human health. Such issues
include environmental toxics (PBDE, lead, mercury, arsenic), mold, air
pollutants, hazardous waste, contaminated sediments, and food and
drinking water safety. The committee also examines whether disparities
exist in the treatment of people and communities in the development,
implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, and the siting of
facilities affecting the environment.
General Government Appropriations
The House General
Government Appropriations Committee considers issues relating to funding
of general government, natural resources and corrections programs and
agencies and makes funding recommendations to the Ways and Means
Committee. In addition, the committee considers bills relating to
general government, natural resources and corrections with limited
fiscal impact.