Washington House Democrats

Committees

Agriculture & Natural Resources: Considers issues relating to agricultural production, marketing, and sales, water, fisheries and wildlife, forest practices and forest fire protection, mining, parks and recreation, and various environmental laws not under the purview of another committee. The committee also considers the management of certain state-owned lands, including state forest lands, aquatic lands, and preserves and conservation areas.

Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection: Considers issues relating to insurance, including the activities of the Office of the Insurance Commissioner and the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency, the solvency of insurance companies, and the rates and practices of insurance companies. Financial services issues include those relating to the activities of the Department of Financial Institutions, the safety and soundness of state banks and credit unions, the regulation of consumer credit and lending, and the regulation of securities and investments. The committee also considers consumer protection issues related to financial services and insurance.

Transportation: Considers the transportation budget, revenue sources for transportation funding, and issues relating to transportation policy and transportation agencies, including the Department of Transportation and the Washington State Patrol.

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