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Rep. John McCoy, serving the 38th District Serving Snohomish County, including the communities and neighborhoods of Everett, Marysville and Tulalip. |
2009 Committees
Technology, Energy & Communications - Chair
The House Technology, Energy & Communications Committee considers
deployment, regulation, and access to technology and electronic
communications; energy availability, production, and conservation; and
related infrastructure issues.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee 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.
Financial Institutions & Insurance
The House Financial Institutions & Insurance Committee 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.