Washington House Democrats

Cell phone records, state fuel supply to be discussed during committee work session

November 19, 2007

SEATTLE – Questions about rising fuel prices as well as who has access to cell phone records in missing persons cases will be addressed next week during the House Technology, Energy and Communications (TEC) Committee work session.

First on the Agenda will be a discussion with law enforcement and cell phone providers about cell phone records.

“As cell phone technology advances, new questions about privacy arise,” said TEC committee Chair state Rep. Jeff Morris (D-Mount Vernon). “I am holding this work session to open dialogue between law enforcement and cell phone providers with the goal of protecting personal privacy and safety.”

A conversation about the state’s fuel supply appears second on the agenda.

“There are a lot of questions out there about why gas cost more in one part of the state as opposed to others,” Morris said. “This part of the work session will be devoted to understanding where our fuel comes from and what drives the price.”

New and emerging sources of transportation fuel will also be discussed during the work session.

House Technology, Energy and Communications Committee

What:

House Technology, Energy and Communications Committee work session on cell phone records and the state’s fuel supply.

Cell phone record conversation:
Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs
Washington State Patrol
Cell Phone providers

Fuel Supply conversation:
University of Washington
Inland Oil Company
State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development

Emerging Sources of Transportation Fuel conversation:
Washington State Department of Agriculture

November 27 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Brockey Conference Center, Room A
South Seattle Community College
6000 16th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98106

Directions: http://southseattle.edu/campus/map.htm 

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Staff: Jeff Muhm 360-786-7237