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Rep. Timm Ormsby, serving the 3rd District Serving the heart of Spokane, extending to the North Side and South Hill. |
2009 Committees
Capital Budget - Vice-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. The capital budget also includes 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.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
The House Agriculture
and Natural Resources Committee considers issues relating to
agricultural production, marketing, and sales; animal and plant disease
control; water; fisheries and wildlife, forest practices and forest fire
protection; and mining. The committee also considers the management of
certain state-owned lands.
State Government and Tribal Affairs
The House Judiciary
Committee considers a wide variety of subjects relating to civil and
criminal law, including issues involving commercial law, landlord/tenant
law, torts, probate, guardianships, drunk driving, courts and judicial
administration; and family law issues such as marriage, marriage
dissolution, child support and adoption.