2009 Committees

House Standing Committees

Ecology and Parks - Vice-Chair
The House Ecology and Parks Committee considers issues relating to climate change, aquatic lands, parks and recreation, the State Environmental Policy Act, and pollution prevention issues associated with subjects as oil spills and cruise ships. The committee also oversees the Puget Sound Partnership’s activities in Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

Transportation
The House Transportation Committee 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.

Education Appropriations
The House Education Appropriations Committee considers issues relating to funding of early learning, K-12, and higher education programs and agencies and makes funding recommendations to the Ways and Means Committee. In addition, the committee considers bills relating to early learning, K-12 and higher education with limited fiscal impact.

Select Committee on Environmental Health
The Select Committee on Environmental Health considers issues relating to environmental risks potentially affecting human health. Such issues include environmental toxics (PBDE, lead, mercury, arsenic), mold, air pollutants, solid and 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..

Click here to look at all House committees.

Other committee appointments

• Washington State Coordinating Council for the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children- This council coordinates Washington's participation in and compliance with the Interstate Compact. It is composed of, at a minimum, two legislators, the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, a superintendent of a school district with a high concentration of military families, and representatives from a military installation and the Governor's office.
  
• Council of State Governments’ Energy and Environmental Task Force- This regional group is composed of elected officials from several states, working together to track emerging national trends, solve problems and share best practices as they relate to energy and environmental issues.