The Postsecondary Education & Workforce Committee considers issues relating to postsecondary education, including governance and coordination of public and private institutions of postsecondary education and technical training; postsecondary offerings; student success; wraparound services; apprenticeships; lifelong learning; removing barriers to employment; and workforce development. The committee also considers health care occupational compacts; the modification of credentialing of existing health care providers; and the licensing of professions.
Contact
Office of Program Research (OPR)
PHONE
MAILING ADDRESS
John L. O'Brien Building
P.O. Box 40600
Olympia, WA 98504-0600
Upcoming committee activity
See current and upcoming debates, votes, and activities in the House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Committee.
Friday, December 05, 2025
| Time | Chamber | Committee | Location | Agenda | View docs | View video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | House | Postsecondary Education & Workforce | HHR C and Virtual | Agenda | View docs |
Time: 8:00 AM Chamber: House Committee: Postsecondary Education & Workforce Location: HHR C and Virtual Agenda: Agenda View docs: View docs |
Committee members and staff
| Chair: | Paul, Dave |
|---|---|
| Vice Chair: | Nance, Greg |
| Ranking Minority Member: | Ybarra, Alex |
| Assistant Ranking Minority Member: | McEntire, Joel |
Legislative Members
| Member | District | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul, Dave (D) Chair |
10 | 424 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7914 |
| Nance, Greg (D) Vice Chair |
23 | 426 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7842 |
| Ybarra, Alex (R) Ranking Minority Member |
13 | 470 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7808 |
| McEntire, Joel (R) Assistant Ranking Minority Member |
19 | 409 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7870 |
| Entenman, Debra (D) |
47 | 325 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7918 |
| Graham, Jenny (R) |
6 | 435 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7962 |
| Keaton, Michael (R) |
25 | 405 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7948 |
| Leavitt, Mari (D) |
28 | 332 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7890 |
| Ley, John (R) |
18 | 411 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7812 |
| Mendoza, Gloria (R) |
14 | 430 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7960 |
| Pollet, Gerry (D) |
46 | 438A Legislative Building | 360-786-7886 |
| Reed, Julia (D) |
36 | 326 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7814 |
| Rude, Skyler (R) |
16 | 122G Legislative Building | 360-786-7828 |
| Salahuddin, Osman (D) |
48 | 328 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7936 |
| Schmidt, Suzanne (R) |
4 | 468 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7820 |
| Thomas, Brianna (D) |
34 | 318 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7978 |
| Timmons, Joe (D) |
42 | 425 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7854 |
Committee Staff
| Staff | Position | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross, Saranda | Counsel | 239 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7068 |
| Allison, Elizabeth | Counsel | 235A John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7129 |
| Sugarbaker, Sarah | Committee Assistant | 243A John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7167 |