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House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Committee

Committees hold public hearings on bills, take votes in executive sessions, and study issues in work sessions. Learn about the Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Committee, its membership and meetings, and how to participate.

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The House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Committee considers issues relating to economic development; rural economic development; small business assistance; underserved communities; minority and women’s business enterprises; community development; international trade; tourism; and emergency preparedness, response, and resiliency. The committee also considers issues relating to broadband and digital equity; telecommunications; emerging technologies; artificial intelligence; data privacy; cybersecurity; and state information technology; and veterans’ and military affairs.

Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee status
Standing
​(Please note: This is a general description of issue areas considered by committees; not a definitive or exhaustive listing. It is provided solely to assist the public in understanding the general roles of House committees.)

Contact

Office of Program Research (OPR)

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 House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Committee.

Tomorrow, March 25, 2025

Time Chamber Committee Location Agenda View docs View video
Upcoming committee meetings for Tomorrow, March 25, 2025
10:30 AM
Cancelled
House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans HHR C and Virtual Agenda View docs View video
Upcoming committee meetings for Tomorrow, March 25, 2025

Time: 10:30 AM
Cancelled

Chamber: House

Committee: Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans

Location: HHR C and Virtual

Agenda: Agenda

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Friday, March 28, 2025

Time Chamber Committee Location Agenda View docs View video
Upcoming committee meetings for Friday, March 28, 2025
10:30 AM House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans HHR C and Virtual Agenda View docs View video
Upcoming committee meetings for Friday, March 28, 2025

Time: 10:30 AM

Chamber: House

Committee: Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans

Location: HHR C and Virtual

Agenda: Agenda

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Committee members and staff

13 members
in the House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Committee
List of ranking members of the committee
Chair: Ryu, Cindy
Vice Chair: Kloba, Shelley
Ranking Minority Member: Barnard, Stephanie

Legislative Members

List of legislative members of the committee
Member
Ryu, Cindy (D)
Chair
District
Room
303 John L. O'Brien Building
Phone
Member
Kloba, Shelley (D)
Vice Chair
District
Room
132A Legislative Building
Phone
Member
Barnard, Stephanie (R)
Ranking Minority Member
District
Room
431 John L. O'Brien Building
Phone
Member
Cortes, Julio (D)
District
Room
327 John L. O'Brien Building
Phone
Member
Donaghy, Brandy (D)
District
Room
417 John L. O'Brien Building
Phone
Member
Keaton, Michael (R)
District
Room
405 John L. O'Brien Building
Phone
Member
Paul, Dave (D)
District
Room
424 John L. O'Brien Building
Phone
Member
Penner, Joshua (R)
District
Room
469 John L. O'Brien Building
Phone
Member
Shavers, Clyde (D)
District
Room
311 John L. O'Brien Building
Phone
Member
Simmons, Tarra (D)
District
Room
429A Legislative Building
Phone
Member
Thomas, Brianna (D)
District
Room
318 John L. O'Brien Building
Phone
Member
Volz, Mike (R)
District
Room
465 John L. O'Brien Building
Phone
Member
Waters, Kevin (R)
District
Room
467 John L. O'Brien Building
Phone

Committee Staff

List of staff members of the committee
Staff
Wehling, Martha
Position
Counsel
Room
231A John L. O'Brien Building
Phone
Staff
Poole, Emily
Position
Counsel
Room
261 John L. O'Brien Building
Phone
Staff
Bernard-Donals, Avi
Position
Hearing Room Specialist
Room
258A John L. O'Brien Building
Phone
Staff
Murphy, Rory
Position
Committee Document Specialist
Room
B1D John L. O'Brien Building
Phone
Today, March 24, is day 71 of the 2025 regular session
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