The House Innovation, Community & Economic Development, & Veterans Committee considers issues relating to community development; community investment programs; underrepresented communities; and veterans’ and military affairs. The committee also considers issues relating to life sciences, aerospace, and other technology innovation industries and businesses, economic development, and economic resiliency, including small business assistance; minority and women’s business enterprises, business financing; international trade; tourism; rural economic development, parks, and outdoor recreation; telecommunications and broadband; as well as emergency preparedness, response, and resiliency.
Contact
Office of Program Research (OPR)
MAILING ADDRESS
John L. O'Brien Building
P.O. Box 40600
Olympia, WA 98504-0600
Upcoming committee activity
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Tuesday, December 10, 2024
| Time | Chamber | Committee | Location | Agenda | View docs | View video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30 PM | House | Innovation, Community & Economic Development, & Veterans | HHR C and Virtual | Agenda | View docs |
Time: 1:30 PM Chamber: House Committee: Innovation, Community & Economic Development, & Veterans Location: HHR C and Virtual Agenda: Agenda View docs: View docs |
Committee members and staff
| Chair: | Ryu, Cindy |
|---|---|
| Vice Chair: | Donaghy, Brandy |
| Vice Chair: | Rule, Alicia |
| Ranking Minority Member: | Volz, Mike |
| Assistant Ranking Minority Member: | Barnard, Stephanie |
Legislative Members
| Member | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ryu, Cindy (D) Chair |
303 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7880 |
| Donaghy, Brandy (D) Vice Chair |
417 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7804 |
| Rule, Alicia (D) Vice Chair |
334 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7980 |
| Volz, Mike (R) Ranking Minority Member |
427 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7922 |
| Barnard, Stephanie (R) Assistant Ranking Minority Member |
469 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7986 |
| Caldier, Michelle (R) |
122H Legislative Building | 360-786-7802 |
| Chambers, Kelly (R) |
426 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7948 |
| Christian, Leonard (R) |
122C Legislative Building | 360-786-7984 |
| Cortes, Julio (D) |
309 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7840 |
| Paul, Dave (D) |
424 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7914 |
| Senn, Tana (D) |
420 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7894 |
| Shavers, Clyde (D) |
311 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7884 |
| Street, Chipalo (D) |
310 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7838 |
| Waters, Kevin (R) |
467 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7994 |
| Wilcox, J.T. (R) |
122A Legislative Building | 360-786-7912 |
Committee Staff
| Staff | Position | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wehling, Martha | Counsel | 231A John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7067 |
| Poole, Emily | Counsel | 261 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7106 |
| Osorio, Isis | Committee Assistant | 267A John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7306 |
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