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.
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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.
Today, January 17, 2025
| Time | Chamber | Committee | Location | Agenda | View docs | View video |
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| 10:30 AM | House | Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans | HHR C and Virtual | Agenda | View docs |
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Tuesday, January 21, 2025
| Time | Chamber | Committee | Location | Agenda | View docs | View video |
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| 10:30 AM | House | Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans | HHR C and Virtual | Agenda | View docs | View video |
Time: 10:30 AM Chamber: House Committee: Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Location: HHR C and Virtual Agenda: Agenda View docs: View docs View video: View video |
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
| Time | Chamber | Committee | Location | Agenda | View docs | View video |
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| 8:00 AM | House | Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans | HHR C and Virtual | Agenda | View docs | View video |
Time: 8:00 AM Chamber: House Committee: Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Location: HHR C and Virtual Agenda: Agenda View docs: View docs View video: View video |
Friday, January 24, 2025
| Time | Chamber | Committee | Location | Agenda | View docs | View video |
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| 10:30 AM | House | Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans | HHR C and Virtual | Agenda | View docs | View video |
Time: 10:30 AM Chamber: House Committee: Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Location: HHR C and Virtual Agenda: Agenda View docs: View docs View video: View video |
Committee members and staff
| Chair: | Ryu, Cindy |
|---|---|
| Vice Chair: | Kloba, Shelley |
| 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 |
| Kloba, Shelley (D) Vice Chair |
132A Legislative Building | 360-786-7900 |
| Volz, Mike (R) Ranking Minority Member |
465 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7922 |
| Barnard, Stephanie (R) Assistant Ranking Minority Member |
431 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7986 |
| Cortes, Julio (D) |
327 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7840 |
| Donaghy, Brandy (D) |
417 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7804 |
| Keaton, Michael (R) |
405 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7948 |
| Paul, Dave (D) |
424 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7914 |
| Penner, Joshua (R) |
469 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7866 |
| Shavers, Clyde (D) |
311 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7884 |
| Simmons, Tarra (D) |
429A Legislative Building | 360-786-7934 |
| Street, Chipalo (D) |
310 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7838 |
| Waters, Kevin (R) |
467 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7994 |
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 |
| Bernard-Donals, Avi | Hearing Room Specialist | 258A John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7131 |
| Murphy, Rory | Committee Document Specialist | B1D John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7042 |
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