The Joint Oregon-Washington Legislative Action Committee (OWLAC) provides bi-state legislative oversight of the planning and construction of a new Interstate 5 bridge spanning the Columbia River. Oregon participates through its Joint Interim Committee on the Interstate 5 Bridge, and joint committee meetings are chaired and hosted on an alternating basis by the two states.
Authorizing legislation: SSB 5806 – Section 4 (2017)
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Joint
Committee status
Active
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Committee members and staff
8 members
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Legislative Members
| Member | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, Annette (D) |
220 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7696 |
| Fey, Jake (D) |
415 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7974 |
| Harris, Paul (R) |
426A Legislative Building | 360-786-7976 |
| Liias, Marko (D) |
305 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7640 |
| Orcutt, Ed (R) |
408 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7990 |
| Rivers, Ann (R) |
214 Legislative Modular Building | 360-786-7634 |
| Wilson, Lynda (R) |
205 Legislative Modular Building | 360-786-7632 |
| Wylie, Sharon (D) |
414 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7924 |
Committee Staff
| Staff | Position | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munnecke, David | Counsel | 257 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7315 |
| Simpson, Kelly | Sr. Staff Counsel | 312 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7403 |
| Skei, Amy | Staff Coordinator | 259 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7109 |
| Fujisawa, Yukimi | Committee Assistant | 313 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7441 |
| Mettao, Kaliko | Committee Assistant | 260A John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7397 |
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The Legislature adjourned sine die on 03/07/2024
The next regular session convenes in 55 days(s) on 01/13/2025