The Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development Committee considers issues relating to:
- Regulation of insurance, not relating to health or unemployment
- Gambling and gaming policies
- Regulation of banks and credit unions, including mortgage brokers
- Regulation of consumer credit and lending
- Economic development
- International trade
- Tourism
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Senate
Committee status
Standing
(Please note: This general description is intended to be a general guideline only and should not be considered the definitive listing of issues considered by this committee. Bill referrals are ultimately at the discretion of the Floor Leader.)
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Committee members and staff
9 members
in the Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development| Chair: | Kauffman, Claudia |
|---|---|
| Vice Chair: | Cortes, Adrian |
| Ranking Member: | Dozier, Perry |
Committee members and staff
Legislative Members
| Member | District | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kauffman, Claudia (D) Chair |
47 | 218 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7692 |
| Cortes, Adrian (D) Vice Chair |
18 | 411 Legislative Building | 360-786-7634 |
| Dozier, Perry (R) Ranking Member |
16 | 342 Irv Newhouse Building | 360-786-7630 |
| Fortunato, Phil (R) |
31 | 341A Irv Newhouse Building | 360-786-7660 |
| Hasegawa, Bob (D) |
11 | 305 Legislative Building | 360-786-7616 |
| Lovick, John (D) |
44 | 212 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7686 |
| McCune, Jim (R) |
2 | 210A Irv Newhouse Building | 360-786-7602 |
| Stanford, Derek (D) |
1 | 237 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7600 |
| Wilson, Jeff (R) |
19 | 330A Irv Newhouse Building | 360-786-7636 |
Committee Staff
| Staff | Position | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges, William | Staff Coordinator/Counsel | 417 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7312 |
| Kim, John | Staff Counsel | 412 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7453 |
| Cole, Alina | Committee Assistant | 439A John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7705 |
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