The Senate Human Services Committee considers issues relating to:
- Services to children and families
- Child welfare
- Foster care
- Juvenile justice and rehabilitation
- Domestic violence programs
- Human trafficking and sex trafficking victims
- Economic assistance programs such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and Housing Essential Needs
- Adult correctional programs and institutions
- Children’s behavioral health outside of the K-12 educational system
- Issues related to intellectual and developmental disabilities not related to Medicare
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Upcoming committee activity
See current and upcoming debates, votes, and activities in Senate Human Services Committee.
Today, January 20, 2025
| Time | Chamber | Committee | Location | Agenda | View docs | View video |
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| 1:30 PM | Senate | Human Services | SHR 4 and Virtual | Agenda | View docs |
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Time: 1:30 PM Chamber: Senate Committee: Human Services Location: SHR 4 and Virtual Agenda: Agenda View docs: View docs View video: View video
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Tomorrow, January 21, 2025
| Time | Chamber | Committee | Location | Agenda | View docs | View video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30 PM | Senate | Human Services | SHR 4 and Virtual | Agenda | View docs | View video |
Time: 1:30 PM Chamber: Senate Committee: Human Services Location: SHR 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Senate | Human Services | SHR 4 and Virtual | Agenda | View docs | View video |
Time: 8:00 AM Chamber: Senate Committee: Human Services Location: SHR 4 and Virtual Agenda: Agenda View docs: View docs View video: View video |
Committee members and staff
| Chair: | Wilson, Claire |
|---|---|
| Vice Chair: | Frame, Noel |
| Ranking Member: | Christian, Leonard |
Legislative Members
| Member | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson, Claire (D) Chair |
407 Legislative Building | 360-786-7658 |
| Frame, Noel (D) Vice Chair |
220 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7670 |
| Christian, Leonard (R) Ranking Member |
322A Irv Newhouse Building | 360-786-7606 |
| Orwall, Tina (D) |
404 Legislative Building | 360-786-7664 |
| Warnick, Judy (R) |
316 Legislative Building | 360-786-7624 |
Committee Staff
| Staff | Position | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendiola, Alison | Staff Coordinator/Counsel | 453 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7488 |
| Fung, Kelsey-anne | Counsel | 441 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7479 |
| Trondsen, Will | Counsel | 440 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7552 |
| Shackelford, Espen | Committee Assistant | 439 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7458 |
| Nguyen, John | Hearing Room Specialist | 432B John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7414 |
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