The Senate Labor & Commerce Committee considers issues relating to:
- The unemployment insurance program
- The workers’ compensation program
- The prevailing wage program
- Collective bargaining
- Workers’ rights, benefits, retraining, safety, and health
- Leave, including the Paid Family & Medical Leave program
- Apprenticeships
- Regulation of certain professionals and businesses
- Washington Cares Act
- Consumer protection
- Regulation of liquor, tobacco, and cannabis
Chamber
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.)
Contact
Senate Committee Services
MAILING ADDRESS
P.O. Box 40466
Olympia, WA 98504-0466
Upcoming committee activity
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Committee members and staff
8 members
in the Senate Labor & Commerce Committee| Vice Chair: | Conway, Steve |
|---|---|
| Vice Chair: | Saldaña, Rebecca |
| Ranking Member: | King, Curtis |
Committee members and staff
Legislative Members
| Member | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Conway, Steve (D) Vice Chair |
241 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7656 |
| Saldaña, Rebecca (D) Vice Chair |
219 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7688 |
| King, Curtis (R) Ranking Member |
340A Irv Newhouse Building | 360-786-7626 |
| Braun, John (R) |
314 Legislative Building | 360-786-7638 |
| Hansen, Drew (D) |
411 Legislative Building | 360-786-7644 |
| MacEwen, Drew (R) |
321A Irv Newhouse Building | 360-786-7668 |
| Schoesler, Mark (R) |
417 Legislative Building | 360-786-7620 |
| Stanford, Derek (D) |
402 Legislative Building | 360-786-7600 |
Committee Staff
| Staff | Position | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones, Susan | Sr. Staff Coordinator/Counsel | 420 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7404 |
| Llanes, Marlon | Counsel | 452 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7423 |
| Sacks, Jarrett | Sr. Staff Counsel | 437 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7448 |
| Daley, Sierra | Sr. Committee Assistant | 462 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7463 |
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