The Senate Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs Committee considers issues relating to:
- The Growth Management Act, including land use planning and permitting
- The Shoreline Management Act
- The operation of counties and cities, including water, sewer, and waste issues
- The operation of some special purpose districts
- Tribal issues unrelated to other policy committees
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
5 members
in the Senate Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs Committee| Chair: | Lovelett, Liz |
|---|---|
| Vice Chair: | Salomon, Jesse |
| Ranking Member: | Torres, Nikki |
Committee members and staff
Legislative Members
| Member | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Lovelett, Liz (D) Chair |
233 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7678 |
| Salomon, Jesse (D) Vice Chair |
404 Legislative Building | 360-786-7662 |
| Torres, Nikki (R) Ranking Member |
323A Irv Newhouse Building | 360-786-7684 |
| Kauffman, Claudia (D) |
218 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7692 |
| Short, Shelly (R) |
240A Irv Newhouse Building | 360-786-7612 |
Committee Staff
| Staff | Position | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epps, Karen | Sr. Staff Coordinator/Counsel | 446 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7424 |
| Omdal, Benjamin | Counsel | 456 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7442 |
| Cole, Alina | Committee Assistant | 439A John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7705 |
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The Legislature will convene for the 2025 regular session on January 13, 2025
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