The Senate Local Government Committee considers issues relating to:
- The Growth Management Act, including land use planning and permitting (unless primarily related to housing)
- The Shoreline Management Act
- The operation of counties and cities, including water, sewer, and waste issues
- The operation of some special purpose districts
- Parks and recreation
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Upcoming committee activity
See current and upcoming debates, votes, and activities in Senate Local Government Committee.
Monday, January 20, 2025
| Time | Chamber | Committee | Location | Agenda | View docs | View video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30 PM | Senate | Local Government | SHR 3 and Virtual | Agenda | View docs | View video |
Time: 1:30 PM Chamber: Senate Committee: Local Government Location: SHR 3 and Virtual Agenda: Agenda View docs: View docs View video: View video |
Thursday, January 23, 2025
| Time | Chamber | Committee | Location | Agenda | View docs | View video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30 PM | Senate | Local Government | SHR 3 and Virtual | Agenda | View docs | View video |
Time: 1:30 PM Chamber: Senate Committee: Local Government Location: SHR 3 and Virtual Agenda: Agenda View docs: View docs View video: View video |
Committee members and staff
| Chair: | Salomon, Jesse |
|---|---|
| Vice Chair: | Lovelett, Liz |
| Ranking Member: | Torres, Nikki |
Legislative Members
| Member | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Salomon, Jesse (D) Chair |
235 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7662 |
| Lovelett, Liz (D) Vice Chair |
233 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7678 |
| Torres, Nikki (R) Ranking Member |
323A Irv Newhouse Building | 360-786-7684 |
| Bateman, Jessica (D) |
409 Legislative Building | 360-786-7642 |
| Goehner, Keith (R) |
331A Irv Newhouse Building | 360-786-7622 |
Committee Staff
| Staff | Position | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epps, Karen | Sr. Staff Coordinator/Counsel | 446 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7424 |
| Bhattacharjee, Rohan | Counsel | 422 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7534 |
| Hopwood, Aidan | Committee Assistant | 435A John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7708 |
| Cripps, Dean | Hearing Room Specialist | 415A John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7569 |
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