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Senate Transportation Committee

Committees hold public hearings on bills, vote in executive sessions, and study issues in work sessions. Learn about the Senate Transportation Committee (TRAN) and its membership, meetings, and how to participate.

    The Senate Transportation Committee considers issues relating to: 

    • State and regional transportation planning and policy
    • Traffic safety
    • The state ferry system
    • Bicycle and motorcycle related policies
    • The transportation budget
    • Revenue sources for transportation funding
    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

    PHONE

    360-786-7400

    Legislative hotline operators: 1-800-562-6000

    MAILING ADDRESS

    P.O. Box 40466

    Olympia, WA 98504-0466

    Upcoming committee activity

    See current and upcoming debates, votes, and activities in Senate Transportation Committee.

    Thursday, December 12, 2024

    Time Chamber Committee Location Agenda View docs View video
     Upcoming committee meetings for Thursday, December 12, 2024
    4:00 PM Senate Transportation SHR 1 and Virtual Agenda View docs
    Upcoming committee meetings for Thursday, December 12, 2024

    Time: 4:00 PM

    Chamber: Senate

    Committee: Transportation

    Location: SHR 1 and Virtual

    Agenda: Agenda

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    Committee members and staff

    17 members
    in the Senate Transportation Committee
    Chair: Liias, Marko
    Vice Chair: Lovick, John
    Vice Chair: Shewmake, Sharon
    Ranking Member: King, Curtis
    Assistant Ranking Member: Holy, Jeff
    Committee members and staff

    Legislative Members

    List of legislative members of the committee
    Member Room Phone
    Liias, Marko (D)
    Chair    		 305 John A. Cherberg Building 360-786-7640
    Lovick, John (D)
    Vice Chair    		 226 John A. Cherberg Building 360-786-7686
    Shewmake, Sharon (D)
    Vice Chair    		 213 John A. Cherberg Building 360-786-7682
    King, Curtis (R)
    Ranking Member    		 414 Legislative Building 360-786-7626
    Holy, Jeff (R)
    Assistant Ranking Member    		 113 Legislative Modular Building 360-786-7610
    Cleveland, Annette (D)
    		 220 John A. Cherberg Building 360-786-7696
    Fortunato, Phil (R)
    		 216 Legislative Modular Building 360-786-7660
    Hansen, Drew (D)
    		 411 Legislative Building 360-786-7644
    Hawkins, Brad (R)
    		 203 Legislative Modular Building 360-786-7622
    Kauffman, Claudia (D)
    		 218 John A. Cherberg Building 360-786-7692
    Lovelett, Liz (D)
    		 233 John A. Cherberg Building 360-786-7678
    MacEwen, Drew (R)
    		 115 Legislative Modular Building 360-786-7668
    Nobles, T'wina (D)
    		 416 Legislative Building 360-786-7654
    Padden, Mike (R)
    		 215 Legislative Modular Building 360-786-7606
    Valdez, Javier (D)
    		 403 Legislative Building 360-786-7690
    Wilson, Claire (D)
    		 407 Legislative Building 360-786-7658
    Wilson, Jeff (R)
    		 108 Legislative Modular Building 360-786-7636

    Committee Staff

    List of staff members of the committee
    Staff Position Room Phone
    Simpson, Kelly Sr. Staff Coordinator/Counsel 312 John A. Cherberg Building 360-786-7403
    Gamble, Hayley Budget Coordinator 317 John A. Cherberg Building 360-786-7452
    Forty, Jenna Fiscal Analyst II 314 John A. Cherberg Building 360-786-7755
    Masterson, Daniel Sr. Fiscal Analyst 319 John A. Cherberg Building 360-786-7454
    Moore, Bryon Sr. Fiscal Analyst 316 John A. Cherberg Building 360-786-7726
    Popovac, Brandon Sr. Staff Counsel 321 John A. Cherberg Building 360-786-7465
    Fujisawa, Yukimi Committee Assistant 313 John A. Cherberg Building 360-786-7441

    Committee updates

    Get involved

    Committee meetings are open to the public. Find out how to participate in this important step of the lawmaking process.

    Committee resources

    Related committees

    House Transportation Committee
    Joint Oregon-Washington Legislative Action Committee

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    Joint Transportation Committee
    Transportation Revenue Forecasts
    Washington State fiscal information
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    The Legislature adjourned sine die on 03/07/2024
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