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Senate Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks Committee

Committees hold public hearings on bills, vote in executive sessions, and study issues in work sessions. Learn about the Senate Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks Committee (AWNP) and its membership, meetings, and how to participate.

    The Senate Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks Committee considers issues relating to:

    • Agricultural land and products
    • Regulation of water and water rights
    • Fish and wildlife
    • Mining
    • Forest practices and forest fire protection
    • Parks and recreation
    • Management of certain state-owned lands including forest, farm, and aquatic lands
    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 (SCS)

    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 Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks Committee.

    Thursday, December 12, 2024

    Time Chamber Committee Location Agenda View docs View video
    Upcoming committee meetings for Thursday, December 12, 2024
    8:00 AM Senate Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks SHR 3 and Virtual Agenda View docs View video
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    Upcoming committee meetings for Thursday, December 12, 2024

    Time: 8:00 AM

    Chamber: Senate

    Committee: Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks

    Location: SHR 3 and Virtual

    Agenda: Agenda

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    Committee members and staff

    8 members
    in the Senate Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks Committee
    List of ranking members of the committee
    Vice Chair: Salomon, Jesse
    Ranking Member: Muzzall, Ron
    Committee members and staff

    Legislative Members

    List of legislative members of the committee
    Member Room Phone
    Salomon, Jesse (D)
    Vice Chair
    404 Legislative Building 360-786-7662
    Muzzall, Ron (R)
    Ranking Member
    114 Legislative Modular Building 360-786-7618
    Liias, Marko (D)
    305 John A. Cherberg Building 360-786-7640
    Shewmake, Sharon (D)
    213 John A. Cherberg Building 360-786-7682
    Short, Shelly (R)
    409 Legislative Building 360-786-7612
    Stanford, Derek (D)
    402 Legislative Building 360-786-7600
    Wagoner, Keith (R)
    112 Legislative Modular Building 360-786-7676
    Warnick, Judy (R)
    316 Legislative Building 360-786-7624

    Committee Staff

    List of staff members of the committee
    Staff Position Room Phone
    Olsen, Jeff Sr. Staff Coordinator/Analyst 418 John A. Cherberg Building 360-786-7428
    Epps, Karen Sr. Staff Counsel 446 John A. Cherberg Building 360-786-7424
    Cole, Alina Committee Assistant 439A John A. Cherberg Building 360-786-7705
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