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Senate Business, Financial Services & Trade Committee

Committees hold public hearings on bills, vote in executive sessions, and study issues in work sessions. Learn about the Senate Business, Financial Services & Trade Committee (BFT) and its membership, meetings, and how to participate.

    The Senate Business, Financial Services & Trade Committee considers issues relating to: 

    • Regulation of insurance, not relating to health or unemployment
    • Gambling and gaming policies
    • Regulation of banks and credit unions, including mortgage brokers
    • Regulation of consumer credit and lending
    • Economic development
    • International trade
    • Tourism
    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 Business, Financial Services & Trade Committee.

    Wednesday, January 15, 2025

    Time Chamber Committee Location Agenda View docs View video
    Upcoming committee meetings for Wednesday, January 15, 2025
    8:00 AM Senate Business, Financial Services & Trade SHR 2 and Virtual Agenda View docs View video
    Upcoming committee meetings for Wednesday, January 15, 2025

    Time: 8:00 AM

    Chamber: Senate

    Committee: Business, Financial Services & Trade

    Location: SHR 2 and Virtual

    Agenda: Agenda

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    Thursday, January 16, 2025

    Time Chamber Committee Location Agenda View docs View video
    Upcoming committee meetings for Thursday, January 16, 2025
    8:00 AM Senate Business, Financial Services & Trade SHR 2 and Virtual Agenda View docs View video
    Upcoming committee meetings for Thursday, January 16, 2025

    Time: 8:00 AM

    Chamber: Senate

    Committee: Business, Financial Services & Trade

    Location: SHR 2 and Virtual

    Agenda: Agenda

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