The Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee considers issues relating to:
- Air quality
- The Puget Sound Partnership
- The State Environmental Policy Act
- Oil spill prevention
- Recycling and solid waste
- Toxic substances
- Hazardous and toxic waste
- Telecommunications including broadband
- Energy
- Climate change
- Stormwater management
- Nuclear waste
- Technology
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.)
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Committee members and staff
11 members
in the Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee| Chair: | Shewmake, Sharon |
|---|---|
| Vice Chair: | Hunt, Victoria |
| Vice Chair: | Slatter, Vandana |
| Ranking Member: | Boehnke, Matt |
Committee members and staff
Legislative Members
| Member | District | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shewmake, Sharon (D) Chair |
42 | 215 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7682 |
| Hunt, Victoria (D) Vice Chair |
5 | 405 Legislative Building | 360-786-7608 |
| Slatter, Vandana (D) Vice Chair |
48 | 213 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7694 |
| Boehnke, Matt (R) Ranking Member |
8 | 241A Irv Newhouse Building | 360-786-7614 |
| Dhingra, Manka (D) |
45 | 239 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7672 |
| Harris, Paul (R) |
17 | 242A Irv Newhouse Building | 360-786-7632 |
| Liias, Marko (D) |
21 | 305 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7640 |
| Lovelett, Liz (D) |
40 | 233 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7678 |
| MacEwen, Drew (R) |
35 | 321A Irv Newhouse Building | 360-786-7668 |
| Short, Shelly (R) |
7 | 240A Irv Newhouse Building | 360-786-7612 |
| Wellman, Lisa (D) |
41 | 224 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7641 |
Committee Staff
| Staff | Position | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinne-Clawson, Alicia | Staff Coordinator/Analyst | 433 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7407 |
| Cushing, Kimberly | Staff Counsel | 421 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7421 |
| Shepard-Koningsor, Matt | Staff Counsel | 458 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7627 |
| Hopwood, Aidan | Committee Assistant | 435A John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7708 |
The 2026 Regular Session adjourned sine die on March 12