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Senate Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs Committee

Committees hold public hearings on bills, vote in executive sessions, and study issues in work sessions. Learn about the Senate Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs Committee (LGLT) and its membership, meetings, and how to participate.

    The Senate Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs Committee considers issues relating to:

    • The Growth Management Act, including land use planning and permitting
    • The Shoreline Management Act
    • The operation of counties and cities, including water, sewer, and waste issues
    • The operation of some special purpose districts
    • Tribal issues unrelated to other policy committees
    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 Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs Committee.

    Friday, December 13, 2024

    Time Chamber Committee Location Agenda View docs View video
    Upcoming committee meetings for Friday, December 13, 2024
    10:30 AM Senate Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs SHR 3 and Virtual Agenda View docs View video
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    Upcoming committee meetings for Friday, December 13, 2024

    Time: 10:30 AM

    Chamber: Senate

    Committee: Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs

    Location: SHR 3 and Virtual

    Agenda: Agenda

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    Committee members and staff

    5 members
    in the Senate Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs Committee
    List of ranking members of the committee
    Chair: Lovelett, Liz
    Vice Chair: Salomon, Jesse
    Ranking Member: Torres, Nikki
    Committee members and staff

    Legislative Members

    List of legislative members of the committee
    Member Room Phone
    Lovelett, Liz (D)
    Chair
    233 John A. Cherberg Building 360-786-7678
    Salomon, Jesse (D)
    Vice Chair
    404 Legislative Building 360-786-7662
    Torres, Nikki (R)
    Ranking Member
    111 Legislative Modular Building 360-786-7684
    Kauffman, Claudia (D)
    218 John A. Cherberg Building 360-786-7692
    Short, Shelly (R)
    409 Legislative Building 360-786-7612

    Committee Staff

    List of staff members of the committee
    Staff Position Room Phone
    Epps, Karen Sr. Staff Coordinator/Counsel 446 John A. Cherberg Building 360-786-7424
    Omdal, Benjamin Counsel 456 John A. Cherberg Building 360-786-7442
    Cole, Alina Committee Assistant 439A John A. Cherberg Building 360-786-7705
    The Legislature will convene for the 2025 regular session on January 13, 2025
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