The Senate Local Government Committee considers issues relating to:
- The Growth Management Act, including land use planning and permitting (unless primarily related to housing)
- The Shoreline Management Act
- The operation of counties and cities, including water, sewer, and waste issues
- The operation of some special purpose districts
- Parks and recreation
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
5 members
in the Senate Local Government Committee| Chair: | Salomon, Jesse |
|---|---|
| Vice Chair: | Lovelett, Liz |
| Ranking Member: | Torres, Nikki |
Committee members and staff
Legislative Members
| Member | District | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salomon, Jesse (D) Chair |
32 | 235 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7662 |
| Lovelett, Liz (D) Vice Chair |
40 | 233 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7678 |
| Torres, Nikki (R) Ranking Member |
15 | 323A Irv Newhouse Building | 360-786-7684 |
| Bateman, Jessica (D) |
22 | 409 Legislative Building | 360-786-7642 |
| Goehner, Keith (R) |
12 | 331A Irv Newhouse Building | 360-786-7622 |
Committee Staff
| Staff | Position | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epps, Karen | Sr. Staff Coordinator/Counsel | 446 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7424 |
| Bhattacharjee, Rohan | Counsel | 459 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7534 |
| Hopwood, Aidan | Committee Assistant | 435A John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7708 |
| Cripps, Dean | Hearing Room Specialist | 415A John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7569 |
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