The Senate Ways and Means Committee considers issues relating to:
- The operating budget
- Capital budget
- Authorization of state debt
- Tax policy
- Pension policy
- Bills with large state fiscal impacts
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
MAILING ADDRESS
P.O. Box 40466
Olympia, WA 98504-0466
Upcoming committee activity
See current and upcoming debates, votes, and activities in Senate Ways & Means Committee.
Thursday, December 12, 2024
| Time | Chamber | Committee | Location | Agenda | View docs | View video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | Senate | Ways & Means | SHR 4 and Virtual | Agenda | View docs |
Time: 4:00 PM Chamber: Senate Committee: Ways & Means Location: SHR 4 and Virtual Agenda: Agenda View docs: View docs |
Committee members and staff
23 members
in the Senate Ways & Means Committee| Chair: | Robinson, June |
|---|---|
| Vice Chair, Capital: | Mullet, Mark |
| Vice Chair, Operating: | Nguyen, Joe |
| Ranking Member, Operating: | Wilson, Lynda |
| Assistant Ranking Member, Operating: | Gildon, Chris |
| Ranking Member, Capital: | Schoesler, Mark |
| Assistant Ranking Member, Capital: | Rivers, Ann |
| Assistant Ranking Member, Capital: | Warnick, Judy |
Committee members and staff
Legislative Members
| Member | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Robinson, June (D) Chair |
303 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7674 |
| Mullet, Mark (D) Vice Chair, Capital |
415 Legislative Building | 360-786-7608 |
| Nguyen, Joe (D) Vice Chair, Operating |
235 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7667 |
| Wilson, Lynda (R) Ranking Member, Operating |
205 Legislative Modular Building | 360-786-7632 |
| Gildon, Chris (R) Assistant Ranking Member, Operating |
116 Legislative Modular Building | 360-786-7648 |
| Schoesler, Mark (R) Ranking Member, Capital |
417 Legislative Building | 360-786-7620 |
| Rivers, Ann (R) Assistant Ranking Member, Capital |
214 Legislative Modular Building | 360-786-7634 |
| Warnick, Judy (R) Assistant Ranking Member, Capital |
316 Legislative Building | 360-786-7624 |
| Billig, Andy (D) |
Telecommute Other Locations | 360-786-7604 |
| Boehnke, Matt (R) |
117 Legislative Modular Building | 360-786-7614 |
| Braun, John (R) |
314 Legislative Building | 360-786-7638 |
| Conway, Steve (D) |
241 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7656 |
| Dhingra, Manka (D) |
239 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7672 |
| Hasegawa, Bob (D) |
305 Legislative Building | 360-786-7616 |
| Hunt, Sam (D) |
405 Legislative Building | 360-786-7642 |
| Keiser, Karen (D) |
219 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7664 |
| Muzzall, Ron (R) |
114 Legislative Modular Building | 360-786-7618 |
| Pedersen, Jamie (D) |
307 Legislative Building | 360-786-7628 |
| Randall, Emily (D) |
215 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7650 |
| Saldaña, Rebecca (D) |
237 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7688 |
| Torres, Nikki (R) |
111 Legislative Modular Building | 360-786-7684 |
| Wagoner, Keith (R) |
112 Legislative Modular Building | 360-786-7676 |
| Wellman, Lisa (D) |
224 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7641 |
Committee Staff
| Staff | Position | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks, Susan | Sr. Staff Coordinator | 334 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7273 |
| Kettel, James | Operating Budget Coordinator | 332 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7459 |
| Mitchell, Jeffrey | Revenue Coordinator | 438 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7438 |
| Bezanson, Michael | Capital Budget Coordinator | 329 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7449 |
| Brown, Samuel | Budget Counsel | 328 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7470 |
| Alishahi, Michele | Sr. Fiscal Analyst | 339 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7433 |
| Bauer, Shani | Sr. Budget Counsel | 325 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7468 |
| Brown, Wendy | Sr. Fiscal Analyst | 329A John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7359 |
| Cecil, Amanda | Sr. Fiscal Analyst | 324 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7460 |
| Eide, Kimmy | Fiscal Analyst | 335 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7471 |
| Fontaine, Monica | Fiscal Analyst | 340 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7341 |
| Hammer, Kayla | Sr. Fiscal Analyst | 326 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7305 |
| Herman, Jed | Sr. Fiscal Analyst | 331 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7346 |
| Hinman, Josh | Fiscal Analyst | 337 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7281 |
| Hovde, Maria | Sr. Fiscal Analyst | 323 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7474 |
| Kennedy, Alia | Revenue Counsel | 434 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7405 |
| Lan, Tianyi | Fiscal Analyst | 449 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7432 |
| Nemeth, Corban | Outlook Coordinator | 333 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7736 |
| Press, Trevor | Fiscal Analyst | 336 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7446 |
| Scott, Sarian | Sr. Fiscal Analyst | 327 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7729 |
| Stith, Sandy | Sr. Fiscal Analyst | 330 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7710 |
| Tietjen, Dana | Sr. Committee Assistant | 311B John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7784 |
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The Legislature adjourned sine die on 03/07/2024
The next regular session convenes in 55 days(s) on 01/13/2025