House Page, Muir Powell, asks House Transportation Committee Chair: Jake Fey, (D) 27th District, and Ranking Committee Member, Andrew Barkis (R) 2nd District, “… Currently, over 300 of the state’s bridges are over 80 years old, and Washington’s interstates are over 50 years old. How do you plan to address our state’s aging infrastructure?” The House Transportation Committee considers issues related to a broad range of multimodal transportation services and infrastructure for all communities and residents regardless of physical and mental disability, income status or age and the intersection of transportation policy with the environment and safety. The committee also considers the transportation budget and revenues to fund investments in transportation and related carbon-reduction programs, and transportation agencies, including the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission, the Washington State Patrol, and the Department of Transportation.
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House Page, David Sternback, asks House Transportation Committee Chair: Jake Fey, (D) 27th District, and Ranking Committee Member, Andrew Barkis (R) 2nd District, “… In 2019, The Legislature passed the Washington State Ferries 2040 Long Range Plan. Parts of this plan were delayed by Gov. Ferguson. What is the long-term financial sustainability of our ferries?” The House Transportation Committee considers issues related to a broad range of multimodal transportation services and infrastructure for all communities and residents regardless of physical and mental disability, income status or age and the intersection of transportation policy with the environment and safety. The committee also considers the transportation budget and revenues to fund investments in transportation and related carbon-reduction programs, and transportation agencies, including the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission, the Washington State Patrol, and the Department of Transportation.
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House Page, Makenna Foreman, asks House Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee Chair: Jamila Taylor, (D) 30th District, and Ranking Committee Member, Jim Walsh (R) 19th District, “… I have been hearing about SB 5098, which aims to restrict the possession of weapons, including firearms, in specific public locations where “children are present”. This bill has been very controversial. How will this bill address concerns from both sides of the aisle?” The House Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee considers a wide variety of legal issues, including constitutional law; privacy rights; anti-discrimination measures; commercial law; torts; probate; guardianships; civil commitment; forensic mental health; firearms; common interest community issues involving liability and uniform laws; and eminent domain. The committee also considers issues relating to courts and judicial administration; and family law issues such as marriage, marriage dissolution, child support and adoption.
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Senate Page, Isaac Chapman, asks House Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee Chair: Jamila Taylor, (D) 30th District, and Ranking Committee Member, Jim Walsh (R) 19th District, “…In my research, I learned that having a mandatory minimum wage can economically force businesses to avoid hiring those with disabilities or less experience. Do you think that if we removed minimum wage it would enable business owners to hire more diversely, and at a lower cost?” The House Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee considers a wide variety of legal issues, including constitutional law; privacy rights; anti-discrimination measures; commercial law; torts; probate; guardianships; civil commitment; forensic mental health; firearms; common interest community issues involving liability and uniform laws; and eminent domain. The committee also considers issues relating to courts and judicial administration; and family law issues such as marriage, marriage dissolution, child support and adoption.
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Senate Page, Hannah Kim, asks Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee Chair: Sharon Shewmake, (D) 42nd District, and Ranking Committee Member, Matt Boehnke (R) 8th District, “… House Bill 1550 sets out to improve the end of life management of electric vehicle batteries. As someone who comes from a family that uses electric vehicles, like millions of others, I am interested in what the state legislature is doing about this issue. If this bill makes it to the senate floor, would you support this legislation or are there amendments that you would suggest to improve it? The Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee considers issues relating to:
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Senate Page, Ryan Benham, asks Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee Chair: Sharon Shewmake, (D) 42nd District, and Ranking Committee Member, Matt Boehnke (R) 8th District, the question: “With the rise in energy demands, polls show increasing public support for nuclear energy but many voters have concerns about safety and waste disposal. How do you balance these concerns with the need for clean and reliable energy?” The Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee considers issues relating to:
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House Page, Jana Berahman, asks Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee Chair: Sharon Shewmake, (D) 42nd District, and Ranking Committee Member, Matt Boehnke (R) 8th District, about how the Climate Commitment Act will manage emission caps over time, in a fiscally responsible way. The Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee considers issues relating to:
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House Page, Conlan Wesley, asks House State Government & Tribal Relations Committee Chair: Sharlett Mena (D) 29th District, and Ranking Committee Member, Kevin Waters (R) 17th District, about how states work with federally recognized tribes, and non-federally recognized tribes. The House State Government & Tribal Relations Committee considers a broad array of issues relating to state government, including state agency structure; rulemaking; procurement standards; performance audits; and public employment. The committee also considers issues relating to elections; campaign finance; state government open meeting and public records obligations; ethics in government; the regulation and oversight of gaming, including tribal compacts; and the government-to-government relationship of the state and Indian tribes.
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Senate Page, EmbryAnna Schluter, asks House State Government & Tribal Relations Committee Chair: Sharlett Mena (D) 29th District, and Ranking Committee Member, Kevin Waters (R) 17th District, about how the state is ensuring the tribal treaty rights are being upheld. The House State Government & Tribal Relations Committee considers a broad array of issues relating to state government, including state agency structure; rulemaking; procurement standards; performance audits; and public employment. The committee also considers issues relating to elections; campaign finance; state government open meeting and public records obligations; ethics in government; the regulation and oversight of gaming, including tribal compacts; and the government-to-government relationship of the state and Indian tribes.
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House Page, Henry Ormson, asks House State Government & Tribal Relations Committee Chair: Sharlett Mena (D) 29th District, and Ranking Committee Member, Kevin Waters (R) 17th District, about how tribal fishing rights are allocated. The House State Government & Tribal Relations Committee considers a broad array of issues relating to state government, including state agency structure; rulemaking; procurement standards; performance audits; and public employment. The committee also considers issues relating to elections; campaign finance; state government open meeting and public records obligations; ethics in government; the regulation and oversight of gaming, including tribal compacts; and the government-to-government relationship of the state and Indian tribes.
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