House Page, Evan Boer, asks Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee Chair: T’wina Noblest, (D) 28th District, and Ranking Committee Member, Judy Warnick, (R) 13th District, “…some states like California, Connecticut, and Michigan have programs for tuition-free community college. I was wondering if a program like that would be feasible for Washington state, and if it would also be fiscally feasible? The Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee considers issues relating to:
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Senate Page, Brayden Riccelli, asks Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee Chair: T’wina Noblest, (D) 28th District, and Ranking Committee Member, Judy Warnick, (R) 13th District, “There has been a lot of reporting on how our state is in a budget crisis. How does this shortfall affect higher education policies?” The Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee considers issues relating to:
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Senate Page, Emily Alexander, asks Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee Chair: T’wina Noblest, (D) 28th District, and Ranking Committee Member, Judy Warnick, (R) 13th District, “…many students in Washington state are struggling with the rising cost of higher education in more than just overall inflation rates but also relative to current income average and financial availability, leading to increased student loan debt and limited access to affordable higher education options. What specific policies or initiatives are you currently supporting to make higher education more accessible and affordable for students in Washington with decreased amounts of long term setbacks like student loans? The Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee considers issues relating to:
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Senate Page, Harry Sumner, asks House Early Learning and Human Services Committee Chair: Steve Bergquist, (D) 11th District, and Ranking Committee Member, Carolyn Eslick, (R) 39th District, “…Washington has long struggled to provide ubiquitous, affordable childcare, which presents burdens for many Washingtonian families. Despite increases in funding, for example, through the capital gains tax, the problem persists. As such, what do you think is the best long-term solution to address the cost of childcare?” The Early Learning & Human Services Committee considers a broad array of issues and services affecting children and families, including early learning; child care; child and youth development; child welfare services; children’s mental health; at-risk and homeless youth; juvenile justice; economic assistance programs; developmental disabilities; and long-term care.
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Senate Page, Amanat Narwal, asks House Early Learning and Human Services Committee Chair: Steve Bergquist, (D) 11th District, and Ranking Committee Member, Carolyn Eslick, (R) 39th District, “… I learned that youth homelessness has become a rampant issue in Washington State, with rates at an all time high for the last school year. What sort of legislation do you propose that would provide programs to students suffering from homelessness in order to get them ready to be independent?” The Early Learning & Human Services Committee considers a broad array of issues and services affecting children and families, including early learning; child care; child and youth development; child welfare services; children’s mental health; at-risk and homeless youth; juvenile justice; economic assistance programs; developmental disabilities; and long-term care.
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House Page, Aditi Karthikeyan, asks House Early Learning and Human Services Committee Chair: Steve Bergquist, (D) 11th District, and Ranking Committee Member, Carolyn Eslick, (R) 39th District, “…Washington State currently has three alternative paths for rehabilitation for juvenile offenders. Why is it necessary to have alternatives like this and do you support their expansion?” The Early Learning & Human Services Committee considers a broad array of issues and services affecting children and families, including early learning; child care; child and youth development; child welfare services; children’s mental health; at-risk and homeless youth; juvenile justice; economic assistance programs; developmental disabilities; and long-term care.
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Senate Page, Pranaya Sharma, asks House Transportation Committee Chair: Jake Fey, (D) 27th District, and Ranking Committee Member, Andrew Barkis (R) 2nd District, “… In 2021, Washington state enacted the Climate Commitment Act. Given the substantial funds directed towards clean transportation under the CCA, what additional strategies is the Transportation Committee considering to ensure that these investments effectively enhance equitable and affordable transit options for low-income communities in Washington? 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, 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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