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, Jasper Holman, (Xutuwitki Natxana Kamamul) 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 found there’s a great over representation amongst minority groups within Washington courts, specifically indigenous, black, and Latino populations. How could legislation work to improve the fairness within the legal system for minorities” 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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What exactly is “the law”? Most people think of criminal law because that’s what they see in movies and TV shows. But in reality, laws shape nearly every part of daily life — from speed limits and school curriculum to food safety, transportation, business regulations, and much more. In this episode of Civics 101 in 120 Seconds (ish), Mike Hoover explains what laws really are, where they are found in Washington state government, and how new laws begin as ideas that can eventually become bills. Along the way, viewers learn why bills are written the way they are, how lawmakers propose changes to existing laws, and why most proposed legislation never actually becomes law.
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Senate Page, Alice Feng, asks House Health Care & Wellness Committee Chair Dan Bronoske (D), and Committee Member, Andrew Engell (R), about addressing the insurance gap for those retiring early. The House Health Care & Wellness Committee considers a broad range of issues relating to the provision of physical and behavioral health care services; and strategies to promote better health. Health care service issues include the licensing and regulation of health care facilities, the credentialing of new health care professions, and the scope of practice for all healthcare professions. The committee regulates pharmacies and pharmaceutical drugs and has oversight and regulatory responsibility for state public health programs. The committee also considers issues relating to the accessibility and affordability of health care in both the private health insurance market and public health programs such as Medicaid and the state health exchange.
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