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, 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, 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, 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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