Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island , was recommended to chair the Senate Energy, Natural Resources and Marine Waters Committee following a vote by Democratic Caucus members Tuesday. The committee’s scope of work includes all energy-related issues, natural resource, forestry and recreation. The jurisdiction...
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Ranker recommended to chair Senate Energy, Natural Resources and Marine Waters Committee
Tuesday, November 27 2012 - Kevin Ranker
Sen. Eide recommended to chair Senate Transportation Committee
Tuesday, November 27 2012 - Tracey J. Eide
Earlier today Sen. Tracey Eide, D-Federal Way , was recommended by Washington state Senate Democrats to chair the Senate Transportation Committee . The caucus’ selection of Eide comes after the former chair, Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen, lost her campaign re-election to the Senate earlier this month. Eide...
Senate Democrats propose reworking economic development committees
Tuesday, November 27 2012 - Radio
The task of developing jobs for rural and urban Washington will be rolled into one committee under a proposal by Senate Democrats. Ian Cope reports. (TRT: 51 sec) SCRIPT The task of creating new jobs throughout Washington will fall under the supervision of a new committee under a plan unveiled today...
Frockt recommended for Senate leadership role
Tuesday, November 27 2012 - David Frockt
OLYMPIA - Washington Senate Democrats have elected Sen. David Frockt , D-Seattle, to serve as the Democratic Floor Leader, the third ranking post in the Democratic leadership. They have also recommended that he co-chair a new select committee dedicated to solving the state's education funding challenge...
Sheldon recommended for president pro tempore
Tuesday, November 27 2012 - Tim Sheldon
Sen. Tim Sheldon, D-Potlach , has been recommended by his colleagues in the Senate Democratic Caucus for the role of president pro tempore, the member who presides over the Senate when the Senate president, Lt. Gov. Brad Owen, is unavailable. “I’m honored by my colleagues’ expression...
Sen. Rolfes recommended to lead environment committee
Tuesday, November 27 2012 - Christine Rolfes
Sen. Rolfes has been recommended to chair the Washington state Senate Environment & Growth Management Committee for the upcoming 2013 and 2014 legislative sessions. "Our environment is more than the beauty of the Puget Sound or the big skies of Eastern Washington; it's a critical part of our...
Sen. Hatfield releases statement on leadership and committee recommendations
Tuesday, November 27 2012 - Brian Hatfield
OLYMPIA - Sen. Brian Hatfield , D-Raymond, released the following statement today on the reorganization of the Washington Senate Democrats' leadership and recommended committee membership: "I congratulate Sen. Ed Murray on his election as Senate majority leader and the actions he has taken to represent...
Murray: Democrats focus on collaboration
Tuesday, November 27 2012 - Ed Murray
Democrats today proposed a leadership strategy intended to help the state Senate function effectively given its narrow partisan divide. The proposal includes forming a new Committee on Education Finance & Results, to be equally split between Republicans and Democrats and led by a co-chair from each...
Nelson recommended as vice chair for Senate’s budget-writing committee
Tuesday, November 27 2012 - Sharon Nelson
Washington Senate Democrats have proposed a budget writing team designed to include differing viewpoints in a narrowly divided Senate. Sen. Jim Hargrove , D-Hoquiam, has been recommended by the Senate Democratic Caucus to serve as the new chair of the Senate Ways & Means Committee . Sen. Sharon Nelson...
Senate Democrats recommend Sens. Hargrove and Nelson to chair Senate’s budget-writing committee
Tuesday, November 27 2012 - Jim Hargrove
OLYMPIA – Washington Senate Democrats have proposed a budget writing team designed to include differing viewpoints in a narrowly divided Senate. Sen. Jim Hargrove , D-Hoquiam, has been recommended by the Senate Democratic Caucus to serve as the new chair of the Senate Ways & Means Committee...