Hot topics in the Senate
Week one: Jan. 12 through Jan. 16
MONDAY
Transportation, SHR 1, 3:30 p.m.
* Work session on the governor’s budget
TUESDAY
PRESS CONFERENCE – Majority Caucus Room, 12:45 p.m.
* Senate Democrats unveil their Middle Class Jobs package
Human Services & Corrections, SHR 1, 1:30 p.m.
* Presentation of funding in the governor’s budget for children’s and mental health services
Transportation, SHR 1, 3:30 p.m.
* Previews of the session for Washington Department of Transportation, Washington State Transportation Commission, * Department of Licensing, Washington State Patrol, Washington Traffic Safety Commission.
Ways & Means, SHR 4, 3:30 p.m.
* Work session on the governor’s proposed 2009-2011 operating and capital budget
* Work session on the governor’s proposed 2009 supplemental budget
WEDNESDAY
Health & Long-Term Care, SHR 4, 8:00 a.m.
* Work session on vaccines and public health financing
Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation, SHR 2, 8:00 a.m.
* Work session on natural resources agencies in the governor’s budget
THURSDAY
MEDIA AVAILABILITY – Office of Sen. Lisa Brown, LEG 307, 3:30 p.m.
Sen. Lisa Brown hosts her weekly media availability
Agriculture & Rural Economic Development, SHR 3, 3:30 p.m.
Work session on energy efficiency improvement in agriculture
Early Learning & K-12 Education, SHR 1, 10:00 a.m.
* Breifing on the early learning and K-12 education operating and capital budgets.
* Presentation of the report from the Basic Education task force
Government Operations & Elections, SHR 2, 3:30 p.m.
* Public hearing on bills regarding veterans and veterans services
Health & Long-Term Care, SHR 4, 10:00 a.m.
* Work session on budgeting long-term care and developmental disabilities services
Human Services & Corrections, SHR 1, 1:30 p.m.
* Presentation of funding in the governor’s budget for corrections.
Transportation, SHR 1, 1:30 p.m.
* Previews of the session for Transportation Improvement Board, County Road Administration Board, Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board.
Ways & Means, SHR 4, 1:30 p.m.
* Work session on the governor’s proposed 2009 supplemental budget in education, higher education, non-governor appointed agencies, and natural resources.
FRIDAY
Human Services & Corrections, SHR 1, 8:00 a.m.
* Update by Becca task force.