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Rep. Frank Chopp, serving the 43rd District Serving Seattle (Capitol Hill, University District, Madison Park, Washington Park, Broadmoor, Montlake, Wallingford, Madison Valley and parts of Fremont, Ravenna, Denny Regrade and downtown Seattle). |
Statement from House Speaker Frank Chopp and Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown regarding special session:
May 7, 2009
“After a conversation today between Gov. Gregoire, Speaker Chopp and
Majority Leader Brown, the three leaders decided against a special session.”
“The few issues left on the table in the education and corrections
budgets can be taken up when the Legislature next convenes, and after future
revenue forecasting provides a clearer picture of the lasting effect of the
recession on our state.
“That being said, we stepped up to the
challenge presented by what is generally considered to be the worst
recession in 70 years. The Legislature approved three balanced biennial
budgets, and key legislation that will affect the future of our education
system, protect working families, position us toward a greener energy
future, and help Washington businesses create jobs.”