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Rep. John Driscoll, serving the 6th District Serving parts of northern and southern Spokane, and communities in western Spokane County. |
Current Committee Assignments
Health Care and Wellness (Vice Chair)
The House Health Care and Wellness Committee considers a broad range of
issues relating to the provision of physical and mental health care
services and strategies to promote better health. Health care service
issues include the licensing and regulation of health care facilities
and the credentialing of health care providers. The committee also
regulates pharmacies and pharmaceutical drugs, and has oversight and
regulatory responsibility for state and local 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 basic health plan.
Higher Education
The House Higher Education Committee considers issues relating to
the state's public and independent baccalaureate colleges and
universities, public community and technical colleges, and private
career schools. Issues include governance and coordination of higher
education, financial aid, tuition, distance learning, and the licensing
of private colleges and career schools.
Transportation
The House Transportation Committee considers the transportation budget,
revenue sources for transportation funding, and issues relating to
transportation policy and transportation agencies, including the Department of
Transportation and the Washington State Patrol.