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2007 Committees
Finance - Vice-Chair
The House Finance Committee considers issues relating to state
revenues, such as increases or decreases in taxes, exemptions from
taxes, and changes in the administration of taxes. (Note: Issues
involving revenue for transportation purposes, such as gasoline taxes,
are usually considered by the House Transportation Committee.)
Capital Budget
The House Capital Budget Committee considers the state capital
budget which approves money for the construction and repair of public
buildings and for other long-term investments, such as land acquisitions
and transfers. The capital budget also includes state money that is
either given or lent to local governments or nonprofit organizations for
infrastructure, housing, and cultural and heritage facilities. The
committee also considers legislation that authorizes state debt and
legislation that affects state buildings and land.
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.
Joint Administrative Rules
Review Committee
The Joint Administrative Rules
Review Committee was formed to clarify the existing law of
administrative procedure, to achieve greater consistency with other
states and the federal government in administrative procedure, and
to provide greater public and legislative access to administrative
decision making.
Legislative Committee on Economic Development and International
Relations
The Legislative Committee on Economic Development and International
Relations is authorized to study and review economic development
issues. The committee’s duties include special emphasis on international
trade, tourism, investment and industrial development, and assisting the
legislature in developing a comprehensive and consistent economic
development policy.
State of
Washington - Hyogo Prefecture Legislative Friendship Committee
The State of Washington - Hyogo Prefecture
Legislative Friendship Committee was founded to foster a continued
exchange of friendship and information between both legislative
bodies.
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