This week the Washington House of Representatives released the list of 2011-13 Standing Committees. The list reduces the number of Standing Committees from 25 to 21.
The major committees that focus on higher education policy and appropriations will continue, including Higher Education, Education Appropriations & Oversight, and Ways & Means.
This session there will be several new committees that combine aspects of former committees. These include Business & Financial Services, Community Development & Housing, Early Learning & Human Services, Environment, Labor & Workforce Development, and Local Government.
The following committees will no longer exist:
- Audit Review & Oversight
- Commerce & Labor
- Community & Economic Development & Trade
- Early Learning & Children’s Service
- Ecology & Parks
- Environmental Health
- Finance
- Financial Institutions & Insurance
- Human Services
- Local Government & Housing
Committee chairs and membership are expected some time this week.