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Environment and Energy Committee, Washington House of Representatives

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TheEnvironment and Energy Committee is astanding committee of theWashington House of Representatives.

Per Rule 24 of the House Rules, committee members of theHouse of Representatives are selected by the caucus of each party.[1] The chairs of the committees are selected by the majority party caucus.[1] Standing committees of the House have the power to issue commissions for the examination of witnesses, the power to administer oaths, and the powers of subpoena.[2] The debate by any standing committee on a measure is open to the public.[3]

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Function

The Environment and Energy Committee considers topics including, but not limited to:

issues relating to air quality; aquatic lands; oil spill prevention; solid waste; hazardous waste; toxics; climate change; energy; Puget Sound; and land use impacts to environmental quality.[4][5]

Membership

Note:This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes yearly updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org

2023-2024 legislative session

Environment & Energy Committee, 2023-2024

Democratic members (9)Republican members (6)Third-party members(0)

    2021-2022 legislative session

    Environment & Energy Committee, 2021-2022

    Democratic members (8)Republican members (5)Third-party members(0)

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      2017 legislative session

      The following table describes committee membership at the beginning of the 2017 legislative session.

      Environment Members, 2017
      Democratic members (5)Republican members (4)
      Joe Fitzgibbon, ChairDavid Taylor
      Strom Peterson, Vice chairJacquelin Maycumber
      Jake FeyVincent Buys
      Ruth KagiMary Dye
      Joan McBride

      2015 legislative session

      The following table describes committee membership at the beginning of the 2015 legislative session.

      Environment Members, 2015
      Democratic members (6)Republican members (6)
      Joe Fitzgibbon, ChairMatthew Shea (Washington), Ranking Minority Member
      Strom Peterson, Vice-ChairShelly Short, Assistant Ranking Minority Member
      Jessyn FarrellPaul Harris
      Jake FeyLiz Pike
      Roger GoodmanDavid Taylor (Washington)
      Joan McBrideMary Dye

      2013-2014

      The following table describes committee membership at the beginning of the 2013 legislative session.

      Environment Members, 2013
      Democratic members (8)Republican members (5)
      Dave Upthegrove, ChairShelly Short
      John McCoy, Vice chairLiz Pike
      Jessyn FarrellLarry Crouse
      Jake FeyTerry Nealey
      Ruth KagiJason Overstreet
      Marko Liias
      Jeff Morris
      Steve Tharinger

      2011-2012

      The following table describes committee membership for the 2011-2012 legislative session.

      Environment Members, 2011
      Democratic members (8)Republican members (6)
      Dave Upthegrove, ChairShelly Short
      Christine Rolfes, Vice chairPaul Harris
      Joe FitzgibbonLarry Crouse
      Laurie JinkinsTerry Nealey
      Jeff MorrisKirk Pearson
      Luis MoscosoDavid Taylor
      Dean Takko
      Steve Tharinger

      2009-2010

      The following table describes committee membership for the 2009-2010 legislative session.

      Environment Members, 2011
      Democratic members (6)Republican members (4)
      Maralyn ChaseTom Campbell
      Mary Lou DickersonJoel Kretz
      Hans DunsheeEd Orcutt
      Fred FinnMatthew Shea
      Zack Hudgins
      Christine Rolfes

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      Leadership
      Speaker of the House:Laurie Jinkins
      Majority Leader:Joe Fitzgibbon
      Minority Leader:Drew Stokesbary
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