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Washington House
Republicans - March 2008 |
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What is the House Republican Caucus?
The House Republican Caucus is a group of 34 Republican legislators elected to
Washington’s House of Representatives. There are four caucuses in the
Legislature including House Republicans, House Democrats, Senate Republicans and
Senate Democrats.
What purpose do the caucuses serve?
The caucus system allows groups of legislators to work together to promote
common ideas, set priorities and pass legislation that serves the interests of
the citizens they represent. The four main caucuses of the Legislature select
leaders and appoint legislators to the various standing committees. The leaders
and committee members work with legislators from both parties and both chambers
in an attempt to perfect and enact legislation that meets the needs of their
constituents.
Members of the House Republican Caucus meet almost daily as a group during the
legislative session to discuss bills and plan for floor debates and voting.
Who are the House Republican Leaders? |
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Rep. Richard DeBolt – Republican Leader:
Oversees the Republican
leadership team that will set legislative priorities and work toward the
adoption of bills supported by the caucus. Lead representative for the caucus in
negotiations with other caucuses and the governor. |
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Rep.
Doug Ericksen – Deputy Republican Leader: The number two leadership
post in the caucus. The Deputy Republican Leader assists the Republican Leader
in setting priorities, organizing caucus strategy, and working toward the
adoption of bills supported by the caucus. |
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Rep. Dan Newhouse -
Republican Floor Leader: A member of the leadership
team that sets priorities for the caucus, the Republican Floor Leader is in
charge of organizing and overseeing caucus activity during floor debate. |
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Rep. Dan Kristiansen – Caucus Chair: Also a key member of the caucus
leadership team that plans and sets legislative priorities, the Caucus Chair
presides over daily caucus meetings when bills, amendments and voting are
discussed. |
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Rep.
Mary Skinner – Caucus Vice Chair: Assists
the Caucus Chair in his duties and substitutes in his absence. Also
involved in leadership and agenda discussions. |
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Rep.
Lynn Schindler – Whip: In addition to helping set caucus priorities,
the whip serves as sergeant at arms, maintaining decorum during caucus meetings
and ensures caucus activities are carried out in an orderly fashion. |
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Rep. Charles Ross
(left)
and
Rep.
Maureen Walsh
(right):
Assistant Floor Leader:
Participates in leadership discussions on legislation and planning, and assists
the Floor Leader in the organization of activities on the floor of the House. |
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Rep. Steve
Hailey (left),
Rep. Joe Schmick (center),
and
Rep. Norma Smith
(right):
Assistant Whips: Assist with maintaining decorum and order during caucus activities.
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