Rep. Klippert: The week ahead: March 9, 2013 - Washington State House Republicans

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Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Just a reminder, I am not advocating “for” or “against” any of the bills in this e-mail update. This update is to keep you informed on what is happening in Olympia and give you the opportunity to possibly testify or offer comment on bills that could impact you. For those of you who have sent e-mail; THANK YOU! Your comments are appreciated.

A quick note, the cutoff for getting bills out of the House and over to the Senate is Wednesday. That means we will have a full schedule of public hearings and committee meetings over the next couple weeks to consider the Senate bills sent to us. Below is the list of some of our more interesting public hearings and work sessions for the upcoming week.

Also, Sen. Brown and I are hosting town hall meetings in the Tri-Cities on Saturday, March 16, 2013. This is a great opportunity for you to express your concerns on issues that are important to you. Hope to see you there!

Town hall meeting schedule:

Saturday March 16, 2013

8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Richland City Hall/Council Chamber
505 Swift Blvd.
Richland, WA 99352

10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
West Richland Library
3803 W. Van Giesen
West Richland, WA 99353

1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Kennewick City Hall Council Chambers
210 W. 6^th Ave
Kennewick, WA 99336

Thank you ALL!

Sincerely,

Brad Klippert

MONDAY, MARCH 11

Governor Inslee’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Work Group – Public Hearing and Possible Work Session – House Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, House Hearing Rm. A @ 8:00 a.m.

TUESDAY, MARCH 12

Internet Voting – Work session – House Government Operations and Elections Committee, House Hearing Rm. E @ 8:00 a.m.
Increasing Higher Ed Facilities Authority Membership – Public Hearing on Senate Bill 5787 – Higher Education Committee, House Hearing Rm. A @ 8:00 a.m.
Regarding Access to Higher Ed for Disabled Students – Public Hearing on Substitute Senate Bill 5180 – Higher Education Committee, House Hearing Rm. A @ 8:00 a.m.
Fundraising for the Health Professional Loan Repayment and Scholarship Program – Public Hearing on Substitute Senate Bill 5615 – Higher Education Committee, House Hearing Rm. A @ 8:00 a.m.
Sex Trafficking and Exploited Children – Public Hearing on Senate Bill’s 5308, 5488 and 5669 – House Public Safety Committee, House Hearing Rm. D @ 8:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13

Criminal Incompetency & Civil Commitment – Public Hearing on Senate Bill 5176 – House Judiciary Committee, House Hearing Rm. A @ 8:00 a.m.

THURSDAY, MARCH 14

Promoting Safe School Buildings – Public Hearing on 2nd Substitute Senate Bill 5197 – House Education Committee, House Hearing Rm. A @ 8:00 a.m.
Placing Epinephrine Autoinjectors in Schools – Public Hearing on Engrossed Senate Bill 5104 – House Education Committee, House Hearing Rm. A @ 8:00 a.m.
Beer, Wine and Spirits Theater Licenses – Public Hearing on Senate Bill 5607 – House Government Accountability and Oversight Committee, House Hearing Rm. E @ 9:00 a.m.
Student Achievement Initiative – Work Session – House Higher Education Committee, House Hearing Rm. A @ 10:00 a.m.

FRIDAY, MARCH 15

Telecommunications Taxation Overview – Work Session – House Finance Committee, House Hearing Rm. A @ 8:00 a.m.
Communications Services Reform – Public Hearing on House Bill 1971 – House Finance Committee, House Hearing Rm. A @ 8:00 a.m.
Childhood Obesity – Work Session – House Early Learning and Human Services Committee, House Hearing Rm. C @ 1:30 p.m.
Prevention of Childhood Obesity in Early Learning Programs – Public Hearing on House Bill 1784 – House Early Learning and Human Services Committee, House Hearing Rm. C @ 1:30 p.m.