It’s a new day in Olympia. With the November 2017 general election soon to move into the history books, the Washington State Senate’s Democratic caucus is preparing to take over management of the chamber from the Republicans, who are giving up control thanks to Manka Dhingra’s victory in the 45th District.
Today, the soon-to-be majority caucus announced committee assignments and incoming committee chairs for 2018.
“We have a great, knowledgeable team ready to get to work for the people of this state,” Senate Democratic Leader Sharon Nelson said in a statement.
“Our chairs and committee members are passionate about moving Washington households forward. They are also dedicated to good government and are firm in their belief that the committee process serves as a platform for people to interact and be heard by their representatives in Olympia.”
Here’s the complete list of incoming committee chairs and vice chairs:
Each of the Eastside’s four Democratic senators will be either a committee chair or vice chair in 2018. Lisa Wellman of the 41st is heading up Early Learning & K‑12 Education, Mark Mullet of the 5th is in charge of Financial Institutions & Insurance, Patty Kuderer will be the vice chair of State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections plus Health & Long Term Care, and Manka Dhingra of the 45th will be vice chair of Law & Justice plus Human Services & Corrections.
The 2018 leadership team is:
And here is the complete list of committee assignments:
Senators from both parties are in Olympia this week for Committee Days. The Senate’s Committee Days began today and run through Wednesday; the House’s Committee Days begin Wednesday and run through Friday.
Republicans are still in charge of the Senate for a few more days. After Manka Dhingra is sworn in later this month, they’ll no longer have control.
Most of the Republicans currently serving as committee chairs will likely become ranking members once the majority flips, but the caucus also has the option of reshuffling its own committee assignments if it wishes.
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