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The Senate Government Operations & Elections Committee considers issues relating to the operations of counties, cities, and special districts; regulatory reform; elections; open government; public works issues; and performance audits. The committee also considers issues relating to the Growth Management Act and related land use issues, such as local permitting, the subdivision of property, and property rights.
(Please note: This general description should not be considered the definitive listing of issues considered by this committee.)
Committee Rules, 2011-2012 Session
Committee Meeting Documents/Electronic Bill Book (EBB)
Copies of draft bills, proposed substitute bills, or striking amendments, scheduled for public hearings:
PSSB 5183
1/17/12 |
Recognizing "Native American Heritage Day." (SB 5183) |
PSSB 6180
1/30/12 |
Reducing costs and inefficiencies in elections. (SB 6180) |
PSSB 5049
1/31/12 |
Implementing recommendations of the sunshine committee.
(SB 5049) |
PSSB 6146
1/31/12 |
Clarifying restrictions on the use of the public records act for the purpose of obtaining records for commercial or profit-making purposes. (SB 6146) |
PSSB 6351
1/31/12 |
Regarding inspection and copying of any public record. (SB 6351) |
PSSB 6165
2/02/12 |
Creating flexible conservation futures taxing districts. (SB 6165) |
PSSB 6180
2/02/12 |
Reducing costs and inefficiencies in elections. (SB 6180) |
PSSB 6186
2/02/12 |
Concerning limitations on the taxing authority of counties for emergency medical services. (SB 6186) |
PSSB 6190
2/02/12 |
Addressing the designation of urban growth areas. (SB 6190) |
PSSB 6372
2/02/12 |
Reducing nontax administration costs associated with the conduct of city and county operations. (SB 6372) |
PSSB 6381
2/02/12 |
Enacting the Washington voting rights of 2012. (SB 6381) |
PSSB 6470
2/02/12 |
Authorizing benefit charges for enhancement of fire protection services. (SB 6470) |
PSSB 6529
2/02/12 |
Changing requirements for electioneering communications.
(SB 6529) |
Reports and Publications
Recent Reports and Publications
Archived Reports and Publications
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