Monday, March 23, 2009

Today's Hot List

It's the Monday before policy cut-off (Friday, 3/27) so members will be scrambling to push bills out of policy committees in time to consider on the House floor. If there's a bill you're particularly interested in, keep a close eye on it this week.

As for today, members will be on the floor and in caucus at 10 today. Committee action includes:

1:30pm in Judiciary
Public Hearing:
ESSB 5967 – Prohibiting unfair practices in public community athletics programs by prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex.
ESB 5810 – Concerning foreclosures on deeds of trust.
E2SSB 5688 – Expanding the rights and responsibilities of state registered domestic partners.

1:30pm in Community & Economic Development & Trade
Public Hearing: SSB 5899 – Providing a business and occupation tax credit for qualified employment positions.

1:30pm in Technology, Energy & Communications
Possible Executive Session:
E2SSB 5854 – Reducing climate pollution in the built environment.

1:30pm in Health & Human Services Appropriations
Possible Executive Session:
ESSB 5746 – Modifying juvenile sentencing provisions.
ESB 5519 – Competency and evaluation procedures for individuals with mental illness charged with crimes.

Apture