Today's hot list

8:00 HHR C General Government Appropriations
Work Session: Overview of selected topics from the State Auditor's Office State Government Performance Review including liquor sales and distribution (the idea of privatizing it). A copy of the Auditor's presentation to the committee is here.

10:00 HHR D Higher Education
Public Hearing: HB 2479 - Exempting payment of fees at institutions of higher learning for children of certain law enforcement officers or firefighters (Rep. Troy Kelley’s bill in honor of recent officer deaths)

10:00 HHR A Ecology & Parks
Public Hearing: HB 2545 - Directing the department of ecology to adopt rules requiring entities to report the emissions of greenhouse gases (Aligns Washington state with federal reporting requirements, effectively streamlining the process for businesses)

Noon on the House Floor
Joint session with the Senate for State of the State Address with Governor Gregoire.

3:30 HHR D State Government & Tribal Affairs
Public Hearing:
HB 2418 - Making the names and addresses of persons signing initiative or referendum petitions public records
HB 2496 - Modifying ballot design provisions (bill sponsored by Rep. Scott White to address placement of I-1033 on King County ballot)