The Senate Republican Caucus today announced its committee assignments for the 2011 and 2012 legislative sessions, including ranking (lead) Republicans on the state Senate committees. They will be:
Agriculture and Rural Economic Development Ranking: Sen. Jerome Delvin
Other members: Sens. Mark Schoesler, Jim Honeyford and Randi Becker
Early Learning and K-12 Education Ranking: Sen. Steve Litzow
Other members: Sens. Curtis King and Andy Hill
Economic Development, Trade and Innovation Ranking: Sen. Michael Baumgartner
Other members: Sens. Joseph Zarelli, Janéa Holmquist Newbry and Don Benton
Environment, Water and Energy Ranking: Sen. Jim Honeyford
Other members: Sens. Janéa Holmquist Newbry, Jerome Delvin and Bob Morton
Financial Institutions, Housing and Insurance Ranking: Sen. Don Benton
Other members: Sens. Joe Fain and Steve Litzow
Government Operations, Tribal Relations and Elections Ranking: Sen. Dan Swecker
Other members: Sens. Pam Roach and Bob McCaslin
Health and Long-Term Care Ranking: Sen. Randi Becker
Other members: Sens. Linda Evans Parlette, Cheryl Pflug and Mike Carrell
Higher Education and Workforce Development Ranking: Sen. Andy Hill
Other members: Sens. Randi Becker, Michael Baumgartner and Doug Ericksen
Human Services and Corrections Ranking: Sen. Val Stevens
Other members: Sens. Mike Carrell and Doug Ericksen
Judiciary Ranking: Sen. Cheryl Pflug
Other members: Sens. Mike Carrell, Bob McCaslin and Pam Roach
Labor, Commerce and Consumer Protection Ranking: Sen. Janéa Holmquist Newbry
Other members: Sens. Curtis King and Mike Hewitt
Natural Resources and Marine Waters Ranking: Sen. Bob Morton
Other members: Sens. Val Stevens and Dan Swecker
Rules Ranking: Sen. Mike Hewitt
Other members: Sens. Curtis King, Val Stevens, Mark Schoesler, Linda Evans Parlette, Joseph Zarelli, Cheryl Pflug and Mike Carrell
Transportation Ranking: Sen. Curtis King
Other members: Sens. Joe Fain, Dan Swecker, Steve Litzow, Andy Hill, Doug Ericksen and Jerome Delvin
Ways and Means
Ranking: Sen. Joseph Zarelli
Other members: Sens. Jim Honeyford, Mike Hewitt, Mark Schoesler, Michael Baumgartner, Cheryl Pflug and Linda Evans Parlette
Members of Senate Republican leadership for 2011-12, announced in late November, are:
- Leader – Sen. Mike Hewitt, Walla Walla
- Caucus Chair – Sen. Linda Evans Partlette, Wenatchee
- Floor Leader – Sen. Mark Schoesler, Ritzville
- Whip – Sen.-elect Doug Ericksen, Ferndale
- Deputy Leader – Sen. Mike Carrell, Lakewood
- Caucus Vice Chair – Sen. Dan Swecker, Rochester
- Deputy Floor Leader – Sen. Jim Honeyford, Sunnyside
- Deputy Whip – Sen. Jerome Delvin, Richland