Rep. Mark Harmsworth to sit on Transportation, Tech & Economic Development, and Rules committees
Rep. Mark Harmsworth to sit on Transportation, Tech & Economic Development, and Rules committees
The 44th District's newest legislator, Rep. Mark Harmsworth, R-Mill Creek, will serve on the House Transportation, Technology & Economic Development, and Rules committees:
- The House Transportation Committee considers the transportation budget, revenue sources for transportation funding, and issues relating to transportation policy and transportation agencies, including the Department of Transportation and the Washington State Patrol.
- The House Technology & Economic Development Committee considers issues relating to technology and electronic communications, small business assistance, business financing, and the development of industry clusters, international trade and technology-driven “green” jobs. The committee also considers issues relating to renewable energy standards and energy availability, production and conservation.
- The House Rules Committee considers all bills reported from policy and fiscal committees and determines whether, and in what order, to schedule their consideration on the floor of the House. The Rules Committee also reviews, adopts and schedules consideration of floor resolutions.
