Legislative Action

Major action in the Legislature this week includes:

Monday

1:30 p.m. Senate Hearing Room 3, Senate Higher Education Committee hearing on 2SHB2293 to require state college students to pay a $120 annual fee for using technology.

1:30 p.m. Senate Hearing Room 1, Senate Law and Justice Committee hearing on SHB2339 to increase jail-time for crimes involving methamphetamine.

Tuesday

10 a.m. House Hearing Room E, House Corrections Committee hearing on the bills to increase sentences and reporting requirements for sex offenders.

10 a.m. House Hearing Room D, House Energy and Utilities Committee hearing on SJM8029 to request the Hanford fast-flux reactor remain in operation.

1:30 p.m. House hearing Room E, House Children and Family Services Committee hearing on E2SSB6231 to increase protections for victims of sexually aggressive youth.

1:30 p.m. House Hearing Room A, House Education Committee hearing on 2SSB6272 to require background checks on all school employees who have contact with children.

Thursday

8 a.m. Senate Hearing Room 4, Senate Human Services and Corrections Committee hearing on ESHB2226 to break apart the Department of Social and Health Services and create the Department of Children and Family Services.

10 a.m. House Hearing Room B, House Health Care Committee hearing on SB6540 to restrict the release of newborns addicted to drugs or alcohol from the hospital.

Friday

8 a.m. Senate Hearing Room 2, Senate Ecology and Parks Committee hearing on SHB2757 to require people who dump trash in public parks be sentenced to community service work.

10 a.m. House Hearing Room C, House Higher Education Committee hearing on SB6314 to tie increases in tuition to increases in personal income.