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Legislative Week

Legislative action scheduled for this week includes:

Monday

10 a.m., House Hearing Room D, John L. O’Brien Bldg., House Trade and Economic Development Committee public hearing on SB 5762, allowing simulcasting of out-of-state races at horse racing facilities.

Tuesday

10 a.m., House Hearing Room B, John L. O’Brien Bldg., House Government Administration public hearing on SB 5460, limiting the use of public funds for political activities. 10 a.m., House Hearing Room A, John L. O’Brien Bldg., House Law and Justice Committee public hearing on SB 5255, establishing notification of parent or legal guardian prior to an abortion by a minor. 1:30 p.m., House Hearing Room B, John L. O’Brien Bldg., House Health Care Committee public hearing on SB 5592, providing for abstinence education. 1:30 p.m., House Hearing Room E, John L. O’Brien Bldg., House Children and Family Services Committee public hearing on SB 5491, revising provisions for termination of the parent and child relationship.

Wednesday

8 a.m., House Hearing Room E, John L. O’Brien Bldg., House Government Reform and Land Use Committee public hearing on SB 5185, revising procedures for growth management hearings boards. 1:30 p.m., House Hearing Room B, John L. O’Brien Bldg., House Government Administration Committee public hearing on SB 5160, eliminating the presidential primary.

Thursday

10 a.m., Senate Hearing Room 3, John A. Cherberg Bldg., Senate Government Operations Committee public hearing on HB 1338, increasing flexibility for counties and cities in implementing growth management. Also being heard is HB 1816, changing the mandatory elements of comprehensive plans under the growth management act. 1:30 p.m., Senate Hearing Room 1, John A. Cherberg Bldg., Senate Law and Justice Committee public hearing on HB 1398, creating additional judicial positions in the Spokane Superior Court. Also being heard is HB 1441, penalizing voyeurism.