House committee work sessions this week that might be of interest. As usual, subject to change. Please check committee agendas for the latest.
Thursday, Dec. 1
Early Learning & Human Services: 8 a.m.
House Hearing Rm E: Work Session
- Receive the recommendations of the Children’s Mental Health Work Group.
- Receive the recommendations from the Blue Ribbon Commission for Delivery of Services to Children & Families.
Public Safety: 8:00 a.m.
House Hearing Rm D: Work Session – Jails in WA State: Policy and Funding Challenges
- Snapshot of Washington jail populations.
- Innovative measures to reduce the pre-trial jail population.
- Inmates with mental illness and other disabilities.
- Standards for local jail operations.
Judiciary: 1:30 p.m.
House Hearing Rm A: Work Session
- Update on aspects of the civil commitment and forensic mental health systems, including assisted outpatient treatment, Joel’s Law, and forensic diversion programs.
Transportation: 3:30 p.m.
House Hearing Rm B: Work Session
- Federal transportation funding implementation: Report from interim work groups.
- I-405 express toll lanes: Update on improvements implemented.
- REAL ID: Status update.
- Washington State Patrol organizational assessment report.
- Revenue forecast update and budget outlook for the 2017-19 biennium.
Appropriations: 3:30 p.m.
House Hearing Rm A: Work Session
- Education Funding Task Force Update.
- Blue Ribbon Commission on Children and Family Services.
- School Building Health and Safety Rules.
- 2017 Session Budget Preview.
Friday, Dec. 2
Commerce & Gaming: 10:00 a.m.
House Hearing Rm C: Work Session
- Legislative Proposals for the 2017 Session Regarding the Regulation of Liquor, Marijuana, Gambling, and Vapor Products.
Education: 10:00 a.m.
House Hearing Rm A: Work Session
- Basic Education and the Every Student Succeeds Act in Washington.