The Washington State Senate Law and Justice Committee (WA Senate LAW) considers a variety of subjects relating to civil and criminal law, including issues involving public safety, law enforcement, and sentencing. Civil law topics include commercial law, probate, firearms, eminent domain, Consumer Protection Act remedies and processes. The committee also oversees family law issues such as marriage, child support and adoption.
WA Senate LAW - Committee Meeting
(February 21, 2019)
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- Washington State Senate Law and Justice Committee (WA Senate LAW)
- WA Senate LAW - Committee Meeting
Thursday February 21, 2019 10:00 AM
Observed
Observations
On Thursday, the Washington State Senate Law and Justice Committee (WA Senate LAW) recommended confirmation of the 2016 gubernatorial appointment of Russ Hauge as Chair of the Washington State Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
- Hauge, a Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) Board Member, was nominated to serve on the Washington State Sentencing Guidelines Commission by Governor Jay Inslee in late 2016. His current term as Chair of the committee’s 20 members runs through August 2019.