QUOTED
“This is not a civil rights matter. ... The state has always had a strong public policy issue and incentive to promote and to incentivize and to elevate and protect the status of traditional marriage as the foundation of human civilization, and this bill undermines that foundation.”
Rep. Jay Rodne, R-North Bend, speaking in opposition to a proposal to allow same-sex marriage, in the House Judiciary committee
TODAY
It’s the deadline for bills to pass out of fiscal committees, with the exception of budget and revenue-related proposals. Any measures not passed by the end of the day shouldn’t see further action this session.
A proposal to exempt universities from some competitive contracting requirements is scheduled for a public hearing and executive session today. House Bill 2585 would exempt higher education institutions from certain regulations for goods and services purchases less than $100,000, as well as travel arrangements.
The House Capital Budget committee will meet at 9 a.m. in Hearing Room D of the O’Brien Building.
A proposal that would give local governments authority to raise fees and taxes on drivers is scheduled for a vote in the Senate Transportation committee. Senate Bill 6582 will have an executive session at 1:30 p.m. in Hearing Room 1 of the Cherberg Building.
NOTEWORTHY
A proposal to authorize same-sex marriage in Washington passed out of the House Judiciary committee Monday. Senate Bill 6239 passed the Senate floor last week.
UPCOMING
It’s Refugee and Immigrant Legislative Day on Wednesday, hosted by the Refugee Women’s Alliance. A rally on the Capitol steps is scheduled for 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday is also Homeschool Day at the Capitol, organized by the Christian Homeschool Network and Christian Heritage ministry organization.
Compiled by staff writer Alexis Krell
