After nine straight hours on the House Floor yesterday and another 4 straight hours today, I think it’s fair to say"the grind has officially began.” We’ve run 14 bills so far today and will have debate on final passage of the Supplemental Budget at some point tonight.
#supplemental #budget #House #Floor #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/1129c9a
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
2012 Regular Legislative Session
Well I woke up to snow in Olympia. Nothing was actually sticking to the ground, but there was some B-I-G HUGE flakes falling. We start on the House Floor at 1:30 today with a fairly large run list and then starting the debate on final passage of the Supplemental Budget around 6:00 PM.
We debated 12 amendments to the proposed budget for about four hours yesterday, so today’s debate will be on final passage. I took the lead in debating two of the amendments, the first related to restoring $5.2 million to Growth Management grants and shoreline assistance, restoring cuts to DOE management staff and water quality financial assistance program and restoring cuts to salmon grants. Yet again, the Democrat majority is choosing to fund fish and the environment of people.
The second amendment dealt with adding $23,000 to the Office of Regulatory Assistance to create a small business liaison team to assist small businesses in permitting and regulatory issues. I pointed out that the Republicans put forth a significant regulatory reform package that should have had the opportunity to be debated on the House Floor, but the Democrats aren’t interested in regulatory reform, just more taxes. The fact that the Democrat Majority believes the state needs a small business liaison team is very telling. I have an idea, how we just make permits easier to get and understand?
We also ran four amendments to show Republicans believe we should be prioritizing our spending to focus on the core functions of government ... that is to fund education first, protect public health and safety and to protect the most vulnerable in our society. Of course the Democrats turned down all but one of our amendments.
#2012 #supplemental #budget #amendments #regulatory #reform #15th #District #Rep #David #Taylor
http://chumly.com/n/1128523
We debated 12 amendments to the proposed budget for about four hours yesterday, so today’s debate will be on final passage. I took the lead in debating two of the amendments, the first related to restoring $5.2 million to Growth Management grants and shoreline assistance, restoring cuts to DOE management staff and water quality financial assistance program and restoring cuts to salmon grants. Yet again, the Democrat majority is choosing to fund fish and the environment of people.
The second amendment dealt with adding $23,000 to the Office of Regulatory Assistance to create a small business liaison team to assist small businesses in permitting and regulatory issues. I pointed out that the Republicans put forth a significant regulatory reform package that should have had the opportunity to be debated on the House Floor, but the Democrats aren’t interested in regulatory reform, just more taxes. The fact that the Democrat Majority believes the state needs a small business liaison team is very telling. I have an idea, how we just make permits easier to get and understand?
We also ran four amendments to show Republicans believe we should be prioritizing our spending to focus on the core functions of government ... that is to fund education first, protect public health and safety and to protect the most vulnerable in our society. Of course the Democrats turned down all but one of our amendments.
#2012 #supplemental #budget #amendments #regulatory #reform #15th #District #Rep #David #Taylor
http://chumly.com/n/1128523
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
2012 Regular Legislative Session Day 51 continued
The Democrat Majority in Olympia still believe the state needs more revenue. HB 2563 would establish a capital gains tax to the tune of $6.5 billion. HB 2762 would repeal joint legislative audit and review committee tax preferences, sales and use tax exemptions, and business and occupation tax exemptions, credits, deductions, and preferential tax rates to the tune of $3.7 billion. Wow $10.2 billion in new tax revenue! Really? Please let Olympia know it’s time to live within its means.
#Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District #tax #increase #2762 #2563 #$10.2 #billion
http://chumly.com/n/111e487
#Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District #tax #increase #2762 #2563 #$10.2 #billion
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2012 Regular Legislative Session Day 51
So how do you know when the end of session is near? The introduction of Title only bills. Yes that’s right, one of the favorites of the Democrat Majority is to introduce a bill titled something like ... An Act related to increasing state revenue ... and that is the extent of the bill. Look at HB 2809 and 2810 to see two great examples.
Based on the schedule for this week, I think it’s safe to say the grind is about to begin. This is the time of session when we sit around and do a whole lot of waiting on the Democrats to count votes, trade votes and otherwise spin in circles trying to figure out what they want to do next. If it wasn’t so dang frustrating it would be entertaining.
#HB #2809 #2810 #title #only #bills #Olympia #House #Floor #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/111c220
Based on the schedule for this week, I think it’s safe to say the grind is about to begin. This is the time of session when we sit around and do a whole lot of waiting on the Democrats to count votes, trade votes and otherwise spin in circles trying to figure out what they want to do next. If it wasn’t so dang frustrating it would be entertaining.
#HB #2809 #2810 #title #only #bills #Olympia #House #Floor #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/111c220
Monday, February 27, 2012
2012 Regular Legislative Session Day 50
I had a fairly good weekend in Olympia. I started reading The Love Dare and The Resolution on Sunday, both are great books thus far and a real eye opener for my many short-comings. I went and watched Act of Valor last night ... holy cow, great movie. God bless the men and women protecting this great Nation.
We’re on the House Floor this afternoon. We don’t have any indication on how late we’re going to go tonight, so it could be a very long day. Stay tuned.
#Olympia #House #Floor #Act #of #Valor #The #Resolution #Love #Dare #Fireproof #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/1116eaa
We’re on the House Floor this afternoon. We don’t have any indication on how late we’re going to go tonight, so it could be a very long day. Stay tuned.
#Olympia #House #Floor #Act #of #Valor #The #Resolution #Love #Dare #Fireproof #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/1116eaa
Friday, February 24, 2012
2012 Regular Legislative Session Day 47
My day started out nicely ... I had the opportunity to meet Newt Gingrich. He gave a fantastic talk to the House Republican Caucus about creating jobs, lowering gas prices, and reforming the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service and the Environmental Protection Agency. He also discussed getting a Republican majority in the House this election, based on the 1994 Republican Revolution. He even gave us a couple of talking points that fit well within out messaging.
Best compare and contrast lines of the day for the Republican proposed budget versus the Democrat Majority proposal ...
House Republican budget unveiling: No revenue, no gimmicks (TVW Blog 2/17/12)
Accounting gimmick is big part of state House budget moves (Seattle Times 2/22/12)
And
Republicans offer budget without sales tax hike (Olympian 2/20/12
Budget from House Dems relies on delayed payments (Daily News 2/22/12)
What a great way to start off my day.
#Newt #Gingrich #Democrat #Budget #gimmicks #tax #payment #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/1102002
Best compare and contrast lines of the day for the Republican proposed budget versus the Democrat Majority proposal ...
House Republican budget unveiling: No revenue, no gimmicks (TVW Blog 2/17/12)
Accounting gimmick is big part of state House budget moves (Seattle Times 2/22/12)
And
Republicans offer budget without sales tax hike (Olympian 2/20/12
Budget from House Dems relies on delayed payments (Daily News 2/22/12)
What a great way to start off my day.
#Newt #Gingrich #Democrat #Budget #gimmicks #tax #payment #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/1102002
Thursday, February 23, 2012
2012 Regular Legislative Session Day 46
We were able to get a lot done in yesterday’s General Government Appropriations and Oversight Committee meeting, so today’s meeting should be pretty short. We have six bills in the General Government Appropriations and Oversight Committee to take Executive Action on and then we’re done. I have a meeting at noon with Rep’s Overstreet and Shea to discuss a bill and an HROC Meeting at 2:30 PM. Should be a fairly straight forward day for me.
We’re still sitting in the Committee waiting for the Democrats to decide what they want to do on the six bills on the Executive Calendar. Senate Bill 6120 has two proposed amendments that would appear to have the Democrats split and with our no votes the amendments will fail. I love when a plan comes together.
#SB #6120 #General #Government #Appropriations #Oversight #HROC #Overstreet #Shea #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/10f600c
We’re still sitting in the Committee waiting for the Democrats to decide what they want to do on the six bills on the Executive Calendar. Senate Bill 6120 has two proposed amendments that would appear to have the Democrats split and with our no votes the amendments will fail. I love when a plan comes together.
#SB #6120 #General #Government #Appropriations #Oversight #HROC #Overstreet #Shea #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/10f600c
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
2012 Regular Legislative Session Day 45
I think I’m finally getting sick. I’ve been able to avoid getting sick all year, but I think it’s finally setting in. Ugh! At least my General Government Appropriations and Oversight Committee meeting was delayed until 9:00 AM this morning. The committee will also be meeting at 1:30 PM this afternoon. It looks like we only had 8 bills referred to the committee, so it could be a fairly short meeting this morning.
We have a short Floor Session scheduled for 10:00 AM today and then we’ll be caucusing on the Operating Budget and Capital Budget. The Democrat Majority released their proposed budget yesterday and it doesn’t look good at all. Rumor has it we’ll be debating the Operating Budget on Friday and passing it on Saturday. Apparently the Democrats are in a hurry to get the proposed budget over to the Senate by Monday ... I don’t know why, but that’s what we’ve been told.
With only 15 days left in the Regular Session, things are going to be getting ramped up again. I can honestly say this has been a crazy, weird, crappy, foolish, stupid session.
#General #Government #Appropriations #Oversight #Operating #Capital #Budget #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/10e96de
We have a short Floor Session scheduled for 10:00 AM today and then we’ll be caucusing on the Operating Budget and Capital Budget. The Democrat Majority released their proposed budget yesterday and it doesn’t look good at all. Rumor has it we’ll be debating the Operating Budget on Friday and passing it on Saturday. Apparently the Democrats are in a hurry to get the proposed budget over to the Senate by Monday ... I don’t know why, but that’s what we’ve been told.
With only 15 days left in the Regular Session, things are going to be getting ramped up again. I can honestly say this has been a crazy, weird, crappy, foolish, stupid session.
#General #Government #Appropriations #Oversight #Operating #Capital #Budget #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/10e96de
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
2012 Regular Legislative Session Day 44
[Resent id=17695943 2012-02-21 17:48:58 from davidtaylor] Today will be another long day in Olympia, even though my 8:00 AM General Government Appropriations and Oversight Committee was canceled. I’ve got a 10:00 AM Labor and Workforce Development Committee meeting at 10:00 AM and an Environment Committee meeting at 1:30 PM. I have one meeting this afternoon with Agricultural Water and Power Users of Eastern Washington and there’s a Washington State Republican Party Legislative reception this evening.
I’m watching Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 6312 very, very closely right now. The bill summary indicates the bill is limited to the Skagit River basin, but I am concerned some of the provisions could be"interpreted” to apply statewide. Here’s the summary ...
"Prohibits the Department of Ecology (Department) from adopting rules applicable to the Skagit River basin that constrains any new groundwater withdrawals for certain domestic use to less than 350 gallons per day per dwelling unit.
Provides direction to the Department regarding how funds should be prioritized to offset the concerns raised by groundwater withdraws in rural areas.
Amends the State Building Code to allow groundwater withdraws in the Skagit River basin to satisfy the requirement for potable water supplies.”
And here’s the link ... http://wsldocs/2011-12/Pdf/Bill Reports/House/6312-S.E HBA AGNR 12.pdf
I’m also currently working through the Department of Ecology’s draft water quality funding plan. There is approximately $89 million in funding for projects around the state, with the majority focused in the Puget Sound. I’m trying to directly link as many of the projects I can to the Puget Sound Partnership in order to determine just how much taxpayer money is going to this organization.
#Puget #Sound #Partnership #ESSB #6312 #Skagit #River #Basin #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/10e0603
I’m watching Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 6312 very, very closely right now. The bill summary indicates the bill is limited to the Skagit River basin, but I am concerned some of the provisions could be"interpreted” to apply statewide. Here’s the summary ...
"Prohibits the Department of Ecology (Department) from adopting rules applicable to the Skagit River basin that constrains any new groundwater withdrawals for certain domestic use to less than 350 gallons per day per dwelling unit.
Provides direction to the Department regarding how funds should be prioritized to offset the concerns raised by groundwater withdraws in rural areas.
Amends the State Building Code to allow groundwater withdraws in the Skagit River basin to satisfy the requirement for potable water supplies.”
And here’s the link ... http://wsldocs/2011-12/Pdf/Bill Reports/House/6312-S.E HBA AGNR 12.pdf
I’m also currently working through the Department of Ecology’s draft water quality funding plan. There is approximately $89 million in funding for projects around the state, with the majority focused in the Puget Sound. I’m trying to directly link as many of the projects I can to the Puget Sound Partnership in order to determine just how much taxpayer money is going to this organization.
#Puget #Sound #Partnership #ESSB #6312 #Skagit #River #Basin #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/10e0603
2012 Regular Legislative Session Day 44
[Resent id=17695819 2012-02-21 17:40:44 from davidtaylor] Today will be another long day in Olympia, even though my 8:00 AM General Government Appropriations and Oversight Committee was canceled. I’ve got a 10:00 AM Labor and Workforce Development Committee meeting at 10:00 AM and an Environment Committee meeting at 1:30 PM. I have one meeting this afternoon with Agricultural Water and Power Users of Eastern Washington and there’s a Washington State Republican Party Legislative reception this evening.
I’m watching Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 6312 very, very closely right now. The bill summary indicates the bill is limited to the Skagit River basin, but I am concerned some of the provisions could be"interpreted” to apply statewide. Here’s the summary ...
"Prohibits the Department of Ecology (Department) from adopting rules applicable to the Skagit River basin that constrains any new groundwater withdrawals for certain domestic use to less than 350 gallons per day per dwelling unit.
Provides direction to the Department regarding how funds should be prioritized to offset the concerns raised by groundwater withdraws in rural areas.
Amends the State Building Code to allow groundwater withdraws in the Skagit River basin to satisfy the requirement for potable water supplies.”
And here’s the link ... http://wsldocs/2011-12/Pdf/Bill Reports/House/6312-S.E HBA AGNR 12.pdf
I’m also currently working through the Department of Ecology’s draft water quality funding plan. There is approximately $89 million in funding for projects around the state, with the majority focused in the Puget Sound. I’m trying to directly link as many of the projects I can to the Puget Sound Partnership in order to determine just how much taxpayer money is going to this organization.
#Puget #Sound #Partnership #ESSB #6312 #Skagit #River #Basin #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/10e04c7
I’m watching Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 6312 very, very closely right now. The bill summary indicates the bill is limited to the Skagit River basin, but I am concerned some of the provisions could be"interpreted” to apply statewide. Here’s the summary ...
"Prohibits the Department of Ecology (Department) from adopting rules applicable to the Skagit River basin that constrains any new groundwater withdrawals for certain domestic use to less than 350 gallons per day per dwelling unit.
Provides direction to the Department regarding how funds should be prioritized to offset the concerns raised by groundwater withdraws in rural areas.
Amends the State Building Code to allow groundwater withdraws in the Skagit River basin to satisfy the requirement for potable water supplies.”
And here’s the link ... http://wsldocs/2011-12/Pdf/Bill Reports/House/6312-S.E HBA AGNR 12.pdf
I’m also currently working through the Department of Ecology’s draft water quality funding plan. There is approximately $89 million in funding for projects around the state, with the majority focused in the Puget Sound. I’m trying to directly link as many of the projects I can to the Puget Sound Partnership in order to determine just how much taxpayer money is going to this organization.
#Puget #Sound #Partnership #ESSB #6312 #Skagit #River #Basin #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/10e04c7
2012 Regular Legislative Session Day 44
Today will be another long day in Olympia, even though my 8:00 AM General Government Appropriations and Oversight Committee was canceled. I’ve got a 10:00 AM Labor and Workforce Development Committee meeting at 10:00 AM and an Environment Committee meeting at 1:30 PM. I have one meeting this afternoon with Agricultural Water and Power Users of Eastern Washington and there’s a Washington State Republican Party Legislative reception this evening.
I’m watching Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 6312 very, very closely right now. The bill summary indicates the bill is limited to the Skagit River basin, but I am concerned some of the provisions could be"interpreted” to apply statewide. Here’s the summary ...
"Prohibits the Department of Ecology (Department) from adopting rules applicable to the Skagit River basin that constrains any new groundwater withdrawals for certain domestic use to less than 350 gallons per day per dwelling unit.
Provides direction to the Department regarding how funds should be prioritized to offset the concerns raised by groundwater withdraws in rural areas.
Amends the State Building Code to allow groundwater withdraws in the Skagit River basin to satisfy the requirement for potable water supplies.”
And here’s the link ... http://wsldocs/2011-12/Pdf/Bill Reports/House/6312-S.E HBA AGNR 12.pdf
I’m also currently working through the Department of Ecology’s draft water quality funding plan. There is approximately $89 million in funding for projects around the state, with the majority focused in the Puget Sound. I’m trying to directly link as many of the projects I can to the Puget Sound Partnership in order to determine just how much taxpayer money is going to this organization.
#Puget #Sound #Partnership #ESSB #6312 #Skagit #River #Basin #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/10e044b
I’m watching Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 6312 very, very closely right now. The bill summary indicates the bill is limited to the Skagit River basin, but I am concerned some of the provisions could be"interpreted” to apply statewide. Here’s the summary ...
"Prohibits the Department of Ecology (Department) from adopting rules applicable to the Skagit River basin that constrains any new groundwater withdrawals for certain domestic use to less than 350 gallons per day per dwelling unit.
Provides direction to the Department regarding how funds should be prioritized to offset the concerns raised by groundwater withdraws in rural areas.
Amends the State Building Code to allow groundwater withdraws in the Skagit River basin to satisfy the requirement for potable water supplies.”
And here’s the link ... http://wsldocs/2011-12/Pdf/Bill Reports/House/6312-S.E HBA AGNR 12.pdf
I’m also currently working through the Department of Ecology’s draft water quality funding plan. There is approximately $89 million in funding for projects around the state, with the majority focused in the Puget Sound. I’m trying to directly link as many of the projects I can to the Puget Sound Partnership in order to determine just how much taxpayer money is going to this organization.
#Puget #Sound #Partnership #ESSB #6312 #Skagit #River #Basin #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/10e044b
Monday, February 20, 2012
2012 Regular Legislative Session Day 43
What a great weekend. Friday night Molly threw a nice little surprise party for my birthday. It was great seeing Max and Anita Golladay, Tim Kunka and a lot of people that I work with in Olympia. I hate birthdays, but I have to admit it was a lot of fun.
On Saturday we went down to the Great Wolf Lodge with Charles family. We had a lot of fun in the wave pool and on the various slides with Lucas and Vincent. Charles’ son Lucas is a crazy madman, but a great kid. His son Vincent is really laid back and a great kid too. We had a nice dinner at the lodge Saturday night and hit the waterpark again Sunday morning.
We took the families to Fuji Japanese Steak House last night for dinner. It’s a pretty cool place where they cook everything right at the table. Our chef, Jay, was a lot of fun and the kids seemed to really enjoy watching the show.
I’m back at the Capital this morning for Family Day. We got word there’s going to be a bunch of protestors on campus today, so that should make things interesting. After lunch, Molly and Tiffany will head home and I’ll be in the State Government and Tribal Affairs Committee at 1:30. Another fun filled day in Olympia.
#Great #Wolf #Lodge #Fuji #Japanese #Steak #House #State #Government #Tribal #Affairs #Committee #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/10d7dc4
On Saturday we went down to the Great Wolf Lodge with Charles family. We had a lot of fun in the wave pool and on the various slides with Lucas and Vincent. Charles’ son Lucas is a crazy madman, but a great kid. His son Vincent is really laid back and a great kid too. We had a nice dinner at the lodge Saturday night and hit the waterpark again Sunday morning.
We took the families to Fuji Japanese Steak House last night for dinner. It’s a pretty cool place where they cook everything right at the table. Our chef, Jay, was a lot of fun and the kids seemed to really enjoy watching the show.
I’m back at the Capital this morning for Family Day. We got word there’s going to be a bunch of protestors on campus today, so that should make things interesting. After lunch, Molly and Tiffany will head home and I’ll be in the State Government and Tribal Affairs Committee at 1:30. Another fun filled day in Olympia.
#Great #Wolf #Lodge #Fuji #Japanese #Steak #House #State #Government #Tribal #Affairs #Committee #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/10d7dc4
Friday, February 17, 2012
2012 Regular Legislative Session Day 40
Another day and more committee meetings ... My day started with an 8:00 AM Labor and Workforce Development Committee meeting. There are a couple of really bad bills on the agenda today like SB 6486 which grants collective bargaining rights for postdoctoral and clinical employees at UW and WSU ... god heavens, seriously? We need less not more collective bargaining in Washington State. At least there’s one good bill on the agenda, SB 6392 which expands a farm internship program.
We have a Floor Session scheduled this morning for Remembrance Day and we’ll probably have a brief caucus session. The House Republican Caucus is releasing its proposed budget today with a press conference at noon to give the details. Here are the highlights ... our budget maintains 100% of levy equalization, maintains the 180-day school year, maintains the current all-day kindergarten funding, funds education reform and accountability, and amounts to $580 million more education funding then the Governor’s proposed budget.
I also have an Environment Committee meeting at 1:30 this afternoon. The bills on the agenda include SB 5575 related to biomass energy facilities, SB 4343 related to anaerobic digester emissions, SB 6027 related to industrial wastewater facilities, and SB 6120 children’s safe products. The big stinker bill is SB 6120 which places very high standards on what is used to make children’s products ... it’s also known as the toxic toys bill.
Molly and Tiffany will be here tonight and then we’re going to the Great Wolf Lodge tomorrow with Charles and his family. I also want to thank everyone who’s wished me a happy birthday today.
#SB #6484 #6392 #6120 #Remembrance #Day #Olympia #House #Republican #Caucus #Budget #15th #District #Rep #David #Taylor
http://chumly.com/n/10c242a
We have a Floor Session scheduled this morning for Remembrance Day and we’ll probably have a brief caucus session. The House Republican Caucus is releasing its proposed budget today with a press conference at noon to give the details. Here are the highlights ... our budget maintains 100% of levy equalization, maintains the 180-day school year, maintains the current all-day kindergarten funding, funds education reform and accountability, and amounts to $580 million more education funding then the Governor’s proposed budget.
I also have an Environment Committee meeting at 1:30 this afternoon. The bills on the agenda include SB 5575 related to biomass energy facilities, SB 4343 related to anaerobic digester emissions, SB 6027 related to industrial wastewater facilities, and SB 6120 children’s safe products. The big stinker bill is SB 6120 which places very high standards on what is used to make children’s products ... it’s also known as the toxic toys bill.
Molly and Tiffany will be here tonight and then we’re going to the Great Wolf Lodge tomorrow with Charles and his family. I also want to thank everyone who’s wished me a happy birthday today.
#SB #6484 #6392 #6120 #Remembrance #Day #Olympia #House #Republican #Caucus #Budget #15th #District #Rep #David #Taylor
http://chumly.com/n/10c242a
Thursday, February 16, 2012
2012 Regular Legislative Session Day 39 cont.
The latest Revenue Forecast has been released and many in Olympia are cheering a $96 million increase today. Can someone please explain to me how a $96 million increase somehow addresses a $1.5 BILLION deficit? Seriously? Here’s the funny part of the forecast, of the $96 million increase, only $32 million is actually new revenue. As you may recall, during the December Special Session the Legislature passed a bill to capture revenue from unclaimed property revenue and other one-time increases. Let me be very clear, this state is in serious, serious trouble and a $32 million revenue increase amounts to one-tenth of 1% of the overall budget.
#revenue #forecast #one-tenth #1 #percent #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/10bb74b
#revenue #forecast #one-tenth #1 #percent #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/10bb74b
2012 Regular Legislative Session Day 39
My day started with an Environment Committee meeting. Senate Bill 6082 is among the bills being heard this morning. The bill mandates the addition of several questions to the SEPA Checklist related to potential impacts to agricultural lands. Although many in the agricultural community like the idea, I do not. All the bill will do is create new appeal opportunities for individuals or organizations opposed to any development ... ever heard of Futurewise or Sierra Club? With all due respect to my Republican friends in the Senate supporting the bill, you do not know what you’re dealing with. This is a bad idea so we’ll have to try and amend or kill the bill.
I have a 10:00 AM State Government and Tribal Affairs Committee meeting. Rep. Sam Hunt is the chairman of the Committee and he keeps changing the dang agenda. He’s been doing this all year ... guess it’s time to jerk his chain a little bit. Hmm, this could be fun.
The rest of my day should be fairly uneventful. I have a few meetings, but nothing real serious on my calendar. It’s going to be a great day to rest and recuperate.
#State #Government #Tribal #Affairs #Environment #Committee #agenda #SB #6082 #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/10ba710
I have a 10:00 AM State Government and Tribal Affairs Committee meeting. Rep. Sam Hunt is the chairman of the Committee and he keeps changing the dang agenda. He’s been doing this all year ... guess it’s time to jerk his chain a little bit. Hmm, this could be fun.
The rest of my day should be fairly uneventful. I have a few meetings, but nothing real serious on my calendar. It’s going to be a great day to rest and recuperate.
#State #Government #Tribal #Affairs #Environment #Committee #agenda #SB #6082 #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/10ba710
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
2012 Regular Legislative Session Day 38
Well we’re back doing committee work this morning. I started the day with an 8:00 AM State Government and Tribal Affairs Committee hearing testimony on several Senate Bills. There really aren’t a lot of"stinkers” on the agenda this morning, but I’m confident that will change as the days progress. We also have a brief Floor Session at 10:00 AM this morning. I’ve got a couple of meetings later this afternoon and another committee meeting at 1:30 PM.
I’m really glad we’re going to have a few slower days for a couple of weeks. After the grind of House of Origin Cutoff the last few days, I could really use some sleep. Molly and Tiffany will be here Friday night and we’re going to the Great Wolf Lodge Saturday with Charles Ross’s family. It should be a nice relaxing weekend for everyone.
#Great #Wolf #Lodge #State #Government #Tribal #Affairs #House #Origin #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/10b02fc
I’m really glad we’re going to have a few slower days for a couple of weeks. After the grind of House of Origin Cutoff the last few days, I could really use some sleep. Molly and Tiffany will be here Friday night and we’re going to the Great Wolf Lodge Saturday with Charles Ross’s family. It should be a nice relaxing weekend for everyone.
#Great #Wolf #Lodge #State #Government #Tribal #Affairs #House #Origin #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/10b02fc
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
2012 Regular Legislative Session Day 37
We have arrived at the House of Origin cutoff, so today could get interesting. We have an 18 bill run list for the day, but that is always subject to change. There are a few big, crappy bills on the run list and several others that could be run by the Democrat Majority ... it’s going to be a long day.
We started on the House Floor at 9:00 AM, caucused on the run list and at 11:05 started running bills. Only 6 hours left until cutoff.
I also taped a segment for The Impact on TVW for the midway point of session. It’s supposed to air at 7:00 PM. I was a little amped up and was a little aggressive ... let me know what you think.
#TVW #Impact #cutoff #House #Origin #Rep #15th #District #David #Taylor
http://chumly.com/n/10a6fab
We started on the House Floor at 9:00 AM, caucused on the run list and at 11:05 started running bills. Only 6 hours left until cutoff.
I also taped a segment for The Impact on TVW for the midway point of session. It’s supposed to air at 7:00 PM. I was a little amped up and was a little aggressive ... let me know what you think.
#TVW #Impact #cutoff #House #Origin #Rep #15th #District #David #Taylor
http://chumly.com/n/10a6fab
Monday, February 13, 2012
Senator Santorum
What an amazing opportunity. Senator Rick Santorum was just in the House Republican Caucus to discuss his views on the state of the Country. I got to shake his hand twice. WOW!
http://chumly.com/n/109f0f2
http://chumly.com/n/109f0f2
2012 Regular Legislative Session Day 36
It’s another Rockstar and Mt. Dew morning here in Olympia. We were back on the House Floor this morning at 9:00 AM to vote on a bunch of crappy bills. With House of Origin cutoff being tomorrow at 5:00 PM, we’ll be here most of the night. We were told to expect rolling lunch and dinner, which means we’ll be working through both. It’s one of the interesting things about the House ... during a rolling lunch or dinner, we continue to debate and pass laws even though I never thought I’d actually look forward to going back to committee work.
#House #Origin #committee #floor #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/109c911
#House #Origin #committee #floor #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/109c911
Sunday, February 12, 2012
2012 Regular Legislative Session Day 35
[Resent id=17385027 2012-02-12 20:17:40 from davidtaylor] Finally a day off. After spending 36 hours out of 65 hours on the House Floor, we're off today. Tomorrow is going to be another long day, but House of Origin Cutoff is Tuesday at 5:00 PM. We start back into committee work on Wednesday to consider Senate Bills. I'm really looking forward to next wekeend when Molly and Tiffany get here.
There's not a whole lot more to report on today. I've got to review a striking amendment to the Washington Voting Rights Act of 2012 before Monday morning. Don't let the title fool you, this is a very bad bill aimed directly at Yakima, that will cost the taxpayers millions of dollars. We will be fighting this bill with everything we have.
Other than that, it's a laundry, shopping and TV day.
#House #Origin #cutoff #Senate #2012 #committee #voting #rights #15th #District #Rep #David #Taylor
http://chumly.com/n/1094705
There's not a whole lot more to report on today. I've got to review a striking amendment to the Washington Voting Rights Act of 2012 before Monday morning. Don't let the title fool you, this is a very bad bill aimed directly at Yakima, that will cost the taxpayers millions of dollars. We will be fighting this bill with everything we have.
Other than that, it's a laundry, shopping and TV day.
#House #Origin #cutoff #Senate #2012 #committee #voting #rights #15th #District #Rep #David #Taylor
http://chumly.com/n/1094705
2012 Regular Legislative Session Day 35
Finally a day off. After spending 36 hours out of 65 hours on the House Floor, we're off today. Tomorrow is going to be another long day, but House of Origin Cutoff is Tuesday at 5:00 PM. We start back into committee work on Wednesday to consider Senate Bills. I'm really looking forward to next wekeend when Molly and Tiffany get here.
There's not a whole lot more to report on today. I've got to review a striking amendment to the Washington Voting Rights Act of 2012 before Monday morning. Don't let the title fool you, this is a very bad bill aimed directly at Yakima, that will cost the taxpayers millions of dollars. We will be fighting this bill with everything we have.
Other than that, it's a laundry, shopping and TV day.
#House #Origin #cutoff #Senate #2012 #committee #voting #rights #15th #District #Rep #David #Taylor
http://chumly.com/n/1094643
There's not a whole lot more to report on today. I've got to review a striking amendment to the Washington Voting Rights Act of 2012 before Monday morning. Don't let the title fool you, this is a very bad bill aimed directly at Yakima, that will cost the taxpayers millions of dollars. We will be fighting this bill with everything we have.
Other than that, it's a laundry, shopping and TV day.
#House #Origin #cutoff #Senate #2012 #committee #voting #rights #15th #District #Rep #David #Taylor
http://chumly.com/n/1094643
Saturday, February 11, 2012
House Floor Debate from February 10, 2012
TVW v3:: www.tvw.org/index.php?option=com_tvwplayer&eve...0070C
Here's a link to last nights Floor Debate. My portions can be found at ...
HB 1313 @ 29:17
HB 2233 @ 1:30:38
HB 2205 @ 2:14:45
If you want a little laugh watch 1:27:41
#HB #1313 #2233 #2205 #TVW #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/108e987
Here's a link to last nights Floor Debate. My portions can be found at ...
HB 1313 @ 29:17
HB 2233 @ 1:30:38
HB 2205 @ 2:14:45
If you want a little laugh watch 1:27:41
#HB #1313 #2233 #2205 #TVW #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/108e987
2012 Regular Legislation Session Day 34
After 14 hours on the House Floor yesterday (we adjured at 11:43 PM), we’re back on the floor this morning to run more bills. The good news for the day is we were able to kill 2 bills yesterday ... yeah. The bad news for the day, the Democrat Majority passed the Tribal Retrocession bill late last night. The total hour count for the past two days is 27 hours on the House Floor and approximately 13 hours of sleep. It’s a Rockstar and Mt. Dew morning ... let’s rock and roll.
The rumor of the day is the Democrats are going to give us a 30 bill run list and we’ll get to decide how long we’re here based on how long we want to debate the issues. My response ... the hell with it, we can’t go home this weekend, so let’s keep them here as long as we can so they can’t go home. I’m tired of their damn games, so let’s make them suffer for a while.
We’re now an hour into the day and have done nothing, zero, zilch, nada. Typical day in Olympia.
#Retrocession #Tribal #HB #1313 #1755 #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/108ce97
The rumor of the day is the Democrats are going to give us a 30 bill run list and we’ll get to decide how long we’re here based on how long we want to debate the issues. My response ... the hell with it, we can’t go home this weekend, so let’s keep them here as long as we can so they can’t go home. I’m tired of their damn games, so let’s make them suffer for a while.
We’re now an hour into the day and have done nothing, zero, zilch, nada. Typical day in Olympia.
#Retrocession #Tribal #HB #1313 #1755 #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/108ce97
Friday, February 10, 2012
Well this ought to get the economy going again ... nope, nevermind.
Drones over U.S. get OK by Congress - Washington Times:: www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/7/coming-to-...print
http://chumly.com/n/10881d5
http://chumly.com/n/10881d5
Nanny State Alert
Well we’re back from lunch running more garbage bills. The rumor on the hill is tonight is going to be another late night ... ugh! We’ll also be running bills Saturday and Sunday ... House of Origin cutoff is Tuesday at 5:00 PM so the grind is on. Man I hate cutoff.
Licensing Tattoo and Body Piercing is back on the Floor Calendar. I voted against the bill in 2009 and will be voting against it again. If an individual isn’t smart enough to research a particular business about past health safety issues, maybe they deserve to get sick. Another stupid"Nanny State” bill.
#tattoo #body #piercing #HB #1256 #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/1086d85
Licensing Tattoo and Body Piercing is back on the Floor Calendar. I voted against the bill in 2009 and will be voting against it again. If an individual isn’t smart enough to research a particular business about past health safety issues, maybe they deserve to get sick. Another stupid"Nanny State” bill.
#tattoo #body #piercing #HB #1256 #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/1086d85
2012 Regular Legislative Session Day 33
After finally leaving the Hose Floor at 11:30 PM last night, we’re back on the House Floor this morning to run more crappy bills that do absolutely nothing to address the $1.5 billion budget deficit. We received another list of bills pulled from Rules by the Speaker at 11:00 PM last night. Oh the fun of being in the minority.
At 9:15 this morning, the House Floor was empty, except for Jason Overstreet, Matt Shea, Cary Condotta, and I. Jason made some comment about how it was fitting that the four of us were standing alone on the House Floor. As we all laughed, I realized how true that statement was. The Liberty Caucus, standing together on the Floor before anyone else is there.
After 2 hours and 35 minutes on the House Floor today, we’ve debated and passed 2 bills. We have another 14 bills on the"run” list before we’ll break for lunch. It’s going to be another long day.
#Liberty #Caucus #budget #deficit #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/1085e0a
At 9:15 this morning, the House Floor was empty, except for Jason Overstreet, Matt Shea, Cary Condotta, and I. Jason made some comment about how it was fitting that the four of us were standing alone on the House Floor. As we all laughed, I realized how true that statement was. The Liberty Caucus, standing together on the Floor before anyone else is there.
After 2 hours and 35 minutes on the House Floor today, we’ve debated and passed 2 bills. We have another 14 bills on the"run” list before we’ll break for lunch. It’s going to be another long day.
#Liberty #Caucus #budget #deficit #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/1085e0a
Thursday, February 9, 2012
New link to HB 1755
Sorry folks, try this ... apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=1755&am...=2011
http://chumly.com/n/107da15
http://chumly.com/n/107da15
Emergency Alert
Folks, we need your help in Olympia as soon as possible. Please contact your Legislators and ask your friends to contact their Legislators to ask them to oppose HB 1755. HB 1755 relates to the humane treatment of dogs. Do not let the bill title fool you, this is a terrible bill.
Here's a link to the bill. Please read and start contacting people you know.
apps.leg.wa.gov/documents/billdocs/2011-12/Pdf/Bil...House Bills/1755-S.pdf
Here's a link ... the humane treatment of dogs
#HB #1775 #humane #treatment #of #dogs #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/107d9a2
Here's a link to the bill. Please read and start contacting people you know.
apps.leg.wa.gov/documents/billdocs/2011-12/Pdf/Bil...House Bills/1755-S.pdf
Here's a link ... the humane treatment of dogs
#HB #1775 #humane #treatment #of #dogs #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/107d9a2
2012 Regular Legislative Session Day 32
It’s been a fairly busy morning here in Olympia. We voted on several bills first thing this and then went to Caucus to discuss the 5 pages of bills the Democrat Majority want to run over the next several days. It sounds like the majority party wants to run into the late evening, but hasn’t given us any rational reasoning behind it. More games I suppose.
We’re getting ready to break for lunch and then back on the House Floor to debate more bills.
It’s amazing how often I’m reminded what 10 years of one party control has created in Washington State.
#Olympia #floor #debate #legislation #bills #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/107b3ec
We’re getting ready to break for lunch and then back on the House Floor to debate more bills.
It’s amazing how often I’m reminded what 10 years of one party control has created in Washington State.
#Olympia #floor #debate #legislation #bills #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/107b3ec
Sustainability Home | Washington State Department of Ecology
www.ecy.wa.gov/sustainability
Straight from the Department of Ecology website ... Agenda 21.
http://chumly.com/n/1079bb9
Straight from the Department of Ecology website ... Agenda 21.
http://chumly.com/n/1079bb9
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
2012 Regular Legislative Session Day 30 Continued
The Floor Debate on the Gay Marriage bill has officially begun. Here come our amendments ...
Amendment 1 to protect businesses from being sued for discrimination fails 45-53.
Amendment 2 to protect free speech fails 45-53.
Amendment 3 to allow couples the freedom to say husband and wife fails 45-53.
Amendment 4 to require 30 days residency before getting a marriage license fails 42-56.
Amendment 5 to bring take gay marriage to a vote of the people fails 47-51.
Amendment 6 to correct technical flaws and inconsistencies in the bill fails 42-56.
Amendment 7 to correct technical inconsistencies and deficiencies in the bill fails 42-56.
We’re now debating final passage of the bill. Our members are doing a great in framing the constitutional issues, flaws and inconsistencies with the bill. I am so proud of all our members today.
#gay #marriage #Floor #Debate #15th #District #Rep #David #Taylor
http://chumly.com/n/106fad8
Amendment 1 to protect businesses from being sued for discrimination fails 45-53.
Amendment 2 to protect free speech fails 45-53.
Amendment 3 to allow couples the freedom to say husband and wife fails 45-53.
Amendment 4 to require 30 days residency before getting a marriage license fails 42-56.
Amendment 5 to bring take gay marriage to a vote of the people fails 47-51.
Amendment 6 to correct technical flaws and inconsistencies in the bill fails 42-56.
Amendment 7 to correct technical inconsistencies and deficiencies in the bill fails 42-56.
We’re now debating final passage of the bill. Our members are doing a great in framing the constitutional issues, flaws and inconsistencies with the bill. I am so proud of all our members today.
#gay #marriage #Floor #Debate #15th #District #Rep #David #Taylor
http://chumly.com/n/106fad8
2012 Regular Legislative Session Day 30
I started my day taping The Impact on TVW. The show is scheduled to air at noon on Thursday and will be able to be viewed on the internet. The topic of the show was elections and redistricting, but I was able to work in a nice little"shot across the bow” about the Democrats ignoring the budget and running a bunch of distraction bills. I also was able to call into KIT this morning. It’s always fun talking with Dave and Lance. If you watch The Impact, let me know what you think.
Today’s going to be a crazy day in Olympia. We are scheduled to debate ESSB 6239, the Gay Marriage bill, at 1:00 PM. According to the schedule we’ll be voting on 4 bills, then breaking for Caucus, going to lunch, and then beginning the debate on gay marriage. There are a lot of constitutional issues associated with the bill, which, thus far, haven’t been addressed. We have seven amendments that attempt to address those issues.
We are officially half way through the 2012 Regular Session.
#TVW #gay #marriage #olympia #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/106ba8d
Today’s going to be a crazy day in Olympia. We are scheduled to debate ESSB 6239, the Gay Marriage bill, at 1:00 PM. According to the schedule we’ll be voting on 4 bills, then breaking for Caucus, going to lunch, and then beginning the debate on gay marriage. There are a lot of constitutional issues associated with the bill, which, thus far, haven’t been addressed. We have seven amendments that attempt to address those issues.
We are officially half way through the 2012 Regular Session.
#TVW #gay #marriage #olympia #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/106ba8d
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
2012 Regular Legislative Session Day 29
It’s been an interesting couple of days here in Olympia. I had an opportunity to meet with a couple of landowners have trouble with the Department of Ecology. Really no surprise there, but the depth of the problems are troubling and need to be dealt with. Hey DOE, here we come.
I have a fairly easy day today and am looking forward to seeing all of our Farm Bureau folks tonight at their reception. Tomorrow begins 4 or 5 days of floor action on a long list of bills. Right now we’re scheduled to be on the House Floor Saturday and Sunday. Looks like another weekend on the"wet” side of the state.
We have several bad bills on the sheet for possible action this week, so stay tuned for updates throughout the week.
#Rep #David #Taylor #Farm #Bureau #Floor #Action #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/10629f2
I have a fairly easy day today and am looking forward to seeing all of our Farm Bureau folks tonight at their reception. Tomorrow begins 4 or 5 days of floor action on a long list of bills. Right now we’re scheduled to be on the House Floor Saturday and Sunday. Looks like another weekend on the"wet” side of the state.
We have several bad bills on the sheet for possible action this week, so stay tuned for updates throughout the week.
#Rep #David #Taylor #Farm #Bureau #Floor #Action #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/10629f2
Monday, February 6, 2012
2012 Regular Legislative Session Day 28
I spent another weekend in Olympia and haven’t seen God’s Country since January 6th. Tiffany’s volleyball team played in Seattle on Sunday and by the sounds of it, the girls played very well. They ended up taking second in the flight, which means they’ll be moving up to a new flight for the next tournament. Tiffany called me yesterday between games and told me she was playing like a"beast” ... I’m so proud of her!
I’ve got a couple of easy days this week, followed by endless Floor action at the end of the week. We’re scheduled to be on the House Floor Saturday and possibly Sunday too, so it could be a long week. There are a bunch of Republican ladies in town today and I’m going to go over to their function at noon. The Cattlemen are in town today also and the Farm Bureau are in town tomorrow ... it’s always good to see folks from home.
We’ve got calves hitting the ground everyday right now and I can’t wait to finally get home to see all of them. I’m going to have a lot of work to do this spring, but I can’t wait to get started.
#Republican #Women #calves #Farm #Bureau #WCA #cattlemen #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/1052bdf
I’ve got a couple of easy days this week, followed by endless Floor action at the end of the week. We’re scheduled to be on the House Floor Saturday and possibly Sunday too, so it could be a long week. There are a bunch of Republican ladies in town today and I’m going to go over to their function at noon. The Cattlemen are in town today also and the Farm Bureau are in town tomorrow ... it’s always good to see folks from home.
We’ve got calves hitting the ground everyday right now and I can’t wait to finally get home to see all of them. I’m going to have a lot of work to do this spring, but I can’t wait to get started.
#Republican #Women #calves #Farm #Bureau #WCA #cattlemen #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/1052bdf
Friday, February 3, 2012
2012 Regular Legislative Session Day 25
After a 9-1/2 hour General Government Appropriations and Oversight Committee meeting yesterday, I started the day in a General Government Appropriations and Oversight Committee meeting this morning. We’re down to 14 possible bills to take Executive Action on this afternoon in the same committee. It’s another crazy day for me.
We received the new Floor Calendar which is now 4 pages long. I don’t expect a lot of floor action today, but do expect a lot of action next week. Some of the highlights ... some good and some bad:
HB 2232 creating a"Government to Government” relation between State Agencies and Indian Tribes.
HB 2233 creating a process to provide for criminal and civil retrocession to Indian Tribes.
HB 2456 protecting agricultural proprietary information from public disclosure.
I’ll be taping with TVW again next and will post the day and time it will be televised.
#TVW #HB #2456 #2232 #2233 #General #Government #Appropriations #Oversight #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/1037d3b
We received the new Floor Calendar which is now 4 pages long. I don’t expect a lot of floor action today, but do expect a lot of action next week. Some of the highlights ... some good and some bad:
HB 2232 creating a"Government to Government” relation between State Agencies and Indian Tribes.
HB 2233 creating a process to provide for criminal and civil retrocession to Indian Tribes.
HB 2456 protecting agricultural proprietary information from public disclosure.
I’ll be taping with TVW again next and will post the day and time it will be televised.
#TVW #HB #2456 #2232 #2233 #General #Government #Appropriations #Oversight #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/1037d3b
Thursday, February 2, 2012
You've got to love Uncle Ted
[Resent id=16972157 2012-02-02 23:34:04 from davidtaylor] chumly.com/attachment/6013024
http://chumly.com/n/102f982
http://chumly.com/n/102f982
2012 Regular Legislative Session Day 24
[Resent id=16953481 2012-02-02 18:54:28 from davidtaylor] The first of 2 very long days is underway. I’m in the General Government Appropriations and Oversight Committee meeting this morning and we’re scheduled to be in the hearing until 6:00 PM tonight. We have 20 bills up for public hearing and 28 bills scheduled for executive action. Two hours into the hearing and we’ve heard 7 bills and took executive action on 2 others. This is going to be a very long day.
Tomorrow is going to be just as long. The General Government Appropriations and Oversight Committee is meeting at 8:00 AM, followed by a floor session at 10:00 and back into the General Government Appropriations and Oversight Committee at 1:30 PM. The appropriations cut-off is tomorrow at 5:00 PM, so time is on our side.
#General #Government #Appropriations #Oversight #cut-off #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
#General #Government #Appropriations #Oversight #cut-off #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/102b9f9
Tomorrow is going to be just as long. The General Government Appropriations and Oversight Committee is meeting at 8:00 AM, followed by a floor session at 10:00 and back into the General Government Appropriations and Oversight Committee at 1:30 PM. The appropriations cut-off is tomorrow at 5:00 PM, so time is on our side.
#General #Government #Appropriations #Oversight #cut-off #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
#General #Government #Appropriations #Oversight #cut-off #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
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2012 Regular Legislative Session Day 24
The first of 2 very long days is underway. I’m in the General Government Appropriations and Oversight Committee meeting this morning and we’re scheduled to be in the hearing until 6:00 PM tonight. We have 20 bills up for public hearing and 28 bills scheduled for executive action. Two hours into the hearing and we’ve heard 7 bills and took executive action on 2 others. This is going to be a very long day.
Tomorrow is going to be just as long. The General Government Appropriations and Oversight Committee is meeting at 8:00 AM, followed by a floor session at 10:00 and back into the General Government Appropriations and Oversight Committee at 1:30 PM. The appropriations cut-off is tomorrow at 5:00 PM, so time is on our side.
#General #Government #Appropriations #Oversight #cut-off #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/102b089
Tomorrow is going to be just as long. The General Government Appropriations and Oversight Committee is meeting at 8:00 AM, followed by a floor session at 10:00 and back into the General Government Appropriations and Oversight Committee at 1:30 PM. The appropriations cut-off is tomorrow at 5:00 PM, so time is on our side.
#General #Government #Appropriations #Oversight #cut-off #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/102b089
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
2012 Regular Legislative Session Day 23
I’ve started my day in the General Government Appropriations and Oversight Committee discussing 3 of the 8 bills related to the Discover Pass. Had the proponents of the Discover Pass listened to some of us last year many of the issues we’re discussing now would have been resolved. The Parks Commission actually said they wouldn’t really be enforcing the Discover Pass, except that in the 6 months since the Discover Pass became required, various State Agencies have issued over 4000 citations. Ugh!
We have a Floor Session scheduled for this morning as well. It doesn’t look like there’s a lot of controversial bills slated for today, so things should go quickly. Tomorrow, however, is going to be a grind. The General Government Appropriations and Oversight Committee is meeting from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM ... this is going to be a very long day.
#General #Government #Appropriations #Oversight #Olympia #Floor #Session #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/101fba7
We have a Floor Session scheduled for this morning as well. It doesn’t look like there’s a lot of controversial bills slated for today, so things should go quickly. Tomorrow, however, is going to be a grind. The General Government Appropriations and Oversight Committee is meeting from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM ... this is going to be a very long day.
#General #Government #Appropriations #Oversight #Olympia #Floor #Session #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
https://chumly.com/n/101fba7
Op Ed
Business as Usual is Hurting Business Across the State | NFIB:: www.nfib.com/washington/nfib-in-my-state-content?c...59316
The National Federation of Independent Business asked me to write an Op Ed on the Regulatory Freedom and Accountability Act ... here it is.
#HB #2276 #NFIB #regulatory #freedom #accountability #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/101e8e6
The National Federation of Independent Business asked me to write an Op Ed on the Regulatory Freedom and Accountability Act ... here it is.
#HB #2276 #NFIB #regulatory #freedom #accountability #Rep #David #Taylor #15th #District
http://chumly.com/n/101e8e6
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