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December 19, 2018

Danny Moran, 503-986-1204 [email protected]

Speaker Kotek Announces House Committee Assignments

SALEM – Oregon House Speaker (D – N/NE Portland) on Wednesday announced House committee assignments for the 2019 Legislative Session. Speaker Kotek spoke directly with every returning and new member of the Oregon House of Representatives before deciding on assignments, taking the time to weigh and discuss their priorities, interests and notable experience. “Each House member brings a special skillset and perspective to the Capitol,” Speaker Kotek said. “This group of diverse voices are committed to their respective districts and state as a whole. I am hopeful that these appointments will contribute to a productive session that will benefit Oregonians.” The House will convene on Monday, January 14 to swear in members. The 2019 Legislative Session will officially begin on Tuesday, January 22. A list of the House committees and House appointments to Legislative Joint Committees is below. ### Tina Kotek 900 Court Street NE Speaker of the House Salem, OR 97301

Oregon House of Representatives

MEMORANDUM

TO: Timothy G. Sekerak, Chief Clerk of the House

FROM: Tina Kotek, Speaker of the House RE:

House Appointments to 2019 Legislative Session Committees

DATE: December 19, 2018

Pursuant to House Rule 8.05 and effective January 14th, 2019, I am making the following committee appointments for the 2019 Legislative Session:

2019 House Standing Committees

Agriculture and Land Use Committee Conduct Committee , Chair Mitch Greenlick, Chair Susan McLain, Vice Chair Mike McLane , Vice Chair Sherrie Sprenger Anna Williams

Business and Labor Committee Economic Development Committee Jeff Barker, Chair John Lively, Chair , Vice Chair , Vice Chair Greg Barreto, Vice Chair , Vice Chair Denyc Boles Greg Barreto Daniel Bonham Shelly Boshart Davis Ken Helm Brian Clem Margaret Doherty Caddy McKeown Paul Evans Susan McLain Julie Fahey

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Education Committee Judiciary Committee Margaret Doherty, Chair Jennifer Williamson, Chair , Vice Chair Chris Gorsek, Vice Chair Cheri Helt, Vice Chair Sherrie Sprenger, Vice Chair Diego Hernandez Jeff Barker Janelle Bynum Jeff Reardon Mitch Greenlick E. Werner Reschke Mike McLane Kim Wallan Carla Piluso Bill Post

Energy and Environment Committee Natural Resources Committee Ken Helm, Chair Brad Witt, Chair , Vice Chair Chris Gorsek, Vice Chair E. Werner Reschke, Vice Chair Sherrie Sprenger, Vice Chair Lynn Findley Greg Barreto Caddy McKeown Janeen Sollman Jeff Reardon David Brock Smith Anna Williams

Health Care Committee Revenue Committee Mitch Greenlick, Chair Nancy Nathanson, Chair , Vice Chair Pam Marsh, Vice Chair Cedric Hayden, Vice Chair Lynn Findley, Vice Chair Teresa Alonso Leon Diego Hernandez Denyc Boles E. Werner Reschke Christine Drazan Greg Smith Alissa Keny-Guyer Tiffiny Mitchell Andrea Salinas

Human Services and Housing Committee Rules Committee Alissa Keny-Guyer, Chair Paul Holvey, Chair , Vice Chair Jennifer Williamson, Vice Chair Ron Noble, Vice Chair Carl Wilson, Vice Chair Cheri Helt Denyc Boles Rob Nosse Tiffiny Mitchell Barbara Smith Warner Sheri Schouten Sherrie Sprenger Anna Williams Jack Zika

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Veterans and Emergency Preparedness Committee Paul Evans, Chair Mark Meek, Vice Chair Rick Lewis, Vice Chair Lynn Findley Courtney Neron Kim Wallan Marty Wilde Jack Zika

2019 Joint Legislative Committees

Capitol Culture Committee Joint Tax Expenditures Committee Jennifer Williamson, Co-Chair Nancy Nathanson, Chair Carl Wilson, Co-Vice Chair Pam Marsh, Co-Vice Chair Denyc Boles Lynn Findley, Co-Vice Chair Julie Fahey Diego Hernandez Paul Holvey E. Werner Reschke Greg Smith Barbara Smith Warner

Carbon Reduction Committee Transportation Committee Karin Power, Co-Chair Caddy McKeown, Co-Chair David Brock Smith, Co-Vice Chair Ron Noble, Co-Vice Chair Daniel Bonham Paul Evans Shelly Boshart Davis Lynn Findley Ken Helm Rick Lewis John Lively Susan McLain Pam Marsh Brad Witt

Student Success Committee Joint Ways and Means Committee Barbara Smith Warner, Co-Chair , Co-Chair Greg Smith, Co-Vice Chair , Co-Vice Chair Brian Clem Greg Smith, Co-Vice Chair Julie Fahey Paul Holvey Cheri Helt Susan McLain Diego Hernandez Mike McLane John Lively Rob Nosse Nancy Nathanson Carla Piluso Sherrie Sprenger

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Ways and Means – Capital Construction Ways and Means - Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee Paul Holvey, Co-Chair Jeff Reardon, Co-Chair Tina Kotek Cedric Hayden Mike McLane Paul Holvey Nancy Nathanson Courtney Neron Greg Smith David Brock Smith

Ways and Means – Education Subcommittee Ways and Means - Public Safety Susan McLain, Co-Chair Subcommittee Teresa Alonso Leon Carla Piluso, Co-Chair Christine Drazan Janelle Bynum Mark Meek Mike Nearman Tawna Sanchez Duane Stark

Ways and Means - General Government Ways and Means - Transportation and Subcommittee Economic Development Greg Smith, Co-Chair David Gomberg, Co-Chair Julie Fahey Paul Evans David Gomberg Gary Leif Pam Marsh Rachel Prusak Mike Nearman Duane Stark

Ways and Means - Human Services Subcommittee Rob Nosse, Co-Chair Cedric Hayden Andrea Salinas Sheri Schouten Duane Stark

2019 Statutory Committees

Joint Legislative Information Management and Legislative Administration Committee Technology Committee Tina Kotek, Co-Chair Nancy Nathanson, Co-Chair Paul Holvey Pam Marsh Mike McLane Mike Nearman Nancy Nathanson Greg Smith Jennifer Williamson Legislative Audit Committee Carl Wilson Dan Rayfield, Co-Chair Diego Hernandez Greg Smith

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Legislative Counsel Committee Legislative Policy and Research Committee Tina Kotek, Co-Chair Tina Kotek, Co-Chair Mike McLane David Gomberg Karin Power Mitch Greenlick Sherrie Sprenger Mike McLane Jennifer Williamson Sherrie Sprenger Carl Wilson

Legislative Counsel Committee - Public Records Subcommittee Carl Wilson, Co-Chair Karin Power

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