2010 Pictorial Guide to the Legislature 61st Washington State Legislature Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage in Washington Image credits to: •Whatcom Museum image #1993.66.1 •Washington State Historical Society Recycled/ Recyclable Table of Contents Introduction . .1 State Elected Officials . .3 Roster of Members, Senate . .8 President of the Senate . .10 Senate Biographies . .11 Senate Administration . .26 Roster of Members, House of Representatives . .28 Speakers of the House . .32 House of Representatives Biographies . .33 House Administration . .58 Americans with Disabilities Act . .59 How A Bill Becomes A Law . .60 State Capitol Parking Information . .61 Visitors Tour Information . .63 Introduction This Legislative Handbook of the Sixty First Legislature for the 2010 session contains pictures and biographical material on state elected officials and members of the Senate and House of Representatives. Additionally, there are sections of the handbook on Americans with Dis- abilities Act, how a bill becomes law, parking and tour information, and a campus map. This handbook is prepared by the Senate and the House of Representatives to assist those interested in becoming better acquainted with their statewide elected officials, legislators and the legislative process in our state. ~1~ State Elected Offi cials CHRIS GREGOIRE Governor As Washington’s 22nd Governor, Chris Gregoire continues a lifetime of service delivering real results to the people of Washington. She previously served as the Director of Ecology and was Washington’s first woman Attor- ney General. Combining effective leadership with a tireless work ethic, she has shown time and again that she has the courage and independence to stand up and fight for individuals and families. Governor Gregoire is com- mitted to helping working families by expanding opportunities for family wage jobs and promoting growth while maintaining the environment that makes Washington a unique and wonderful place to live. Governor Gre- goire believes that our economic future relies on an educated and skilled workforce, strategic investments in infrastructure, a strong commitment to research and development and a robust business climate. Chris O’Grady was raised in Auburn, Washington, by her mother, who worked as a short-order cook to support the family. She rode horses, picked blueberries and learned the value of hard work and a good education. After graduating from Auburn High School, Chris entered the University of Washington. She graduated with a teaching certificate and Bachelor of Arts degree in speech and sociology. She met her husband, Mike, in September 1971 when they both worked for the Washington Department of Social and Health Services. Chris received her law degree in 1977 from Gonzaga University. Recycled Recyclable ~3~ State Elected Offi cials State Elected Offi cials BRAD OWEN JIM MCINTIRE Lt. Governor State Treasurer Democrat. Brad Owen was elected as Washington James McIntire was elected as Washington’s 22nd State’s 15th lieutenant governor in 1996, and was State Treasurer in 2008. Prior to this election, he was re-elected to his fourth term in 2008. He serves a successful business economist for Navigant Con- the state as president of the Senate, and is acting sulting Inc. McIntire earned his PhD in economics governor in the absence of the governor. Owen was at the University of Washington, where he founded a small business owner and served his community and directed a fiscal policy center and taught eco- as a finance commissioner in Shelton, followed by nomics for 25 years. He began his political career several terms as a state Senator and Representative. working in the U.S. Senate for Hubert Humphrey, The lieutenant governor has dedicated his term of and served as a policy advisor to congressional com- service to “helping kids grow up healthy in safe mittee chairmen and Washington governors. He has communities with opportunity,” his office motto. chaired statewide boards for economic development Owen also actively supports strengthening the and nonprofit housing. As a five-term State Repre- ties between Washington state’s international com- sentative, McIntire provided leadership on several munity and state government. For the past several financial committees. He sponsored the first state years he has worked toward fostering international law making identity theft a crime, a constitution- trade and building stronger international connec- ally protected, “Rainy Day Account,” performance tions. Owen also founded and is the president of a audits, priorities of government budgeting, and the non-profit organization called Strategies for Youth. new Citizen Commission for Performance Measure- This innovative organization partners with his office ment of Tax Preferences. During a budget shortfall, to develop and deliver positive messages to youth, McIntire helped to re-enact the estate tax and raise as well as to the community at large. Owen is mar- cigarette taxes to pay for schools and children’s ried with 6 children and 17 grandchildren, and lives health care. As State Treasurer, Mclntire has focused in Shelton. his attention on the safety and security of public funds, the integration of sound financi al manage- ment throughout state government, and the need for SAM REED long term financial planning to meet the education Secretary of State and transportation needs of Washington’s economy. Sam Reed is Washington’s 14th Secretary of State, currently serving now in his third term. Since taking BRIAN SONNTAG office in 2000, Sam Reed has led the State of Wash- ington into the 21st Century and secured its legacy. State Auditor In 2004, he launched the nation’s first state govern- Ever since he was first elected State Auditor in 1992, ment digital archives. Reed fought and won the bat- Brian Sonntag has been a passionate, leading advo- tle to save the Washington State Library, the State’s cate for citizens of the State of Washington. Now oldest cultural institution, which is now a division in his fifth term as Auditor, Brian remains com- of his office. The Secretary has worked diligently to mitted to ensuring state and local governments are make Washington a more business-friendly state by accountable, accessible and responsive to citizens. allowing corporations to file electronically, and has He has a distinguished career in public service. He worked to increase the accountability and transpar- was elected Pierce County Clerk when he was 26 ency of our state’s charitable organizations. As the years old and served eight years in that office. Brian nation’s most accomplished Secretary of State in was also elected twice to the office of Pierce County the field of elections, Reed, with the State Attorney Auditor (an office his father held for 22 years) before General, took the people’s case for a wide open, Top being elected State Auditor. Brian serves as a board Two Primary to the United States Supreme Court, member of the Washington Coalition for Open and won. Voters can now choose any candidate Government. Last year he received the Coalition’s on the primary ballot, regardless of political party. James Anderson Award, for his advocacy for open Secretary Reed is widely recognized for sweep- government. The Washington Newspaper Publish- ing improvements to the voting process following ers Association’s gave him the Freedom’s Light Washington’s contested 2004 gubernatorial race, Award in 1999. And for his efforts to improve local the closest in U.S. history. Secretary Reed has won government operations, Brian received the Warren numerous awards for his accomplishments in pub- G. Magnuson Award from the Seattle Municipal lic service, including the GOVERNING Magazine League in 1999. Brian also is a member of the state Public Official of the Year Award, the YMCA Youth Productivity Board and co-chairs Public Service & Government Robert F. Utter, and Gonzaga Uni- Recognition Week, an annual event showcasing the versity’s Law Medal. achievements of state employees. In 2007, Tacoma Community College selected Brian as its distin- guished alumni of the year for his public service and community involvement, which includes serving on the boards of United Way and the Boys and Girls Club, as well as many years as a youth baseball and basketball coach. Professionally, he holds the designation as a Certified Government Financial Manager from the National Association of Govern- ment Accountants. He also serves as a trustee on the Association of Government Accountants Academy of Government Accountability. He is a member of the Tacoma Athletic Commission. He and his wife, Jann, live in Tacoma, have raised five boys, and have four grandchildren. ~4~ ~5~ State Elected Offi cials State Elected Offi cials ROB MCKENNA PETER J. GOLDMARK Attorney General Commissioner of Public Lands Republican. Rob McKenna is Washington’s 17th Democrat. Commissioner of Public Lands, Peter Attorney General, serving his second term in office. Goldmark was elected to lead the Washington As the state’s chief legal officer, he provides legal State Department of Natural Resources in 2008. services to state agencies, boards and commissions. Goldmark has had a lifelong involvement with General McKenna’s ongoing priorities are: agriculture, science, education, and public service. His mission is to sustainably manage the lands of • Keeping communities safer by leading the state the state in the public interest. He is working to in fighting meth and prescription drug abuse, create rural economic opportunity and green jobs, gangs, sexual predators, domestic violence and fight climate change and protect Puget Sound. He crimes against vulnerable adults; is working to expand the production of renewable • Protecting consumers and businesses from scams energy on state lands, most notably through his and high-tech crimes, such as cyber fraud, phish- Biomass Initiative. Goldmark is a published scien- ing and spyware; and tist and holds a PhD in molecular biology from the University of California at Berkeley. The Okanogan • Promoting integrity in government by defending native is a former; Director of the Department of the state’s laws and encouraging open access to Agriculture; Washington State University Regent; government.