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Laurie Jinkins

Democratic Speaker of the House
State
Washington

Laurie Jinkins is a Democratic Speaker of the House of Washington.

About this legislative leadership role

The Speaker of the House is elected by the chamber's members and serves as its presiding officer. The Speaker controls the legislative calendar, assigns bills to committees, recognizes members during debate, and works closely with party leadership to advance the chamber's agenda. The Speaker is typically second in line to the Governor after the Lieutenant Governor.

Laurie Jinkins serves as Speaker of the House of Washington.

As Speaker of the House, Laurie Jinkins presides over legislative sessions, controls the floor calendar, assigns bills to committees, and helps shape the chamber's priorities.

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