Jan. 12, 2009

Herrera elected assistant floor leader for House Republicans
18th District lawmaker also selected for three House committees 

Rep. Jaime Herrera, R-Ridgefield, was elected today by her Republican colleagues to serve as House Republican assistant floor leader.

"I'm excited to join the House Republican leadership team," said Herrera. "This is an opportunity to highlight the thoughts, needs and concerns of Southwest Washington in the state capital. I look forward to working with Republicans and Democrats to solve the challenges that face our families, businesses and communities."

Herrera will work with House Republican Floor Leader Dan Newhouse, R-Sunnyside, to manage legislation and debate on the House floor. She will also participate in House Republican leadership meetings.

The House Republican leadership team is:

Leader: Rep. Richard DeBolt, Chehalis
Deputy Leader: Rep. Joel Kretz, Wauconda
Floor Leader: Rep. Dan Newhouse
Assistant Floor Leaders: Rep. Jaime Herrera and Rep. Charles Ross, Naches
Caucus Chair: Rep. Dan Kristiansen, Snohomish
Whip: Rep. Bill Hinkle, Cle Elum

Herrera also serves as assistant ranking Republican on the House Health and Human Services Appropriations Committee, and sits on the House Transportation and Technology, Energy and Communications committees.

The 2009 legislative session began today and will run 105 consecutive days.

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