Sen. Jeff Holy will become the Republican leader on the Senate Law and Justice Committee when the Washington Legislature’s 2025 session begins Jan. 13.
“Crime is still a problem throughout our state and Washingtonians expect the Legislature to do all it can to reduce crime and improve public safety,” said Holy, a retired Spokane police officer. “I look forward to working with other Law and Justice Committee members to develop and pass bills that will help make our state safer and cut crime.”
In becoming the top-ranking Republican on the Law and Justice Committee, Holy replaces Spokane Valley Sen. Mike Padden, who is retiring at the end of this year.
Holy will continue serving on the Senate Health and Long-Term Care Committee and Senate Transportation Committee. The 6th District senator will no longer serve on the Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee.
The 105-day legislative session is scheduled to end April 27.