Who’s Who In Washington State 2013. Governor: Jay Inslee Democrat Responsibilities: – Hires people – Presents “State of the State” – Commands National.

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Who’s Who In Washington State 2013

Governor: Jay Inslee Democrat Responsibilities: – Hires people – Presents “State of the State” – Commands National Guard – Submits bills to legislature – Signs bills into law

Lieutenant Governor: Brad Owen Democrat Responsibilities – President of Senate – Replaces Governor if she’s unable to lead – Acts as Governor when she’s out of town

Senators: Patty Murray (D) & Maria Cantwell (D) Responsibilities - Representing the people who elected them - Writing and passing laws -Approving presidential appointments -Ratifying treaties with other countries

Secretary of State: Kim Wyman Republican Runs state elections Registers corporations Maintains archives Maintains records

Treasurer: James McIntire Democrat Cares for State’s finances

Auditor: Troy Kelley Democrat Prepares financial information

Attorney General: Bob Ferguson Democrat Chief attorney for the state Advises executive branch

Superintendent of Public Instruction: Randy Dorn Oversees Public Schools State Education Standards Funding for Education

Commissioner of Public Lands: Peter Goldmark, Democrat Heads dept. of Natural Resources Manages state owned land, forests and water

Insurance Commissioner: Mike Kreidler, Democrat Regulates insurance companies Serves as state fire marshal Setting fire safety standards Investigates fires