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