The Chamber’s GAC’s fundamental role includes advocating the views of the business community to our elected officials on public policy and legislation on the local, state, and federal level that might have an impact on the business community. The GAC is a dynamic volunteer committee of business and community leaders who meet monthly to guide the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce in its public policy positions, such as representing the best interests of business through candidate forums, public policy speakers, and providing grassroots network support.
This committee receives and reviews applications for public policy consideration. The committee makes a recommendation to the board to support or oppose policy.
This committee recommends our legislative priorities, produced for our state legislative agenda, and presented to our Board of Directors for adoption and implementation annually.
Legislative Agenda:
The Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce Government Action Committee and the Chamber Board of Directors have unanimously adopted our Legislative Priorities:
Policy Consideration:
The Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce Government Action Committee and the Chamber Board of Directors have unanimously adopted our 2024 Legislative Priorities:
Interested in Attending Government Action Committee:
If you would be interested in representing your business and industry in this dynamic and vital committee, please contact Lukas Garcia, Director of Government Affairs, Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Anyone is welcome and encouraged to attend our monthly meetings. Members of the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce that wish to become more involved have the opportunity to become advisory voting members. Please call the Chamber for more information or to RSVP (509) 924-4994 or check the calendar to find an upcoming meeting.
Stay Up-to-Date on the 2024 Legislative Session
Our Weekly Update keeps you informed on the progress and details of any bill from the 2024 Legislative Session. Contact our GA team if you have any questions and would like to get more involved.
Sponsored by Lukas Garcia, our Director of Government Affairs, details the week he spent in Olympia Legislative Meetings I sat down with Spokane Valley’s 4th District delegation, other Eastern Washington policymakers, and met directly with both House and Senate offices tasked…
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