LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WICHE created the Legislative Advisory Committee (LAC) in 1995 to inform the WICHE Commission’s Executive Committee and staff about significant legislative issues related to higher education; provide input on WICHE initiatives; and advise staff on program and participant considerations related to WICHE’s policy workshops. In addition, WICHE staff serves the LAC by informing members about emerging policy issues in the West. The LAC meets annually, and members are invited to various WICHE activities such as regional and national policy forums.
Alaska
Sen. Johnny Ellis, AnchorageSen. Gary Stevens, Kodiak
Sen. Gene Therriault, Fairbanks
Arizona
Sen. Bob Burns, PhoenixRep. Phil Lopes, Tucson
California
Assembly Member Anthony Portantino, PasadenaSen. Jack Scott, Pasadena
Colorado
Rep. Bernie Buescher, DenverSen. Nancy Spence, Centennial
Hawaii
Sen. Norman Sakamoto, HonoluluSen. Brian Taniguchi, Honolulu
Idaho
Rep. Mack Shirley, RexburgMontana
Sen. Dan Harrington, ButteSen. Bob Hawks, Bozeman
Nevada
Assembly Member Mo Denis, Las VegasAssembly Member Heidi Gansert, Reno
Sen. Warren Hardy, Las Vegas
New Mexico
Sen. Pete Campos, Las VegasSen. Dede Feldman, Albuquerque
Rep. Danice Picraux, Albuquerque
North Dakota
Sen. Ray Holmberg, Grand ForksRep. Bob Martinson, Bismarck
Sen. David Nething, Jamestown
Oregon
Sen. Ryan Deckert, SalemSen. Richard Devlin, Salem
Rep. Linda Flores, Salem
South Dakota
Sen. Ed Olson, MitchellRep. Jim Putnam, Armour
Washington
Rep. Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney, OlympiaSen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, Olympia
Rep. Timm Ormsby, Spokane
Wyoming
Sen. Jim Anderson, GlenrockRep. Tom Lockhart, Casper
