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Former Member, Basic Education Finance Committee, Washington State Senate
Former Member, Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee, Washington State Senate
Former Chair, Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee, Washington State Senate
Chair, Majority Coalition Caucus, Washington State Senate, present
Board Member, Washington State Arts Commission
Former Member, Basic Education Finance Committee, Washington State Senate
Former Member, Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee, Washington State Senate
Former Chair, Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee, Washington State Senate
Chair, Majority Coalition Caucus, Washington State Senate, present
Board Member, Washington State Arts Commission
In December 2012, Tom, fellow Democrat Tim Sheldon and 23 Republicans signed a pledge to form a majority caucus called the Majority Coalition Caucus, wresting control of the Senate from the Democratic caucus which had maintained an advantage following the 2012 election. Under this arrangement, Tom became Majority Leader, with Sheldon becoming President Pro Tempore, and Republicans filling the remaining leadership positions. Though hailed by caucus members as a bellwether of cooperation, Democrats disagreed with claims of bipartisanship.
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, three committees were chaired by Democrats, 11 by Republicans, and one was co-chaired.
