JD Rossetti
{{Short description|American politician}}
{{Infobox officeholder
|name = JD Rossetti
|image =
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|state_house = Washington
|district = 19th
|term_start = {{Start date|2015|10|22}}
|term_end = {{End date |2016|12|08}}
|predecessor = Dean Takko
|successor = Jim Walsh
|office1 = Longview School District Director, Position No. 2
|term_start1 = {{Start date|2013|12|09}}
|term_end1 = {{Start date|2017|12|11}}
|predecessor1 = James Campbell
|successor1 = Phil Jumru
|birth_name = Justin Daniel Rossetti
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1981|11|12}}
|birth_place = Hillsboro, Oregon, U.S.
|party = Democratic
|spouse = Rebekah (Hauck) Rossetti (2006-2009)
Amber Rosewood (2012-2016)
|children = 2
|residence = Longview, Washington
|alma_mater = Lower Columbia College (AA)
Washington State University (BA)
|profession = Campaign consultant
Campaign manager
Legislative assistant
|website = [http://housedemocrats.wa.gov/roster/rep-jd-rossetti/ Official Legislative]
[https://www.longview.k12.wa.us/schoolboard.htm Official School Board]
|}}
Justin Daniel Rossetti (born November 12, 1981) is an American politician of the who served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 19th district from 2015 to 2016. A member of the Democratic Party, Rossetti was appointed to the state legislature on October 22, 2015, in the 19th Legislative District.[http://tdn.com/news/jd-rossetti-chosen-for-th-district-house-seat/article_3d676035-b083-57c2-88a7-9edc4d2294e5.html JD Rossetti chosen for 19th District House seat]. The Daily News (Longview), October 22, 2015. JD Rossetti filled the vacancy left after then-State Representative Dean Takko was appointed to the Washington State Senate, after State Senator Brian Hatfield had resigned to take the position of Sector Lead for Rural Economic Development in Governor Inslee's administration. Rossetti was elected in 2013 as a Director on Longview School District's Board of Education.[http://tdn.com/news/local/nickerson-rossetti-set-to-join-longview-school-board/article_119c0490-4697-11e3-ac05-0019bb2963f4.html Nickerson, Rossetti set to join Longview School Board]. The Daily News (Longview), November 5, 2013.
Rossetti retired from the Longview School Board and in 2017 and was succeeded by Phil Jumru.{{Cite web|url=https://tdn.com/news/local/nickerson-jurmu-win-longview-school-board-races/article_464c7fcb-fc48-5fe7-946c-a591031478a8.html|title = Nickerson, Jurmu win Longview School Board races| date=8 November 2017 }}
The Speaker of the House has appointed Rossetti to the Community Economic Revitalization Board,[https://www.commerce.wa.gov/building-infrastructure/community-economic-revitalization-board Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) - Washington State Department of Commerce]. which helps local governments and tribes fund projects that create jobs. Those projects include broadband access, water lines, stormwater systems, port facilities and other public structures that support economic growth.[https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/blog/2016/06/02/rossetti-picked-for-job-creating-board/ Rossetti picked for job-creating board]. Washington State House Democrats. June 2, 2016.
Legislative proposals
Rossetti has introduced numerous legislative proposals as a leader in advocacy on Capitol Hill and in Western State Legislatures.[https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/blog/2016/01/12/rossetti-hits-the-ground-running/ Rossetti picked for job-creating board]. Washington State House Democrats. January 12, 2016. Some legislative proposals introduced by JD Rossetti include:
- House Bill 2847 - Disability Retrofitting[https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2847&Initiative=false&Year=2015 HB 2847 - 2015-16]. Washington State Legislature.[https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/blog/2016/03/09/house-and-senate-pass-rossetti-law-to-help-the-disabled/ House and Senate pass Rossetti law to help the disabled]. March 9, 2016.
- House Bill 2651 – Concerning Vehicle Maximum gross weights[https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2651&Year=2015&Initiative=False HB 2651 - 2015-16]. Washington State Legislature.
- House Bill 2725 – Pharmacist Authority[https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2725&Year=2015&Initiative=False HB 2725 - 2015-16]. Washington State Legislature.[https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/blog/2016/01/29/rossetti-bill-aims-to-save-lives-of-diabetics-and-other-patients/ Rossetti bill aims to save lives of diabetics and other patients]. January 29, 2016.
- House Bill 2296 - Concerning the taxing authority of public facilities districts[https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/?BillNumber=2296&Year=2015&Initiative=false HB 2296 - 2015-16]. Washington State Legislature.[https://www.waheagle.com/story/2016/01/28/wahkiakum-people/rossetti-proposes-hb-2296/10943.html Rossetti proposes HB 2296]. THe Wahkiakum County Eagle.
- House Bill 2446 – Concerning citizens participating in workgroups[https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2446&Year=2015&Initiative=false HB 2446 - 2015-16]. Washington State Legislature.[https://tdn.com/news/local/rossetti-proposes-legislation-to-put-citizen-in-charge-of-work/article_a3419962-4de7-506c-bcce-d6519fca1b1d.html Rossetti proposes legislation to put citizen in charge of work groups]. Jan 19, 2016. The Daily News.[http://www.chronline.com/lawmakers-hear-from-citizens-asking-for-leadership-positions-on-elk/article_350ae3da-c55f-11e5-9fff-070637c2124d.html Lawmakers Hear From Citizens Asking for Leadership Positions on Elk Hoof Disease, Wildlife Workgroups]. The Daily Chronicle. Jan 27, 2016.
References
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External links
- [http://juxtapolitico.com/ Official website]
- [http://jdrossetti.com/ Personal website]
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Category:Democratic Party members of the Washington House of Representatives
Category:21st-century members of the Washington State Legislature
Category:Washington State University alumni