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WA HB1609

Bill

Status

Passed

4/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Waters

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows the Superintendent of Public Instruction to designate a representative from their office to serve on the Board of Natural Resources, rather than requiring the Superintendent to serve personally

  • Maintains the Board of Natural Resources as a six-member body including the governor (or designee), commissioner, UW school of forest resources director, WSU college dean, and a county representative

  • Effective date is July 27, 2025

  • Passed the House 78-17 on March 11, 2025, and the Senate 49-0 on April 11, 2025

Legislative Description

Promoting efficient administration of state education agencies.

Last Action

Effective date 7/27/2025.

4/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/25/2025
Agriculture & Natural Resources3/13/2025
Rules2/20/2025
Agriculture and Natural Resources1/27/2025

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