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WA HB2117
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Chris Stearns
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AI Summary
- Expands the Board of Natural Resources from six to seven members by adding a tribal representative position
- Tribal representative must be a member of a federally recognized Indian tribe, appointed by the governor for a four-year term beginning July 1, 2026
- Governor must solicit and consider nominees from each federally recognized tribe in Washington state and collaborate with tribes on the selection
- Existing board members include the governor, superintendent of public instruction, commissioner, UW School of Forest Resources director, WSU College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences dean, and a county representative
Legislative Description
Adding a tribal member to the board of natural resources.
Last Action
Public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 AM.
1/27/2026
Committee Referrals
Agriculture and Natural Resources1/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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