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WA HB2223
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mark Klicker
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AI Summary
- Amends RCW 42.23.030 to extend an existing spousal employment exemption from conflict-of-interest rules to irrigation district directors, previously applicable only to public hospital district commissioners
- Allows irrigation district directors' spouses to maintain employment contracts with the district if the spouse was employed before the director was initially elected
- Requires contract terms to be commensurate with the district's pay plan or collective bargaining agreement for similar employees
- Mandates disclosure of the director's interest to the board of directors with notation in official minutes, and prohibits the director from voting on the contract
- Addresses concern that current municipal officer conflict-of-interest statutes have inadvertently prevented qualified individuals in small rural communities from serving as irrigation district directors
Legislative Description
Concerning irrigation district director beneficial interests in contracts.
Last Action
By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules3/12/2026
Agriculture & Natural Resources2/16/2026
Rules2/4/2026
Local Government1/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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