WA HB2461

Establishes the Washington State Commission on Boys and Men within the Office of the Governor to address systemic challenges in education, health, workforce participation, public safety, and housing

Commission consists of 15 voting members appointed by legislative leaders and the governor, plus 4 nonvoting legislative advisory members, with staggered terms of 1-3 years initially and 3-year terms thereafter

Focus areas include mental health and suicide prevention, educational attainment from early childhood through postsecondary, workforce pathways, fatherhood and family stability, and disproportionate justice system involvement

Commission duties include collecting disaggregated data, evaluating systemic factors contributing to disparities, holding public hearings, consulting with state agencies, and submitting biennial reports to the legislature

Commission may solicit gifts and grants, enter agreements with public and private entities, and adopt administrative rules; members serve without compensation but receive travel expense reimbursement