WA SB5446

Establishes the Washington State Commission on Boys and Men within the governor's office, focusing on mental/physical health, education, careers, fatherhood, the preschool-to-prison pipeline, and court system experiences

Commission consists of 11 nonlegislative voting members appointed by legislative leaders and the governor, plus 4 nonvoting legislative advisors serving two-year terms

Executive director appointed by the governor monitors legislation, works with state agencies, coordinates with other commissions (women's, LGBTQ, human rights, racial/ethnic affairs), and serves as public-private liaison

Commission must submit biennial reports to the legislature and governor, hold public hearings, identify needs of boys and men using disaggregated data, and advocate for removal of legal and social barriers

May solicit gifts and grants from public/private sources, enter agreements with various organizations, and adopt administrative rules; state agencies required to provide data and assistance upon request