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WA SB5888
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lisa Wellman
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AI Summary
- Removes the requirement for Washington State Women's Commission members to receive Senate confirmation, allowing the governor to appoint all nine members without legislative approval
- Changes language from governor considering "nominations for" membership to considering "appointments" based on diversity criteria including ethnic, geographic, gender, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic, and occupational representation
- Maintains existing structure: commission members serve at the pleasure of the governor with maximum three-year terms before requiring formal reappointment
- Amends RCW 43.119.020, which was last modified in 2018
Legislative Description
Removing the requirement that women's commission members be subject to senate confirmation.
Last Action
Senate Rules "X" file.
2/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/2/2026
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections1/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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