Bill > SB5018

This bill modifies the composition of county noxious weed control boards by changing the geographical representation requirements. Previously, county weed boards consisted of five voting members divided into five geographical areas, but the bill now requires the county to divide the board into four geographical areas plus one at-large member. The bill maintains the requirement that at least three voting members must be engaged in primary agricultural production, and continues to include a non-voting member from the county extension office. The bill also simplifies the nomination and appointment process by removing the requirement for candidates to gather signatures from registered voters and providing an alternative method for publishing notice of board member term expirations, such as posting on the district's website. The bill preserves existing provisions about board member terms (four years, with initial staggered terms), compensation (no salary but reimbursement for expenses), and the process for filling vacancies. The changes aim to provide more flexibility in board composition while maintaining representation of local agricultural interests.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5018&Year=2025&Initiative=false