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This bill aims to transfer ownership of the Naselle Youth Camp property to the Chinook Indian Nation by October 1, 2025. The Department of Enterprise Services is required to execute an agreement to transfer the property's title to the tribe without additional cost, with the condition that the Chinook Indian Nation maintains ownership for at least 10 years and uses the property for tribal government purposes. The bill also makes technical amendments to existing state laws by removing references to the Naselle Youth Camp from definitions related to institutional education facilities and juvenile rehabilitation. The legislative intent is to ensure the most beneficial use of an underutilized state asset for the local community and the Chinook Indian Nation. These changes reflect a strategic decision to transfer the property to the tribe, potentially allowing for more effective and culturally appropriate use of the land while removing the facility from the state's list of residential schools and juvenile rehabilitation centers.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5247&Year=2025&Initiative=false