Bill > SB5429

This bill modifies the composition of the State Building Code Council by expanding its membership from 15 to 21 members, with a more nuanced representation of local government, public sector, and private industry. The revised council will now include specific representatives from different population sizes of counties and cities, such as one member from a county with under 300,000 residents and another from a county with over 300,000 residents, and similar city population distinctions. The bill adds new sector-specific representatives, including members specializing in green building construction, remodeling, and real estate, while maintaining existing representation from professions like architecture, engineering, and construction trades. The bill also maintains provisions about member qualifications, term lengths, and appointment processes, including requiring governors to seek nominations from recognized organizations and trade associations. Additionally, the bill clarifies that members must reside in smaller communities (cities under 50,000 or counties under 300,000), with at least 10 members meeting this residency requirement. The bill preserves the existing structure of including legislative ex officio members and maintains rules about member compensation, ethics training, and maintaining professional qualifications throughout their term.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5429&Year=2025&Initiative=false