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WA SB5838

WA SB5838
Revised for engrossed: Adding tribal representation to the board of natural resources.

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Introduced
01/12/2026
In Committee
02/14/2026
Crossed Over
02/11/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to adding tribal representation to the board of 2 natural resources; amending RCW 43.30.205; and creating a new 3 section. 4

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to increase the number of members on the board of natural resources from six to eight, adding two tribal representatives. The legislature finds that including tribal members will bring valuable perspective and expertise to the board's decision-making processes. These two tribal representatives will be appointed by the governor and must be members of a federally recognized Indian tribe, with one representing the area east of the Cascade Mountains and the other representing the area west of the Cascades. The governor is required to seek nominations from all federally recognized tribes in Washington and those with treaty-ceded lands, and to collaborate with these tribes on the selection of these representatives.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (16)

Last Action

Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 AM. (on 02/24/2026)
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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5838&Year=2025&Initiative=false
Engrossed substitute House bill analysis 2026 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/5838-S.E%20HBA%20AGNR%2026.pdf
Fiscal Note - 5838 SSB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=76905
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5838-S.E.pdf
Engrossed substitute Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5838-S.E%20SBR%20APS%2026.pdf
Chapman 5838-S AMS CHAP S5021.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/5838-S%20AMS%20CHAP%20S5021.1.pdf
Short 5838-S AMS SHOR S5020.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/5838-S%20AMS%20SHOR%20S5020.1.pdf
Short 5838-S AMS SHOR S5019.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/5838-S%20AMS%20SHOR%20S5019.1.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5838-S.pdf
Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5838%20SBR%20ANR%20OC%2026.pdf
Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5838%20SBR%20ANR%20TA%2026.pdf
Senate bill report (orig.) https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5838%20SBA%20ANR%2026.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5838.pdf
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