Washington 2025-26 Biennium Status: Introduced

HB 2117 — Board of natural resources

Last action — First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Adding a tribal member to the board of natural resources.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Revised Code of Washington as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Revised Code of Washington: RCW 43.30.205.

  • RCW 43.30.205

    six and → 94 1 ar am seven rs: cti per sch ity (f) A representative of those counties that contain state forestlands acquired or transferred under RCW 79.22.010, 79.22.040, and 79.22.020; and (g) A tribal representative. (2)(a) The county representative on the board shall be selected by the legislative authorities of those counties that contain state forestlands acquired or transferred under RCW 79.22.010, 79.22.040, and 79.22.020. In the selection of the county representative, each participating county shall have one vote. The Washington state association of counties shall convene a meeting for the purpose of making the selection and shall notify the board of the selection. (b) The county representative must be a duly elected member of a county legislative authority who shall serve a term of four years unless the representative should leave office for any reason. The initial term shall begin on July 1, 1986. (3)(a) The tribal representative shall be appointed by the governor and must be a member of a federally recognized Indian tribe who shall serve a term of four years unless the representative should leave office for any reason. The initial term shall begin on July 1, 2026. (b) When appointing a tribal representative, the governor shall solicit and consider nominees from each of the federally recognized tribes in Washington state. The governor shall collaborate with federally recognized tribes on the selection of the tribal representative. --- END ---

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Action History

  1. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.

Sponsors

  • (Stearns) · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • (Stearns)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (150)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2117 do?
Adding a tribal member to the board of natural resources.
Who sponsors HB 2117?
HB 2117 is sponsored by (Stearns).
What is the current status of HB 2117?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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