The bill aims to transfer ownership of the Naselle Youth Camp property to the Chinook Indian Nation, with the intention of optimizing the use of this underutilized asset for the benefit of the local community. The Department of Enterprise Services is required to execute an agreement to transfer the title of the property by October 1, 2023, provided that the Chinook Indian Nation agrees to maintain ownership for at least 10 years and utilize the property for tribal government purposes.

Additionally, the bill amends existing laws, specifically RCW 28A.190.005 and RCW 72.05.010, to remove references to the Naselle Youth Camp in the definitions of "residential school" and the purposes of juvenile rehabilitation facilities. The amendments clarify the scope of institutional education facilities and programs while ensuring that the focus remains on providing care and education for youth in other specified facilities. The legal language changes include the deletion of "Naselle Youth Camp" from relevant sections and the insertion of new references to the applicable sections of the law.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 28A.190.005, 72.05.010