The bill amends RCW 70.05.030 to allow counties without a home rule charter that have five county commissioners to adopt an ordinance that reduces the number of county commissioners serving on the local board of health, while ensuring that at least one county commissioner remains a member of the board. This change aims to provide flexibility in the composition of local health boards, allowing for a more tailored approach to public health governance in these counties.

Additionally, the bill maintains the requirement that the local board of health must include members who are not elected officials and must be selected from specific categories, including public health professionals, consumers of public health, and community stakeholders. The bill emphasizes the importance of including individuals from historically marginalized communities and ensures that the board's jurisdiction aligns with the county's boundaries. Overall, the legislation seeks to enhance the effectiveness and representation of local health boards in nonhome rule charter counties.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 70.05.030
Bill as Passed Legislature: 70.05.030
Session Law: 70.05.030