The bill amends RCW 17.10.050 to modify the structure and appointment process of county noxious weed control boards in Washington. It reduces the number of geographical areas from five to four, while also adding an at-large member to the board, resulting in a total of five voting members. Additionally, the bill specifies that at least three of the voting members must be engaged in the primary production of agricultural products. The term lengths for board members remain four years, with the provision that two members may serve two-year terms when the board is first activated.

Furthermore, the bill updates the nomination process for new board members, requiring that notice of term expirations be published or posted at least ten days prior to nominations. It eliminates the requirement for nominations to include signatures from registered voters in the geographical area. The county legislative authority is given 60 days to appoint a nominee from the list provided by the county noxious weed control board, and if they fail to do so, the board can appoint a nominee to meet quorum requirements temporarily. The bill also clarifies that a majority of voting members constitutes a quorum for conducting business.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 17.10.050