The bill proposes to lengthen the terms of office for port commissioners from four years to six years, contingent upon voter approval. A new section is added to chapter 53.12 RCW, which outlines the process for submitting a ballot proposition to the voters of a port district. This can occur either through a resolution by the port commissioners or via a petition signed by at least 10 percent of the voters from the last general election. If the petition is validated, the proposition will be placed on the ballot for the next general election occurring at least 60 days after the resolution or petition submission.

If the majority of voters approve the proposition, the commissioner elected during that election will serve a six-year term, while the terms of the other commissioners will remain unchanged. In cases where two commissioners are elected during that election or the following general election, the one with the highest votes will serve a six-year term, while the other will serve a four-year term. Future commissioners will be elected to six-year terms. However, this new provision does not apply to port districts that are mandated to maintain four-year terms under existing law.