The bill amends RCW 43.30.205 to enhance the structure of the board overseeing state education agencies in Washington. It specifies that the board will consist of six members, including the governor or their designee, the superintendent of public instruction or their designee from the office of the superintendent of public instruction, the commissioner, the director of the University of Washington school of forest resources, the dean of the Washington State University college of agricultural, human, and natural resource sciences, and a representative from counties with state forestlands acquired or transferred under specific RCWs.

Additionally, the bill outlines the selection process for the county representative, who must be a duly elected member of a county legislative authority and will serve a four-year term. The selection will be made by the legislative authorities of the relevant counties, with each participating county having one vote. The Washington state association of counties is tasked with convening a meeting to facilitate this selection and will notify the board once a representative is chosen.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 43.30.205
Engrossed Bill: 43.30.205
Bill as Passed Legislature: 43.30.205
Session Law: 43.30.205