Adds tribal members to the fish and wildlife commission in Washington.
The bill amends the composition of the fish and wildlife commission in Washington to include tribal members. Four members will be elected tribal chairs or equivalent executive officers from federally recognized tribes with traditional lands in Washington. Four alternate members will be elected to tribal councils or equivalent tribal legislative offices. The governor will appoint these members with the advice and consent of the senate. The commission will now consist of 13 members and four alternates, with a balance of representation from various stakeholder groups.
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