2017 Senate Bill 5097: Clarifying procedures for appointment to the Chehalis board created by chapter 194, Laws of 2016

Introduced by Sen. John Braun (Centralia) (R) on January 12, 2017

Referred to the Senate Energy, Environment &Telecommunications Committee on January 12, 2017

Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 2, 2017

Amendment offered by Sen. John Braun (Centralia) (R) on March 3, 2017

Permits board members to have a regulatory interest, but not a direct financial interest, in the Chehalis board's actions.

The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on March 3, 2017

Clarifies board appointment procedures for tribal members. Clarifies board members' initial term lengths. Declares an emergency.

Received in the House on March 7, 2017

Referred to the House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee on March 7, 2017

Referred to the House Rules Committee on March 31, 2017

Signed by Gov. Jay Inslee on April 17, 2017