Concerning the geographic composition of county weed boards.
SB 5018 changes how county noxious weed control boards are structured by reducing the required geographic areas from five to four. The bill requires counties to divide into four regions for board appointments while maintaining that at least three members must be engaged in agricultural production. It updates appointment procedures, including notice periods for vacancies and nomination requirements for candidates. This affects county boards responsible for managing noxious weed control programs across Washington State.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
upper
Jan 16, 2025
Upper · Passed
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Local Government at 1:30 PM.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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P
Jeff Wilson
RRepublican
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