Concerning fish and wildlife commission members.

SB 5728 establishes a new commission nominating committee to recommend candidates for the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission. The committee must include specific representatives from hunting groups (big/small game), fishing industries (recreational, commercial, guides), environmental organizations, tribes (with east/west Cascade representation), agriculture, and local government. It requires commissioners to support science-based management, have hunting/fishing licenses, and avoid conflicts of interest, while ensuring geographic balance (five members east of the Cascades). The bill directly affects how the governor appoints commission members, replacing previous processes with this structured, sector-inclusive recommendation system.