Concerning irrigation district director beneficial interests in contracts.

SB 5930 clarifies conflict-of-interest rules for irrigation district directors to prevent unintended barriers in rural communities. It amends Washington’s municipal conflict law (RCW 42.23.030) to allow directors to have beneficial interests in contracts up to $24,000 annually with annual cost-of-living adjustments tied to the Consumer Price Index. The bill specifically targets irrigation districts (not all municipalities), ensuring rural communities can retain qualified directors without violating conflict rules. It maintains public transparency by requiring districts to publicly list such contracts.