Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

SB 5838: Board of natural resources

Passed one chamber Last action March 12, 2026: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

Plain-language summary

SB 5838 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on December 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Adding tribal members to the board of natural resources. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Adding tribal representation to the board of natural resources.). Primary sponsor: Claudia Kauffman (D). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Claudia Kauffman (Democratic). 15 co-sponsors.