Reforming the fish and wildlife commission.

HB 1930 reforms Washington State's Fish and Wildlife Commission by changing its appointment process. It requires six members to be selected by county legislative authorities within six geographic regions (one per county), while the governor appoints three at-large members with geographic balance (one east/west). The bill also mandates that appointees hold valid hunting/fishing licenses for three of the past five years and prohibits holding other elected/appointive offices. Additionally, it requires the commission to hold in-person meetings in each of the six regions and encourages participation in tribal sovereignty training. These changes take effect January 1, 2026, replacing the current governor-appointed structure.