SB 5610-S - DIGEST
(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Creates the board on geographic names to: (1) Establish, change, or determine the appropriate names of certain geographic features;

(2) Serve as a state liaison with the United States board on geographic names;

(3) Periodically issue a list of names approved by the board; and

(4) Establish a committee on geographic names to assist the board in performing its duties.

Requires names adopted by the board to be published in the Washington state register.

Requires the department of natural resources to provide secretarial and administrative services for the board and to serve as custodian of the records.