1541-S2 AMH FARI OMLI 135

2SHB 1541 - H AMD 378

By Representative Farivar

ADOPTED 03/07/2023

On page 3, beginning on line 28, after "(3)" strike all material through "entity" on line 29 and insert "When making appointments to a statutory entity, appointing authorities:

(a) May consult with the office of equity; and

(b) Must consult with the relevant state entities identified in the toolkit created by the office of equity pursuant to section 5 of this act, except for appointing authorities from the legislative branch"

On page 5, beginning on line 18, after "with" strike all material through "experience" on line 21 and insert "state boards and commissions that support the participation of people from underrepresented populations in policy making processes, and may consult with other relevant state agencies, departments, and offices"

On page 6, line 17, after "section;" strike "and"

On page 6, line 21, after "43.03 RCW" insert "; and

(v) A list of state entities for appointing authorities to consult with when making appointments to statutory entities"

EFFECT: Requires that the Office of Equity include in the toolkit a list of state entities for appointing authorities to consult with when making appointments to statutory entities.

Requires that appointing authorities to statutory entities, except those from the legislative branch, consult with relevant state entities listed in the toolkit provided by the Office.

Requires that the Office consult with state boards and commissions, rather than community-based organizations, that support the participation of people from underrepresented populations in policy making processes when identifying barriers to access and recommendations for changes to stakeholder engagement processes.

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