The SHB 1539 study and recommendations must include:
- Coordination and alignment of state and Department of Natural Resources’ wildfire property mitigation standards with nationally recognized, science-based wildfire mitigation standards;
- Enhancement of wildfire mitigation at the community level;
- Data sharing between state agencies and the insurance industry to address wildfire mitigation gaps and best practices.;
- Improvements to consumer transparency related to wildfire hazard and risk; and
- Establishment of a grant program to help residential properties resist wildfire loss;
The recommendations are due to the Legislature by December 1, 2025.
Work group meeting agendas, materials, and recordings
Will be updated as the agenda develops.
Work group members and participants
Will be updated as the work group is formed.
| Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Bryon Welch | Office of the Insurance Commissioner |
| Robyn Whitney | Department of Natural Resources |
| Steve Brooks | Washington Association of Fire Chiefs |
| Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Jennifer Coe | Washington State Conservation Commission |
| Mark Donnell | Fire Commissioner, Chelan Fire & Rescue |
| Andrea Smiley | Building Industry Association of Washington |
Comments
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