HB 2598: Restructuring state govt

Summary

• Establishes the Agency Reallocation and Realignment of Washington Commission (Commission) on restructuring state government.
• Requires the Commission to review budgets and forecasts, examine tax subsidies, the organization of state government, and find cost savings and efficiencies.
• Requires the Commission to submit an annual report to the Legislature beginning in 2013 and until 2016, and biennially thereafter.
• Requires that bills recommended by the Commission be introduced in the Legislature, follow a unique legislative process, and are final upon passing the legislature.
• Permits the Commissions to consider recommendations on agency reallocation and realignment in executive sessions that exclude the public from the meeting place.
• Makes documents, materials, and information obtained or produced by the Commission not subject to disclosure under the Public Records Act unless such information is publicly cited in connection with an action taken by the Commission.

From the House Bill Analysis 2012 (HB 2598), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗