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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 6345

SB 6345: Restructuring state govt

Creating a commission to restructure state government.

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, study 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 require a two-thirds vote for amendment purposes.
  • Permits the Commission 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 Engrossed Substitute House Bill Analysis 2012 (ESSB 6345), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 18, 2012
  2. Out of committeeFeb 7, 2012
  3. Passed SenateFeb 11, 2012
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jim Kastama (D-25)
Introduced
January 18, 2012 in the Senate
Last action
April 11, 2012
Companion bill
HB 2598
Budget
Makes appropriations
Versions
SB 6345, ESSB 6345

AN ACT Relating to restructuring state government;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jim Kastama (D-25)

5 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Rodney Tom D-48Brian Hatfield D-19Christine Rolfes D-23Derek Kilmer D-26Andy Hill R-45

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 11, 2012
Version voted on: ESSB 6345
31 Yea 16 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat161001
Republican15601
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 6345)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 6345)
  3. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (ESSB 6345)
  4. First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. (ESSB 6345)
  5. Third reading, passed; yeas, 31; nays, 16; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESSB 6345)
  6. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6345)
  7. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 6345)
  8. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 6345)
  9. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  10. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 6345)
  11. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  12. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 6345)
  13. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 6345)
  14. WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 6345)
  15. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 6345)
  16. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  17. WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  18. Minority; without recommendation.
  19. Minority; do not pass.
  20. Referred to Ways & Means.
  21. Minority; do not pass.
  22. And refer to Ways & Means.
  23. EDTI - Majority; do pass.
  24. First reading, referred to Economic Development, Trade & Innovation.

SB 6345 in other sessions

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