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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2ESHB 1362

HB 1362: Reports

Improving government efficiency related to reports by state agencies by eliminating reports, changing the frequency of reports, and providing an alternative method for having information publicly available in place of reports.

Summary

  • Repeals the requirement for state agencies to submit certain reports to either the Legislature or Governor, or both.
  • Modifies the frequency of certain reports from state agencies to either the Legislature or Governor, or both.
  • Permits state agencies to place certain information online rather than submit a report to the Legislature.

From the Second Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report (2ESHB 1362), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 3, 2023
  3. Passed HouseMar 7, 2023
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Chris Stearns (D-47)
Introduced
January 16, 2023 in the House
Last action
March 7, 2024
Requested by
State agency
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1362, 2ESHB 1362

AN ACT Relating to improving government efficiency related to reports by state agencies by eliminating reports, changing the frequency of reports, and providing an alternative method for having information publicly available in place of reports;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Chris Stearns (D-47)

5 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Kristine Reeves D-30Peter Abbarno R-20Mia Gregerson D-33Debra Lekanoff D-40Steve Tharinger D-24

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 7, 2023
Version voted on: 2ESHB 1362
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican38002
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

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House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed January 31, 2024
Version voted on: 2ESHB 1362
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58000
Republican39001
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (2ESHB 1362)
  2. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2ESHB 1362)
  3. Minority; without recommendation. (2ESHB 1362)
  4. SGE - Majority; do pass. (2ESHB 1362)
  5. First reading, referred to State Government & Elections. (2ESHB 1362)
  6. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (2ESHB 1362)
  7. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2ESHB 1362)
  8. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2ESHB 1362)
  9. Returned to second reading for amendment. (2ESHB 1362)
  10. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on third reading. (2ESHB 1362)
  11. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2ESHB 1362)
  12. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (2ESHB 1362)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2ESHB 1362)
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (2ESHB 1362)
  15. SGE - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (2ESHB 1362)
  16. First reading, referred to State Government & Elections. (2ESHB 1362)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (2ESHB 1362)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2ESHB 1362)
  19. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2ESHB 1362)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted. (2ESHB 1362)
  21. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  22. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (2ESHB 1362)
  23. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  24. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (2ESHB 1362)
  25. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  26. SGOV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2ESHB 1362)
  27. SGOV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  28. SGOV - Executive action taken by committee.
  29. First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.

HB 1362 in other sessions

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