Bill > HB1372

This bill modifies several provisions related to legislative audits and reviews, primarily extending and improving the processes for conducting studies and reviews. Specifically, the bill extends the sunset date for the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) from 2025 to 2045, giving the committee a longer operational window. The legislation requires the legislative auditor to develop criteria to ensure that staff resources and costs for program reviews are proportionate to the size and complexity of program budgets. For the Department of Natural Resources, the bill outlines detailed requirements for forest inventory updates, sustainable harvest calculations, and independent third-party reviews. The bill also modifies the work planning process for performance audits, adding new considerations such as the ability to delay reviews when legislative changes require more data collection or when a planned review can provide new legislative insights. These changes aim to improve the efficiency, thoroughness, and adaptability of legislative oversight and review processes across various state programs and departments.

Government Affairs

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1372&Year=2025&Initiative=false