Bill > HB2076

This bill creates the Washington Department of Government Efficiency (WADOGE), a new legislative agency designed to review and streamline state government operations and regulations. The department will be governed by a board of four legislators (two from the Senate and two from the House) and will focus on four primary reform methods: regulatory rescission, administrative streamlining, encouraging cost savings for consumers, and preventing the political weaponization of state agencies. Key provisions include requiring agencies to repeal two existing rules for every new rule adopted, mandating a comprehensive review of agency statutes and regulations, conducting economic impact analyses for proposed rules, and examining agency policies to prioritize cost savings and consumer choice. WADOGE will establish teams within each state agency to identify obsolete or unnecessary regulations, review permitting processes, and ensure agencies are not overstepping their statutory authority. The bill aims to increase government accountability, reduce regulatory burden, and provide more transparency in state government operations. Each agency will be required to report quarterly on their efforts to comply with WADOGE's guidelines, and the department will submit a final report to the legislative audit and review committee by July 4, 2028. The bill is explicitly designed to implement principles from recent Supreme Court decisions that emphasize agency limitations and the importance of clear legislative authorization.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2076&Year=2025&Initiative=false