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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to fraud prevention; creating new sections; and 2 providing an expiration date. 3
AI Summary
This bill directs the joint legislative audit and review committee to examine how Washington state agencies currently prevent fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement in programs that distribute public funds, deliver services, and involve partnerships. The committee will assess existing internal controls and oversight processes, compare Washington's practices to those in other states to identify effective strategies, and propose ways to improve statewide accountability and the stewardship of public money. The findings and recommendations from this review, which is intended to strengthen public trust and ensure efficient use of resources, will be reported to the legislature by September 1, 2027, and this directive will expire on October 1, 2027.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to Ways & Means. (on 02/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6215&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| Fiscal Note - 6215 SSB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=76662 |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/6215-S.pdf |
| Senate bill report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6215%20SBR%20SGTE%20OC%2026.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - 6215 SB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=76039 |
| Senate bill report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6215%20SBR%20SGTE%20TA%2026.pdf |
| Senate bill report (orig.) | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6215%20SBA%20SGTE%2026.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/6215.pdf |
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