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HB 2076

Creating the Washington department of government efficiency.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Corry and 5 co-sponsors

Establishes Washington Department of Government Efficiency to audit state agencies, identify waste, and recommend operational improvements to reduce costs and redundancies.

First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.
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Bill Summary · HB 2076

Legislative bill overview

HB 2076 would establish a new Washington Department of Government Efficiency tasked with identifying and eliminating redundancies, improving operational efficiency, and reducing waste across state government. The department would conduct audits, develop efficiency standards, and report findings to the legislature and governor.

Why is this important

Government efficiency initiatives affect how tax dollars are spent and how effectively state services are delivered. The outcomes could influence future budgets, employee staffing levels, and the structure of existing state agencies. Citizens benefit from reduced waste but may experience service disruptions if consolidations occur poorly.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of authority: Unclear whether the new department can actually implement changes or only recommend them, and whether it has power over all agencies or selected ones
  • Cost-benefit analysis: Creating a new bureaucracy to reduce bureaucracy may increase short-term costs without guaranteed long-term savings
  • Job security concerns: State employees may worry about layoffs or consolidations resulting from efficiency reviews, affecting recruitment and morale
  • Partisan implementation: How efficiency is defined and which programs are targeted could reflect political priorities rather than objective analysis

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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