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SB 6213

Modifying provisions on joint legislative audit and review committee studies.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by John Lovick and 2 co-sponsors

SB 6213 modifies Washington's JLARC study procedures and reporting requirements, adjusting how the legislature conducts oversight audits of state agencies.

First reading, referred to State Government & Elections.
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Bill Summary · SB 6213

Legislative bill overview

SB 6213 modifies the procedures and authorities of Washington's Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC), which conducts fiscal and program audits of state agencies. The bill adjusts how JLARC selects studies, manages workload, and reports findings to the legislature. These changes affect the oversight mechanisms the legislature uses to evaluate state government efficiency and effectiveness.

Why is this important

JLARC serves as a key accountability tool for the Washington legislature, identifying waste, inefficiency, and program failures across state agencies. Modifications to how it operates directly impact the legislature's capacity to conduct oversight and the responsiveness of state government to legislative scrutiny. Changes to study selection and reporting can either strengthen or weaken this oversight function.

Potential points of contention

  • Study selection autonomy: Whether JLARC retains sufficient independence to choose studies based on merit or faces pressure from legislative leadership priorities
  • Workload management: Concerns about whether the modified procedures allow JLARC to maintain quality audits or result in rushed, less thorough reviews
  • Transparency and reporting: Questions about whether changes improve public access to audit findings or limit visibility into state agency performance issues

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

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