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WA HB2120
Bill
Status
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gerry Pollet
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AI Summary
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Eliminates the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee's (JLARC) biennial reporting requirement on municipal lodging tax revenue use, which began in 2015
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Removes JLARC's mandatory review and evaluation of the unemployment training benefits program, previously required every five years and when expenditures exceeded $25 million or funds were suspended
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Retains the Employment Security Department's existing requirement to report to the legislature every five years on training benefits program status and outcomes
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Maintains local reporting requirements for lodging tax recipients to submit tourism impact reports to municipalities, which must still be shared with JLARC and local advisory committees
Legislative Description
Modifying joint legislative audit and review committee work plans to ensure efficient use of staff resources.
Last Action
By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
3/12/2026