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WA SB5414

Bill

Status

Passed

4/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Hasegawa

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds "analysis of the social equity impact of programs or services" as a 10th required element in state auditor performance audits of government agencies, expanding from the previous 9 elements

  • Requires legislative bodies to hold at least one public hearing within 90 days after a performance audit is made public to consider audit findings and receive public comments (changed from 30 days)

  • Amends RCW 43.09.470 to reorganize the statute's structure while maintaining existing audit scope covering state, local, education, and transportation governmental entities

  • Effective date: July 27, 2025

Legislative Description

Requiring social equity impact analysis in performance audits and legislative public hearings thereon.

Last Action

Effective date 7/27/2025.

4/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/28/2025
State Government & Tribal Relations3/6/2025
Rules2/11/2025
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections1/22/2025

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