Washington SB5145 mandates periodic reviews of new state spending programs by the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee.

SB5145 requires every new statutory state spending program to include a state spending performance statement detailing the legislative purpose, metrics, and fiscal impacts. The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee must review these programs based on a developed schedule, considering factors like public policy objectives and fiscal impacts. If a program does not meet specified metrics, the committee may recommend its termination. The bill also mandates that new programs include an expiration date no more than 10 years from their effective date.

Washington SB5145 mandates periodic reviews of new state spending programs by the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee.

SB5145 requires every new statutory state spending program to include a state spending performance statement detailing the legislative purpose, metrics, and fiscal impacts. The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee must review these programs based on a developed schedule, considering factors like public policy objectives and fiscal impacts. If a program does not meet specified metrics, the committee may recommend its termination. The bill also mandates that new programs include an expiration date no more than 10 years from their effective date.