Washington SB5744 mandates a study on transforming the state's part-time legislature to full-time.

Washington SB5744 requires the joint legislative audit and review committee to study transforming the state's part-time legislature to full-time. The study will compare Washington's legislature to other states, focusing on representation, barriers to participation, and legislative schedules. It will also evaluate the legislature's oversight, constituent communication, and response to emergencies. The committee must report its findings by December 1, 2027.

Washington SB5744 mandates a study on transforming the state's part-time legislature to full-time.

Washington SB5744 requires the joint legislative audit and review committee to study transforming the state's part-time legislature to full-time. The study will compare Washington's legislature to other states, focusing on representation, barriers to participation, and legislative schedules. It will also evaluate the legislature's oversight, constituent communication, and response to emergencies. The committee must report its findings by December 1, 2027.