SB5968

Improving regulatory efficiency by integrating executive order 25-03, concerning permitting and licensing processes, into chapter 43.42A RCW.

Chamber Passed·2/13/26

Integrates Executive Order 25-03 into chapter 43.42A RCW to enhance regulatory efficiency in permitting and licensing processes.

The bill integrates Executive Order 25-03 into chapter 43.42A RCW, focusing on improving regulatory efficiency in permitting and licensing processes. It mandates agencies to track application completion and decision times, establish published decision times, and report performance data. The Office of Regulatory Assistance is tasked with establishing a statewide credential catalog and central repository, ensuring accessibility and usability of credential information. Agencies must post credential information, including application timelines and fees, on their websites.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 27–0 · Feb 13
Current
Rules Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

27 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 2

10:30 AM

House Committee on Appropriations Executive Session

Feb 27

10:30 AM

House Committee on Appropriations Public Hearing

History

Mar 12

Senate

By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

Mar 5

House

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

Mar 2

House

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM.