The bill seeks to improve government efficiency by revising reporting requirements for state agencies, eliminating redundant reports, and adjusting the frequency of necessary submissions. Key changes include shifting report due dates from February to March for various agencies and establishing new timelines for youth voter registration and the analysis of support staff in schools. Additionally, the bill mandates the Washington State Patrol to create a statewide sexual assault kit tracking system, requiring annual reports on its status, which aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the criminal justice process.

Furthermore, the legislation introduces measures to facilitate affordable housing development by mandating the Department to inventory state-owned properties suitable for such purposes, with public recommendations posted online by December 1st each year. It also enhances access to gender-affirming treatments in health plans, prohibits discrimination based on gender identity, and establishes a foreclosure mediation program to support borrowers. The bill includes various amendments to improve educational standards, support systems, and the establishment of an LGBTQ coordinator within the Department of Veterans Affairs to assist LGBTQ veterans. Overall, the bill aims to streamline processes, improve access to services, and enhance support for marginalized populations while reducing unnecessary bureaucratic burdens.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 43.43.545, 43.63A.510, 43.280.100, 61.24.163, 70A.420.050, 72.09.620, 77.135.090, 28B.77.220, 35.90.020, 43.21A.150, 43.60A.240, 43.61.040, 43.63A.068, 43.105.369, 47.01.330, 54.16.425, 72.09.765, 77.32.555, 82.14.470, 82.32.765
Substitute Bill: 43.43.545, 43.63A.510, 43.280.100, 61.24.163, 70A.420.050, 72.09.620, 77.135.090, 28B.77.220, 35.90.020, 43.21A.150, 43.60A.240, 43.61.040, 43.63A.068, 43.105.369, 47.01.330, 54.16.425, 72.09.765, 77.32.555, 82.14.470, 82.32.765
Engrossed Substitute: 43.43.545, 43.63A.510, 43.280.100, 48.43.0128, 61.24.163, 70A.420.050, 72.09.620, 77.135.090, 28B.77.220, 35.90.020, 43.21A.150, 43.60A.240, 43.61.040, 43.63A.068, 43.105.369, 47.01.330, 54.16.425, 72.09.765, 77.32.555, 82.14.470, 82.32.765
Second Engrossed Substitute: 28A.180.020, 28A.230.150, 28A.300.476, 28A.300.615, 28A.655.090, 28A.655.260, 43.43.545, 43.63A.510, 43.280.100, 48.43.0128, 61.24.163, 61.24.166, 72.09.620, 77.135.090, 28A.230.095, 28A.300.530, 28A.305.035, 28A.305.130, 28A.410.210, 28A.320.196, 28B.77.220, 43.21A.150, 43.60A.240, 43.61.040, 43.63A.068, 43.105.369, 47.01.330, 54.16.425, 72.09.765, 77.32.555, 82.14.470, 82.32.765