The bill amends RCW 34.05.270 to enhance transparency in state agency rule-making processes. It mandates that each state agency maintain a dedicated website for rule-making information, which must be easily accessible via a direct link on the agency's homepage. The website is required to include the complete text of all proposed, emergency, and permanent rules from the past 12 months, or provide a direct link to the Washington State Register for this information.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the rule-making website must feature a plain language summary of no more than 100 words for each proposed, emergency, and permanent rule adopted within the past year. For proposed rules, the website must also display the time, date, and location of rule-making hearings, along with the procedures and timelines for submitting written comments and supporting data. These changes aim to improve public access to rule-making information and facilitate greater engagement in the process.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 34.05.270
Substitute Bill: 34.05.270