The bill establishes a pilot common public records portal in Washington State, directed by the consolidated technology services agency. The agency is tasked with studying and selecting a suitable state agency for the pilot program by December 1, 2024, with the portal set to be operational by June 1, 2025. The portal aims to provide free and convenient access to commonly requested public records, serving as a central repository for these records while allowing users to search by topic and trending issues. The program will operate for five years, and any state or local agency can opt to participate.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the joint legislative audit and review committee evaluate the pilot project by December 1, 2030, to identify challenges and opportunities for expansion. The portal will be free for users, with no fees assessed, and it will adhere to existing public records laws. The provisions of the pilot program will expire on December 31, 2030.