The bill aims to eliminate any legislative privilege exemption from the Public Records Act in Washington State by amending RCW 42.56.010. It introduces new legal language that expands the definition of "public record" to include writings related to internal deliberations concerning bills that are contemplated or introduced in either house of the legislature. This includes preliminary drafts, recommendations, and internal communications where opinions are expressed or policies are formulated or recommended.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that public records for the offices of the secretary of the senate and the chief clerk of the house of representatives encompass legislative records as defined in RCW 40.14.100, along with various budget, financial, and personnel records. The amendment specifies that records held by volunteers who do not serve in an administrative capacity or have delegated agency authority are not included in this definition. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance transparency in legislative processes by ensuring that more records are accessible to the public.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 42.56.010