The bill establishes a new section in chapter 43.10 RCW that grants the Washington Attorney General the authority to issue civil investigative demands for documents, oral testimony, and written interrogatories when there are reasonable grounds to suspect violations of various state and federal laws. The demands can be directed at individuals or entities believed to possess relevant information or documents related to the investigation. The bill outlines specific criteria for issuing these demands, including the requirement for the investigation to fall within the Attorney General's authority and the necessity for the demands to be clear and relevant. It also explicitly states that these demands cannot be used in criminal investigations and prohibits the Attorney General's criminal justice division from issuing such demands.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the handling of the information obtained through these demands, ensuring confidentiality and outlining the circumstances under which the information can be disclosed. It mandates that the Attorney General report to the legislature within four years on the use of this authority, detailing the number of demands issued, set aside, and those that led to resolutions or court actions. The bill aims to enhance the Attorney General's ability to investigate potential legal violations while maintaining safeguards for the rights of individuals and entities involved.