The bill aims to enhance government efficiency by modifying reporting requirements across various state agencies, including the Washington Student Achievement Council and the Washington State Board of Education. It proposes to eliminate redundant reports, adjust the frequency of certain reports, and introduce alternative methods for public information dissemination, such as agency websites. Key amendments include changing the reporting schedule for charter schools from annual to biennial and requiring the state board of education to assess charter school performance based on authorizer data. Additionally, the bill mandates annual reports on state energy performance standards and introduces a green transportation capital grant program to reduce carbon intensity in transportation.

The bill also includes significant amendments to laws regarding education, homelessness, transportation, and public utilities. It establishes a new independent youth housing program to support youth transitioning to independent living, modifies reporting requirements for behavioral health services, and introduces provisions for autonomous vehicle testing. Furthermore, it streamlines forest management practices and reduces regulatory burdens on small forestland owners. The bill repeals several existing statutes that require various reports to the legislature, aiming to further reduce administrative burdens and improve service delivery across multiple sectors. Overall, the bill seeks to improve government operations while maintaining transparency and accountability.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 70A.535.050, 70A.02.090, 70A.02.110, 70A.65.300, 28A.710.250, 70A.300.310, 90.90.040, 90.38.100, 47.66.120, 71.24.061, 71.24.885, 71.24.635, 74.09.480, 74.09.888, 76.09.350, 76.09.360, 76.09.368, 76.09.420, 79.110.240, 79.13.060, 76.04.021, 47.04.280, 54.16.425, 82.08.9999, 46.17.324, 28A.188.070, 28A.700.100, 28A.700.110, 43.09.312, 43.09.330, 46.92.010, 90.82.080, 43.21A.150, 10.77.520, 13.34.360
Substitute bill: 19.27A.210, 28A.710.250, 43.185C.040, 43.185C.045, 47.56.880, 47.66.120, 54.16.425, 70A.02.090, 70A.535.050, 74.09.888, 74.09.495, 74.39A.275, 10.77.520, 13.34.360, 28A.188.070, 28A.700.100, 28A.700.110, 28B.95.045, 43.21A.150, 43.63A.305, 46.92.010, 49.04.220, 71.24.061, 71.24.635, 76.09.350, 76.09.360, 76.09.368, 76.09.420, 79.110.240, 82.08.9999, 46.17.324, 90.82.080