The proposed bill aims to enhance the integrity of the legislative process in Washington State by requiring that any legislator wishing to file a bill must first gather at least 1,000 signatures from registered voters in support of the proposed legislation. This requirement is intended to ensure that only bills with a minimal level of public support are introduced, thereby reducing the burden on the office of the code reviser and preventing the filing of duplicative or low-support legislation. The bill also establishes penalties for violations of this requirement, allowing citizens to bring actions against bill sponsors or advocacy entities that fail to comply, with potential civil penalties of up to $10,000 for each violation.

Additionally, the bill outlines the necessary documentation that must be submitted alongside a proposed bill, including a signed affidavit confirming the sponsor's legislative status and a petition with the required signatures. The Secretary of State is tasked with verifying these signatures before the proposed legislation can be processed. The bill also includes definitions for key terms such as "advocacy entity" and stipulates that if any part of the act is found invalid, the remainder will still be enforceable. Overall, the legislation seeks to promote transparency and accountability within the legislative process by implementing these procedural safeguards.