HB 1977 - DIGEST

     Provides that any agreement or contract and any private or public entity that enters into an agreement or contract with the department to implement any provision of chapter 47.46 RCW is subject to all laws and statutes applicable to public entities performing similar activities, including, but not limited to, audit by the state auditor under chapter 43.09 RCW, prohibitions on the use of its facilities for campaign purposes under RCW 42.17.130 and 42.52.180, public inspection and copying of records to the same extent as if the records were public records under chapter 42.17 RCW, requirements for open public meetings as if any private contractor were a public agency under chapter 42.30 RCW, and employee whistleblower protection under chapter 42.40 RCW.