Creates the Washington statewide reentry council within the department of commerce for the purpose of promoting successful reentry of offenders after incarceration.

Requires the department of commerce, through the executive director that may be appointed by the council, to administer the council.

Prohibits the department from designating additional full-time staff to the administration of the council beyond the executive director.

Exempts the executive director of the council from the state civil service law.

Requires the governor to make initial appointments to the council.

Requires the joint legislative audit and review committee to conduct a performance audit of the council every six years.

Requires the state institute for public policy to conduct a meta-analysis on the effectiveness of programs aimed at assisting offenders with reentering the community after incarceration.