SB 6680 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

     Declares that the purpose of this act is to ensure that all state agencies and programs have clearly defined performance objectives, quality objectives, and cost objectives that are appropriately balanced.

     Requires each agency and program to operate within a strategic plan that includes the mission of the agency or program, measurable goals, strategies, and performance measurement systems that are integral tools used for agency management, legislative budget and policy deliberations, and public accountability.

     Declares an additional purpose of this act is to initiate a process for rethinking the programs and functions of state government.  In order to streamline state government and redirect resources more effectively, the legislature intends to begin a systematic, fundamental review of the functions of state programs.  In the case of each program, this review is intended to inquire whether the state would now initiate such a program if the program did not currently exist.

     Establishes the legislative committee on performance review.

     Repeals RCW 43.88B.005, 43.88B.007, 43.88B.010, 43.88B.020, 43.88B.030, 43.88B.031, 43.88B.040, 43.88B.050, 43.88B.900, 43.88B.901.