HB 2845 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

     Directs the joint legislative audit and review committee to conduct a performance audit of the utilities and transportation commission focused on its responsibilities regarding telecommunications, energy, and natural gas.

     Provides that, beginning July 1, 2002, through December 31, 2003, every electrical, gas, and telecommunications company subject to a fee under RCW 80.24.010 will pay to the commission a surcharge for the purpose of conducting a performance audit of the utilities and transportation commission by the joint legislative audit and review committee under this act and calculated as a percentage of the fee paid by each company under RCW 80.24.010.