SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 6718
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
As Reported By Senate Committee On:
Government Operations & Elections, February 07, 2008
Title: An act relating to repealing chapter 385, Laws of 2005.
Brief Description: Repealing chapter 385, Laws of 2005.
Sponsors: Senators Rockefeller and Parlette.
Brief History:
Committee Activity: Government Operations & Elections: 2/07/08 [DP].
SENATE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & ELECTIONS
Majority Report: Do pass.Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach, Ranking Minority Member; Benton, Kline, McDermott and Pridemore.
Staff: Khalia Gibson (786-7460)
Background: In the 2005 legislative session, the legislature created a citizen advisory board to
improve efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability in state government. The State Auditor
serves as a non-voting member of this board. The board is required to develop a work plan and
timeline for conducting performance audits of state government.
In November 2005 voters approved Initiative 900, which also separately directs the state auditor
to conduct independent, comprehensive performance audits of state and local government.
Summary of Bill: The Citizen Advisory Board and related statutes are repealed in order to remove redundancies and conflicts, and to clarify the state auditor's role and authority for conducting performance audits.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.
Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.
Staff Summary of Public Testimony: None.
Persons Testifying: No one.