SB 5993 - DIGEST

Provides that, in adopting rules under RCW 71A.12.080(1), the secretary shall address a process for considering, as a priority, cost impacts to contract service providers in carrying out requirements of any rule or policy by the department. The process must incorporate efficiencies to minimize administrative costs to: (1) The service provider in implementing a policy or rule; and

(2) The department in its oversight activities.

Requires such cost containment measures to be designed to address unnecessary duplication of efforts and paperwork, but not interfere with what is deemed necessary to meet basic compliance of the rule or policy.