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

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.

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