• Legislature

    Type of Legislature Washington has a part-time, bicameral legislature. House of Representatives: 98 members | 2-year terms Senate: 49 members…

  • Committee Oversight Authority

    House Rules “The standing committees of the house may have the powers of subpoena, the power to administer oaths, and…

  • Non-Standing Committees Focused on Oversight

    Joint Administrative Rules Review Committee Website Membership and committee schedules, agendas, documents, and audio available on website. Purpose/Jurisdiction "Review of…

  • Committees with Jurisdictional Oversight Authority

    House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee Website Membership; reports; issues; bills in committee; related committees and task forces; and committee…

  • Fiscal Committees

    House Appropriations Committee Website Membership; reports; and meeting schedules, agendas, documents, and videos available on website. Purpose/Jurisdiction "The House Appropriations…

  • Oversight Partners

    Office of the State Auditor Website Mission Statement "The State Auditor’s Office (SAO) provides citizens with independent and transparent examinations…

  • Fiscal Data

    Financial Intelligence Tool (FIT) Interactive financial information from local governments, customizable by government, government type, category, financial condition, and more…

  • Oversight in the News

    Legislature strengthens oversight of private special ed schools (The Seattle Times, 4/24/2023) Washington state lawmakers voted almost unanimously to expand oversight…