Washington
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…