About the Legislature

JLARC has members from the House & Senate, evenly split between the parties. Nonpartisan staff do research, complete audits and reviews, and present findings to the committee. The Legislative Auditor oversees the work and can make recommendations to agencies and the Legislature.

JTC is a bipartisan, bicameral legislative agency that conducts transportation related studies and other activities to inform state and local government policymakers, including legislators and associated staff.

The Legislative Ethics Board enforces state ethics laws and rules that apply to members and employees of the Legislature.

In 1977, the Washington State Legislature created LEAP to be the Legislature's independent source of information and technology for developing budgets, communicating budget decisions, and tracking revenue, expenditure, and staffing activity.

The Legislative Service Center provides information technology solutions and services to the Washington State Legislature.

Legislative Support Services (LSS) provides legislative information services to the public, the legislative Gift Center, and media and facilities support to the Legislature.

The Office of State Legislative Labor Relations (OSLLR) assists the Legislature with collective bargaining for legislative employees. Created in 2022, it reviews practices, surveys, and reports. Bargaining starts in May 2024, with agreements effective July 2025.

The Washington State Code Reviser’s Office drafts, revises, and updates state laws and rules, ensuring legal compliance and clarity. It maintains the RCW and WAC, providing nonpartisan, confidential services to lawmakers, agencies, and the public.

Office of the State Actuary (OSA) is an independent and non-partisan Legislative agency that supports state financial security programs including the state’s public retirement systems, Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) program, and the Long-Term Services and Support program.