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Joint Legislative-Executive Committee on Budget Transparency and Fiscal Sustainability

This joint committee is made up of members from the House, Senate, and other agencies. The committee typically conducts work sessions outside of the legislative session. Learn about the committee, its meetings, and how to participate.

    The Joint Legislative-Executive Committee on Budget Transparency and Fiscal Sustainability was created to consider and make recommendations for promoting budget transparency, fiscal sustainability, program accountability, and equitable outcomes. Phase 1 will focus on revenue growth projections and spending assumptions in the four-year budget outlook; statutory cost drivers and their effect on carryforward and maintenance levels; and relevant budget practices in other states, with recommendations by December 15, 2026. Phase 2 will focus on management staffing levels, administrative overhead costs, and performance management practices; public reporting tools and data accessibility; and relevant budget practices in other states, with recommendations by December 15, 2027.

    Chamber
    Joint
    Committee status
    Active

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    Committee members and staff

    18 members
    in the Joint Legislative-Executive Committee on Budget Transparency and Fiscal Sustainability
    List of ranking members of the committee
    Co-Chair: Chapman-See, K.D.
    Co-Chair: Fitzgibbon, Joe
    Co-Chair: Robinson, June
    Committee members and staff

    Legislative Members

    List of legislative members of the committee
    Member District Room Phone
    Fitzgibbon, Joe (D)
    Co-Chair
    34 339A Legislative Building 360-786-7952
    Robinson, June (D)
    Co-Chair
    38 303 John A. Cherberg Building 360-786-7674
    Couture, Travis (R)
    35 404 John L. O'Brien Building 360-786-7902
    Gildon, Chris (R)
    25 311A Irv Newhouse Building 360-786-7648
    Hansen, Drew (D)
    23 403 Legislative Building 360-786-7644
    Macri, Nicole (D)
    43 336 John L. O'Brien Building 360-786-7826
    Penner, Joshua (R)
    31 469 John L. O'Brien Building 360-786-7866
    Torres, Nikki (R)
    15 323A Irv Newhouse Building 360-786-7684

    Non-Legislative Members

    List of non-legislative members of the committee
    Member Organization and Position
    Chapman-See, K.D.
    Co-Chair
    Office of Financial Management, Director
    Cornellier, Erik
    Caseload Forecast Council , Executive Director
    Fain, Joe
    Bellevue Chamber of Commerce , President & CEO
    Fathi, Sahar
    Governor’s Office, Chief Impact Officer
    Glickman, Adam
    SEIU 775, Secretary-Treasurer
    Lucero, Catrina
    Health Care Authority, Chief Financial Officer
    Pannkuk, Richard
    Department of Social & Health Services, Chief Financial Officer
    Reich, Dave
    Economic & Revenue Forecast Council, Executive Director & Chief Economist
    Sims, April
    WA State Labor Council, President
    Smith, Rachel
    Washington Roundtable, President

    Committee Staff

    List of staff members of the committee
    Staff Position Room Phone
    Brooks, Susan Fiscal Coordinator 334 John A. Cherberg Building 360-786-7273
    Kettel, James Fiscal Coordinator 332 John A. Cherberg Building 360-786-7459
    Mackison, James Outlook Coordinator 206 John L. O'Brien Building 360-786-7104
    Munroe, Mary Staff Coordinator 218 John L. O'Brien Building 360-786-7391
    Nemeth, Corban Outlook Coordinator 333 John A. Cherberg Building 360-786-7736
    Toulon, Andy Budget Coordinator 222 John L. O'Brien Building 360-786-7178
    Knutson, Rachel Staff
    Sawyer, Sheri Staff
    Williams, Robyn Staff
    Atkinson, Megan Staff
    The 2026 Regular Session adjourned sine die on March 12
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