Establishing the legislative task force on public records act modernization consisting of eight voting members and four nonvoting legislators.

HB 2661 creates a legislative task force to examine ways to modernize Washington's Public Records Act and reduce abusive requests. The task force, led by the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee, will study how frivolous or harassing requests strain school districts, explore strategies like preventing anonymous requests, and review approaches other states use to deter abuse while preserving transparency. It requires input from stakeholders including public records officers, newspapers, school administrators, and the attorney general. The committee must report findings and recommendations to the governor and legislature by October 1, 2027, with the bill expiring October 15, 2027. This directly affects school districts and public agencies burdened by abusive record requests.