Requiring a legislative comparison study.

SB 5744 requires Washington's Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to study whether the state should transition from its current part-time legislature to a full-time model. The study must compare Washington's legislature with other states on key factors including legislative structure (full-time vs. part-time), compensation, demographic representation (race, gender, income), session schedules, and oversight capabilities. It will specifically examine barriers preventing diverse participation, such as time constraints for working people and how session lengths affect constituent responsiveness. The committee must submit findings to the legislature by December 1, 2027, with the requirement expiring January 1, 2028.