Washington § 2.78.040 - Meetings — Reports. (Expires December 31, 2029.)

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§ 2.78.040. Meetings — Reports. (Expires December 31, 2029.)

(1) The court unification task force shall hold its first meeting by October 1, 2026, and shall complete its work by December 31, 2029. The task force shall hold no fewer than two meetings of the full membership of the task force each calendar year.
(2) By June 30, 2027, the task force shall submit a preliminary report to the interbranch advisory committee created in chapter 2.76 RCW and to the relevant committees of the legislature.
(3) By June 30, 2028, the task force shall submit its final report to the interbranch advisory committee created in chapter 2.76 RCW and to the relevant committees of the legislature. The final report must propose specific solutions for the efficient use of resources, including harmonizing any conflicting court policies, practices, and procedures, and include a long-term strategic plan to implement the proposed solutions.
(4) After the task force submits its final report and before June 30, 2029, the task force shall hold at least one meeting of the full membership of the task force.
[ 2026 c 199 s 5.]

Notes

Findings—Intent—2026 c 199: See note following RCW 2.78.010.

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