State Auditor Diana DiZoglio's push for legislatorial audits follows Question 1's approval, but lawmakers' new rule change raises tensions between maintaining voter intent and legislative control.
Rep. Danielle Gregoire emphasized the value of professionalism in the audit, stating, 'With this proposed rules change, we seek to ensure that any audit pursuant to the passage of Question 1 will be a professional audit, not a political one.'
House lawmakers argue their rule change, adopted by a significant majority, affirms their commitment to constituents by preventing politicization in conducting the audit.
State House News Service conveyed House Speaker Mariano's assertion that the proposed rule change does not seek to repeal existing laws, but reflects respect for the voters' decision.
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