Concerning sexually violent predators.

Changed the authority to seek records from the Attorney General to the prosecuting agency, allowing them to use inquiry judge procedures and new civil investigative demands to obtain information from public agencies before filing a civil commitment petition.

Removed the amendment to RCW 71.09.020, which previously updated a long list of definitions, indicating the bill no longer intends to change these standard legal definitions.

Simplified the text of RCW 71.09.090 by removing complex procedural subsections regarding show cause hearings and probable cause determinations, likely to reduce confusion or streamline the process.

Updated the amendment to RCW 71.09.250 to reflect current dates and remove obsolete references to specific bed counts and historical timelines, ensuring the facility siting rules remain accurate.

Adjusted the bill header to reflect its status as a 'Substitute Bill' and updated the sponsor attribution to include the House Community Safety committee.