Improving regulatory efficiency by integrating executive order 25-03, concerning permitting and licensing processes, into chapter 43.42A RCW.

SB 5968 integrates Washington's Executive Order 25-03 into state law by requiring state agencies to track and report processing times for "credentials" (including business permits, licenses, and professional certifications). It directly affects over 30 state agencies - such as the Department of Licensing, Ecology, and Health - and the businesses or individuals applying for these credentials. The bill mandates agencies to record key metrics like application completion time and decision time, then submit annual reports to the Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance. This aims to improve transparency, reduce delays, and help applicants plan more effectively by making processing data publicly available.