The Washington state Legislature has approved legislation that would require regular performance audits of transportation programs.

SB5748 calls for an 11-member transportation performance audit board to review how money is spent and whether programs have value. The board would include five citizens, four lawmakers, the state auditor and a member appointed by the governor.

The board would administer performance reviews and then determine whether more targeted audits are required.

The bill passed the Senate in March by a 49-0 vote and was approved in the House in April by a 97-0 vote. It now heads to the governor.