The law revision commission is established pursuant to chapter 1.30 RCW. The purpose of the law revision commission is to: (1) Provide facilities and procedures to undertake the scholarly investigation of the law; (2) recommend to the legislature elimination of antiquated and inequitable rules of law and removal of other defects or anachronisms in the law; and (3) encourage the clarification and simplification of the law in Washington and to promote its better adaptation to modern conditions. The specific duties of the commission are set forth in RCW 1.30.040.