RCW 43.43.111 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 111
RCW 43.43.111: Patrol officer vehicle accidents.
Status: in_force

To ensure transparency, integrity, and credibility during Washington state patrol vehicle accident investigations, the agency will continue to review and reform the agency policies and procedures regarding Washington state patrol officers that are involved in vehicle accidents. The agency shall develop agency policies and include as part of the terms of their collective bargaining agreements a progressive corrective process addressing Washington state patrol officer vehicle accidents that may include retraining in vehicle handling, wage or benefit reductions, and termination of employment. The agency shall develop a process for tracking accidents and an accident review process. Annually, a collision data report must be produced designating each accident during the year as minor or severe and any resulting disciplinary actions and be available for review by the legislature. The agency shall implement communication procedures for the victims involved in the accidents from the time the accident occurs until the investigative process has been concluded. The policies must also provide for outside supervision of accident investigations by a qualified independent agency under certain circumstances. Before the legislative committee assembly in September 2005, the Washington state patrol shall have an outside entity that has a reputation for and has proven experience in law enforcement management and reviewing law enforcement and criminal justice policies and procedures review the agency's proposed law enforcement vehicle accident policies and procedures where a law enforcement officer is involved. The agency will present the proposed policies and procedures to the legislature and finalize the policies and procedures based on input from the legislature. The Washington state patrol shall report to the house and senate transportation committees by November 30, 2005, on the updated policies, processes, and procedures. Once the policies and procedures are completed, other law enforcement agencies may adopt the policies and procedures for their agencies.
RCW 43.79.019 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 79 / Section 019
RCW 43.79.019: Locally held accounts—Review—Requested legislation to hold accounts in state treasury or custody of state treasurer.
Status: in_force

By June 1, 2010, the office of financial management shall provide the state treasurer with a list of all funds or accounts held locally by any state agency. By October 31, 2010, the state treasurer, working with the office of financial management, shall review all locally held accounts, other than those held by institutions of higher education, and determine whether it would be financially advantageous to the state for those accounts to instead be held in the state treasury or in the custody of the state treasurer. When the treasurer deems it financially advantageous for local accounts to be held in the custody of the state treasurer or in the state treasury, he or she is encouraged to propose executive request legislation to effect those changes.
RCW 43.216.806 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 216 / Section 806
RCW 43.216.806: Exceptions to approved activity requirements.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the department may not require an applicant or consumer to meet work requirements as a condition of receiving working connections child care benefits when the applicant or consumer is a full-time student of a community, technical, or tribal college and is enrolled in: (i) A vocational education program that leads to a degree or certificate in a specific occupation; or (ii) An associate degree program. (b) An applicant or consumer is a full-time student for the purposes of this subsection if the applicant or consumer meets the college's definition of a full-time student. (c) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the department may extend the provisions of this subsection to full-time students who are enrolled in a bachelor's degree program or applied baccalaureate degree program. (2) The department must consider an applicant or consumer's participation in the birth to three early childhood education and assistance program or the early head start program as an approved activity when determining eligibility for working connections child care benefits.
RCW 43.70.095 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 70 / Section 095
RCW 43.70.095: Civil fines.
Status: in_force

This section governs the assessment of a civil fine against a person by the department. This section does not govern actions taken under chapter 18.130 RCW. (1) The department shall give written notice to the person against whom it assesses a civil fine. The notice shall state the reasons for the adverse action. The notice shall be personally served in the manner of service of a summons in a civil action or shall be given in an other [another] manner that shows proof of receipt. (2) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (4) of this section, the civil fine is due and payable twenty-eight days after receipt. The department may make the date the fine is due later than twenty-eight days after receipt. When the department does so, it shall state the effective date in the written notice given the person against whom it assesses the fine. (3) The person against whom the department assesses a civil fine has the right to an adjudicative proceeding. The proceeding is governed by the Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 34.05 RCW. The application must be in writing, state the basis for contesting the fine, include a copy of the adverse notice, be served on and received by the department within twenty-eight days of the person's receiving the notice of civil fine, and be served in a manner which shows proof of receipt. (4) If the person files a timely and sufficient appeal, the department shall not implement the action until the final order has been served. The presiding or reviewing officer may permit the department to implement part or all of the action while the proceedings are pending if the appellant causes an unreasonable delay in the proceedings or for other good cause.
RCW 43.43.630 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 630
RCW 43.43.630: Drug control assistance unit—Use of existing facilities and systems.
Status: in_force

In order to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of state resources, the drug control assistance unit shall, where feasible, use existing facilities and systems.
RCW 43.09.025 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 09 / Section 025
RCW 43.09.025: Deputy auditors—Assistant directors.
Status: in_force

The state auditor may appoint deputies and assistant directors as necessary to carry out the duties of the office of the state auditor. These individuals serve at the pleasure of the state auditor and are exempt from the provisions of chapter 41.06 RCW as stated in RCW 41.06.070 (1)(v).
RCW 43.320.017 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 320 / Section 017
RCW 43.320.017: Collective bargaining agreements.
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in RCW 43.320.011 may be construed to alter any existing collective bargaining unit or the provisions of any existing collective bargaining agreement until the expiration date of the current agreement or until the bargaining unit has been modified by action of the Washington personnel resources board as provided by law.
RCW 43.216.814 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 216 / Section 814
RCW 43.216.814: Expanded eligibility—High school students or students working toward a high school equivalency certificate.
Status: in_force

(1) A parent who is attending high school is eligible to receive working connections child care. (2) A parent age 21 years or younger who is working toward completing a high school equivalency certificate is eligible to receive working connections child care. (3) When determining consumer eligibility and copayment under this section, the department: (a) Must, within existing resources, authorize full-day subsidized child care during the school year in cases where: (i) The parent is participating in 110 hours of approved activities per month; (ii) The household income of the parent does not exceed 85 percent of the state median income at the time of application; and (iii) The parent meets all other program eligibility requirements established in this chapter or in rule by the department as authorized by RCW 43.216.055 or 43.216.065 or any other authority granted by this chapter; (b) May not consider the availability of the other biological parent when authorizing care; and (c) May not require a copayment.
RCW 43.79.342 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 79 / Section 342
RCW 43.79.342: General obligation bond retirement fund—Abolished.
Status: in_force

From and after the first day of May, 1955, the general obligation bond retirement fund is abolished.
RCW 43.10.040 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 040
RCW 43.10.040: Representation of boards, commissions and agencies.
Status: in_force

The attorney general shall also represent the state and all officials, departments, boards, commissions and agencies of the state in the courts, and before all administrative tribunals or bodies of any nature, in all legal or quasi legal matters, hearings, or proceedings, and advise all officials, departments, boards, commissions, or agencies of the state in all matters involving legal or quasi legal questions, except those declared by law to be the duty of the prosecuting attorney of any county.
RCW 43.24.086 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 24 / Section 086
RCW 43.24.086: Fee policy for professions, occupations, and businesses—Determination by rule.
Status: in_force

It shall be the policy of the state of Washington that the cost of each professional, occupational[,] or business licensing program be fully borne by the members of that profession, occupation[,] or business. The director of licensing shall from time to time establish the amount of all application fees, license fees, registration fees, examination fees, permit fees, renewal fees, and any other fee associated with licensing or regulation of professions, occupations[,] or businesses, except for health professions, administered by the department of licensing. In fixing said fees, the director shall set the fees for each such program at a sufficient level to defray the costs of administering that program. All such fees shall be fixed by rule adopted by the director in accordance with the provisions of the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW.
RCW 43.60A.080 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 60A / Section 080
RCW 43.60A.080: Veterans affairs advisory committee—Created—Membership—Terms—Powers and duties.
Status: in_force

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(1) There is hereby created a veterans affairs advisory committee which shall serve in an advisory capacity to the governor and the director of the department of veterans affairs. The committee shall appoint members to serve as liaisons to each of the state veterans' homes, unless the home has a representative appointed to the committee. This liaison must share information on committee meetings and business with the resident council of the state's veterans' homes, as well as bring information back for the committee's consideration to ensure veterans' home resident issues are included at regular committee meetings. The committee shall be composed of seventeen members to be appointed by the governor, and shall consist of the following: (a) One representative of the Washington soldiers' home and colony at Orting and one representative of the Washington veterans' home at Retsil. Each home's resident council may nominate up to three individuals whose names are to be forwarded by the director to the governor. In making the appointments, the governor shall consider these recommendations or request additional nominations. If the resident council does not provide any nomination, the governor may appoint a member at large in place of the home's representative. (b) One representative each from the three congressionally chartered or nationally recognized veterans service organizations as listed in the current "Directory of Veterans Service Organizations" published by the United States department of veterans affairs with the largest number of active members in the state of Washington as determined by the director. The organizations' state commanders may each submit a list of three names to be forwarded to the governor by the director. In making the appointments, the governor shall consider these recommendations or request additional nominations. (c) Ten members shall be chosen to represent those congressionally chartered or nationally recognized veterans service organizations listed in the directory under (b) of this subsection and having at least one active chapter within the state of Washington. Up to three nominations may be forwarded from each organization to the governor by the director. In making the appointments, the governor shall consider these recommendations or request additional nominations. (d) Two members shall be veterans at large, as well as any other at large member appointed pursuant to (a) of this subsection. Any individual or organization may nominate a veteran for an at large position. Organizational affiliation shall not be a prerequisite for nomination or appointment. All nominations for the at large positions shall be forwarded by the director to the governor. (e) No organization shall have more than one official representative on the committee at any one time. (f) In making appointments to the committee, care shall be taken to ensure that members represent all geographical portions of the state and minority viewpoints, and that the issues and views of concern to women veterans are represented. (2) All members shall have terms of four years. In the case of a vacancy, appointment shall be only for the remainder of the unexpired term for which the vacancy occurs. No member may serve more than two consecutive terms, with vacancy appointments to an unexpired term not considered as a term. Members appointed before June 11, 1992, shall continue to serve until the expiration of their current terms; and then, subject to the conditions contained in this section, are eligible for reappointment. (3) The committee shall adopt an order of business for conducting its meetings. (4) The committee shall have the following powers and duties: (a) To serve in an advisory capacity to the governor and the director on matters pertaining to the department of veterans affairs; (b) To acquaint themselves fully with the operations of the department and recommend such changes to the governor and the director as they deem advisable. (5) Members of the committee shall receive no compensation for the performance of their duties but shall receive a per diem allowance and mileage expense according to the provisions of chapter 43.03 RCW.
RCW 43.06.094 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 06 / Section 094
RCW 43.06.094: Gubernatorial appointees—Removal prior to confirmation.
Status: in_force

Gubernatorial appointees subject to senate confirmation, other than those who serve at the governor's pleasure, may not be removed from office without cause by the governor prior to confirmation except upon consent of the senate as provided for by the rules of the senate.
RCW 43.21C.440 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21C / Section 440
RCW 43.21C.440: Planned action—Defined—Authority of a county, city, or town—Community meetings.
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of this chapter, a planned action means one or more types of development or redevelopment that meet the following criteria: (a) Are designated as planned actions by an ordinance or resolution adopted by a county, city, or town planning under RCW 36.70A.040 ; (b) In conjunction with, or to implement, a comprehensive plan or subarea plan adopted under chapter 36.70A RCW, or a fully contained community, a master planned resort, a master planned development, or a phased project, have had the significant impacts adequately addressed: (i) In an environmental impact statement under the requirements of this chapter; or (ii) In a threshold determination or, where one is appropriate, in an environmental impact statement under the requirements of this chapter, if the planned action contains mixed-use or residential development and encompasses an area that: (A) Is within one-half mile of a major transit stop; or (B) Will be within one-half mile of a major transit stop no later than five years from the date of the designation of the planned action; (c) Have had project level significant impacts adequately addressed in a threshold determination or, where one is required under (b) of this subsection or where otherwise appropriate, an environmental impact statement, unless the impacts are specifically deferred for consideration at the project level pursuant to subsection (3)(b) of this section; (d) Are subsequent or implementing projects for the proposals listed in (b) of this subsection; (e) Are located within an urban growth area designated pursuant to RCW 36.70A.110 ; (f) Are not essential public facilities, as defined in RCW 36.70A.200 , unless an essential public facility is accessory to or part of a residential, office, school, commercial, recreational, service, or industrial development that is designated a planned action under this subsection; and (g) Are consistent with a comprehensive plan or subarea plan adopted under chapter 36.70A RCW. (2) A county, city, or town shall define the types of development included in the planned action and may limit a planned action to: (a) A specific geographic area that is less extensive than the jurisdictional boundaries of the county, city, or town; or (b) A time period identified in the ordinance or resolution adopted under this subsection. (3)(a) A county, city, or town shall determine during permit review whether a proposed project is consistent with a planned action ordinance adopted by the jurisdiction. To determine project consistency with a planned action ordinance, a county, city, or town may utilize a modified checklist pursuant to the rules adopted to implement RCW 43.21C.110 , a form that is designated within the planned action ordinance, or a form contained in agency rules adopted pursuant to RCW 43.21C.120 . (b) A county, city, or town is not required to make a threshold determination and may not require additional environmental review, for a proposal that is determined to be consistent with the development or redevelopment described in the planned action ordinance, except for impacts that are specifically deferred to the project level at the time of the planned action ordinance's adoption. At least one community meeting must be held before the notice is issued for the planned action ordinance. Notice for the planned action and notice of the community meeting required by this subsection (3)(b) must be mailed or otherwise verifiably provided to: (i) All affected federally recognized tribal governments; and (ii) agencies with jurisdiction over the future development anticipated for the planned action. The determination of consistency, and the adequacy of any environmental review that was specifically deferred, are subject to the type of administrative appeal that the county, city, or town provides for the proposal itself consistent with RCW 36.70B.060 . (4) For a planned action ordinance that encompasses the entire jurisdictional boundary of a county, city, or town, at least one community meeting must be held before the notice is issued for the planned action ordinance. Notice for the planned action ordinance and notice of the community meeting required by this subsection must be mailed or otherwise verifiably provided to: (a) All property owners of record within the county, city, or town; (b) All affected federally recognized tribal governments; and (c) All agencies with jurisdiction over the future development anticipated for the planned action. (5) For purposes of this section, "major transit stop" means a commuter rail stop, a stop on a rail or fixed guideway or transitway system, or a stop on a high capacity transportation service funded or expanded under chapter 81.104 RCW.
RCW 43.22.290 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 22 / Section 290
RCW 43.22.290: Reports by employers.
Status: in_force

Every owner, operator, or manager of a factory, workshop, mill, mine, or other establishment where labor is employed, shall make to the department, upon blanks furnished by it, such reports and returns as the department may require, for the purpose of compiling such labor statistics as are authorized by this chapter, and the owner or business manager shall make such reports and returns within the time prescribed therefor by the director, and shall certify to the correctness thereof. In the reports of the department no use shall be made of the names of individuals, firms, or corporations supplying the information called for by this section, such information being deemed confidential, and not for the purpose of disclosing personal affairs, and any officer, agent, or employee of the department violating this provision shall be fined a sum not exceeding five hundred dollars, or be imprisoned for up to three hundred sixty-four days.
RCW 43.79.440 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 79 / Section 440
RCW 43.79.440: Loan principal and interest fund.
Status: in_force

In order to alleviate temporary cash flow deficiencies in the general fund, it has been and will continue to be necessary to borrow funds through issuance of certificates of indebtedness and to pay interest costs on outstanding certificates of indebtedness and to retire the principal thereof. In order to account for the interest cost of the loans and to pay the principal thereof, there is hereby created in the state treasury the loan principal and interest fund. All principal and interest payments required on certificates of indebtedness will be withdrawn from any general state revenues in the treasury and deposited in the loan principal and interest fund at the time or times required by the terms thereof and such loan principal and interest shall be paid from the loan principal and interest fund according to the terms and schedules established for such certificates.
RCW 43.82.130 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 82 / Section 130
RCW 43.82.130: Powers and duties of director.
Status: in_force

The director of the department of enterprise services is authorized to do all acts and things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers and duties expressly provided in this chapter.
RCW 43.43.010 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 010
RCW 43.43.010: Patrol created.
Status: in_force

There shall be a department of state government known as the "Washington state patrol." The chief thereof shall be known as the chief of the Washington state patrol, and members thereof shall be known as Washington state patrol officers.
RCW 43.34.090 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 090
RCW 43.34.090: Building names.
Status: in_force

(1) The legislature shall approve names for new or existing buildings on the state capitol grounds based upon recommendations from the state capitol committee and the director of the department of enterprise services, with the advice of the capitol campus design advisory committee, subject to the following limitations: (a) An existing building may be renamed only after a substantial renovation or a change in the predominant tenant agency headquartered in the building. (b) A new or existing building may be named or renamed after: (i) An individual who has played a significant role in Washington history; (ii) The purpose of the building; (iii) The single or predominant tenant agency headquartered in the building; (iv) A significant place name or natural place in Washington; (v) A Native American tribe located in Washington; (vi) A group of people or type of person; (vii) Any other appropriate person consistent with this section as recommended by the director of the department of enterprise services. (c) The names on the facades of the state capitol group shall not be removed. (2) The legislature shall approve names for new or existing public rooms or spaces on the west capitol campus based upon recommendations from the state capitol committee and the director of the department of enterprise services, with the advice of the capitol campus design advisory committee, subject to the following limitations: (a) An existing room or space may be renamed only after a substantial renovation; (b) A new or existing room or space may be named or renamed only after: (i) An individual who has played a significant role in Washington history; (ii) The purpose of the room or space; (iii) A significant place name or natural place in Washington; (iv) A Native American tribe located in Washington; (v) A group of people or type of person; (vi) Any other appropriate person consistent with this section as recommended by the director of the department of enterprise services. (3) When naming or renaming buildings, rooms, and spaces under this section, consideration must be given to: (a) Any disparity that exists with respect to the gender of persons after whom buildings, rooms, and spaces are named on the state capitol grounds; (b) the diversity of human achievement; and (c) the diversity of the state's citizenry and history. (4) For purposes of this section, "state capitol grounds" means buildings and land owned by the state and otherwise designated as state capitol grounds, including the west capitol campus, the east capitol campus, the north capitol campus, the Tumwater campus, the Lacey campus, Sylvester Park, Centennial Park, the Old Capitol Building, and Capitol Lake.
RCW 43.43.887 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 887
RCW 43.43.887: Scrap metal no-buy list database program—Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs not liable for civil damages.
Status: in_force

The Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs shall not be held liable for civil damages resulting from any act or omission in carrying out the requirements of RCW 43.43.885 other than an act or omission constituting gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.
RCW 43.330.187 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 330 / Section 187
RCW 43.330.187: Rapid permanent supportive housing acquisition and development program.
Status: in_force

Subject to amounts appropriated from the apple health and homes account created in RCW 43.330.184 the department of commerce shall establish a rapid permanent supportive housing acquisition and development program to issue competitive financial assistance to eligible organizations under RCW 43.185A.040 and to public development authorities established under RCW 35.21.730 through 35.21.755 , for the acquisition or the construction of permanent supportive housing units, subject to the following conditions and limitations: (1) Awards or loans provided under this section may be used to construct permanent supportive housing units or to acquire real property for quick conversion into permanent supportive housing units which may include predevelopment or development activities, renovation, and building update costs. Awards or loans provided under this section may not be used for operating or maintenance costs associated with providing permanent supportive housing, supportive services, or debt service. (2) Projects acquired or constructed under this section must serve individuals eligible for a community support services benefit through the apple health and homes program, as established in RCW 74.09.886 . (3) The department of commerce shall establish criteria for the issuance of the awards or loans, including but not limited to: (a) The date upon which structural modifications or construction would begin and the anticipated date of completion of the project; (b) A detailed estimate of the costs associated with the construction or acquisition and any updates or improvements necessary to make the property habitable for its intended use; (c) A detailed estimate of the costs associated with opening the units; and (d) A financial plan demonstrating the ability to maintain and operate the property and support its intended tenants through the end of the award or loan contract. (4) The department of commerce shall provide a progress report on its website by June 1, 2023. The report must include: (a) The total number of applications and amount of funding requested; and (b) A list and description of the projects approved for funding including state funding, total project cost, number of units, and anticipated completion date. (5)(a) The funding in this section shall be allocated on an ongoing basis until all funds are expended. The department of commerce shall dispense funds to qualifying applicants within 45 days of receipt of documentation from the applicant for qualifying uses and execution of any necessary contracts with the department in order to effect the purpose of rapid deployment of funds under this section. (b) The department of commerce shall ensure that proposals that reach the greatest public benefit, as defined by the department, are prioritized. For the purposes of this subsection, "greatest public benefit" must include, but is not limited to: (i) The greatest number of qualifying permanent supportive housing units created by the state investment, determined by comparing simultaneous applications for funding from the same geographic region; and (ii) Equitable geographic distribution, to the extent possible, relative to need, as determined by the establishment of regional targets.
RCW 43.185B.010 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 185B / Section 010
RCW 43.185B.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) "Affordable housing" means residential housing that is rented or owned by a person or household whose monthly housing costs, including utilities other than telephone, do not exceed thirty percent of the household's monthly income. (2) "Department" means the department of commerce. (3) "Director" means the director of commerce. (4) "Nonprofit organization" means any public or private nonprofit organization that: (a) Is organized under federal, state, or local laws; (b) has no part of its net earnings inuring to the benefit of any member, founder, contributor, or individual; and (c) has among its purposes significant activities related to the provision of decent housing that is affordable to very low-income, low-income, or moderate-income households and special needs populations. (5) "Regulatory barriers to affordable housing" and "regulatory barriers" mean any public policies (including those embodied in statutes, ordinances, regulations, or administrative procedures or processes) required to be identified by the state or local government in connection with its strategy under section 105(b)(4) of the Cranston-Gonzalez national affordable housing act (42 U.S.C. 12701 et seq.). (6) "Tenant-based organization" means a nonprofit organization whose governing body includes a majority of members who reside in the housing development and are considered low-income households.
RCW 43.388.030 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 388 / Section 030
RCW 43.388.030: Use of state flag.
Status: in_force

The Washington state leadership board may use the image of the Washington state flag to promote the mission of the organization as set forth under *RCW 43.15.030 . The board retains any revenue generated by the use of the image, when the usage is consistent with the purposes under *RCW 43.15.030 .
RCW 43.99Y.040 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 99Y / Section 040
RCW 43.99Y.040: Pledge and promise—Remedies.
Status: in_force

(1) Bonds issued under RCW 43.99Y.010 through 43.99Y.030 shall state that they are a general obligation of the state of Washington, shall pledge the full faith and credit of the state to the payment of the principal thereof and the interest thereon, and shall contain an unconditional promise to pay the principal and interest as the same shall become due. (2) The owner and holder of each of the bonds or the trustee for the owner and holder of any of the bonds may by mandamus or other appropriate proceeding require the transfer and payment of funds as directed in this section.
RCW 43.03.265 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 03 / Section 265
RCW 43.03.265: Compensation of members of part-time boards and commissions—Class five groups.
Status: in_force

(1) Any part-time commission that has rule-making authority, performs quasi-judicial functions, has responsibility for the policy direction of a health profession credentialing program, and performs regulatory and licensing functions with respect to a health care profession licensed under Title 18 RCW shall be identified as a class five group for purposes of compensation. (2) Except as otherwise provided in this section, each member of a class five group is eligible to receive compensation in an amount not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars for each day during which the member attends an official meeting of the group or performs statutorily prescribed duties approved by the chairperson of the group. A person shall not receive compensation for a day of service under this section if the person (a) occupies a position, normally regarded as full-time in nature, in any agency of the federal government, Washington state government, or Washington state local government; and (b) receives any compensation from such government for working that day. (3) Compensation may be paid a member under this section only if it is necessarily incurred in the course of authorized business consistent with the responsibilities of the commission established by law. (4) No person designated as a member of a class five board, commission, council, committee, or similar group may receive an allowance for subsistence, lodging, or travel expenses if the allowance cost is funded by the state general fund. Exceptions may be granted under RCW 43.03.049 . Class five groups, when feasible, shall use an alternative means of conducting a meeting that does not require travel while still maximizing member and public participation and may use a meeting format that requires members to be physically present at one location only when necessary or required by law. (5) Class five groups that are funded by sources other than the state general fund are encouraged to reduce travel, lodging, and other costs associated with conducting the business of the group including use of other meeting formats that do not require travel.
RCW 43.362.040 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 362 / Section 040
RCW 43.362.040: Designation of sending and receiving areas—Inclusion of certain lands in programs for agricultural or forestland conservation.
Status: in_force

(1) Counties shall use the following criteria to guide the designation of sending areas for participation in the regional transfer of development rights program: (a) Land designated as agricultural or forestland of long-term commercial significance; (b) Land designated rural that is being farmed or managed for forestry; (c) Land whose conservation meets other state and regionally adopted priorities; and (d) Land that is in current use as a manufactured/mobile home park as defined in chapter 59.20 RCW. Nothing in these criteria limits a county's authority to designate additional lands as a sending area for conservation under a local county transfer of development rights program. (2) Upon purchase of a transferable development right from land designated rural that is being farmed or managed for forestry, a county must include the land from which the right was purchased in any programs it administers for conservation of agricultural land or forestland. (3) The designation of receiving areas is limited to incorporated cities or towns. Prior to designating a receiving area, a city or town should have adequate infrastructure planned and funding identified for development in the receiving area at densities or intensities consistent with what can be achieved under the local transfer of development rights program. Nothing in this subsection limits a city's, town's, or county's authority to designate additional lands for a receiving area under a local intrajurisdictional transfer of development rights program that is not part of the regional program. (4) Cities and towns participating in the regional transfer of development rights program shall have discretion to determine which sending areas they receive development rights from to be used in their designated receiving areas. (5) Designation of sending and receiving areas should include a process for public outreach consistent with the public participation requirements in chapter 36.70A RCW.
RCW 43.42.900 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 42 / Section 900
RCW 43.42.900: Jurisdiction of energy facility site evaluation council not affected.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter affects the jurisdiction of the energy facility site evaluation council under chapter 80.50 RCW.
RCW 43.06.530 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 06 / Section 530
RCW 43.06.530: National 988 hotline and behavioral health crisis system coordinator.
Status: in_force

(1) The governor shall appoint a 988 hotline and behavioral health crisis system coordinator to provide project coordination and oversight for the implementation and administration of the 988 crisis hotline, other requirements of chapter 302, Laws of 2021, and other projects supporting the behavioral health crisis system. The coordinator shall: (a) Oversee the collaboration between the department of health and the health care authority in their respective roles in supporting the crisis call center hubs, providing the necessary support services for 988 callers, and establishing adequate requirements and guidance for their contractors to fulfill the requirements of chapter 302, Laws of 2021; (b) Ensure coordination and facilitate communication between stakeholders such as crisis call center hub contractors, behavioral health administrative service organizations, county authorities, other crisis hotline centers, managed care organizations, and, in collaboration with the state 911 coordination office, with 911 emergency communications systems; (c) Review the development of adequate and consistent training for crisis call center personnel and, in coordination with the state 911 coordination office, for 911 operators with respect to their interactions with the crisis hotline center; and (d) Coordinate implementation of other behavioral health initiatives among state agencies and educational institutions, as appropriate, including coordination of data between agencies. (2) This section expires June 30, 2028.
RCW 43.330.904 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 330 / Section 904
RCW 43.330.904: Transfer of certain state energy office powers, duties, and functions—References to director—Appointment of assistant director.
Status: in_force

(1) All powers, duties, and functions of the state energy office relating to energy resource policy and planning and energy facility siting are transferred to the department of commerce. All references to the director or the state energy office in the Revised Code of Washington shall be construed to mean the director or the department of commerce when referring to the functions transferred in this section. The director shall appoint an assistant director for energy policy, and energy policy staff shall have no additional responsibilities beyond activities concerning energy policy. (2)(a) All reports, documents, surveys, books, records, files, papers, or written material in the possession of the state energy office pertaining to the powers, functions, and duties transferred shall be delivered to the custody of the department of commerce. All cabinets, furniture, office equipment, software, database, motor vehicles, and other tangible property employed by the state energy office in carrying out the powers, functions, and duties transferred shall be made available to the department of commerce. (b) Any appropriations made to the state energy office for carrying out the powers, functions, and duties transferred shall, on July 1, 1996, be transferred and credited to the department of commerce. (c) Whenever any question arises as to the transfer of any funds, books, documents, records, papers, files, software, database, equipment, or other tangible property used or held in the exercise of the powers and the performance of the duties and functions transferred, the director of financial management shall make a determination as to the proper allocation and certify the same to the state agencies concerned. (3) All employees of the state energy office engaged in performing the powers, functions, and duties pertaining to the energy facility site evaluation council are transferred to the jurisdiction of the department of commerce. All employees engaged in energy facility site evaluation council duties classified under chapter 41.06 RCW, the state civil service law, are assigned to the department of commerce to perform their usual duties upon the same terms as formerly, without any loss of rights, subject to any action that may be appropriate thereafter in accordance with the laws and rules governing state civil service. (4) All rules and all pending business before the state energy office pertaining to the powers, functions, and duties transferred shall be continued and acted upon by the department of commerce. All existing contracts and obligations shall remain in full force and shall be performed by the department of commerce. (5) The transfer of the powers, duties, and functions of the state energy office does not affect the validity of any act performed before July 1, 1996. (6) If apportionments of budgeted funds are required because of the transfers directed by this section, the director of the office of financial management shall certify the apportionments to the agencies affected, the state auditor, and the state treasurer. Each of these shall make the appropriate transfer and adjustments in funds and appropriation. (7) The department of commerce shall direct the closure of the financial records of the state energy office. (8) Responsibility for implementing energy education, applied research, and technology transfer programs rests with Washington State University. The department of commerce shall provide Washington State University available existing and future oil overcharge restitution and federal energy block funding for a minimum period of five years to carry out energy programs under an interagency agreement with the department of commerce. The interagency agreement shall also outline the working relationship between the department of commerce and Washington State University as it pertains to the relationship between energy policy development and public outreach. Nothing in chapter 186, Laws of 1996 prohibits Washington State University from seeking grant, contract, or fee-for-service funding for energy or related programs directly from other entities.
RCW 43.114.020 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 114 / Section 020
RCW 43.114.020: Commission established.
Status: in_force

Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the Washington state LGBTQ commission is established in the office of the governor. The commission shall be administered by an executive director, who shall be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the governor. The governor shall set the salary of the executive director. The executive director shall employ the staff of the commission.
RCW 43.21G.010 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21G / Section 010
RCW 43.21G.010: Finding—Intent.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that energy in various forms is increasingly subject to possible shortages and supply disruptions, to the point that there may be foreseen an emergency situation, and that without the ability to institute appropriate emergency measures to regulate the production, distribution, and use of energy, a severe impact on the public health, safety, and general welfare of our state's citizens may occur. The prevention or mitigation of such energy shortages or disruptions and their effects is necessary for preservation of the public health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of this state. It is the intent of this chapter to: (1) Establish necessary emergency powers for the governor and define the situations under which such powers are to be exercised; (2) Provide penalties for violations of this chapter. It is further the intent of the legislature that in developing proposed orders under the powers granted in RCW 43.21G.040 as now or hereafter amended the governor may utilize, on a temporary or ad hoc basis, the knowledge and expertise of persons experienced in the technical aspects of energy supply, distribution, or use. Such utilization shall be in addition to support received by the governor from the department of commerce under RCW 43.21F.045 and * 43.21F.065 and from other state agencies.
RCW 43.10.240 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 240
RCW 43.10.240: Investigative and criminal prosecution activity—Annual report—Security protection.
Status: in_force

The attorney general shall annually report to the chief of the Washington state patrol a summary of the attorney general's investigative and criminal prosecution activity conducted pursuant to this chapter. Except to the extent the summary describes information that is a matter of public record, the information made available to the chief of the Washington state patrol shall be given all necessary security protection in accordance with the terms and provisions of applicable laws and rules and shall not be revealed or divulged publicly or privately.
RCW 43.99N.800 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 99N / Section 800
RCW 43.99N.800: Referendum only measure for taxes for stadium and exhibition center—Limiting legislation upon failure to approve—1997 c 220.
Status: in_force

See RCW 36.102.800 .
RCW 43.384.040 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 384 / Section 040
RCW 43.384.040: Statewide tourism marketing account—Matching funds.
Status: in_force

The statewide tourism marketing account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from tax revenues under RCW 82.08.225 must be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for expenditures of the department that are related to implementation of a statewide tourism marketing program and operation of the authority. A one-to-one nonstate or state fund, other than general fund state, match must be provided for all expenditures from the account. A match may consist of nonstate or state fund, other than general fund state, cash contributions deposited in the private local account created under RCW 43.384.020 (4), the value of an advertising equivalency contribution, or an in-kind contribution. The board must determine criteria for what qualifies as an in-kind contribution.

PDF RCW 43.384.040

Statewide tourism marketing account — Matching funds. (Effective January 1, 2026.)

The statewide tourism marketing account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from tax revenues under RCW 82.08.225 and moneys collected pursuant to RCW 19.430.020 must be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for expenditures of the department that are related to implementation of a statewide tourism marketing program and operation of the authority. A one-to-one nonstate or state fund, other than general fund state, match must be provided for all expenditures from the account. A match may consist of nonstate or state fund, other than general fund state, cash contributions deposited in the private local account created under RCW 43.384.020 (4), the value of an advertising equivalency contribution, or an in-kind contribution. The board must determine criteria for what qualifies as an in-kind contribution.
RCW 43.70.334 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 70 / Section 334
RCW 43.70.334: Temporary worker housing—Definition.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of RCW 43.70.335 , 43.70.337 , and 43.70.340 , "temporary worker housing" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 70.114A.020 .
RCW 43.216.808 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 216 / Section 808
RCW 43.216.808: Categorical eligibility—Child protective, child welfare, or family assessment response services and participation in specialty courts.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall establish and implement policies in the working connections child care program to allow eligibility for families with children who: (a) In the last six months have: (i) Received child protective services as defined and used by chapters 26.44 and 74.13 RCW; (ii) Received child welfare services as defined and used by chapter 74.13 RCW; (iii) Received services through a family assessment response as defined and used by chapter 26.44 RCW; or (iv) A parent or guardian participating in a specialty court or therapeutic court or who is a listed victim in a case in a specialty court or therapeutic court; (b) Have been referred for child care as part of the family's case management as defined by RCW 74.13.020 or as part of the specialty court or therapeutic court's proceedings; and (c) Are residing with a biological parent or guardian. (2) Families who are eligible for working connections child care pursuant to this subsection do not have to keep receiving services or keep participating in a specialty court or therapeutic court identified in this subsection to maintain 12-month authorization as defined in RCW 43.216.800 and have no copayment.
RCW 43.43.942 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 942
RCW 43.43.942: Fire service training—Fees and fee schedules.
Status: in_force

The Washington state patrol may: (1) Impose and collect fees for fire service training; and (2) establish and set fee schedules for fire service training.
RCW 43.70.440 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 70 / Section 440
RCW 43.70.440: Head injury prevention act—Short title—1990 c 270.
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and cited as the Head Injury Prevention Act of 1990.
RCW 43.185A.020 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 185A / Section 020
RCW 43.185A.020: Affordable housing program—Purpose—Input.
Status: in_force

The affordable housing program is created in the department for the purpose of developing and preserving affordable housing and coordinating public and private resources targeted to meet the affordable housing needs of low-income households in the state of Washington. The program shall be developed and administered by the department with advice and input from the affordable housing advisory board established in RCW 43.185B.020 .
RCW 43.79.550 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 79 / Section 550
RCW 43.79.550: Forest resiliency account.
Status: in_force

The forest resiliency account is created in the state treasury. Revenues to the account shall consist of appropriations and transfers by the legislature and all other funding directed for deposit into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account are dedicated to activities that include but are not limited to forest health, carbon sequestration, and any other activity that helps protect the forests of Washington.
RCW 43.60A.907 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 60A / Section 907
RCW 43.60A.907: Liberal construction—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 115.
Status: in_force

The rule of strict construction shall have no application to this chapter and it shall be liberally construed in order to carry out the objective for which it is designed, in accordance with the legislative intent to give the director the maximum possible freedom in carrying the provisions of this chapter into effect.
RCW 43.70.614 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 70 / Section 614
RCW 43.70.614: Female genital mutilation—Education program.
Status: in_force

(1) The department must establish an education program for the prevention of female genital mutilation. The program must be designed to provide information about the health risks and emotional trauma inflicted by the practice of female genital mutilation, as well as the civil and criminal penalties for committing female genital mutilation. (2) The department must develop policies and procedures to promote partnerships with relevant stakeholders to prevent female genital mutilation and to protect and provide assistance to victims of female genital mutilation, including partnerships with: (a) Relevant state agencies that provide services to persons at risk of female genital mutilation or persons who have been subjected to female genital mutilation; (b) The department of children, youth, and families; (c) The Washington state patrol; (d) The attorney general; and (e) Other government entities and nongovernmental organizations. (3) The department must make recommendations and develop procedures regarding strategies and methodologies for training health care providers as defined in RCW 70.02.010 on recognizing the risk factors associated with female genital mutilation and the signs that a person may be a victim of female genital mutilation. (4) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the department may contract with nongovernmental organizations, entities, or persons with experience working with victims of female genital mutilation to provide training and materials and other services as the department deems necessary. (5) The department may adopt rules necessary to implement this section. (6) For purposes of this section, "female genital mutilation" has the meaning provided in RCW 18.130.460 .
RCW 43.99Q.150 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 99Q / Section 150
RCW 43.99Q.150: Legislative building rehabilitation project—Pledge and promise—Remedies.
Status: in_force

(1) Bonds issued under RCW 43.99Q.130 shall state that they are a general obligation of the state of Washington, shall pledge the full faith and credit of the state to the payment of the principal and interest, and shall contain an unconditional promise to pay the principal and interest as it becomes due. (2) The owner and holder of each of the bonds or the trustee for the owner and holder of any of the bonds may by mandamus or other appropriate proceeding require the transfer and payment of funds as directed in this section.
RCW 43.19A.070 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 19A / Section 070
RCW 43.19A.070: Education program—Product substitution list—Model procurement guidelines.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall implement an education program to encourage maximum procurement of recycled products by state and local government entities. The program shall include at least the following: (a) Technical assistance to all state and local governments and their designated procurement officers on the requirements of this chapter, including preparation of model purchase contracts, the preparation of procurement plans, and the availability of recycled products; (b) Two or more workshops annually in which all state and local government entities are invited; (c) Information on intergovernmental agreements to facilitate procurement of recycled products. (2) The director shall, in consultation with the department of ecology, make available to the public, local jurisdictions, and the private sector, a comprehensive list of substitutes for extremely hazardous, hazardous, toxic, and nonrecyclable products, and disposable products intended for a single use. The department and all state agencies exercising the purchasing authorities of the department shall include the substitute products on bid notifications, except where the department allows an exception based upon product availability, price, suitability for intended use, or similar reasons. (3) The department shall prepare model procurement guidelines for use by local governments.
RCW 43.41.455 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 41 / Section 455
RCW 43.41.455: State agency office relocation pool account.
Status: in_force

The state agency office relocation pool account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from legislative appropriations and transfers must be deposited in the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only for state agency costs related to relocation of state agency offices. Authorized expenditures include lease payments and costs of relocation, equipment, furniture, and tenant improvements. Only the director of the office of financial management or the director's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures.
RCW 43.330.9021 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 330 / Section 9021
RCW 43.330.9021: Effective date—1994 c 5.
Status: in_force

This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect March 1, 1994.
RCW 43.88.037 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 88 / Section 037
RCW 43.88.037: Comprehensive budgeting, accounting, and reporting system conforming to generally accepted accounting principles—Budget document to conform.
Status: in_force

(1) The director of financial management shall devise and maintain a comprehensive budgeting, accounting, and reporting system in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles applicable to state governments, as published in the accounting procedures manual pursuant to RCW 43.88.160 (1). (2) The director of financial management shall submit a budget document in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles applicable to state governments, as published in the accounting procedures manual pursuant to RCW 43.88.160 (1).
RCW 43.99R.050 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 99R / Section 050
RCW 43.99R.050: Payment of principal and interest—Additional means for raising money authorized.
Status: in_force

The legislature may provide additional means for raising moneys for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds authorized in RCW 43.99R.010 , and RCW 43.99R.020 and 43.99R.030 shall not be deemed to provide an exclusive method for the payment.
RCW 43.17.240 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 17 / Section 240
RCW 43.17.240: Debts owed to the state—Interest rate.
Status: in_force

Interest at the rate of one percent per month, or fraction thereof, shall accrue on debts owed to the state, starting on the date the debts become past due. This section does not apply to: (1) Any instance where such interest rate would conflict with the provisions of a contract or with the provisions of any other law; or (2) debts to be paid by other governmental units. The office of financial management may adopt rules specifying circumstances under which state agencies may waive interest, such as when assessment or collection of interest would not be cost-effective. This section does not affect any authority of the state to charge or collect interest under any other law on a debt owed to the state by a governmental unit. This section applies only to debts which become due on or after July 28, 1991.
RCW 43.62.050 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 62 / Section 050
RCW 43.62.050: Student enrollment forecasts—Report.
Status: in_force

The office of financial management shall develop and maintain student enrollment forecasts of Washington schools, including both public and private, elementary schools, junior high schools, high schools, colleges, and universities. A current report of such forecasts shall be submitted to the standing committees on ways and means of the house and the senate on or before the fifteenth day of November of each even-numbered year.
RCW 43.101.495 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 101 / Section 495
RCW 43.101.495: Written model policy—Duty to intervene.
Status: in_force

(1) By December 1, 2021, the Washington state criminal justice training commission, in consultation with the Washington state patrol, the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs, and organizations representing state and local law enforcement officers, shall develop a written model policy on the duty to intervene, consistent with the provisions of RCW 10.93.190 . (2) By June 1, 2022, every state, county, and municipal law enforcement agency shall adopt and implement a written duty to intervene policy. The policy adopted may be the model policy developed under subsection (1) of this section. However, any policy adopted must, at a minimum, be consistent with the provisions of RCW 10.93.190 . (3) By January 31, 2022, the commission shall incorporate training on the duty to intervene in the basic law enforcement training curriculum. Peace officers who completed basic law enforcement training prior to January 31, 2022, must receive training on the duty to intervene by December 31, 2023.
RCW 43.44.080 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 44 / Section 080
RCW 43.44.080: Criminal prosecutions.
Status: in_force

If as the result of any such investigation, or because of any information received, the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, is of the opinion that there is evidence sufficient to charge any person with any crime, he or she may cause such person to be arrested and charged with such offense, and shall furnish to the prosecuting attorney of the county in which the offense was committed, the names of witnesses and all pertinent and material evidence and testimony within his or her possession relative to the offense.
RCW 43.71.080 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 71 / Section 080
RCW 43.71.080: Assessment to fund exchange—Generally—Stand-alone dental plans.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) Beginning January 1, 2015, the exchange may require each issuer writing premiums for qualified health benefit plans or stand-alone pediatric dental plans offered through the exchange to pay an assessment in an amount necessary to fund the operations of the exchange, applicable to operational costs incurred beginning January 1, 2015. (b) The assessment is an exchange user fee. Assessments of issuers may be made only if the amount of expected premium taxes, as provided under RCW 48.14.0201 (5)(b) and 48.14.020 (2), and other funds deposited in the health benefit exchange account in the current calendar year (excluding premium taxes on stand-alone family dental plans and the assessment received under subsection (3) of this section applicable to stand-alone family dental plans) are insufficient to fund exchange operations in the following calendar year at the level authorized by the legislature for that purpose in the omnibus appropriations act plus three months of additional operating costs. (c) A health benefit plan or stand-alone dental plan may identify the amount of the assessment to enrollees, but must not bill the enrollee for the amount of the assessment separately from the premium. (2) The board, in collaboration with the issuers, the health care authority, and the commissioner, must establish a fair and transparent process for calculating the assessment amount. The process must meet the following requirements: (a) The assessment only applies to issuers that offer coverage in the exchange and only for those market segments offered and must be based on the number of enrollees in qualified health plans and stand-alone dental plans in the exchange for a calendar year; (b) The assessment must be established on a flat dollar and cents amount per member per month, and the assessment for stand-alone pediatric dental plans must be proportional to the premiums paid for stand-alone dental plans in the exchange; (c) Issuers must be notified of the assessment amount by the exchange on a timely basis; (d) An appropriate assessment reconciliation process must be established by the exchange that is administratively efficient; (e) Issuers must remit the assessment due to the exchange in quarterly installments after receiving notification from the exchange of the due dates of the quarterly installments; (f) A procedure must be established to allow issuers subject to assessments under this section to have grievances reviewed by an impartial body and reported to the board; and (g) A procedure for enforcement must be established if an issuer fails to remit its assessment amount to the exchange within ten business days of the quarterly installment due date. (3)(a) The exchange may require each issuer writing premiums for stand-alone family dental plans offered through the exchange to pay an assessment in an amount necessary to fund the operational costs of offering family dental plans in the exchange, applicable to operational costs incurred beginning January 1, 2017. (b) The assessment is an exchange user fee. Assessments of issuers may be made only if the amount of expected premium tax received from stand-alone family dental plans, as provided under RCW 48.14.0201 (5)(b) and 48.14.020 (2), in the current year is insufficient to fund the operational costs estimated to be attributable to offering such stand-alone family dental plans in the exchange, including an allocation of costs to proportionately cover overall exchange operational costs, in the following calendar year, plus three months of additional operating costs. (c) If the exchange is charging an assessment, the exchange shall display the amount of the assessment per member per month for enrollees. A stand-alone family dental plan may identify the amount of the assessment to enrollees, but must not bill the enrollee for the amount of the assessment separately from the premium. (d) The board, in collaboration with the family dental issuers and the commissioner, must establish a fair and transparent process for calculating the assessment amount, including the allocation of overall exchange operational costs. The process must meet the following requirements: (i) The assessment only applies to issuers that offer stand-alone family dental plans in the exchange and must be based on the number of enrollees in such plans in the exchange for a calendar year; (ii) The assessment must be established on a flat dollar and cents amount per member per month; (iii) The requirements included in subsection (2)(c) through (g) of this section shall apply to the assessment described in this subsection (3). (e) The board, in collaboration with issuers, shall annually assess the viability of offering stand-alone family dental plans on the exchange. (4) For purposes of this section: (a) "Stand-alone family dental plan" means coverage for limited scope dental benefits meeting the requirements of section 9832(c)(2)(A) of the internal revenue code of 1986 and providing pediatric oral services that qualify as coverage for the minimum essential coverage requirement under applicable federal and state law. (b) "Stand-alone pediatric dental plan" means coverage only for pediatric oral services that qualify as coverage for the minimum essential coverage requirement under applicable federal and state law. (5) The exchange shall deposit proceeds from the assessments in the health benefit exchange account under RCW 43.71.060 . (6) The assessment described in this section shall be considered a special purpose obligation or assessment in connection with coverage described in this section for the purpose of funding the operations of the exchange, and may not be applied by issuers to vary premium rates at the plan level. (7) This section does not prohibit an enrollee of a qualified health plan in the exchange from purchasing a plan that offers dental benefits outside the exchange. (8) This section does not prohibit an issuer from offering a plan that covers dental benefits that do not meet the requirements of a stand-alone family dental plan outside the exchange. (9) The exchange shall monitor enrollment and provide periodic reports which must be available on its website. (10) The board shall offer all qualified health plans through the exchange, and the exchange shall not add criteria for certification of qualified health plans beyond those set out in RCW 43.71.065 without specific statutory direction. Nothing shall be construed to limit duties, obligations, and authority otherwise legislatively delegated or granted to the exchange.
RCW 43.05.100 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 05 / Section 100
RCW 43.05.100: Departments of agriculture, fish and wildlife, health, licensing, natural resources—Notice of correction.
Status: in_force

(1) If in the course of any inspection or visit that is not a technical assistance visit, the department of agriculture, fish and wildlife, health, licensing, or natural resources becomes aware of conditions that are not in compliance with applicable laws and rules enforced by the department and are not subject to civil penalties as provided for in RCW 43.05.110 , the department may issue a notice of correction to the responsible party that shall include: (a) A description of the condition that is not in compliance and the text of the specific section or subsection of the applicable state or federal law or rule; (b) A statement of what is required to achieve compliance; (c) The date by which the department requires compliance to be achieved; (d) Notice of the means to contact any technical assistance services provided by the department or others; and (e) Notice of when, where, and to whom a request to extend the time to achieve compliance for good cause may be filed with the department. (2) A notice of correction is not a formal enforcement action, is not subject to appeal, and is a public record. (3) If the department issues a notice of correction, it shall not issue a civil penalty for the violations identified in the notice of correction unless the responsible party fails to comply with the notice.
RCW 43.310.007 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 310 / Section 007
RCW 43.310.007: Intent—Prevention and intervention pilot programs.
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the legislature to cause the development of positive prevention and intervention pilot programs for elementary and secondary age youth through cooperation between individual schools, local organizations, and government. It is also the intent of the legislature that if the prevention and intervention pilot programs are determined to be effective in reducing problems associated with youth gang violence, that other counties in the state be eligible to receive special state funding to establish similar positive prevention and intervention programs.
RCW 43.19.570 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 19 / Section 570
RCW 43.19.570: Motor vehicle transportation service—Responsibilities—Agreements with other agencies—Alternative fuels and clean technologies.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall direct and be responsible for the acquisition, operation, maintenance, storage, repair, and replacement of state motor vehicles under its control. The department shall utilize state facilities available for the maintenance, repair, and storage of such motor vehicles, and may provide directly or by contract for the maintenance, repair, and servicing of all motor vehicles, and other property related thereto and under its control. (2) The department may arrange, by agreement with agencies, for the utilization by one of the storage, repair, or maintenance facilities of another, with such provision for charges and credits as may be agreed upon. The department may acquire and maintain storage, repair, and maintenance facilities for the motor vehicles under its control from such funds as may be appropriated by the legislature. (3)(a) The legislature finds that a clean environment is important and that global warming effects may be offset by decreasing the emissions of harmful compounds from motor vehicles. The legislature further finds that the state is in a position to set an example of large scale use of alternative fuels in motor vehicles and other clean technologies. (b) The department shall consider the use of state vehicles to conduct field tests on alternative fuels in areas where air pollution constraints may be eased by these optional fuels. These fuels should include but are not limited to gas-powered and electric-powered vehicles. (c) For planned purchases of vehicles using alternative fuels, the department and other state agencies shall explore opportunities to purchase these vehicles together with the federal government, agencies of other states, other Washington state agencies, local governments, or private organizations for less cost. All state agencies must investigate and determine whether or not they can make clean technologies more cost-effective by combining their purchasing power before completing a planned vehicle purchase.
RCW 43.79.260 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 79 / Section 260
RCW 43.79.260: Governor designated state's agent.
Status: in_force

The governor is designated the agent of the state to accept and receive all funds from federal and other sources not otherwise provided for by law and to deposit them in the state treasury to the credit of the appropriate fund or account.
RCW 43.99N.802 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 99N / Section 802
RCW 43.99N.802: Contingency—Null and void—Team affiliate's agreement for reimbursement for election—1997 c 220.
Status: in_force

See RCW 36.102.802 .
RCW 43.131.400 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 131 / Section 400
RCW 43.131.400: Program review—Rangeland damage.
Status: in_force

The joint legislative audit and review committee must conduct a program review, as provided in this chapter, of the program to reimburse landowners for damage to rangeland used for grazing or browsing of domestic livestock caused by deer and elk, established in sections 1 through 3, chapter 274, Laws of 2001. The review must be completed by January 1, 2004.
RCW 43.79.324 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 79 / Section 324
RCW 43.79.324: Western College fund—Other revenue for support of Western Washington University.
Status: in_force

No revenue from any source other than the general fund, which, except for the provisions hereof, would have been paid into the Western College fund, shall be used for any purpose except the support of the Western Washington University (formerly Western Washington State College).
RCW 43.101.525 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 101 / Section 525
RCW 43.101.525: First responder peer support network—Professional directory.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the commission shall contract with an organization that provides free and confidential crisis response and referral services for Washington state active and retired first responders and their families, to develop and maintain: (a) A first responder peer support network, which may include individual and group support options to help first responder peer supporters address the vicarious trauma and secondary traumatic stress incurred by performing their peer support duties; and (b) A directory of licensed mental health and substance use disorder professionals who have cultural competency, experience, and training with treating first responders, which must indicate whether such professionals have completed the training established under RCW 43.101.520 . (2) The commission may also contract with an organization with expertise in peer emotional support and peer workforce development to provide technical assistance in developing the first responder peer support network described in subsection (1)(a) of this section. (3) For the purposes of this section: (a) "First responder" has the same meaning as defined in RCW 5.60.060 ; and (b) "Peer supporters" has the same meaning as defined in RCW 5.60.060 .
RCW 43.136.021 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 136 / Section 021
RCW 43.136.021: "Tax preference" defined.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, "tax preference" means an exemption, exclusion, or deduction from the base of a state tax; a credit against a state tax; a deferral of a state tax; or a preferential state tax rate.
RCW 43.185C.265 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 185C / Section 265
RCW 43.185C.265: Youth services—Officer taking child into custody—Procedure—Transporting to home, crisis residential center, custody of department of social and health services, or juvenile detention facility.
Status: in_force

(1) An officer taking a child into custody under RCW 43.185C.260 (1) (a) or (b) shall inform the child of the reason for such custody and shall: (a) Transport the child to his or her home or to a parent at his or her place of employment, if no parent is at home. The parent may request that the officer take the child to the home of an adult extended family member, responsible adult, crisis residential center, the department of children, youth, and families, or a licensed youth shelter. In responding to the request of the parent, the officer shall take the child to a requested place which, in the officer's belief, is within a reasonable distance of the parent's home. The officer releasing a child into the custody of a parent, an adult extended family member, responsible adult, or a licensed youth shelter shall inform the person receiving the child of the reason for taking the child into custody and inform all parties of the nature and location of appropriate services available in the community; or (b) After attempting to notify the parent, take the child to a designated crisis residential center's secure facility or a center's semi-secure facility if a secure facility is full, not available, or not located within a reasonable distance if: (i) The child expresses fear or distress at the prospect of being returned to his or her home which leads the officer to believe there is a possibility that the child is experiencing some type of abuse or neglect; (ii) It is not practical to transport the child to his or her home or place of the parent's employment; or (iii) There is no parent available to accept custody of the child; or (c) After attempting to notify the parent, if a crisis residential center is full, not available, or not located within a reasonable distance, request the department of children, youth, and families to accept custody of the child. If the department of children, youth, and families determines that an appropriate placement is currently available, the department of children, youth, and families shall accept custody and place the child in an out-of-home placement. Upon accepting custody of a child from the officer, the department of children, youth, and families may place the child in an out-of-home placement for up to seventy-two hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, without filing a child in need of services petition, obtaining parental consent, or obtaining an order for placement under chapter 13.34 RCW. Upon transferring a child to the department of children, youth, and families' custody, the officer shall provide written documentation of the reasons and the statutory basis for taking the child into custody. If the department of children, youth, and families declines to accept custody of the child, the officer may release the child after attempting to take the child to the following, in the order listed: The home of an adult extended family member; a responsible adult; or a licensed youth shelter. The officer shall immediately notify the department of children, youth, and families if no placement option is available and the child is released. (2) An officer taking a child into custody under RCW 43.185C.260 (1)(c) shall inform the child of the reason for custody. An officer taking a child into custody under RCW 43.185C.260 (1)(c) may release the child to the supervising agency, may return the child to the placement authorized by the supervising agency, or shall take the child to a designated crisis residential center. (3) Every officer taking a child into custody shall provide the child and his or her parent or parents or responsible adult with a copy of the statement specified in RCW 43.185C.290 (6). (4) Whenever an officer transfers custody of a child to a crisis residential center or the department of children, youth, and families, the child may reside in the crisis residential center or may be placed by the department of children, youth, and families in an out-of-home placement for an aggregate total period of time not to exceed seventy-two hours excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Thereafter, the child may continue in out-of-home placement only if the parent has not requested that the child return home, a child in need of services petition has been filed, or an order for placement has been entered under chapter 13.34 RCW. (5) The department of children, youth, and families shall ensure that all law enforcement authorities are informed on a regular basis as to the location of all designated secure and semi-secure facilities within centers in their jurisdiction, where children taken into custody under RCW 43.185C.260 may be taken.
RCW 43.23.037 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 23 / Section 037
RCW 43.23.037: Publishing and dissemination costs—Deposit of proceeds.
Status: in_force

The director may collect moneys to recover the reasonable costs of publishing and disseminating informational materials by the department. Materials may be disseminated in printed or electronic format. All moneys collected shall be deposited in the agricultural local fund or other appropriate fund administered by the director.
RCW 43.61.060 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 61 / Section 060
RCW 43.61.060: Donations may be accepted—Procedure for allotment and use.
Status: in_force

The department of veterans affairs may receive gifts, donations, and grants from any person or agency and all such gifts, donations, and grants shall be placed in the general fund and may be allotted and used in accordance with the donors' instructions as an unanticipated receipt pursuant to RCW 43.79.270 through 43.79.282 as now existing or hereafter amended.
RCW 43.22A.120 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 22A / Section 120
RCW 43.22A.120: Certified installer required on-site—Infraction—Exceptions.
Status: in_force

After July 1, 1995, a manufactured or mobile home may not be installed without a certified manufactured home installer providing on-site supervision whenever installation work is being performed. The certified manufactured home installer is responsible for the reading, understanding, and following of the manufacturer's installation instructions and performance of noncertified workers engaged in the installation of the home. There shall be at least one certified manufactured home installer on the installation site whenever installation work is being performed. A manufactured home installer certification shall not be required for: (1) Site preparation; (2) Sewer and water connections outside of the building site; (3) Specialty trades that are responsible for constructing accessory structures such as garages, carports, and decks; (4) Pouring concrete into forms; (5) Painting and dry wall finishing; (6) Carpet installation; (7) Specialty work performed within the scope of their license by licensed plumbers or electricians. This provision does not waive or lessen any state regulations related to licensing or permits required for electricians or plumbers; (8) A manufactured or mobile homeowner performing installation work on their own home; and (9) A manufacturer's home installation crew installing a manufactured or mobile home sold by the manufacturer except for the on-site supervisor. Violation of this section is an infraction.
RCW 43.163.190 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 163 / Section 190
RCW 43.163.190: Chapter as an alternative bond issuance method.
Status: in_force

This chapter provides a complete, additional and alternative method for accomplishing the purposes of this chapter and shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to powers conferred by other laws. The issuance of bonds and refunding bonds under this chapter need not comply with the requirements of any other law applicable to the issuance of bonds.
RCW 43.06A.060 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 06A / Section 060
RCW 43.06A.060: Admissibility of evidence—Testimony regarding official duties.
Status: in_force

Neither the ombuds nor the ombuds's staff may be compelled, in any judicial or administrative proceeding, to testify or to produce evidence regarding the exercise of the official duties of the ombuds or of the ombuds's staff. All related memoranda, work product, notes, and case files of the ombuds's office are confidential, are not subject to discovery, judicial or administrative subpoena, or other method of legal compulsion, and are not admissible in evidence in a judicial or administrative proceeding. This section shall not apply to the oversight board for children, youth, and families.
RCW 43.20A.675 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20A / Section 675
RCW 43.20A.675: Office of the deaf and hard of hearing—Educational materials.
Status: in_force

The office of the deaf and hard of hearing shall develop educational materials to be distributed by hearing aid dispensers, including audiologists, to persons with hearing loss that explains the uses, benefits, and limitations of current hearing assistive technologies as defined by the department of health in rule.
RCW 43.33.130 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 33 / Section 130
RCW 43.33.130: Summary of debt management activities and debt issuances.
Status: in_force

The state finance committee must publish a summary of debt management activities at least annually and must also publish the results of each debt issuance in a timely manner upon conclusion of each debt issuance. The state finance committee, in its discretion, may publish these materials exclusively by electronic means on the office of the state treasurer's website if it is determined that public access to these materials is not substantially diminished.
RCW 43.79.430 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 79 / Section 430
RCW 43.79.430: Moneys from Inland Power & Light company to be deposited in general fund.
Status: in_force

All monies [moneys] received from the Inland Power & Light company, its successors and assigns, in virtue of an agreement made and entered into between said company and the State of Washington on August 31, 1932, relating to a fish hatchery on Lewis river, shall be deposited in the general fund.
RCW 43.21A.605 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21A / Section 605
RCW 43.21A.605: Development of electric power resources—Cooperation with governmental units.
Status: in_force

The director may represent the state and aid and assist the public utilities therein to the end that its resources shall be properly developed in the public interest insofar as they affect electric power and to this end he or she shall cooperate and may negotiate with Canada, the United States, the states thereof and their agencies to develop and integrate the resources of the region.
RCW 43.83.410 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 83 / Section 410
RCW 43.83.410: Transfers of real property and facilities to nonprofit corporations.
Status: in_force

(1) Public bodies may transfer without further consideration real property and facilities acquired, constructed, or otherwise improved under the social and health services facilities 1972 bond issue to nonprofit corporations organized to provide individuals with social and health services, in exchange for the promise to continually operate services benefiting the public on the site, subject to all the conditions in this section. For purposes of this section, "transfer" may include lease renewals. The nonprofit corporation shall use the real property and facilities for the purpose of providing the following programs as designated by the department of social and health services: Facilities for social services, adult and juvenile correction or detention, child welfare, day care, drug abuse and alcoholism treatment, mental health, public health, developmental disabilities, and vocational rehabilitation. (2) The deed transferring the property in subsection (1) of this section must provide for immediate reversion back to the public body if the nonprofit corporation ceases to use the property for the purposes described in subsection (1) of this section. (3) The nonprofit corporation is authorized to sell the property transferred to it pursuant to subsection (1) of this section only if all of the following conditions are satisfied: (a) Any such sale must be subject to prior written approval by the department of social and health services; (b) all proceeds from such a sale must be applied to the purchase price of a different property or properties of equal or greater value than the original property; (c) any new property or properties must be used for the purposes stated in subsection (1) of this section; (d) the new property or properties must be available for use within one year of sale; and (e) the nonprofit corporation must enter into an agreement with the public entity to reimburse the public entity for the value of the original property at the time of the sale if the nonprofit corporation ceases to use the new property for the purposes described in subsection (1) of this section. (4) If the nonprofit corporation ceases to use the property for the purposes described in subsection (1) of this section, the property and facilities revert immediately to the public body. The public body shall then determine if the property, or the reimbursed amount in the case of a reimbursement under subsection (3)(e) of this section, may be used by another program as designated by the department of social and health services. These programs have priority in obtaining the property to ensure that the purposes specified in the social and health services facilities 1972 bond issue are carried out. (5) As used in this section, the term "public body" means the state of Washington, or any agency, political subdivision, taxing district, or municipal corporation thereof, and those Indian tribes now or hereafter recognized as such by the federal government for participation in the federal land and water conservation program and which may constitutionally receive grants or loans from the state of Washington.
RCW 43.23.340 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 23 / Section 340
RCW 43.23.340: Agricultural pest and disease response account.
Status: in_force

(1) The agricultural pest and disease response account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from moneys appropriated to the account by the legislature or moneys directed to the account from any other lawful source, for the purpose of funding emerging agricultural pest and disease response activities, must be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. (2) Following a declaration of emergency under RCW 17.24.171 or issuance of a quarantine order under RCW 16.36.010 or 17.24.041 , expenditures from the account may be used only for activities necessary to respond to emerging agricultural pest and disease threats in order to protect the food and agricultural economy of the state, the public health of the state, or the environment of the state including, but not limited to, actions authorized under this chapter and chapters 15.08 , 16.36, 16.38, and 17.24 RCW. (3) By October 1st following any fiscal year in which expenditures were made from the account, the department must provide the director of the office of financial management with a close-out cost summary of expenditures authorized for that fiscal year.
RCW 43.21A.618 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21A / Section 618
RCW 43.21A.618: Steam electric generating plant—State not financially obligated—Separation and expenditure of funds.
Status: in_force

The director shall have no right or power to impose any debt nor to suffer or create any financial obligation upon the state of Washington or its subdivisions in the execution of RCW 43.21A.610 through 43.21A.642 . No revenues received by the director for the sale of electricity or otherwise, shall be expended except for the payment of lawful obligations of the director and all such revenues and receipts shall be kept and maintained in a separate fund.
RCW 43.130.060 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 130 / Section 060
RCW 43.130.060: Reimbursement of public employees' retirement system.
Status: in_force

In order to reimburse the public employees' retirement system for any increased costs occasioned by the provisions of this chapter which affect the retirement system, the director of retirement systems shall, within thirty days of the date upon which any affected employee elects to take advantage of the retirement provisions of this chapter, determine the increased present and future cost to the retirement system of such employee's election. Upon the determination of the amount necessary to offset the increased cost, the director of retirement systems shall bill the department of enterprise services for the amount of the increased cost: PROVIDED, That such billing shall not exceed eight hundred sixty-one thousand dollars. Such billing shall be paid by the department as, and the same shall be, a proper charge against any moneys available or appropriated to the department for this purpose.
RCW 43.60A.154 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 60A / Section 154
RCW 43.60A.154: Agreements with federal entities for projects.
Status: in_force

The department shall seek to enter agreements with the bureau of land management, the national park service, the United States forest service, the United States fish and wildlife service, and other federal agencies managing lands or waterways in Washington, for the employment of veterans conservation corps enrollees in maintenance, restoration, and stewardship projects.
RCW 43.130.020 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 130 / Section 020
RCW 43.130.020: Definitions.
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter: (1) "Employees" includes those persons performing services for the state on a salaried or hourly basis including, but not limited to, persons in "classified service" as defined in *RCW 41.06.020 (3) and those persons defined as exempt from the state civil service laws pursuant to RCW 41.06.070 . (2) The term "closure of a state facility" means the termination of services being provided by a facility operated by the department of social and health services or in conjunction with the department of natural resources, when such facility is terminated for fiscal reasons, obsolescence, or other extraordinary reasons. (3) "Classified employees" means those employees performing classified service as defined in *RCW 41.06.020 (3).
RCW 43.63A.105 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 63A / Section 105
RCW 43.63A.105: Considerations in designating local community action and community service agencies.
Status: in_force

In designating local community action agencies or local community service agencies, the department shall give special consideration to (1) agencies previously funded under any community services or antipoverty program; (2) agencies meeting state and federal program and fiscal requirements; and (3) successors to such agencies.
RCW 43.330.565 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 330 / Section 565
RCW 43.330.565: Office of renewable fuels—Established.
Status: in_force

(1) The statewide office of renewable fuels is established within the department. The office shall report to the director of the department. The office may employ staff as necessary to carry out the office's duties as prescribed by chapter 292, Laws of 2022, subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose. (2) The purpose of the office is to leverage, support, and integrate with other state agencies to: (a) Accelerate comprehensive market development with assistance along the entire life cycle of renewable fuel projects; (b) Support research into and development and deployment of renewable fuel and the production, distribution, and use of renewable and green electrolytic hydrogen and their derivatives, as well as product engineering and manufacturing relating to the production and use of such hydrogen and its derivatives; (c) Drive job creation, improve economic vitality, and support the transition to clean energy; (d) Further the development and use of alternative jet fuels as a productive industry in Washington; (e) Enhance resiliency by using renewable fuels, alternative jet fuels, and green electrolytic hydrogen to support climate change mitigation and adaptations; and (f) Partner with overburdened communities to ensure communities equitably benefit from renewable and clean fuels efforts.
RCW 43.21A.350 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21A / Section 350
RCW 43.21A.350: Master plan of development.
Status: in_force

The department of ecology shall prepare and perfect from time to time a state master plan for flood control, state public reservations, financed in whole or in part from moneys collected by the state, sites for state public buildings and for the orderly development of the natural and agricultural resources of the state. The plan shall address how the department will expedite the completion of projects of statewide significance. The plan shall be a guide in making recommendations to the officers, boards, commissions, and departments of the state. Whenever an improvement is proposed to be established by the state, the state agency having charge of the establishment thereof shall request of the director a report thereon, which shall be furnished within a reasonable time thereafter. In case an improvement is not established in conformity with the report, the state agency having charge of the establishment thereof shall file in its office and with the department a statement setting forth its reasons for rejecting or varying from such report which shall be open to public inspection. The department shall insofar as possible secure the cooperation of adjacent states, and of counties and municipalities within the state in the coordination of their proposed improvements with such master plan.
RCW 43.52.535 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 52 / Section 535
RCW 43.52.535: Security force—Membership in retirement system authorized.
Status: in_force

Members of the operating agency security force shall be members of the retirement system under chapter 41.40 RCW.
RCW 43.24.112 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 24 / Section 112
RCW 43.24.112: Suspension of license—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.
Status: in_force

The department shall immediately suspend any license issued by the department of licensing of a person who has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a support order or a *residential or visitation order. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for reinstatement during the suspension, reissuance of the license shall be automatic upon the department's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the licensee is in compliance with the order.
RCW 43.320.150 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 320 / Section 150
RCW 43.320.150: Financial literacy and education programs.
Status: in_force

The director of financial institutions or the director's designee may establish, administer, and implement financial literacy and education programs, including but not limited to: (1) Education and outreach programs that assist Washington citizens of all ages in understanding saving, investing, and budgeting, and other skills necessary to obtain individual financial independence, fiscal responsibility, and financial management skills. (2) Counseling, marketing, and outreach programs regarding residential mortgage transactions, nontraditional or subprime mortgages, predatory lending practices, or other financial products or practices in the marketplace relating to homeownership. The department may deliver the programs in subsections (1) and (2) of this section using grants, contracts, or interagency agreements with state and local governments and other nongovernmental organizations as necessary. The department may coordinate these programs with ongoing efforts by other public and private sector entities to maximize the programs' effectiveness.
RCW 43.19.014 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 19 / Section 014
RCW 43.19.014: Notification requirements.
Status: in_force

Actions under this chapter are subject to the notification requirements of RCW 43.17.400 .
RCW 43.33A.070 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 33A / Section 070
RCW 43.33A.070: Liability of members.
Status: in_force

No member of the state investment board is liable for the negligence, default, or failure of any other person or other member of the board to perform the duties of the member's office and no member of the board shall be considered or held to be an insurer of the funds or assets of any of the trust and retirement funds nor is any nonvoting member liable for actions performed with the exercise of reasonable diligence within the scope of the member's authorized activities as a member of the board.
RCW 43.06B.900 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 06B / Section 900
RCW 43.06B.900: Findings—Intent—2006 c 116.
Status: in_force

See note following RCW 28A.300.130 .
RCW 43.22.420 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 22 / Section 420
RCW 43.22.420: Factory assembled structures advisory board.
Status: in_force

There is hereby created a factory assembled structures advisory board consisting of at least 11 members to be appointed by the director of labor and industries. It shall be the purpose and function of the board to advise the director on all matters pertaining to the enforcement of this chapter including but not limited to standards of body and frame design, construction and plumbing, heating and electrical installations, minimum inspection procedures, the adoption of rules pertaining to the manufacture of factory assembled structures, manufactured homes, commercial coaches, conversion vending units, medical units, recreational vehicles, and park trailers. The advisory board shall periodically review the rules adopted under RCW 43.22.450 through 43.22.490 and shall recommend changes of such rules to the department if it deems changes advisable. The members of the advisory board shall be representative of consumers, the regulated industries, and allied trades and professionals. When appointing members, the director must consider the gender, racial, ethnic, and geographic diversity of the state, including the interests of persons with disabilities. The term of each member shall be four years and members must apply for reappointment if terms would be consecutive. However, the director may appoint the initial members of the advisory board to staggered terms not exceeding four years. The chief inspector or any person acting as chief inspector for the factory assembled structures, manufactured or mobile home, commercial coach, conversion vending units, medical units, recreational vehicle, and park trailer section shall serve as secretary of the board during his tenure as chief. Meetings of the board shall be called at the discretion of the director of labor and industries, but at least quarterly. Each member of the board shall be paid travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 which shall be paid out of the appropriation to the department of labor and industries, upon vouchers approved by the director of labor and industries or his or her designee.
RCW 7.84.120 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 84 / Section 120
RCW 7.84.120: Issuance of process.
Status: in_force

A court of limited jurisdiction having jurisdiction over an alleged infraction may issue process anywhere within the state.Whenever there is in any fund or in cash balances in the state treasury more than sufficient to meet the current expenditures properly payable therefrom, and over and above the amount belonging to the permanent school fund as shown by the separation made by the state treasurer, the state treasurer may invest such portion of such funds or balances over and above that belonging to the permanent school fund in registered warrants of the state of Washington at such times and in such amounts, and may sell them at such times, as he or she deems advisable: PROVIDED, That those funds having statutory authority to make investments are excluded from the provisions of RCW 43.84.120 . Upon such investment being made, the state treasurer shall pay into the appropriate fund the amount so invested, and the warrants so purchased shall be deposited with the state treasurer, who shall collect all interest and principal payments falling due thereon and allocate the same to the proper fund or funds.
RCW 43.21J.030 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21J / Section 030
RCW 43.21J.030: Environmental enhancement and job creation task force.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created the environmental enhancement and job creation task force within the office of the governor. The purpose of the task force is to provide a coordinated and comprehensive approach to implementation of chapter 516, Laws of 1993. The task force shall consist of the commissioner of public lands, the director of the department of fish and wildlife, the director of the department of ecology, the director of the parks and recreation commission, the timber team coordinator, the executive director of the workforce training and education coordinating board, and the executive director of the Puget Sound partnership, or their designees. The task force may seek the advice of the following agencies and organizations: The department of commerce, the conservation commission, the employment security department, the recreation and conservation office, appropriate federal agencies, appropriate special districts, the Washington state association of counties, the association of Washington cities, labor organizations, business organizations, timber-dependent communities, environmental organizations, and Indian tribes. The governor shall appoint the task force chair. Members of the task force shall serve without additional pay. Participation in the work of the committee by agency members shall be considered in performance of their employment. The governor shall designate staff and administrative support to the task force and shall solicit the participation of agency personnel to assist the task force. (2) The task force shall have the following responsibilities: (a) Soliciting and evaluating, in accordance with the criteria set forth in RCW 43.21J.040 , requests for funds from the *environmental and forest restoration account and making distributions from the account. The task force shall award funds for projects and training programs it approves and may allocate the funds to state agencies for disbursement and contract administration; (b) Coordinating a process to assist state agencies and local governments to implement effective environmental and forest restoration projects funded under this chapter; (c) Considering unemployment profile data provided by the employment security department. (3) Beginning July 1, 1994, the task force shall have the following responsibilities: (a) To solicit and evaluate proposals from state and local agencies, private nonprofit organizations, and tribes for environmental and forest restoration projects; (b) To rank the proposals based on criteria developed by the task force in accordance with RCW 43.21J.040 ; and (c) To determine funding allocations for projects to be funded from the account created in *RCW 43.21J.020 and for projects or programs as designated in the omnibus operating and capital appropriations acts.
RCW 43.386.030 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 386 / Section 030
RCW 43.386.030: Meaningful human review—When required.
Status: in_force

A state or local government agency using a facial recognition service to make decisions that produce legal effects concerning individuals or similarly significant effects concerning individuals must ensure that those decisions are subject to meaningful human review. Decisions that produce legal effects concerning individuals or similarly significant effects concerning individuals means decisions that result in the provision or denial of financial and lending services, housing, insurance, education enrollment, criminal justice, employment opportunities, health care services, or access to basic necessities such as food and water, or that impact civil rights of individuals.
RCW 43.21C.460 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21C / Section 460
RCW 43.21C.460: Environmental checklist—Authority of lead agency—Limitations of section.
Status: in_force

(1) The lead agency for an environmental review under this chapter utilizing an environmental checklist developed by the department of ecology pursuant to RCW 43.21C.110 may identify within the checklist provided to applicants instances where questions on the checklist are adequately covered by a locally adopted ordinance, development regulation, land use plan, or other legal authority. (2) If a lead agency identifies an instance as described in subsection (1) of this section, it still must consider whether the action has an impact on the particular element or elements of the environment in question. (3) In instances where the locally adopted ordinance, development regulation, land use plan, or other legal authority provide the necessary information to answer a specific question, the lead agency must explain how the proposed project satisfies the underlying local legal authority. (4) If the lead agency identifies instances where questions on the checklist are adequately covered by a locally adopted ordinance, development regulation, land use plan, or other legal authority, an applicant may still provide answers to any questions on the checklist. (5) Nothing in this section authorizes a lead agency to ignore or delete a question on the checklist. (6) Nothing in this section changes the standard for whether an environmental impact statement is required for an action that may have a probable significant, adverse environmental impact pursuant to RCW 43.21C.030 . (7) Nothing in this section affects the appeal provisions provided in this chapter. (8) Nothing in this section modifies existing rules for determining the lead agency, as defined in WAC 197-11-922 through 197-11-948, nor does it modify agency procedures for complying with the state environmental policy act when an agency other than a local government is serving as the lead agency.
RCW 43.384.030 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 384 / Section 030
RCW 43.384.030: Board of directors—Membership—Advisory committee—Procedures.
Status: in_force

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(1) The authority must be governed by a board of directors. The board of directors must consist of: (a) Two members and two alternates from the house of representatives, with one member and one alternate appointed from each of the two major caucuses of the house of representatives by the speaker of the house of representatives; (b) Two members and two alternates from the senate, with one member and one alternate appointed from each of the two major caucuses of the senate by the president of the senate; and (c) Nine representatives with expertise in the tourism industry and related businesses including, but not limited to, hotel, restaurant, outdoor recreation, attractions, retail, and rental car businesses appointed by the governor. Appointments by the governor must reflect diversity in geography, size of business, gender, and ethnicity. No county may have more than two appointments and no city may have more than one appointment. (2) There must be a nonvoting advisory committee to the board. The advisory committee must consist of: (a) One ex officio representative from the department, state parks and recreation commission, department of transportation, and other state agencies as the authority deems appropriate; and (b) One member from a federally recognized Indian tribe appointed by the director of the department. (3) All appointments must be for four years. (4) The board must select from its membership the chair of the board and such other officers as it deems appropriate. The chair of the board must be a member from the tourism industry or related businesses. (5) A majority of the board constitutes a quorum. (6) The board must create its own bylaws in accordance with the laws of the state of Washington. (7) Any member of the board may be removed for misfeasance, malfeasance, or willful neglect of duty after notice and a public hearing, unless the notice and hearing are expressly waived in writing by the affected member. (8) If a vacancy occurs on the board, a replacement must be appointed for the unexpired term. (9) The members of the board serve without compensation but are entitled to reimbursement, solely from the funds of the authority, for expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties. (10) The board must meet at least quarterly. (11) No board member of the authority may serve on the board of an organization that could be considered for a contract authorized under RCW 43.384.050 .
RCW 43.21C.075 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21C / Section 075
RCW 43.21C.075: Appeals.
Status: in_force

(1) Because a major purpose of this chapter is to combine environmental considerations with public decisions, any appeal brought under this chapter shall be linked to a specific governmental action. The State Environmental Policy Act provides a basis for challenging whether governmental action is in compliance with the substantive and procedural provisions of this chapter. The State Environmental Policy Act is not intended to create a cause of action unrelated to a specific governmental action. (2) Unless otherwise provided by this section: (a) Appeals under this chapter shall be of the governmental action together with its accompanying environmental determinations. (b) Appeals of environmental determinations made (or lacking) under this chapter shall be commenced within the time required to appeal the governmental action which is subject to environmental review. (3) If an agency has a procedure for appeals of agency environmental determinations made under this chapter, such procedure: (a) Shall allow no more than one agency appeal proceeding on each procedural determination (the adequacy of a determination of significance/nonsignificance or of a final environmental impact statement); (b) Shall consolidate an appeal of procedural issues and of substantive determinations made under this chapter (such as a decision to require particular mitigation measures or to deny a proposal) with a hearing or appeal on the underlying governmental action by providing for a single simultaneous hearing before one hearing officer or body to consider the agency decision or recommendation on a proposal and any environmental determinations made under this chapter, with the exception of: (i) An appeal of a determination of significance; (ii) An appeal of a procedural determination made by an agency when the agency is a project proponent, or is funding a project, and chooses to conduct its review under this chapter, including any appeals of its procedural determinations, prior to submitting an application for a project permit; (iii) An appeal of a procedural determination made by an agency on a nonproject action; or (iv) An appeal to the local legislative authority under RCW 43.21C.060 or other applicable state statutes; (c) Shall provide for the preparation of a record for use in any subsequent appeal proceedings, and shall provide for any subsequent appeal proceedings to be conducted on the record, consistent with other applicable law. An adequate record consists of findings and conclusions, testimony under oath, and taped or written transcript. An electronically recorded transcript will suffice for purposes of review under this subsection; and (d) Shall provide that procedural determinations made by the responsible official shall be entitled to substantial weight. (4) If a person aggrieved by an agency action has the right to judicial appeal and if an agency has an administrative appeal procedure, such person shall, prior to seeking any judicial review, use such agency procedure if any such procedure is available, unless expressly provided otherwise by state statute. (5) Some statutes and ordinances contain time periods for challenging governmental actions which are subject to review under this chapter, such as various local land use approvals (the "underlying governmental action"). RCW 43.21C.080 establishes an optional "notice of action" procedure which, if used, imposes a time period for appealing decisions under this chapter. This subsection does not modify any such time periods. In this subsection, the term "appeal" refers to a judicial appeal only. (a) If there is a time period for appealing the underlying governmental action, appeals under this chapter shall be commenced within such time period. The agency shall give official notice stating the date and place for commencing an appeal. (b) If there is no time period for appealing the underlying governmental action, and a notice of action under RCW 43.21C.080 is used, appeals shall be commenced within the time period specified by RCW 43.21C.080 . (6)(a) Judicial review under subsection (5) of this section of an appeal decision made by an agency under subsection (3) of this section shall be on the record, consistent with other applicable law. (b) A taped or written transcript may be used. If a taped transcript is to be reviewed, a record shall identify the location on the taped transcript of testimony and evidence to be reviewed. Parties are encouraged to designate only those portions of the testimony necessary to present the issues raised on review, but if a party alleges that a finding of fact is not supported by evidence, the party should include in the record all evidence relevant to the disputed finding. Any other party may designate additional portions of the taped transcript relating to issues raised on review. A party may provide a written transcript of portions of the testimony at the party's own expense or apply to that court for an order requiring the party seeking review to pay for additional portions of the written transcript. (c) Judicial review under this chapter shall without exception be of the governmental action together with its accompanying environmental determinations. (7) Jurisdiction over the review of determinations under this chapter in an appeal before an agency or superior court shall upon consent of the parties be transferred in whole or part to the shorelines hearings board. The shorelines hearings board shall hear the matter and sign the final order expeditiously. The superior court shall certify the final order of the shorelines hearings board and the certified final order may only be appealed to an appellate court. In the case of an appeal under this chapter regarding a project or other matter that is also the subject of an appeal to the shorelines hearings board under chapter 90.58 RCW, the shorelines hearings board shall have sole jurisdiction over both the appeal under this section and the appeal under chapter 90.58 RCW, shall consider them together, and shall issue a final order within one hundred eighty days as provided in RCW 90.58.180 . (8) For purposes of this section and RCW 43.21C.080 , the words "action", "decision", and "determination" mean substantive agency action including any accompanying procedural determinations under this chapter (except where the word "action" means "appeal" in RCW 43.21C.080 (2)). The word "action" in this section and RCW 43.21C.080 does not mean a procedural determination by itself made under this chapter. The word "determination" includes any environmental document required by this chapter and state or local implementing rules. The word "agency" refers to any state or local unit of government. Except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, the word "appeal" refers to administrative, legislative, or judicial appeals. (9) The court in its discretion may award reasonable attorneys' fees of up to one thousand dollars in the aggregate to the prevailing party, including a governmental agency, on issues arising out of this chapter if the court makes specific findings that the legal position of a party is frivolous and without reasonable basis.
RCW 43.01.135 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 01 / Section 135
RCW 43.01.135: Sexual harassment in the workplace.
Status: in_force

Agencies as defined in RCW 41.06.020 , except for institutions of higher education, shall: (1) Update or develop and disseminate among all agency employees and contractors a policy that: (a) Defines and prohibits sexual harassment in the workplace; (b) Includes procedures that describe how the agency will address concerns of employees who are affected by sexual harassment in the workplace; (c) Identifies appropriate sanctions and disciplinary actions; and (d) Complies with guidelines adopted by the director of personnel under RCW 41.06.395 ; (2) Respond promptly and effectively to sexual harassment concerns; (3) Conduct training and education for all employees in order to prevent and eliminate sexual harassment in the organization; (4) Inform employees of their right to file a complaint with the Washington state human rights commission under chapter 49.60 RCW, or with the federal equal employment opportunity commission under Title VII of the civil rights act of 1964; and (5) Report to the department of enterprise services on compliance with this section. The cost of the training programs shall be borne by state agencies within existing resources.
RCW 43.168.055 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 168 / Section 055
RCW 43.168.055: Application priorities.
Status: in_force

In addition to the requirements of RCW 43.168.050 , the department shall, subject to applicable federal funding criteria, give priority to applications that capitalize or recapitalize an existing or new local revolving fund based on criteria established by the department.
RCW 43.362.050 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 362 / Section 050
RCW 43.362.050: Interlocal agreement for transfers of development rights—Rules.
Status: in_force

(1) To facilitate participation, the department shall develop and adopt by rule terms and conditions of an interlocal agreement for transfers of development rights between counties, cities, and towns. Counties, cities, and towns participating in the regional program have the option of adopting the rule by reference to transfer development rights across jurisdictional boundaries as an alternative to entering into an interlocal agreement under chapter 39.34 RCW. (2) This section and the rules adopted under this section shall be deemed to provide an alternative method for the implementation of a regional transfer of development rights program, and shall not be construed as imposing any additional condition upon the exercise of any other powers vested in municipalities. (3) Nothing in this section prohibits a county, city, or town from entering into an interlocal agreement under chapter 39.34 RCW to transfer development rights under the regional program.
RCW 43.105.450 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 105 / Section 450
RCW 43.105.450: Office of cybersecurity—State chief information security officer—State agency information technology security.
Status: in_force

(1) The office of cybersecurity is created within the agency. (2) The director shall appoint a state chief information security officer, who is the director of the office of cybersecurity. (3) The primary duties of the office of cybersecurity are: (a) To establish security standards and policies to protect the state's information technology systems and infrastructure, to provide appropriate governance and application of the standards and policies across information technology resources used by the state, and to ensure the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of the information transacted, stored, or processed in the state's information technology systems and infrastructure; (b) To develop a centralized cybersecurity protocol for protecting and managing state information technology assets and infrastructure; (c) To detect and respond to security incidents consistent with information security standards and policies; (d) To create a model incident response plan for agency adoption, with the office of cybersecurity as the incident response coordinator for incidents that: (i) Impact multiple agencies; (ii) impact more than 10,000 citizens; (iii) involve a nation state actor; or (iv) are likely to be in the public domain; (e) To ensure the continuity of state business and information resources that support the operations and assets of state agencies in the event of a security incident; (f) To provide formal guidance to agencies on leading practices and applicable standards to ensure a whole government approach to cybersecurity, which shall include, but not be limited to, guidance regarding: (i) The configuration and architecture of agencies' information technology systems, infrastructure, and assets; (ii) governance, compliance, and oversight; and (iii) incident investigation and response; (g) To serve as a resource for local and municipal governments in Washington in the area of cybersecurity; (h) To develop a service catalog of cybersecurity services to be offered to state and local governments; (i) To collaborate with state agencies in developing standards, functions, and services in order to ensure state agency regulatory environments are understood and considered as part of an enterprise cybersecurity response; (j) To define core services that must be managed by agency information technology security programs; and (k) To perform all other matters and things necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. (4) In performing its duties, the office of cybersecurity must address the highest levels of security required to protect confidential information transacted, stored, or processed in the state's information technology systems and infrastructure that is specifically protected from disclosure by state or federal law and for which strict handling requirements are required. (5) In executing its duties under subsection (3) of this section, the office of cybersecurity shall use or rely upon existing, industry standard, widely adopted cybersecurity standards, with a preference for United States federal standards. (6) Each state agency, institution of higher education, the legislature, and the judiciary must develop an information technology security program consistent with the office of cybersecurity's standards and policies. (7)(a) Each state agency information technology security program must adhere to the office of cybersecurity's security standards and policies. Each state agency must review and update its program annually, certify to the office of cybersecurity that its program is in compliance with the office of cybersecurity's security standards and policies, and provide the office of cybersecurity with a list of the agency's cybersecurity business needs and agency program metrics. (b) The office of cybersecurity shall require a state agency to obtain an independent compliance audit of its information technology security program and controls at least once every three years to determine whether the state agency's information technology security program is in compliance with the standards and policies established by the agency and that security controls identified by the state agency in its security program are operating efficiently. (c) If a review or an audit conducted under (a) or (b) of this subsection identifies any failure to comply with the standards and policies of the office of cybersecurity or any other material cybersecurity risk, the office of cybersecurity must require the state agency to formulate and implement a plan to resolve the failure or risk. On an annual basis, the office of cybersecurity must provide a confidential report to the governor and appropriate committees of the legislature identifying and describing the cybersecurity risk or failure to comply with the office of cybersecurity's security policy or implementing cybersecurity standards and policies, as well as the agency's plan to resolve such failure or risk. Risks that are not mitigated are to be tracked by the office of cybersecurity and reviewed with the governor and the chair and ranking member of the appropriate committees of the legislature on a quarterly basis. (d) The reports produced, and information compiled, pursuant to this subsection (7) are confidential and may not be disclosed under chapter 42.56 RCW. (8) In the case of institutions of higher education, the judiciary, and the legislature, each information technology security program must be comparable to the intended outcomes of the office of cybersecurity's security standards and policies.
RCW 43.79.073 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 79 / Section 073
RCW 43.79.073: University of Washington fund—Abolished.
Status: in_force

From and after the first day of May, 1955, the University of Washington fund is abolished.
RCW 43.348.005 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 348 / Section 005
RCW 43.348.005: Findings—Intent.
Status: in_force

(1) The legislature finds the following: (a) Washington has an existing infrastructure of world-class cancer research and care centers for children and adults that can develop and apply new techniques for the prevention of cancer and care of cancer patients throughout Washington; (b) Sustained investment in cancer research, prevention, and care is critical to reducing long-term health costs, saving lives, and relieving pain and suffering; (c) Promoting the health of state residents is a fundamental public purpose and governmental function. Action to promote cancer research and prevention to improve the quality of life of the people of Washington is consistent with this fundamental public purpose; and (d) Additional public resources dedicated exclusively to cancer research will provide sustained investment in cancer research to the benefit of the people of Washington. (2) It is the intent of the legislature in enacting chapter 34, Laws of 2015 3rd sp. sess. to: (a) Optimize the use of public funds by giving priority to research utilizing the best science and technology with the greatest potential to improve health outcomes; (b) Increase the value of our public investments by leveraging our state's existing cancer research facilities and talent, as well as clinical and therapeutic resources; (c) Incentivize additional investment by requiring private or other nonstate resources to match public funds; (d) Protect and benefit Washington taxpayers by funding proposals for cancer research that are reviewed by an independent scientific panel; (e) Require fiscal and public accountability through independent audits, open public meetings and hearings, and annual reports to the public; and (f) Create jobs and encourage investments that will generate new tax revenues in our state, and advance the biotech, medical device, and health care information technology industries in Washington.
RCW 43.70.337 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 70 / Section 337
RCW 43.70.337: Temporary worker housing building permit—Plans and specifications—Fees—Rules.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person who constructs, alters, or makes an addition to temporary worker housing consisting of five or more dwelling units, or any combination of dwelling units, dormitories, or spaces that house ten or more occupants, or any person who constructs, alters, or makes an addition to temporary worker housing who elects to comply with the temporary worker building code under RCW 70.114A.081 (1)(g), shall: (a) Submit plans and specifications for the alteration, addition, or new construction of this housing prior to beginning any alteration, addition, or new construction on this housing; (b) Apply for and obtain a temporary worker housing building permit from the department prior to construction or alteration of this housing; and (c) Submit a plan review and permit fee to the department of health pursuant to RCW 43.70.340 . (2) The department shall adopt rules as necessary, for the application procedures for the temporary worker housing plan review and permit process. (3) Any alteration of a manufactured structure to be used for temporary worker housing remains subject to chapter 43.22 RCW, and the rules adopted under chapter 43.22 RCW.
RCW 43.160.040 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 160 / Section 040
RCW 43.160.040: Conflicts of interest—Code of ethics.
Status: in_force

In addition to other applicable provisions of law pertaining to conflicts of interest of public officials, no board member, appointive or otherwise, may participate in any decision on any board contract in which the board member has any interests, direct or indirect, with any firm, partnership, corporation, or association which would be the recipient of any aid under this chapter. In any instance where the participation occurs, the board shall void the transaction, and the involved member shall be subject to whatever further sanctions may be provided by law. The board shall frame and adopt a code of ethics for its members, which shall be designed to protect the state and its citizens from any unethical conduct by the board.
RCW 43.216.715 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 216 / Section 715
RCW 43.216.715: Child care partnership employer liaison.
Status: in_force

An employer liaison position is established in the department to be colocated with the department of commerce. The employer liaison shall, within appropriated funds: (1) Staff and assist the child care partnership in the implementation of its duties; (2) Provide technical assistance to employers regarding child care services, working with and through local resource and referral organizations whenever possible. Such technical assistance shall include at a minimum: (a) Assessing the child care needs of employees and prospective employees; (b) Reviewing options available to employers interested in increasing access to child care for their employees; (c) Developing techniques to permit small businesses to increase access to child care for their employees; (d) Reviewing methods of evaluating the impact of child care activities on employers; and (e) Preparing, collecting, and distributing current information for employers on options for increasing involvement in child care; and (3) Provide assistance to local child care resource and referral organizations to increase their capacity to provide quality technical assistance to employers in their community.
RCW 43.79.572 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 79 / Section 572
RCW 43.79.572: Inflation reduction elective pay account.
Status: in_force

The inflation reduction elective pay account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from elective pay provided under P.L. 117-169 (inflation reduction act of 2022) must be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation.
RCW 43.21A.010 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21A / Section 010
RCW 43.21A.010: Legislative declaration of state policy on environment and utilization of natural resources.
Status: in_force

The legislature recognizes and declares it to be the policy of this state, that it is a fundamental and inalienable right of the people of the state of Washington to live in a healthful and pleasant environment and to benefit from the proper development and use of its natural resources. The legislature further recognizes that as the population of our state grows, the need to provide for our increasing industrial, agricultural, residential, social, recreational, economic and other needs will place an increasing responsibility on all segments of our society to plan, coordinate, restore and regulate the utilization of our natural resources in a manner that will protect and conserve our clean air, our pure and abundant waters, and the natural beauty of the state.
RCW 43.10.250 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 250
RCW 43.10.250: Appellate review of criminal case.
Status: in_force

Upon request of a prosecuting attorney, the attorney general may assume responsibility for the appellate review of a criminal case or assist the prosecuting attorney in the appellate review if the attorney general finds that the case involves fundamental issues affecting the public interest and the administration of criminal justice in this state.
RCW 43.21H.020 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21H / Section 020
RCW 43.21H.020: State and local authorities to insure that economic impacts and values be given appropriate consideration in rule-making process.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that agency and local government decisions can have negative economic consequences for businesses, particularly small businesses, as well as for employees of those businesses. All state agencies and local government entities with rule-making authority under state law or local ordinance must adopt methods and procedures which will insure that economic impacts and values will be given appropriate consideration in the rule-making process along with environmental, social, health, and safety considerations.
RCW 43.01.215 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 01 / Section 215
RCW 43.01.215: Facilitating recovery from Mt. St. Helens eruption—Precedence of court proceedings under RCW 43.01.210—Finality of order under RCW 8.04.070—Appeal.
Status: in_force

(1) Court proceedings necessary to acquire property or property rights for purposes of RCW 43.01.210 take precedence over all other causes, including those expedited under the provisions of RCW 47.52.060 , in all courts to the end that the provision of lands for dredge sites, dredge spoils sites, flood control works, or bank protection may be expedited. (2) An order entered under RCW 8.04.070 relating to the acquisition of land under RCW 43.01.210 is final unless review of the order is taken to the supreme court within five days after entry of the order. Such an appeal shall be certified by the trial court to the supreme court. Upon certification, the supreme court shall assign the appeal for hearing at the earliest possible date, and it shall expedite its review and decision in every way possible.
RCW 43.21C.222 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21C / Section 222
RCW 43.21C.222: Annexation by city or town exempt from chapter.
Status: in_force

Annexation of territory by a city or town is exempted from compliance with this chapter.
RCW 43.60A.100 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 60A / Section 100
RCW 43.60A.100: Counseling services—Veterans, including national guard and reservists.
Status: in_force

The department of veterans affairs, to the extent funds are made available, shall: (1) Contract with professional counseling specialists to provide a range of direct treatment services to state veterans, including national guard and reservists, with military-related mental health needs, and their family members; (2) provide additional treatment services to Washington state Vietnam veterans for posttraumatic stress disorder, particularly for those veterans whose posttraumatic stress disorder has intensified or initially emerged due to war or combat-related stress; (3) provide an educational program designed to train primary care professionals, such as mental health professionals, about the effects of war-related stress, trauma, and traumatic brain injury; (4) provide informational and counseling services for the purpose of establishing and fostering peer-support networks throughout the state for families of deployed members of the reserves and the Washington national guard; (5) provide for veterans' families, a referral network of community mental health providers who are skilled in treating deployment stress, combat stress, posttraumatic stress, traumatic brain injury; and (6) offer training and support for volunteers interested in providing peer-to-peer support to other veterans.
RCW 43.21C.065 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21C / Section 065
RCW 43.21C.065: Impact fees and fees for system improvements.
Status: in_force

A person required to pay an impact fee for system improvements pursuant to RCW 82.02.050 through 82.02.090 shall not be required to pay a fee pursuant to RCW 43.21C.060 for those same system improvements.
RCW 43.72.860 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 72 / Section 860
RCW 43.72.860: Managed care pilot projects.
Status: in_force

(1) The department of labor and industries, in consultation with the workers' compensation advisory committee, may conduct pilot projects to purchase medical services for injured workers through managed care arrangements. The projects shall assess the effects of managed care on the cost and quality of, and employer and employee satisfaction with, medical services provided to injured workers. (2) The pilot projects may be limited to specific employers. The implementation of a pilot project shall be conditioned upon a participating employer and a majority of its employees, or, if the employees are represented for collective bargaining purposes, the exclusive bargaining representative, voluntarily agreeing to the terms of the pilot. Unless the project is terminated by the department, both the employer and employees are bound by the project agreements for the duration of the project. (3) Solely for the purpose and duration of a pilot project, the specific requirements of Title 51 RCW that are identified by the department as otherwise prohibiting implementation of the pilot project shall not apply to the participating employers and employees to the extent necessary for conducting the project. Managed care arrangements for the pilot projects may include the designation of doctors responsible for the care delivered to injured workers participating in the projects. (4) The projects shall conclude no later than January 1, 1997.
RCW 43.59.010 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 59 / Section 010
RCW 43.59.010: Purpose—Finding.
Status: in_force

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(1) The purpose of this chapter is to establish a new agency of state government to be known as the Washington traffic safety commission. The functions and purpose of this commission shall be to find solutions to the problems that have been created as a result of the tremendous increase of motor vehicles on our highways and the attendant traffic death and accident tolls; to plan and supervise programs for the prevention of accidents on streets and highways including but not limited to educational campaigns designed to reduce traffic accidents in cooperation with all official and unofficial organizations interested in traffic safety; to coordinate the activities at the state and local level in the development of statewide and local traffic safety programs; to promote a uniform enforcement of traffic safety laws and establish standards for investigation and reporting of traffic accidents; to promote and improve driver education; and to authorize the governor to perform all functions required to be performed by him or her under the federal Highway Safety Act of 1966 (Public Law 89-564; 80 Stat. 731). (2) The legislature finds and declares that bicycling and walking are becoming increasingly popular in Washington as clean and efficient modes of transportation, as recreational activities, and as organized sports. Future plans for the state's transportation system will require increased access and safety for bicycles and pedestrians on our common roadways, and federal transportation legislation and funding programs have created strong incentives to implement these changes quickly. As a result, many more people are likely to take up bicycling in Washington both as a leisure activity and as a convenient, inexpensive form of transportation. Bicyclists are more vulnerable to injury and accident than motorists, and should be as knowledgeable as possible about traffic laws, be highly visible and predictable when riding in traffic, and be encouraged to wear bicycle safety helmets. Hundreds of bicyclists and pedestrians are seriously injured every year in accidents, and millions of dollars are spent on health care costs associated with these accidents. There is clear evidence that organized training in the rules and techniques of safe and effective cycling can significantly reduce the incidence of serious injury and accidents, increase cooperation among road users, and significantly increase the incidence of bicycle helmet use, particularly among minors. A reduction in accidents benefits the entire community. Therefore it is appropriate for businesses and community organizations to provide donations to bicycle and pedestrian safety training programs.
RCW 43.07.125 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 07 / Section 125
RCW 43.07.125: Fees—Charitable trusts—Charitable solicitations.
Status: in_force

The secretary of state may adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW establishing reasonable fees for the following services rendered under chapter 11.110 or 19.09 RCW: (1) Any service rendered in-person at the secretary of state's office; (2) Any expedited service; (3) The electronic transmittal of documents; (4) The providing of information by microfiche or other reduced-format compilation; (5) The handling of checks or drafts for which sufficient funds are not on deposit; (6) The resubmission of documents previously submitted to the secretary of state where the documents have been returned to the submitter to make such documents conform to the requirements of the applicable statute; (7) The handling of telephone requests for information; and (8) Special search charges.
RCW 43.21A.530 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21A / Section 530
RCW 43.21A.530: Puget Sound marine shoreline surveys.
Status: in_force

(1) The department must conduct and maintain a baseline survey of Puget Sound marine shorelines that utilizes new technology to capture georeferenced oblique aerial and 360 degree on-the-water imagery. Nothing in this section creates a requirement for the department to perform change analysis. However, the software used must have the capacity for change analysis review. These identified technologies are intended to be a minimum requirement and the department may utilize and incorporate additional tools and technologies as they become available. The survey must document and map existing general shoreline conditions, structures, and structure conditions. This information must be available to the public and incorporated into state geographic information system mapping with visual personally identifiable information removed from on-the-water imagery prior to posting. (2) The initial marine oblique aerial and on-the-water imagery must be completed and publicly available by December 31, 2024, and updated on a regular two-year cycle thereafter. The survey to document and map existing shoreline conditions, structures, and structure conditions must be completed and publicly available by June 30, 2025, and updated on a regular two-year cycle thereafter. (3) For the purposes of this section, "Puget Sound" means Puget Sound and related inland salt waters of the state of Washington inside the boundary line between Washington and British Columbia, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Hood Canal, and the San Juan Islands.
RCW 43.30.360 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 30 / Section 360
RCW 43.30.360: Clarke-McNary fund.
Status: in_force

The department and Washington State University may each receive funds from the federal government in connection with cooperative work with the United States department of agriculture, authorized by sections 4 and 5 of the Clarke-McNary act of congress, approved June 7, 1924, providing for the procurement, protection, and distribution of forestry seed and plants for the purpose of establishing windbreaks, shelter belts, and farm wood lots and to assist the owners of farms in establishing, improving, and renewing wood lots, shelter belts, and windbreaks; and are authorized to disburse such funds as needed. During the 2001-2003 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the Clarke-McNary fund to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the Clarke-McNary fund.
RCW 43.216.350 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 216 / Section 350
RCW 43.216.350: License or certificate suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.
Status: in_force

The secretary shall immediately suspend the license or certificate of a person who has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a support order or a *residential or visitation order. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for reinstatement during the suspension, reissuance of the license or certificate shall be automatic upon the secretary's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the licensee is in compliance with the order.
RCW 43.101.365 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 101 / Section 365
RCW 43.101.365: Child abuse and neglect—Development of curriculum.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission, in consultation with the department of social and health services, the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs, and the Washington association of prosecuting attorneys, shall develop a curriculum related to child abuse and neglect to be included in the basic law enforcement training that must be successfully completed within the first fifteen months of employment of all law enforcement personnel. (2) The curriculum must be incorporated into the basic law enforcement training program by July 1, 2008.
RCW 43.330.910 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 330 / Section 910
RCW 43.330.910: Transfer of certain powers, duties, and functions of the department of information services—High-speed internet activities.
Status: in_force

(1) All powers, duties, and functions of the department of information services pertaining to high-speed internet activities are transferred to the department of commerce. All references to the director or the department of information services in the Revised Code of Washington shall be construed to mean the director or the department of commerce when referring to the functions transferred in this section. (2)(a) All reports, documents, surveys, books, records, files, papers, or written material in the possession of the department of information services pertaining to the powers, functions, and duties transferred shall be delivered to the custody of the department of commerce. All cabinets, furniture, office equipment, motor vehicles, and other tangible property employed by the department of information services in carrying out the powers, functions, and duties transferred shall be made available to the department of commerce. All funds, credits, or other assets held in connection with the powers, functions, and duties transferred shall be assigned to the department of commerce. (b) Any appropriations made to the department of information services for carrying out the powers, functions, and duties transferred shall, on October 1, 2011, be transferred and credited to the department of commerce. (c) Whenever any question arises as to the transfer of any personnel, funds, books, documents, records, papers, files, equipment, or other tangible property used or held in the exercise of the powers and the performance of the duties and functions transferred, the director of financial management shall make a determination as to the proper allocation and certify the same to the state agencies concerned. (3) All employees of the department of information services engaged in performing the powers, functions, and duties transferred are transferred to the jurisdiction of the department of commerce. All employees classified under chapter 41.06 RCW, the state civil service law, are assigned to the department of commerce to perform their usual duties upon the same terms as formerly, without any loss of rights, subject to any action that may be appropriate thereafter in accordance with the laws and rules governing state civil service. (4) All rules and all pending business before the department of information services pertaining to the powers, functions, and duties transferred shall be continued and acted upon by the department of commerce. All existing contracts and obligations shall remain in full force and shall be performed by the department of commerce. (5) The transfer of the powers, duties, functions, and personnel of the department of information services shall not affect the validity of any act performed before October 1, 2011. (6) If apportionments of budgeted funds are required because of the transfers directed by this section, the director of financial management shall certify the apportionments to the agencies affected, the state auditor, and the state treasurer. Each of these shall make the appropriate transfer and adjustments in funds and appropriation accounts and equipment records in accordance with the certification. (7) All classified employees of the department of information services assigned to the department of commerce under this section whose positions are within an existing bargaining unit description at the department of commerce shall become a part of the existing bargaining unit at the department of commerce and shall be considered an appropriate inclusion or modification of the existing bargaining unit under the provisions of chapter 41.80 RCW.
RCW 43.79.421 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 79 / Section 421
RCW 43.79.421: Miscellaneous state funds—Abolished.
Status: in_force

From and after the first day of July, 1973, all funds from which moneys are transferred to the basic state general fund pursuant to subsections (1), (2), (4), and (5) of RCW 43.79.420 are abolished.
RCW 43.79.520 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 79 / Section 520
RCW 43.79.520: Puget Sound taxpayer accountability account.
Status: in_force

(1) (a) The Puget Sound taxpayer accountability account is created in the state treasury. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may only be used for distribution to counties where a portion of the county is within the boundaries of a regional transit authority that includes a county with a population of one million five hundred thousand or more. Counties may use distributions from the account only to improve educational outcomes in early learning, K-12, and higher education including, but not limited to, for facilities and programs for children and youth that are low-income, homeless, or in foster care, or other vulnerable populations; and for the purposes in subsection (2) of this section. Counties receiving distributions under this section must track all expenditures and uses of the funds. To the greatest extent practicable, the expenditures of the counties must follow the requirements of any transportation subarea equity element used by the regional transit authority. (2) Counties may use distributions under this section to start endowments to provide support for improving educational outcomes in early learning, K-12, and higher education. (3) Beginning September 1, 2017, and by the last day of September, December, March, and June of each year thereafter, the state treasurer must distribute moneys deposited in the Puget Sound taxpayer accountability account to counties for which a portion of the county is within the boundaries of a regional transit authority that includes a county with a population of one million five hundred thousand. The treasurer must make the distribution to the counties on the relative basis of that transit authority's population that lives within the respective counties.
RCW 43.21B.090 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21B / Section 090
RCW 43.21B.090: Principal office—Quorum—Hearings—Board powers and duties.
Status: in_force

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The principal office of the hearings board shall be at the state capitol, but it may sit or hold hearings at any other place in the state. A majority of the hearings board shall constitute a quorum for making orders or decisions, promulgating rules and regulations necessary for the conduct of its powers and duties, or transacting other official business, and may act though one position of the hearings board be vacant. One or more members may hold hearings and take testimony to be reported for action by the hearings board when authorized by rule or order of the hearings board. The hearings board shall perform all the powers and duties specified in this chapter or as otherwise provided by law.
RCW 43.280.070 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 280 / Section 070
RCW 43.280.070: Gifts, grants, and endowments.
Status: in_force

The department of commerce may receive such gifts, grants, and endowments from public or private sources as may be made from time to time, in trust or otherwise, for the use and benefit of the purposes of this chapter and expend the same or any income therefrom according to the terms of the gifts, grants, or endowments.
RCW 43.43.330 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 330
RCW 43.43.330: Examinations for promotion.
Status: in_force

Appropriate examinations shall be conducted for the promotion of commissioned patrol officers to the rank of sergeant and lieutenant. The examinations shall be prepared and conducted under the supervision of the chief of the Washington state patrol, who shall cause at least thirty days written notice thereof to be given to all patrol officers eligible for such examinations. The written notice shall specify the expected type of examination and relative weights to be assigned if a combination of tests is to be used. Examinations shall be given once every two years, or whenever the eligible list becomes exhausted as the case may be. After the giving of each such examination a new eligible list shall be compiled replacing any existing eligible list for such rank. Only grades attained in the last examination given for a particular rank shall be used in compiling each eligible list therefor. The chief, or in his or her discretion a committee of three individuals appointed by him or her, shall prepare and conduct the examinations, and thereafter grade and evaluate them in accordance with the following provisions, or factors: For promotion to the rank of sergeant or lieutenant, the examination shall consist of one or more of the following components: (1) Oral examination; (2) written examination; (3) service rating; (4) personnel record; (5) assessment center or other valid tests that measures the skills, knowledge, and qualities needed to perform these jobs. A cutoff score may be set for each testing component that allows only those scoring above the cutoff on one component to proceed to take a subsequent component.
RCW 43.19.691 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 19 / Section 691
RCW 43.19.691: Municipalities—Energy audits and efficiency.
Status: in_force

(1) Municipalities may conduct energy audits and implement cost-effective energy conservation measures among multiple government entities. (2) All municipalities shall report to the department if they implemented or did not implement, during the previous biennium, cost-effective energy conservation measures aggregated among multiple government entities. The reports must be submitted to the department by September 1, 2007, and by September 1, 2009. In collecting the reports, the department shall cooperate with the appropriate associations that represent municipalities. (3) The department shall prepare a report summarizing the reports submitted by municipalities under subsection (2) of this section and shall report to the committee by December 31, 2007, and by December 31, 2009. (4) For the purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: (a) "Committee" means the joint committee on energy supply and energy conservation in chapter 44.39 RCW. (b) "Cost-effective energy conservation measures" has the meaning provided in RCW 43.19.670 . (c) "Department" means the department of enterprise services. (d) "Energy audit" has the meaning provided in RCW 43.19.670 . (e) "Municipality" has the meaning provided in RCW 39.04.010 .
RCW 43.131.040 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 131 / Section 040
RCW 43.131.040: Reestablishment of entity scheduled for termination—Review.
Status: in_force

Any state entity scheduled for termination by the processes provided in this chapter may be reestablished by the legislature for a specified period of time or indefinitely. The legislature may again review the state entity in a manner consistent with the provisions of this chapter and reestablish, modify, or consolidate such state entity or allow it to be terminated.
RCW 43.216.720 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 216 / Section 720
RCW 43.216.720: Child care expansion grant fund.
Status: in_force

(1) The legislature recognizes that a severe shortage of child care exists to the detriment of all families and employers throughout the state. Many workers are unable to enter or remain in the workforce due to a shortage of child care resources. The high costs of starting a child care business create a barrier to the creation of new slots, especially for children with special needs. (2) A child care expansion grant fund is created in the custody of the secretary of the department of social and health services. Grants shall be awarded on a one-time only basis to persons, organizations, or schools needing assistance to start a child care center or mini-center as defined by the department by rule, or to existing licensed child care providers, including family home providers, for the purpose of making capital improvements in order to accommodate children with disabilities, sick children, or infant care, or children needing nighttime care. No grant may exceed ten thousand dollars. Start-up costs shall not include operational costs after the first three months of business. (3) Child care expansion grants shall be awarded on the basis of need for the proposed services in the community, within appropriated funds. (4) The department shall adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW setting forth criteria, application procedures, and methods to assure compliance with the purposes described in this section.
RCW 43.300.070 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 300 / Section 070
RCW 43.300.070: Exchange of tidelands with private or public landowners.
Status: in_force

(1) The department of fish and wildlife may exchange the tidelands and shorelands it manages with private or public landowners if the exchange is in the public interest. (2) As used in this section, an exchange of tidelands and shorelands is in the public interest if the exchange would provide significant fish and wildlife habitat or public access to the state's waterways.
RCW 43.70.200 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 70 / Section 200
RCW 43.70.200: Enforcement of health laws and state or local rules and regulations upon request of local health officer.
Status: in_force

Upon the request of a local health officer, the secretary of health is hereby authorized and empowered to take legal action to enforce the public health laws and rules and regulations of the state board of health or local rules and regulations within the jurisdiction served by the local health department, and may institute any civil legal proceeding authorized by the laws of the state of Washington, including a proceeding under Title 7 RCW.
RCW 43.21A.624 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21A / Section 624
RCW 43.21A.624: Steam electric generating plant—Considerations in issuance of bonds, limitations.
Status: in_force

In the issuance of any bonds hereunder the state finance committee shall have due regard to the cost of operation and maintenance of the steam electric utility as acquired, constructed or added to, and to any proportion or amount of the revenue previously pledged as a fund for the payment of revenue bonds. It shall not require to be set aside into the fund a greater amount or proportion of the revenue than in its judgment and as agreed to by the director will be available over and above the cost of maintenance and operation and any amount or proportion of the revenue so previously pledged. Revenue bonds and interest thereon issued against such fund shall be a valid claim of the holder thereof only as against the fund and the proportion or amount of the revenue pledged thereto, but shall constitute a prior charge over all other charges or claims whatsoever against the fund and the proportion or amount of the revenues pledged thereto. Each revenue bond shall state on its face that it is payable from a special fund, naming the fund and the resolution creating it.
RCW 43.81.030 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 81 / Section 030
RCW 43.81.030: Rent—Custodial housekeeping—Damages.
Status: in_force

(1) No rent may be charged to persons living in facilities provided under RCW 43.81.020 (1). Such employees shall pay the costs of utilities associated with the living facility. (2) Any person occupying state-owned or leased living facilities shall do so with the understanding that he or she assumes custodial housekeeping responsibility as directed by the agency. Such responsibility shall not include maintenance, repairs, or improvements to the facilities. An occupant of a state-owned or leased facility is liable for damages to the facility in excess of normal wear and tear.
RCW 43.43.035 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 035
RCW 43.43.035: Governor, lieutenant governor, and governor-elect—Security and protection—Duty to provide.
Status: in_force

The chief of the Washington state patrol is directed to provide security and protection for the governor, the governor's family, and the lieutenant governor to the extent and in the manner the governor and the chief of the Washington state patrol deem adequate and appropriate. In the same manner the chief of the Washington state patrol is directed to provide security and protection for the governor-elect from the time of the November election.
RCW 43.01.160 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 01 / Section 160
RCW 43.01.160: State publications to be in gender-neutral terms—Exception—Effect of noncompliance.
Status: in_force

(1) All rules and directory or advisory publications issued, adopted, or amended by state officers or agencies, as defined by RCW 41.06.020 , after July 1, 1983, shall be written in gender-neutral terms unless a specification of gender is intended. (2) No rule or publication is invalid because it does not comply with this section.
RCW 43.101.430 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 101 / Section 430
RCW 43.101.430: Criminal justice training commission firing range maintenance account.
Status: in_force

The criminal justice training commission firing range maintenance account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All moneys generated by the rental of the commission's firing range facilities, property, and equipment must be deposited into the account. The sources of the moneys generated and deposited under this section may include federal, state, local, or private grants, consistent with RCW 43.101.190 . Expenditures from the account may be used only for cost related to rental, maintenance, or development of the commission's firing range facilities, property, and equipment. Only the executive director, acting on behalf of the criminal justice training commission, or the executive director's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures.
RCW 43.365.010 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 365 / Section 010
RCW 43.365.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Approved motion picture competitiveness program" and "program" mean a nonprofit organization under the internal revenue code, section 501(c)(6), with the sole purpose of revitalizing the state's economic, cultural, and educational standing in the national and international market of motion picture production and associated creative industries and assisting and providing services for attracting the film industry and associated creative industries, by recommending and awarding financial assistance for costs associated with motion pictures in the state of Washington. (2) "Board of directors" and "board" mean the board of directors established in RCW 43.365.030 . (3) "Contribution" means cash contributions. (4) "Costs" means actual expenses of production and postproduction expended in Washington state for the production of motion pictures, including but not limited to payments made for salaries, wages, and health insurance and retirement benefits, the rental costs of machinery and equipment and the purchase of services, food, property, lodging, and permits for work conducted in Washington state. (5) "Department" means the department of commerce. (6) "Funding assistance" means cash expenditures from an approved motion picture competitiveness program. (7) "Motion picture" means a recorded audiovisual production intended for distribution to the public for exhibition in public and/or private settings by means of any and all delivery systems and/or delivery platforms now or hereafter known, including without limitation, screenings in motion picture theaters, broadcasts and cablecast transmissions for viewing on televisions, computer screens, and other audiovisual receivers, viewings on screens by means of digital video disc (DVD) players, video on demand (VOD) services, and digital video recording (DVR) services, direct internet transmission, and viewing on digital computer-based systems which respond to the users' actions (interactive media). (8) "Person" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 82.04.030 . (9) "Rural community" has the same meaning as "rural county" in RCW 82.14.370 .
RCW 43.21B.130 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21B / Section 130
RCW 43.21B.130: Administrative procedure act to apply to appeal of board rules and regulations—Scope of board action on decisions and orders of others.
Status: in_force

The administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW, shall apply to the appeal of rules and regulations adopted by the board to the same extent as it applied to the review of rules and regulations adopted by the directors and/or boards or commissions of the various departments whose powers, duties and functions were transferred by section 6, chapter 62, Laws of 1970 ex. sess. to the department. All other decisions and orders of the director and all decisions of air pollution control boards or authorities established pursuant to chapter 70A.15 RCW shall be subject to review by the hearings board as provided in this chapter.
RCW 43.60A.215 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 60A / Section 215
RCW 43.60A.215: Disabled veterans assistance account.
Status: in_force

(1) The disabled veterans assistance account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. Disbursements of funds must be on the authorization of the director or the director's designee, and only for the purposes stated in subsection (4) of this section. In order to maintain an effective expenditure and revenue control, funds are subject in all respects to chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required to permit the expenditure of the funds. (2) The department may request and accept nondedicated contributions, grants, or gifts in cash or otherwise, including funds generated by voluntary donations under RCW 43.60A.210 . (3) All receipts from voluntary donations under RCW 43.60A.210 must be deposited into the account. (4) All moneys deposited into the account must be used by the department for activities that benefit veterans including, but not limited to, providing programs and services that assist veterans with the procurement of durable medical equipment, mobility enhancing equipment, emergency home or vehicle repair, emergency food or emergency shelter, or service animals. The first priority for assistance provided through the account must be given to veterans who are experiencing a financial hardship and do not qualify for other federal or state veterans programs and services. Funds from the account may not be used to supplant existing funds received by the department. (5) For the purposes of this section, "veteran" has the same meaning as in RCW 41.04.005 and 41.04.007 , and also means an actively serving member of the national guard or reserves, or is active duty military personnel.
RCW 43.52.300 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 52 / Section 300
RCW 43.52.300: Powers and duties of an operating agency.
Status: in_force

An operating agency formed under RCW 43.52.360 shall have authority: (1) To generate, produce, transmit, deliver, exchange, purchase or sell electric energy and to enter into contracts for any or all such purposes. (2) To construct, condemn, purchase, lease, acquire, add to, extend, maintain, improve, operate, develop and regulate plants, works and facilities for the generation and/or transmission of electric energy, either within or without the state of Washington, and to take, condemn, purchase, lease and acquire any real or personal, public or private property, franchise and property rights, including but not limited to state, county and school lands and properties, for any of the purposes herein set forth and for any facilities or works necessary or convenient for use in the construction, maintenance or operation of any such works, plants and facilities; provided that an operating agency shall not be authorized to acquire by condemnation any plants, works and facilities owned and operated by any city or district, or by a privately owned public utility. An operating agency shall be authorized to contract for and to acquire by lease or purchase from the United States or any of its agencies, any plants, works or facilities for the generation and transmission of electricity and any real or personal property necessary or convenient for use in connection therewith. (3) To negotiate and enter into contracts with the United States or any of its agencies, with any state or its agencies, with Canada or its agencies or with any district or city of this state, for the lease, purchase, construction, extension, betterment, acquisition, operation and maintenance of all or any part of any electric generating and transmission plants and reservoirs, works and facilities or rights necessary thereto, either within or without the state of Washington, and for the marketing of the energy produced therefrom. Such negotiations or contracts shall be carried on and concluded with due regard to the position and laws of the United States in respect to international agreements. (4) To negotiate and enter into contracts for the purchase, sale, exchange, transmission or use of electric energy or falling water with any person, firm or corporation, including political subdivisions and agencies of any state, of Canada, or of the United States, at fair and nondiscriminating rates. (5) To apply to the appropriate agencies of the state of Washington, the United States or any thereof, and to Canada and/or to any other proper agency for such permits, licenses or approvals as may be necessary, and to construct, maintain and operate works, plants and facilities in accordance with such licenses or permits, and to obtain, hold and use such licenses and permits in the same manner as any other person or operating unit. (6) To establish rates for electric energy sold or transmitted by the operating agency. When any revenue bonds or warrants are outstanding the operating agency shall have the power and shall be required to establish and maintain and collect rates or charges for electric energy, falling water and other services sold, furnished or supplied by the operating agency which shall be fair and nondiscriminatory and adequate to provide revenues sufficient for the payment of the principal and interest on such bonds or warrants and all payments which the operating agency is obligated to set aside in any special fund or funds created for such purposes, and for the proper operation and maintenance of the public utility owned by the operating agency and all necessary repairs, replacements and renewals thereof. (7) To act as agent for the purchase and sale at wholesale of electricity for any city or district whenever requested so to do by such city or district. (8) To contract for and to construct, operate and maintain fishways, fish protective devices and facilities and hatcheries as necessary to preserve or compensate for projects operated by the operating agency. (9) To construct, operate and maintain channels, locks, canals and other navigational, reclamation, flood control and fisheries facilities as may be necessary or incidental to the construction of any electric generating project, and to enter into agreements and contracts with any person, firm or corporation, including political subdivisions of any state, of Canada or the United States for such construction, operation and maintenance, and for the distribution and payment of the costs thereof. (10) To employ legal, engineering and other professional services and fix the compensation of a managing director and such other employees as the operating agency may deem necessary to carry on its business, and to delegate to such manager or other employees such authority as the operating agency shall determine. Such manager and employees shall be appointed for an indefinite time and be removable at the will of the operating agency. (11) To study, analyze and make reports concerning the development, utilization and integration of electric generating facilities and requirements within the state and without the state in that region which affects the electric resources of the state. (12) To acquire any land bearing coal, uranium, geothermal, or other energy resources, within or without the state, or any rights therein, for the purpose of assuring a long-term, adequate supply of coal, uranium, geothermal, or other energy resources to supply its needs, both actual and prospective, for the generation of power and may make such contracts with respect to the extraction, sale, or disposal of such energy resources that it deems proper. (13) To participate and enter into agreements in accordance with RCW 54.44.020 . Joint operating agencies that operate electric generating facilities or distribution systems shall have power and authority to participate and enter into agreements with each other and with electrical companies which are subject to the jurisdiction of the Washington utilities and transportation commission or the regulatory commission of any other state, and with rural electric cooperatives, including generation and transmission cooperatives, with any other person or entities for the development, use, and ownership of any type of electric generating plants and facilities including, but not limited to, nuclear and other thermal power generating plants and facilities, renewable energy facilities, energy storage facilities, and transmission facilities including, but not limited to, related transmission facilities, hereinafter called "common facilities," and for the planning, financing, acquisition, construction, operation and maintenance thereof. Agreements under this section include, but are not limited to, joint venture agreements and limited liability company agreements. It shall be provided in such agreements that each joint operating agency shall own a percentage of any common facility at least equal to the percentage of the money furnished or the value of property supplied by it for the acquisition and construction thereof and shall own and control a like percentage of the electrical output thereof.
RCW 43.20B.730 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20B / Section 730
RCW 43.20B.730: Recipient receiving industrial insurance compensation—Effective date of lien and notice—Service.
Status: in_force

The effective date of the lien and notice to withhold and deliver provided in RCW 43.20B.720 is the day that it is received by the department of labor and industries or a self-insurer as defined in chapter 51.08 RCW. Service of the lien and notice to withhold and deliver may be made personally, by regular mail with postage prepaid, or by electronic means. A statement of lien and notice to withhold and deliver shall be mailed to the recipient at the recipient's last known address by certified mail, return receipt requested, no later than two business days after the department mails, delivers, or transmits the lien and notice to withhold and deliver to the department of labor and industries or a self-insurer.
RCW 43.33A.040 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 33A / Section 040
RCW 43.33A.040: Quorum—Meetings—Chairperson—Vice chairperson.
Status: in_force

(1) A quorum to conduct the business of the state investment board consists of at least six voting members. No action may be taken by the board without the affirmative vote of six members. (2) The state investment board shall meet at least quarterly at such times as it may fix. The board shall elect a chairperson and vice chairperson annually: PROVIDED, That the legislative members are not eligible to serve as chairperson.
RCW 43.300.100 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 300 / Section 100
RCW 43.300.100: Use of Puget Sound marine shoreline surveys in investigations and enforcement actions—Record.
Status: in_force

The department shall maintain a record of all civil or criminal investigations or enforcement actions in which the department is a participant that utilize georeferenced imagery or surveys produced pursuant to RCW 43.21A.530 .
RCW 43.382.030 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 382 / Section 030
RCW 43.382.030: Developmental disabilities ombuds—Prohibited acts.
Status: in_force

(1) A developmental disabilities ombuds shall not have participated in the paid provision of services to any person with developmental disabilities within the past year. (2) A developmental disabilities ombuds shall not have been employed in a governmental position with direct involvement in the licensing, certification, or regulation of a paid developmental disabilities service provider within the past year. (3) No developmental disabilities ombuds or any member of his or her immediate family may have, or have had within the past year, any significant ownership or investment interest in a paid provider of services to persons with developmental disabilities. (4) A developmental disabilities ombuds shall not be assigned to investigate a facility or provider of services which provides care or services to a member of that ombuds' immediate family.
RCW 43.330.715 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 330 / Section 715
RCW 43.330.715: Homeless youth—Training program.
Status: in_force

(1) The office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs shall establish a statewide training program on homeless youth for criminal justice personnel. The training must include identifying homeless youth, existing laws governing the intersection of law enforcement and homeless youth, and best practices for approaching and engaging homeless youth in appropriate services. (2) The training must be provided where possible by an entity that has experience in developing coalitions, training, programs, and policy on homeless youth in Washington.
RCW 43.21K.040 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21K / Section 040
RCW 43.21K.040: Proposals for agreements.
Status: in_force

(1) A sponsor may propose an environmental excellence program agreement. A trade association or other authorized representative of a sponsor or sponsors may propose a programmatic environmental excellence program agreement for multiple facilities. (2) A sponsor must submit, at a minimum, the following information and other information that may be requested by the director or directors required to sign the agreement: (a) A statement that describes how the proposal is consistent with the purpose of this chapter and the project approval criteria in RCW 43.21K.020 ; (b)(i) For a site-specific proposal, a comprehensive description of the proposed environmental excellence project that includes the nature of the facility and the operations that will be affected, how the facility or operations will achieve results more effectively or efficiently, and the nature of the results anticipated; or (ii) For a programmatic proposal, a comprehensive description of the proposed environmental excellence project that identifies the facilities and the operations that are expected to participate, how participating facilities or operations will achieve environmental results more effectively or efficiently, the nature of the results anticipated, and the method to identify and document the commitments made by individual participants; (c) An environmental checklist, containing sufficient information to reasonably inform the public of the nature of the proposed environmental excellence program agreement and describing probable significant adverse environmental impacts and environmental benefits expected from implementation of the proposal; (d) A draft environmental excellence program agreement; (e) A description of the stakeholder process as provided in RCW 43.21K.050 ; (f) A preliminary identification of the permit amendments or modifications that may be necessary to implement the proposed environmental excellence program agreement.
RCW 43.160.074 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 160 / Section 074
RCW 43.160.074: Application—Request for improvements to existing highways—Procedures.
Status: in_force

(1) An application to the board from a political subdivision may also include a request for improvements to an existing state highway or highways. The application is subject to all of the applicable criteria relative to qualifying types of development set forth in this chapter, as well as procedures and criteria established by the board. (2) Before board consideration of an application from a political subdivision that includes a request for improvements to an existing state highway or highways, the application shall be forwarded by the board to the department of transportation. (3) The board may not make its final determination on any application made under subsection (1) of this section before receiving approval, as submitted or amended or disapproval from the department of transportation as specified in RCW 47.01.280 . Notwithstanding its disposition of the remainder of any such application, the board may not approve a request for improvements to an existing state highway or highways without the approval as submitted or amended of the department of transportation as specified in RCW 47.01.280 . (4) The board shall notify the department of transportation of its decision regarding any application made under this section.
RCW 43.185C.280 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 185C / Section 280
RCW 43.185C.280: Youth services—Duty to inform parents—Transportation to child's home or out-of-home placement—Notice to department of social and health services.
Status: in_force

(1) The administrator of a designated crisis residential center shall perform the duties under subsection (3) of this section: (a) Upon admitting a child who has been brought to the center by a law enforcement officer under RCW 43.185C.265 ; (b) Upon admitting a child who has run away from home or has requested admittance to the center; (c) Upon learning from a person under RCW 13.32A.082 that the person is providing shelter to a child absent from home; or (d) Upon learning that a child has been placed with a responsible adult pursuant to RCW 43.185C.265 . (2) Transportation expenses of the child shall be at the parent's expense to the extent of his or her ability to pay, with any unmet transportation expenses assumed by the crisis residential center. (3) When any of the circumstances under subsection (1) of this section are present, the administrator of a center shall perform the following duties: (a) Immediately notify the child's parent of the child's whereabouts, physical and emotional condition, and the circumstances surrounding his or her placement; (b) Initially notify the parent that it is the paramount concern of the family reconciliation service personnel to achieve a reconciliation between the parent and child to reunify the family and inform the parent as to the procedures to be followed under this chapter; (c) Inform the parent whether a referral to children's protective services has been made and, if so, inform the parent of the standard pursuant to RCW 26.44.020 (1) governing child abuse and neglect in this state; and either (d)(i) Arrange transportation for the child to the residence of the parent, as soon as practicable, when the child and his or her parent agrees to the child's return home or when the parent produces a copy of a court order entered under this chapter requiring the child to reside in the parent's home; or (ii) Arrange transportation for the child to: (A) An out-of-home placement which may include a licensed group care facility or foster family when agreed to by the child and parent; or (B) a certified or licensed mental health or chemical dependency program of the parent's choice. (4) If the administrator of the crisis residential center performs the duties listed in subsection (3) of this section, he or she shall also notify the department of social and health services that a child has been admitted to the crisis residential center.
RCW 43.79.442 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 79 / Section 442
RCW 43.79.442: Transfer of moneys from certain highway construction accounts and funds to general fund—Payment of warrants.
Status: repealed

After July 24, 1983, all moneys to the credit of any fund or account described in the sections being repealed by section 6, chapter 189, Laws of 1983 and all moneys thereafter paid to the state treasurer for or to the credit of such fund or account shall be transferred to the motor vehicle fund. After July 24, 1983, any warrant drawn on any fund or account described in the sections being repealed by section 6, chapter 189, Laws of 1983 and not presented for payment shall be paid from the motor vehicle fund, and the state treasurer shall pay such warrants when presented from the motor vehicle fund.
RCW 43.99R.020 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 99R / Section 020
RCW 43.99R.020: Conditions and limitations.
Status: in_force

The proceeds from the sale of the bonds authorized in RCW 43.99R.010 shall be deposited in the state building construction account created by RCW 43.83.020 . The proceeds shall be transferred as follows: (1) One billion fifty-one million dollars to remain in the state building construction account created by RCW 43.83.020 ; (2) Twenty-two million five hundred thousand dollars to the outdoor recreation account created by RCW 79A.25.060 ; (3) Twenty-two million five hundred thousand dollars to the habitat conservation account created by RCW 79A.15.020 ; (4) Eighty million dollars to the state taxable building construction account. All receipts from taxable bond issues are to be deposited into the account. If the state finance committee deems it necessary to issue more than the amount specified in this subsection (4) as taxable bonds in order to comply with federal internal revenue service rules and regulations pertaining to the use of nontaxable bond proceeds, the proceeds of such additional taxable bonds shall be transferred to the state taxable building construction account in lieu of any transfer otherwise provided by this section. The state treasurer shall submit written notice to the director of financial management if it is determined that any such additional transfer to the state taxable building construction account is necessary. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. These proceeds shall be used exclusively for the purposes specified in this section and for the payment of expenses incurred in the issuance and sale of the bonds issued for the purposes of this section, and shall be administered by the office of financial management subject to legislative appropriation.
RCW 43.20B.030 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20B / Section 030
RCW 43.20B.030: Overpayments and debts due the department—Time limit—Write-offs and compromises—Waivers.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided by law, including subsection (2) of this section, there will be no collection of overpayments and other debts due the department after the expiration of six years from the date of notice of such overpayment or other debt unless the department has commenced recovery action in a court of law or unless an administrative remedy authorized by statute is in place. However, any amount due in a case thus extended shall cease to be a debt due the department at the expiration of 10 years from the date of the notice of the overpayment or other debt unless a court-ordered remedy would be in effect for a longer period. (2) There will be no collection of debts due the department after the expiration of 20 years from the date a lien is recorded pursuant to RCW 43.20B.080 . (3) The department, at any time, may accept offers of compromise of disputed claims or may grant partial or total write-off of any debt due the department if it is no longer cost-effective to pursue. The department shall adopt rules establishing the considerations to be made in the granting or denial of a partial or total write-off of debts. (4) Notwithstanding the requirements of RCW 43.20B.630 , 43.20B.635 , 43.20B.640 , and 43.20B.645 , the department may waive all efforts to collect overpayments from a client when the department determines that the elements of equitable estoppel as set forth in WAC 388-02-0495, as it existed on January 1, 2012, are met. (5) Beginning July 1, 2025, the department may waive all efforts to collect unintentional overpayments of the aged, blind, or disabled assistance program under RCW 74.62.030 and to functionally disabled clients receiving services and supports provided under chapters 74.39 , 74.39A and 71A.12 RCW. The department shall adopt rules establishing the circumstances when the department will waive efforts at collection.
RCW 43.43.290 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 290
RCW 43.43.290: Status in case of disablement.
Status: in_force

A person receiving benefits under RCW 43.43.040 will be a nonactive member. If any person who is or has been receiving benefits under RCW 43.43.040 returns or has returned to active duty with the Washington state patrol, the person shall become an active member of the retirement system on the first day of reemployment. The person may acquire service credit for the period of disablement by paying into the retirement fund all contributions required based on the compensation which would have been received had the person not been disabled. To acquire service credit, the person shall complete the required payment within five years of return to active service or prior to retirement, whichever occurs first. Persons who return to active service prior to July 1, 1982, shall complete the required payment within five years of July 1, 1982, or prior to retirement, whichever occurs first. No service credit for the disability period may be allowed unless full payment is made. Interest shall be charged at the rate set by the director of retirement systems from the date of return to active duty or from July 1, 1982, whichever is later, until the date of payment. The Washington state patrol shall pay into the retirement system the amount which it would have contributed had the person not been disabled. The payment shall become due and payable, in total, when the person makes the first payment. If the person fails to complete the full payment required within the time period specified, any payments made to the retirement fund under this section shall be refunded with interest and any payment by the Washington state patrol to the retirement fund for this purpose shall be refunded.
RCW 43.20B.900 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20B / Section 900
RCW 43.20B.900: Savings—1987 c 75.
Status: in_force

The enactment of this act shall not have the effect of terminating or in any way modifying any liability, civil or criminal, which is already in existence on July 26, 1987.
RCW 43.330.280 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 330 / Section 280
RCW 43.330.280: Documentation of clusters of companies having a comparative competitive advantage—Process and criteria—Working group.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall document clusters of companies throughout the state that have comparative competitive advantage or the potential for comparative competitive advantage, using the process and criteria for identifying strategic clusters developed by the working group specified in subsection (2) of this section. (2) The department and the workforce training and education coordinating board shall jointly convene a working group to: (a) Specify the process and criteria for identification of substate geographic concentrations of firms or employment in an industry and the industry's customers, suppliers, supporting businesses, and institutions, which process will include the use of labor market information from the employment security department and local labor markets; and (b) Establish criteria for identifying strategic clusters which are important to economic prosperity in the state, considering cluster size, growth rate, and wage levels among other factors.