RCW 43.19.805 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 19 / Section 805
RCW 43.19.805: Inventory of state land resources—Developing and maintaining—Summaries.
Status: in_force

The office of financial management shall provide by administrative regulation for the maintenance of an inventory of all state owned or controlled land resources by all state agencies owning or controlling land. That office shall cooperate with the state departments and agencies charged with administering state owned or controlled land resources to assist them in developing and maintaining land resources inventories that will permit their respective inventories to be summarized into meaningful reports for the purposes of providing executive agencies with information for planning, budgeting, and managing state owned or administered land resources and to provide the legislature, its members, committees, and staff with data needed for formulation of public policy. Such departments or agencies shall maintain and make available such summary inventory information as may be prescribed by the rules of the office of financial management. That office shall give each affected department or agency specific written notice of hearings for consideration, adoption, or modification of such rules. All information submitted to that office under this section are a matter of public record and shall be available from said agency upon request.
RCW 43.88A.900 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 88A / Section 900
RCW 43.88A.900: Construction of chapter.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall prevent either house of the legislature from acting on any bill or resolution before it as otherwise provided by the state Constitution, by law, and by the rules and joint rules of the senate and house of representatives, nor shall the lack of any fiscal note as provided in this chapter or any error in the accuracy thereof affect the validity of any measure otherwise duly passed by the legislature.
RCW 43.20A.090 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20A / Section 090
RCW 43.20A.090: Deputy secretary—Department personnel director—Assistant secretaries—Appointment—Duties—Salaries.
Status: in_force

The secretary shall appoint a deputy secretary, a department personnel director and such assistant secretaries as shall be needed to administer the department. The deputy secretary shall have charge and general supervision of the department in the absence or disability of the secretary, and in case of a vacancy in the office of secretary, shall continue in charge of the department until a successor is appointed and qualified, or until the governor shall appoint an acting secretary. The officers appointed under this section, and exempt from the provisions of the state civil service law by the terms of *RCW 41.06.076 , shall be paid salaries to be fixed by the governor in accordance with the procedure established by law for the fixing of salaries for officers exempt from the operation of the state civil service law.
RCW 43.82.010 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 82 / Section 010
RCW 43.82.010: Acquisition, lease, and disposal of real estate for state agencies—Long-range planning—Use of lease as collateral or security—Colocation and consolidation—Studies—Delegation of functions—Exemptions.
Status: in_force

(1) The director of enterprise services, on behalf of the agency involved and after consultation with the office of financial management, shall purchase, lease, lease purchase, rent, or otherwise acquire all real estate, improved or unimproved, as may be required by elected state officials, institutions, departments, commissions, boards, and other state agencies, or federal agencies where joint state and federal activities are undertaken and may grant easements and transfer, exchange, sell, lease, or sublease all or part of any surplus real estate for those state agencies which do not otherwise have the specific authority to dispose of real estate. Any such transfer, exchange, or sale must comply with RCW 43.17.400 , and may be made in accordance with RCW 39.33.015 . This section does not transfer financial liability for the acquired property to the department of enterprise services. (2) Except for real estate occupied by federal agencies, the director shall determine the location, size, and design of any real estate or improvements thereon acquired or held pursuant to subsection (1) of this section. Facilities acquired or held pursuant to this chapter, and any improvements thereon, shall conform to standards adopted by the director and approved by the office of financial management governing facility efficiency unless a specific exemption from such standards is provided by the director of enterprise services. The director of enterprise services shall report to the office of financial management and the appropriate committees of the legislature annually on any exemptions granted pursuant to this subsection. (3) Except for leases permitted under subsection (4) of this section, the director of enterprise services may fix the terms and conditions of each lease entered into under this chapter, except that no lease shall extend greater than twenty years in duration. The director of enterprise services may enter into a long-term lease greater than ten years in duration upon a determination by the director of the office of financial management that the long-term lease provides a more favorable rate than would otherwise be available, it appears to a substantial certainty that the facility is necessary for use by the state for the full length of the lease term, and the facility meets the standards adopted pursuant to subsection (2) of this section. The director of enterprise services may enter into a long-term lease greater than ten years in duration if an analysis shows that the life-cycle cost of leasing the facility is less than the life-cycle cost of purchasing or constructing a facility in lieu of leasing the facility. (4)(a) The director of enterprise services may fix the terms of leases for property under the department of enterprise services' control at the former Northern State Hospital site for up to sixty years. (b) During the 2023-2025 fiscal biennium, the state board for community and technical colleges on behalf of North Seattle Community College may enter into a long-term lease, not to exceed 99 years, of a portion of the North Seattle Community College for purposes of affordable housing under RCW 39.33.015 . (5) Except as permitted under chapter 39.94 RCW, no lease for or on behalf of any state agency may be used or referred to as collateral or security for the payment of securities offered for sale through a public offering. Except as permitted under chapter 39.94 RCW, no lease for or on behalf of any state agency may be used or referred to as collateral or security for the payment of securities offered for sale through a private placement without the prior written approval of the state treasurer. However, this limitation shall not prevent a lessor from assigning or encumbering its interest in a lease as security for the repayment of a promissory note provided that the transaction would otherwise be an exempt transaction under RCW 21.20.320 . The state treasurer shall adopt rules that establish the criteria under which any such approval may be granted. In establishing such criteria the state treasurer shall give primary consideration to the protection of the state's credit rating and the integrity of the state's debt management program. If it appears to the state treasurer that any lease has been used or referred to in violation of this subsection or rules adopted under this subsection, then he or she may recommend that the governor cause such lease to be terminated. The department of enterprise services shall promptly notify the state treasurer whenever it may appear to the department that any lease has been used or referred to in violation of this subsection or rules adopted under this subsection. (6) It is the policy of the state to encourage the colocation and consolidation of state services into single or adjacent facilities, whenever appropriate, to improve public service delivery, minimize duplication of facilities, increase efficiency of operations, and promote sound growth management planning. (7) The director of enterprise services shall provide coordinated long-range planning services to identify and evaluate opportunities for colocating and consolidating state facilities. Upon the renewal of any lease, the inception of a new lease, or the purchase of a facility, the director of enterprise services shall determine whether an opportunity exists for colocating the agency or agencies in a single facility with other agencies located in the same geographic area. If a colocation opportunity exists, the director of enterprise services shall consult with the affected state agencies and the office of financial management to evaluate the impact colocation would have on the cost and delivery of agency programs, including whether program delivery would be enhanced due to the centralization of services. The director of enterprise services, in consultation with the office of financial management, shall develop procedures for implementing colocation and consolidation of state facilities. (8) The director of enterprise services is authorized to purchase, lease, rent, or otherwise acquire improved or unimproved real estate as owner or lessee and to lease or sublet all or a part of such real estate to state or federal agencies. The director of enterprise services shall charge each using agency its proportionate rental which shall include an amount sufficient to pay all costs, including, but not limited to, those for utilities, janitorial and accounting services, and sufficient to provide for contingencies; which shall not exceed five percent of the average annual rental, to meet unforeseen expenses incident to management of the real estate. (9) If the director of enterprise services determines that it is necessary or advisable to undertake any work, construction, alteration, repair, or improvement on any real estate acquired pursuant to subsection (1) or (8) of this section, the director shall cause plans and specifications thereof and an estimate of the cost of such work to be made and filed in his or her office and the state agency benefiting thereby is hereby authorized to pay for such work out of any available funds: PROVIDED, That the cost of executing such work shall not exceed the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars. Work, construction, alteration, repair, or improvement in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars, other than that done by the owner of the property if other than the state, shall be performed in accordance with the public works law of this state. (10) In order to obtain maximum utilization of space, the director of enterprise services shall make space utilization studies, and shall establish standards for use of space by state agencies. Such studies shall include the identification of opportunities for colocation and consolidation of state agency office and support facilities. (11) The director of enterprise services may construct new buildings on, or improve existing facilities, and furnish and equip, all real estate under his or her management. Prior to the construction of new buildings or major improvements to existing facilities or acquisition of facilities using a lease purchase contract, the director of enterprise services shall conduct an evaluation of the facility design and budget using life-cycle cost analysis, value-engineering, and other techniques to maximize the long-term effectiveness and efficiency of the facility or improvement. (12) All conveyances and contracts to purchase, lease, rent, transfer, exchange, or sell real estate and to grant and accept easements shall be approved as to form by the attorney general, signed by the director of enterprise services or the director's designee, and recorded with the county auditor of the county in which the property is located. (13) The director of enterprise services may delegate any or all of the functions specified in this section to any agency upon such terms and conditions as the director deems advisable. By January 1st of each year, beginning January 1, 2008, the department shall submit an annual report to the office of financial management and the appropriate committees of the legislature on all delegated leases. (14) This section does not apply to the acquisition of real estate by: (a) The state college and universities for research or experimental purposes; (b) The state liquor and cannabis board for liquor stores and warehouses; (c) The department of natural resources, the department of fish and wildlife, the department of transportation, and the state parks and recreation commission for purposes other than the leasing of offices, warehouses, and real estate for similar purposes; and (d) The department of commerce for community college health career training programs, offices for the department of commerce or other appropriate state agencies, and other nonprofit community uses, including community meeting and training facilities, where the real estate is acquired during the 2013-2015 fiscal biennium. (15) Notwithstanding any provision in this chapter to the contrary, the department of enterprise services may negotiate ground leases for public lands on which property is to be acquired under a financing contract pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW under terms approved by the state finance committee. (16) The department of enterprise services shall report annually to the office of financial management and the appropriate fiscal committees of the legislature on facility leases executed for all state agencies for the preceding year, lease terms, and annual lease costs. The report must include leases executed under RCW 43.82.045 and subsection (13) of this section.
RCW 43.166.040 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 166 / Section 040
RCW 43.166.040: Duties.
Status: in_force

A state lands development authority has the duty to: (1) Adopt bylaws for the authority that will govern how the authority will generally conduct its affairs; (2) Establish specific geographic boundaries for the authority with its bylaws based on the general geographic boundaries established in the proposal approved by the legislature; (3) Assume responsibility for the development or redevelopment of the state-owned property within the boundaries of the authority; (4) Create a strategic plan for the development or redevelopment of the state-owned property that includes, but is not limited to, the following elements: (a) An examination of the existing uses of the property and an assessment of whether such should change in the future in order for the use of the property to achieve maximum public benefit; (b) An examination of options for development or redevelopment that include industrial uses only, mixed-use commercial and residential development, and mixed-use light industrial and residential development, as well as the incorporation of community-oriented facilities, and an evaluation of which options would achieve maximum public benefit; (c) A plan for extensive public engagement throughout the development or redevelopment process, which must include a regular schedule of public meetings and opportunities for public comment; and (d) A financial plan for the authority that identifies funding sources necessary to carry out the authority's strategic plan; (5) Use gifts, grants, loans, and other aid from public or private entities to further the development and redevelopment projects identified in the authority's strategic plan; and (6) Submit a written report to the relevant committees of the legislature by December 1st of each even-numbered year that summarizes the authority's strategic plan and details the progress of the authority in meeting its strategic goals related to development and redevelopment, public engagement, and financial planning.
RCW 43.43.885 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 885
RCW 43.43.885: Scrap metal no-buy list database program.
Status: in_force

(1) Beginning on July 1, 2014, to the extent funds are appropriated, the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs shall implement and operate an ongoing electronic statewide no-buy list database program. (2) The database must be made available on a secured network or website. (3) The no-buy list database program shall allow for any scrap metal business to enter a customer's name and date of birth into the database. The database must determine if the customer pursuing the transaction with the scrap metal business has been convicted in Washington of any crime involving burglary, robbery, theft, or possession of or receiving stolen property within the past four years. (4) If the customer has been convicted of any crime involving burglary, robbery, theft, or possession of or receiving stolen property within the past four years despite whether the person was acting in his or her own behalf or as the agent of another then, at a minimum, the no-buy list database program must immediately send an alert to the scrap metal business stating: (a) That the customer is listed on a current no-buy list, (b) the four-year expiration period for the customer's most recent crime listed, and (c) a notification that entering into a transaction with the customer is prohibited under RCW 9A.56.410 . (5) The database shall also include individuals who have attempted to purchase or sell unlawfully obtained metals at licensed scrap metal recyclers and individuals who attempt to conduct a transaction while under the influence of controlled substances. (6) Local jurisdictions applying for grants under RCW 36.28A.240 must provide updates to the no-buy list database annually and 120 days after a grant is distributed.
RCW 43.20A.060 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20A / Section 060
RCW 43.20A.060: Departmental divisions—Plan establishing and organizing.
Status: in_force

The department of social and health services shall be subdivided into divisions, including a division of vocational rehabilitation. Except as otherwise specified or as federal requirements may differently require, these divisions shall be established and organized in accordance with plans to be prepared by the secretary and approved by the governor. In preparing such plans, the secretary shall endeavor to promote efficient public management, to improve programs, and to take full advantage of the economies, both fiscal and administrative, to be gained from the consolidation of the departments of public assistance, institutions, the veterans' rehabilitation council, and the division of vocational rehabilitation of the coordinating council on occupational education.
RCW 43.330.592 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 330 / Section 592
RCW 43.330.592: Employee ownership program—Administration—Commission.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the Washington employee ownership commission is hereby created to exercise the powers in developing and supervising the program created in RCW 43.330.590 . (2) The commission shall consist of: (a) One member from each of the two major caucuses of the house of representatives to be appointed by the speaker of the house and one member from each of the two major caucuses of the senate to be appointed by the president of the senate. The initial term shall be two years; and (b) The following members appointed by the governor: (i) Five members who represent the private sector or professional organizations as follows: (A) One representative of a worker cooperative business. The initial term shall be four years; (B) One representative of an employee stock ownership plan business. The initial term shall be four years; (C) One representative from a statewide business association. The initial term shall be two years; (D) One economic development expert, from the private sector, with employee ownership knowledge and experience. The initial term shall be four years; and (E) One representative from a financial institution with expertise in assisting businesses transitioning into an employee ownership structure. The initial term shall be two years; and (ii) Two members who represent the public sector as follows: (A) One economic development expert, from the public sector. The initial term shall be four years; and (B) One representative from the department of commerce, who will chair the first meeting prior to the election of the chair. The initial term shall be four years. (3) After the initial term of appointment, all members shall serve terms of four years and shall hold office until successors are appointed. (4) The commission shall be led by a chair selected and voted on by members of the commission. The chair shall serve a one-year term but may serve more than one term if selected to do so by members of the commission. (5) The commission shall develop, in consultation with the director, rules and guidelines to administer the program. Rules and guidelines for the administration of the program must be included in the first report to the legislature required in RCW 43.330.590 . (6) Before making any appointments to the commission, the governor must seek nominations from recognized organizations that represent the entities or interests identified in this section. The governor must select appointees to represent private sector industries from a list of three nominations provided by the trade associations representing the industry, unless no names are put forth by the trade associations. (7) The commission shall conduct market research for the purposes of, or to support, a future application to the federal government for a program to assist in the purchase of an interest in an employee stock ownership plan qualifying under section 401 of the internal revenue code, worker cooperative, or related broad-based employee ownership vehicle. (8) For purposes of this section, a "professional organization" includes an entity whose members are engaged in a particular lawful vocation, occupation, or field of activity of a specialized nature including, but not limited to, associations, boards, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations. (9) This section expires June 30, 2030.
RCW 43.06B.010 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 06B / Section 010
RCW 43.06B.010: Office created—Purposes—Appointment—Regional education ombuds—Special education ombuds.
Status: in_force

(1) There is hereby created the office of the education ombuds within the office of the governor for the purposes of providing information to parents, students, and others regarding their rights and responsibilities with respect to the state's public elementary and secondary education system, and advocating on behalf of elementary and secondary students. (2)(a) The governor shall appoint an ombuds who shall be a person of recognized judgment, independence, objectivity, and integrity and shall be qualified by training or experience or both in the following areas: (i) Public education law and policy in this state; (ii) Dispute resolution or problem resolution techniques, including mediation and negotiation; and (iii) Community outreach. (b) The education ombuds may not be an employee of any school district, the office of the superintendent of public instruction, or the state board of education while serving as an education ombuds. (3) Before the appointment of the education ombuds, the governor shall share information regarding the appointment to a six-person legislative committee appointed and comprised as follows: (a) The committee shall consist of three senators and three members of the house of representatives from the legislature. (b) The senate members of the committee shall be appointed by the president of the senate. Two members shall represent the majority caucus and one member the minority caucus. (c) The house of representatives members of the committee shall be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. Two members shall represent the majority caucus and one member the minority caucus. (4) If sufficient appropriations are provided, the education ombuds shall delegate and certify regional education ombuds. The education ombuds shall ensure that the regional ombuds selected are appropriate to the community in which they serve and hold the same qualifications as in subsection (2)(a) of this section. The education ombuds may not contract with the superintendent of public instruction, or any school, school district, or current employee of a school, school district, or the office of the superintendent of public instruction for the provision of regional ombuds services. (5)(a) Subject to amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the education ombuds shall delegate and certify at least one special education ombuds to serve each educational service district region. The education ombuds shall ensure that the special education ombuds selected are appropriate to the community in which they serve and hold the same qualifications as in subsection (2)(a) of this section. The education ombuds may not contract with the superintendent of public instruction, or any school, school district, educational service district, or current employee of a school, school district, educational service district, or the office of the superintendent of public instruction for the provision of special education ombuds services. (b) Special education ombuds must serve as a resource for students eligible for special education services and their parents, including: (i) Advocating on behalf of the student for a free and appropriate public education from the public school system that emphasizes special education and related services that are: (A) Provided in the least restrictive environment; (B) Designed to meet the student's unique needs; (C) Appropriately ambitious and reasonably calculated to enable a student to make progress in light of the student's circumstances; and (D) Addressing the student's further education, employment, and independent living goals. (ii) Assisting students and parents with individualized education program development, including: (A) Preparing for a meeting to develop or update a student's individualized education program; (B) Attending individualized education program meetings to help present the parents' concerns, negotiate components that meet the parents' goals and requests, or otherwise assist the parent in understanding and navigating the individualized education program process; and (C) Attending an individualized education program meeting to assist in writing an appropriate program when a parent opts out or otherwise cannot attend.
RCW 43.06.490 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 06 / Section 490
RCW 43.06.490: Cannabis agreements—Federally recognized Indian tribes—Tribal cannabis tax—Tax exemption.
Status: in_force

(1) The governor may enter into agreements with federally recognized Indian tribes concerning cannabis. Cannabis agreements may address any cannabis-related issue that involves both state and tribal interests or otherwise has an impact on tribal-state relations. Such agreements may include, but are not limited to, the following provisions and subject matter: (a) Criminal and civil law enforcement; (b) Regulatory issues related to the commercial production, processing, sale, and possession of cannabis, and processed cannabis products, for both recreational and medical purposes; (c) Medical and pharmaceutical research involving cannabis; (d) Taxation in accordance with subsection (2) of this section; (e) Any tribal immunities or preemption of state law regarding the production, processing, or marketing of cannabis; and (f) Dispute resolution, including the use of mediation or other nonjudicial process. (2)(a) Each cannabis agreement adopted under this section must provide for a tribal cannabis tax that is at least one hundred percent of the state cannabis excise tax imposed under RCW 69.50.535 and state and local sales and use taxes on sales of cannabis. Cannabis agreements apply to sales in which tribes, tribal enterprises, or tribal member-owned businesses (i) deliver or cause delivery to be made to or receive delivery from a cannabis producer, processor, or retailer licensed under chapter 69.50 RCW or (ii) physically transfer possession of the cannabis from the seller to the buyer within Indian country. (b) The tribe may allow an exemption from tax for sales to the tribe, tribal enterprises, tribal member-owned businesses, or tribal members, on cannabis grown, produced, or processed within its Indian country, or for activities to the extent they are exempt under state or federal law from the state cannabis excise tax imposed under RCW 69.50.535 or state and local sales or use taxes on sales of cannabis. Medical cannabis products used in the course of medical treatments by a clinic, hospital, or similar facility owned and operated by a federally recognized Indian tribe within its Indian country may be exempted from tax under the terms of an agreement entered into under this section. (3) Any cannabis agreement relating to the production, processing, and sale of cannabis in Indian country, whether for recreational or medical purposes, must address the following issues: (a) Preservation of public health and safety; (b) Ensuring the security of production, processing, retail, and research facilities; and (c) Cross-border commerce in cannabis. (4) The governor may delegate the power to negotiate cannabis agreements to the state liquor and cannabis board. In conducting such negotiations, the state liquor and cannabis board must, when necessary, consult with the governor and/or the department of revenue. (5) The definitions in this subsection apply throughout this section unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (a) "Indian country" has the same meaning as in RCW 82.24.010 . (b) "Indian tribe" or "tribe" means a federally recognized Indian tribe located within the geographical boundaries of the state of Washington. (c) "Cannabis" means "cannabis," "cannabis concentrates," "cannabis-infused products," and "useable cannabis," as those terms are defined in RCW 69.50.101 .
RCW 43.21J.904 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21J / Section 904
RCW 43.21J.904: Effective date—1993 c 516.
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 July 1, 1993.
RCW 43.20B.720 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20B / Section 720
RCW 43.20B.720: Recipient receiving industrial insurance compensation—Subrogation rights of department—Lien—Withhold and deliver notice.
Status: in_force

(1) To avoid a duplicate payment of benefits, a recipient of public assistance from the department of social and health services is deemed to have subrogated the department to the recipient's right to recover temporary total disability compensation due to the recipient and the recipient's dependents under Title 51 RCW, to the extent of such assistance or compensation, whichever is less. However, the amount to be repaid to the department of social and health services shall bear its proportionate share of attorney's fees and costs, if any, incurred under Title 51 RCW by the recipient or the recipient's dependents. (2) The department of social and health services may assert and enforce a lien and notice to withhold and deliver to secure reimbursement. The department shall identify in the lien and notice to withhold and deliver the recipient of public assistance and temporary total disability compensation and the amount claimed by the department.
RCW 43.320.510 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 320 / Section 510
RCW 43.320.510: Financial institution service providers—Examination.
Status: in_force

(1) A service provider that provides a covered service, by contract or otherwise, to a covered financial institution, is subject to examination by the director to the same extent as if the covered service was performed by the covered financial institution itself. (2) The director may, in the director's discretion, examine any service provider under RCW 43.320.500 through 43.320.560 ; provided that prior to any state-only examination, the director must find that: (a) The information sought cannot be otherwise accessed or verified by the records of the covered financial institution without direct examination of the records of the service provider; (b) The service provider manages an application, process, or system for the benefit of the covered financial institution, the integrity of which cannot be evaluated without direct examination; or (c) An act or omission of the service provider sought to be examined has resulted in a significant heightened risk, is committing an unsafe and unsound practice, operating in an unsafe or unsound manner, or is otherwise violating a provision of Title 30A , 32 , or 33 RCW, or other applicable law.
RCW 43.21C.220 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21C / Section 220
RCW 43.21C.220: Incorporation of city or town exempt from chapter.
Status: in_force

The incorporation of a city or town is exempted from compliance with this chapter.
RCW 43.43.836 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 836
RCW 43.43.836: Disclosure to individual of own record—Fee.
Status: in_force

An individual may contact the state patrol to ascertain whether an individual has a conviction record. The state patrol shall disclose such information, subject to the fee established under RCW 43.43.838 .
RCW 43.185B.009 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 185B / Section 009
RCW 43.185B.009: Objectives.
Status: in_force

The objectives of the Washington housing policy act shall be to attain the state's goal of a decent home in a healthy, safe environment for every resident of the state by strengthening public and private institutions that are able to: (1) Develop an adequate and affordable supply of housing for all economic segments of the population, including the destitute; (2) Identify and reduce the causal factors preventing the state from reaching its goal; (3) Assist very low-income and special needs households who cannot obtain affordable, safe, and adequate housing in the private market; (4) Encourage and maintain homeownership opportunities; (5) Reduce life-cycle housing costs while preserving public health and safety; (6) Preserve the supply of existing affordable housing; (7) Provide housing for special needs populations; (8) Ensure fair and equal access to the housing market; (9) Increase the availability of mortgage credit at low interest rates; and (10) Coordinate and be consistent with the goals, objectives, and required housing element of the comprehensive plan in the state's growth management act in RCW 36.70A.070 .
RCW 43.21C.037 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21C / Section 037
RCW 43.21C.037: Application of RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c) to forest practices.
Status: in_force

(1) Decisions pertaining to applications for Class I, II, and III forest practices, as defined by rule of the forest practices board under RCW 76.09.050 , are not subject to the requirements of RCW 43.21C.030 (2)(c) as now or hereafter amended. (2) When the applicable county, city, or town requires a license in connection with any proposal involving forest practices: (a) On forestlands that are being converted to another use; or (b) On lands which, pursuant to RCW 76.09.070 as now or hereafter amended, are not to be reforested because of the likelihood of future conversion to urban development, then the local government, rather than the department of natural resources, is responsible for any detailed statement required under RCW 43.21C.030 (2)(c). (3) Those forest practices determined by rule of the forest practices board to have a potential for a substantial impact on the environment, and thus to be Class IV practices, require an evaluation by the department of natural resources as to whether or not a detailed statement must be prepared pursuant to this chapter. The evaluation shall be made within ten days from the date the department receives the application. A Class IV forest practice application must be approved or disapproved by the department within thirty calendar days from the date the department receives the application, unless the department determines that a detailed statement must be made, in which case the application must be approved or disapproved by the department within sixty days from the date the department receives the application, unless the commissioner of public lands, through the promulgation of a formal order, determines that the process cannot be completed within such period. This section shall not be construed to prevent any local or regional governmental entity from determining that a detailed statement must be prepared for an action regarding a Class IV forest practice taken by that governmental entity concerning the land on which forest practices will be conducted.
RCW 43.70.902 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 70 / Section 902
RCW 43.70.902: References to the hospital commission—1989 1st ex.s. c 9.
Status: in_force

All references to the hospital commission in the Revised Code of Washington shall be construed to mean the secretary or the department of health.
RCW 43.43.138 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 138
RCW 43.43.138: Establishing, restoring service credit.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, persons who fail to: (1) Establish allowable membership service not previously credited; (2) Restore all or a part of that previously credited membership service represented by withdrawn contributions; or (3) Restore service credit represented by a lump sum payment in lieu of benefits, before the deadline established by statute, may do so under the conditions set forth in RCW 41.50.165 .
RCW 43.43.560 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 560
RCW 43.43.560: Automatic fingerprint information system—Report.
Status: in_force

(1) To support criminal justice services in the local communities throughout this state, the state patrol shall develop a plan for and implement an automatic fingerprint information system. In implementing the automatic fingerprint information system, the state patrol shall either purchase or lease the appropriate computer systems. If the state patrol leases a system, the lease agreement shall include purchase options. The state patrol shall procure the most efficient system available. (2) The state patrol shall report on the automatic fingerprint information system to the legislature no later than January 1, 1987. The report shall include a time line for implementing each stage, a local agency financial participation analysis, a system analysis, a full cost/purchase analysis, a vendor bid evaluation, and a space location analysis that includes a site determination. The state patrol shall coordinate the preparation of this report with the office of financial management.
RCW 43.99I.010 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 99I / Section 010
RCW 43.99I.010: 1991-1993 Fiscal biennium—General obligation bonds for capital and operating appropriations act.
Status: in_force

The state finance committee is authorized to issue general obligation bonds of the state of Washington in the sum of one billion two hundred eighty-four million dollars, or so much thereof as may be required, to finance the projects described and authorized by the legislature in the capital and operating appropriations acts for the 1991-1993 fiscal biennium and subsequent fiscal biennia, and all costs incidental thereto. Bonds authorized in this section shall be sold in such manner, at such time or times, in such amounts, and at such price as the state finance committee shall determine. No such bonds may be offered for sale without prior legislative appropriation of the net proceeds of the sale of the bonds. The state finance committee may obtain insurance, letters of credit, or other credit enhancements and may authorize the execution and delivery of agreements, promissory notes, and other obligations for the purpose of insuring the payment or enhancing the marketability of bonds authorized in this section. Promissory notes or other obligations issued pursuant to this section shall not constitute a debt or the contracting of indebtedness under any constitutional or statutory indebtedness limitation if their payment is conditioned upon the failure of the state to pay the principal of or interest on the bonds with respect to which the same relate. The state finance committee shall consider the issuance of short-term obligations in lieu of long-term obligations for the purposes of more favorable interest rates, lower total interest costs, and increased marketability and for the purpose of retiring the bonds during the life of the project for which they were issued.
RCW 43.20A.607 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20A / Section 607
RCW 43.20A.607: Authority to appoint a single executive officer for multiple institutions—Exception.
Status: in_force

The secretary may appoint one individual to serve as chief executive officer, administrator, or superintendent for more than one facility or institution of the department where one or both facilities or institutions are required by law to have a chief executive officer, administrator, or superintendent. This section, however, shall not apply to RCW 72.40.020 .
RCW 43.21K.010 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21K / Section 010
RCW 43.21K.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "State, regional, or local agency" means an agency, board, department, authority, or commission that administers environmental laws. (2) "Coordinating agency" means the state, regional, or local agency with the primary regulatory responsibility for the proposed environmental excellence program agreement. If multiple agencies have jurisdiction to administer state environmental laws affected by an environmental excellence agreement, the department of ecology shall designate or act as the coordinating agency. (3) "Director" means the individual or body of individuals in whom the ultimate legal authority of an agency is vested by any provision of law. If the agency head is a body of individuals, a majority of those individuals constitutes the director. (4) "Environmental laws" means chapters 43.21A , 70A.15, 70A.205, 70A.300, 70A.125, 77.55, 90.48, 90.52, 90.58, 90.64, and 90.71 RCW, and RCW 90.54.020 (3)(b) and rules adopted under those chapters and section. The term environmental laws as used in this chapter does not include any provision of the Revised Code of Washington, or of any municipal ordinance or enactment, that regulates the selection of a location for a new facility. (5) "Facility" means a site or activity that is regulated under any of the provisions of the environmental laws. (6) "Legal requirement" includes any provision of an environmental law, rule, order, or permit. (7) "Sponsor" means the owner or operator of a facility, including a municipal corporation, subject to regulation under the environmental laws of the state of Washington, or an authorized representative of the owner or operator, that submits a proposal for an environmental excellence program agreement. (8) "Stakeholder" means a person who has a direct interest in the proposed environmental excellence program agreement or who represents a public interest in the proposed environmental excellence program agreement. Stakeholders may include communities near the project, local or state governments, permittees, businesses, environmental and other public interest groups, employees or employee representatives, or other persons.
RCW 43.88.210 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 88 / Section 210
RCW 43.88.210: Transfer of certain powers and duties.
Status: in_force

It is the intent of this chapter to assign to the governor's office authority for developing and maintaining a state budgeting, accounting, and reporting system necessary for effective expenditure and revenue control among agencies. To this end: (1) All powers and duties and functions of the state auditor relating to the disbursement of public funds by warrant or check are hereby transferred to the state treasurer as the governor may direct but no later than ninety days after the start of the next fiscal biennium, and the state auditor shall deliver to the state treasurer all books, records, accounts, equipment, or other property relating to such function. In all cases where any question shall arise as to the proper custody of any such books, records, accounts, equipment or property, or pending business, the governor shall determine the question; (2) In all cases where reports, notices, certifications, vouchers, disbursements and similar statements are now required to be given to any agency the duties and responsibilities of which are being assigned or reassigned by this chapter, the same shall be given to the agency or agencies in the manner provided for in this chapter.
RCW 43.99P.060 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 99P / Section 060
RCW 43.99P.060: Payment of principal and interest—Additional means for raising moneys 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 43.99P.010 , and RCW 43.99P.020 through 43.99P.040 shall not be deemed to provide an exclusive method for the payment.
RCW 43.330.050 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 330 / Section 050
RCW 43.330.050: Community and economic development responsibilities.
Status: in_force

The department shall be responsible for promoting community and economic development within the state by assisting the state's communities to increase the quality of life of their citizens and their economic vitality, and by assisting the state's businesses to maintain and increase their economic competitiveness, while maintaining a healthy environment. Community and economic development efforts shall include: Efforts to increase economic opportunity; local planning to manage growth; the promotion and provision of affordable housing and housing-related services; providing public infrastructure; business and trade development; assisting firms and industrial sectors to increase their competitiveness; fostering the development of minority and women-owned businesses; facilitating technology development, transfer, and diffusion; community services and advocacy for low-income persons; and public safety efforts. The department shall have the following general functions and responsibilities: (1) Provide advisory assistance to the governor, other state agencies, and the legislature on community and economic development matters and issues; (2) Assist the governor in coordinating the activities of state agencies that have an impact on local government and communities; (3) Cooperate with the legislature and the governor in the development and implementation of strategic plans for the state's community and economic development efforts; (4) Solicit private and federal grants for economic and community development programs and administer such programs in conjunction with other programs assigned to the department by the governor or the legislature. To maximize the impact of federal funding for economic development, the department must coordinate with federal and state public research facilities to leverage other federal funding coming to the state for research, development, innovation of new technologies, and transfer of technology to the private sector to promote business development and jobs in Washington; (5) Cooperate with and provide technical and financial assistance to local governments, businesses, and community-based organizations serving the communities of the state for the purpose of aiding and encouraging orderly, productive, and coordinated development of the state, and, unless stipulated otherwise, give additional consideration to local communities and individuals with the greatest relative need and the fewest resources; (6) Participate with other states or subdivisions thereof in interstate programs and assist cities, counties, municipal corporations, governmental conferences or councils, and regional planning commissions to participate with other states and provinces or their subdivisions; (7) Hold public hearings and meetings to carry out the purposes of this chapter; (8) Conduct research and analysis in furtherance of the state's economic and community development efforts including maintenance of current information on market, demographic, and economic trends as they affect different industrial sectors, geographic regions, and communities with special economic and social problems in the state; and (9) Develop a schedule of fees for services where appropriate.
RCW 43.23.250 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 23 / Section 250
RCW 43.23.250: Collection of unpaid penalties, assessments, and debts—Use of collection agencies.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise specified by law, the director or his or her designee has the authority to retain collection agencies licensed under chapter 19.16 RCW for the purposes of collecting unpaid penalties, assessments, and other debts owed to the department. The director or his or her designee may also collect as costs moneys paid to the collection agency as charges, or in the case of credit cards or financial instruments, such as checks returned for nonpayment, moneys paid to financial institutions.
RCW 43.19A.150 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 19A / Section 150
RCW 43.19A.150: Cities and counties required to adopt a compost procurement ordinance—Report.
Status: in_force

(1) By January 1, 2023, the following cities or counties shall adopt a compost procurement ordinance to implement RCW 43.19A.120 : (a) Each city or county with a population greater than 25,000 residents as measured by the office of financial management using the most recent population data available; and (b) Each city or county in which organic material collection services are provided under chapter 70A.205 RCW. (2) A city or county that newly exceeds a population of 25,000 residents after January 1, 2023, as measured by the office of financial management, must adopt an ordinance under this subsection no later than 12 months after the office of financial management's determination that the local government's population has exceeded 25,000. (3) In developing a compost procurement ordinance, each city and county shall plan for the use of compost in the following categories: (a) Landscaping projects; (b) Construction and postconstruction soil amendments; (c) Applications to prevent erosion, filter stormwater runoff, promote vegetation growth, or improve the stability and longevity of roadways; and (d) Low-impact development and green infrastructure to filter pollutants or keep water on-site, or both. (4) Each city or county that adopts an ordinance under subsection (1) or (2) of this section must develop strategies to inform residents about the value of compost and how the jurisdiction uses compost in its operations in the jurisdiction's comprehensive solid waste management plan pursuant to RCW 70A.205.045 . (5) By March 31, 2025, and each March 31st thereafter, each city or county that adopts an ordinance under subsection (1) or (2) of this section must submit a report covering the previous year's compost procurement activities to the department of ecology that contains the following information: (a) The total tons of organic material diverted throughout the year and the facility or facilities used for processing; (b) The volume and cost of compost purchased throughout the year; and (c) The source or sources of the compost. (6) Cities and counties that are required to adopt an ordinance under subsection (1) or (2) of this section shall give priority to purchasing compost products from companies that produce compost products locally, are certified by a nationally recognized organization, and produce compost products that are derived from municipal solid waste compost programs and meet quality standards comparable to standards adopted by the department of transportation or adopted by rule by the department of ecology. (7) Cities and counties may enter into collective purchasing agreements if doing so is more cost-effective or efficient. (8) Nothing in this section requires a compost processor to: (a) Enter into a purchasing agreement with a city or county; (b) Sell finished compost to meet this requirement; or (c) Accept or process food waste or compostable products.
RCW 43.310.020 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 310 / Section 020
RCW 43.310.020: Gang risk prevention and intervention pilot programs—Request for proposals.
Status: in_force

(1) The department of commerce may recommend existing programs or contract with either school districts or community organizations, or both, through a request for proposal process for the development, administration, and implementation in the county of community-based gang risk prevention and intervention pilot programs. (2) Proposals by the school district for gang risk prevention and intervention pilot program grant funding shall begin with school years no sooner than the 1994-95 session, and last for a duration of two years. (3) The school district or community organization proposal shall include: (a) A description of the program goals, activities, and curriculum. The description of the program goals shall include a list of measurable objectives for the purpose of evaluation by the department of commerce. To the extent possible, proposals shall contain empirical data on current problems, such as dropout rates and occurrences of violence on and off campus by school-age individuals. (b) A description of the individual school or schools and the geographic area to be affected by the program. (c) A demonstration of broad-based support for the program from business and community organizations. (d) A clear description of the experience, expertise, and other qualifications of the community organizations to conduct an effective prevention and intervention program in cooperation with a school or a group of schools. (e) A proposed budget for expenditure of the grant. (4) Grants awarded under this section may not be used for the administrative costs of the school district or the individual school.
RCW 43.06.010 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 06 / Section 010
RCW 43.06.010: General powers and duties.
Status: in_force

In addition to those prescribed by the Constitution, the governor may exercise the powers and perform the duties prescribed in this and the following sections: (1) The governor shall supervise the conduct of all executive and ministerial offices; (2) The governor shall see that all offices are filled, including as provided in RCW 42.12.070 and 42.12.080 , and the duties thereof performed, or in default thereof, apply such remedy as the law allows; and if the remedy is imperfect, acquaint the legislature therewith at its next session; (3) The governor shall make the appointments and supply the vacancies mentioned in this title; (4) The governor is the sole official organ of communication between the government of this state and the government of any other state or territory, or of the United States; (5) Whenever any suit or legal proceeding is pending against this state, or which may affect the title of this state to any property, or which may result in any claim against the state, the governor may direct the attorney general to appear on behalf of the state, and report the same to the governor, or to any grand jury designated by the governor, or to the legislature when next in session; (6) The governor may require the attorney general or any prosecuting attorney to inquire into the affairs or management of any corporation existing under the laws of this state, or doing business in this state, and report the same to the governor, or to any grand jury designated by the governor, or to the legislature when next in session; (7) The governor may require the attorney general to aid any prosecuting attorney in the discharge of the prosecutor's duties; (8) The governor may offer rewards, not exceeding one thousand dollars in each case, payable out of the state treasury, for information leading to the apprehension of any person convicted of a felony who has escaped from a state correctional institution or for information leading to the arrest of any person who has committed or is charged with the commission of a felony; (9) The governor shall perform such duties respecting fugitives from justice as are prescribed by law; (10) The governor shall issue and transmit election proclamations as prescribed by law; (11) The governor may require any officer or board to make, upon demand, special reports to the governor, in writing; (12) The governor may, after finding that a public disorder, disaster, energy emergency, or riot exists within this state or any part thereof which affects life, health, property, or the public peace, proclaim a state of emergency in the area affected, and the powers granted the governor during a state of emergency shall be effective only within the area described in the proclamation; (13) The governor may, after finding that there exists within this state an imminent danger of infestation of plant pests as defined in RCW 17.24.007 or plant diseases which seriously endangers the agricultural or horticultural industries of the state of Washington, or which seriously threatens life, health, or economic well-being, order emergency measures to prevent or abate the infestation or disease situation, which measures, after thorough evaluation of all other alternatives, may include the aerial application of pesticides; (14) The governor, after finding that a prohibited level 1 or level 2 species as defined in chapter 77.135 RCW has been detected and after finding that the detected species seriously endangers or threatens the environment, economy, human health, or well-being of the state of Washington, may order emergency measures to prevent or abate the prohibited species, which measures, after thorough evaluation of all other alternatives, may include the surface or aerial application of pesticides; (15) On all compacts forwarded to the governor pursuant to RCW 9.46.360 (6), the governor is authorized and empowered to execute on behalf of the state compacts with federally recognized Indian tribes in the state of Washington pursuant to the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, 25 U.S.C. Sec. 2701 et seq., for conducting class III gaming, as defined in the Act, on Indian lands.
RCW 43.330A.020 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 330A / Section 020
RCW 43.330A.020: Created—Duties—Reports.
Status: in_force

(1) The Washington office of firearm safety and violence prevention is created within the department for the purposes of coordinating and promoting effective state and local efforts to reduce firearm violence. (2) The duties of the office include, but are not limited to: (a) Working with law enforcement agencies, county prosecutors, researchers, and public health agencies throughout the state to identify and improve upon available data sources, data collection methods, and data-sharing mechanisms. The office will also identify gaps in available data needed for ongoing analysis, policy development, and the implementation of evidence-based firearm violence intervention and prevention strategies; (b) Researching, identifying, and recommending legislative policy options to promote the implementation of statewide evidence-based firearm violence intervention and prevention strategies; (c) Researching, identifying, and applying for nonstate funding to aid in the research, analysis, and implementation of statewide firearm violence intervention and prevention strategies; (d) Working with the office of crime victim[s] advocacy to identify opportunities to better support victims of firearm violence, a population that is currently underrepresented among recipients of victim services; (e) Contract [Contracting] for a statewide helpline, counseling, and referral services for victims, friends, and family members impacted by gun violence and community professionals and providers who engage with them; (f) Contract [Contracting] with the University of Washington to develop a best practice guide for therapy for gun violence victims; (g) Administering the Washington firearm violence intervention and prevention grant program as outlined in RCW 43.330A.050 . (3) The office shall report to the appropriate legislative policy committees by December 1st every odd-numbered year on its progress and findings in analyzing data, developing strategies to prevent firearm violence, and recommendations for additional legislative policy options. The first report must be submitted by December 1, 2021.
RCW 43.17.320 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 17 / Section 320
RCW 43.17.320: Interagency disputes—Alternative dispute resolution—Definitions.
Status: in_force

For purposes of RCW 43.17.320 through 43.17.340 , "state agency" means: (1) Any agency for which the executive officer is listed in RCW 42.17A.705 (1); and (2) The office of the secretary of state; the office of the state treasurer; the office of the state auditor; the department of natural resources; the office of the insurance commissioner; and the office of the superintendent of public instruction.
RCW 43.330.600 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 330 / Section 600
RCW 43.330.600: Domestic violence high risk teams—Pilot program.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the department shall administer a pilot program to implement domestic violence high risk teams. A domestic violence high risk team must, at a minimum, include the following four elements: (a) Early identification of the most dangerous cases through evidence-based lethality assessments; (b) Increased access to supportive services for high-risk victims; (c) Increased perpetrator monitoring and accountability; and (d) A coordinated response to high-risk cases through a multidisciplinary team. (2) A domestic violence program must be the lead or co-lead of the domestic violence high risk teams.
RCW 43.21B.160 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21B / Section 160
RCW 43.21B.160: Appeals—Generally.
Status: in_force

In all appeals, the hearings board shall have all powers relating to administration of oaths, issuance of subpoenas, and taking of depositions as are granted to agencies in chapter 34.05 RCW, the Administrative Procedure Act. The hearings board, and each member thereof, shall be subject to all duties imposed upon, and shall have all powers granted to, an agency by those provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW relating to adjudicative proceedings. In the case of appeals within the jurisdiction of the hearings board, the hearings board, or any member thereof, may obtain such assistance, including the making of field investigations, from the staff of the director as the hearings board, or any member thereof, may deem necessary or appropriate. Any communication, oral or written, from the staff of the director to the hearings board shall be presented only in an open hearing.
RCW 43.20B.640 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20B / Section 640
RCW 43.20B.640: Overpayments of assistance—Failure to withhold property of debtor.
Status: in_force

If any person, firm, corporation, association, political subdivision, or department of the state fails to answer an order to withhold and deliver within the time prescribed in RCW 43.20B.635 , or fails or refuses to deliver property pursuant to the order, or after actual notice of filing of a lien as provided for in this chapter, pays over, releases, sells, transfers, or conveys real or personal property subject to such lien to or for the benefit of the debtor or any other person, or fails or refuses to surrender upon demand property distrained under RCW 43.20B.635 , or fails or refuses to honor an assignment of wages presented by the secretary, such person, firm, corporation, association, political subdivision, or department of the state is liable to the department in an amount equal to one hundred percent of the value of the debt which is the basis of the lien, order to withhold and deliver, distraint, or assignment of wages, together with costs, interest, and reasonable attorney fees.
RCW 43.330.005 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 330 / Section 005
RCW 43.330.005: Findings.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that the long-term economic health of the state and its citizens depends upon the strength and vitality of its communities and businesses. It is the intent of this chapter to create a department of commerce that fosters new partnerships for strong and sustainable communities. The mission of the department is to grow and improve jobs in Washington and facilitate innovation. To carry out its mission, the department will bring together focused efforts to: Streamline access to business assistance and economic development services by providing them through sector-based, cluster-based, and regional partners; provide focused and flexible responses to changing economic conditions; generate greater local capacity to respond to both economic growth and environmental challenges; increase accountability to the public, the executive branch, and the legislature; manage growth and achieve sustainable development; diversify the state's economy and export goods and services; provide greater access to economic opportunity; stimulate private sector investment and entrepreneurship; provide stable family-wage jobs and meet the diverse needs of families; provide affordable housing and housing services; and construct public infrastructure. The legislature further finds that as a result of the rapid pace of global social and economic change, the state and local communities will require coordinated and creative responses by every segment of the community. The state can play a role in assisting such local efforts by reorganizing state assistance efforts to promote such partnerships. The department has a primary responsibility to provide financial and technical assistance to the communities of the state, to assist in improving the delivery of federal, state, and local programs, and to provide communities with opportunities for productive and coordinated development beneficial to the well-being of communities and their residents. It is the intent of the legislature in creating the department to maximize the use of local expertise and resources in the delivery of community and economic development services.
RCW 43.88.205 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 88 / Section 205
RCW 43.88.205: Federal funds and programs—Participating agencies to give notice—Progress reports.
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever an agency makes application, enters into a contract or agreement, or submits state plans for participation in, and for grants of federal funds under any federal law, the agency making such application shall at the time of such action, give notice in such form and manner as the director of financial management may prescribe, or the chair of the joint legislative audit and review committee, standing committees on ways and means of the house and senate, the chief clerk of the house, or the secretary of the senate may request. (2) Whenever any such application, contract, agreement, or state plan is amended, such agency shall notify each such officer of such action in the same manner as prescribed or requested pursuant to subsection (1) of this section. (3) Such agency shall promptly furnish such progress reports in relation to each such application, contract, agreement, or state plan as may be requested following the date of the filing of the application, contract, agreement, or state plan; and shall also file with each such officer a final report as to the final disposition of each such application, contract, agreement, or state plan if such is requested.
RCW 43.20A.880 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20A / Section 880
RCW 43.20A.880: Training competencies and learning outcomes.
Status: in_force

The department shall publish its final basic and specialty training competencies and learning outcomes as required by chapter 121, Laws of 2000 no later than June 1, 2002.
RCW 43.46.055 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 46 / Section 055
RCW 43.46.055: Development of arts and humanities.
Status: in_force

The commission may develop, sponsor, promote and administer any activity, project, or program within or without this state which is related to the growth and development of the arts and humanities in the state of Washington and may assist any person or public or private agency to this end.
RCW 43.05.020 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 05 / Section 020
RCW 43.05.020: Agency programs—List of technical assistance providers.
Status: in_force

All regulatory agencies shall develop programs to encourage voluntary compliance by providing technical assistance consistent with statutory requirements. The programs shall include but are not limited to technical assistance visits, printed information, information and assistance by telephone, training meetings, and other appropriate methods to provide technical assistance. In addition, all regulatory agencies shall provide upon request a list of organizations, including private companies, that provide technical assistance. This list shall be compiled by the agencies from information submitted by the organizations and shall not constitute an endorsement by an agency of any organization.
RCW 43.22A.140 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 22A / Section 140
RCW 43.22A.140: Violations—Investigations—Inspections.
Status: in_force

An authorized representative may investigate alleged or apparent violations of this chapter. Upon presentation of credentials, an authorized representative, including a local government building official, may inspect sites at which manufactured home installation work is undertaken to determine whether such work is being done under the supervision of a certified manufactured home installer and conforms with the state installation requirements. Upon request of the authorized representative, a person performing manufactured home installation work shall identify the person holding the certificate issued by the department in accordance with this chapter.
RCW 43.43.876 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 876
RCW 43.43.876: Missing and murdered indigenous women, other indigenous persons—Protocol—Training.
Status: in_force

(1) The Washington state patrol must develop a best practices protocol for law enforcement response to missing persons reports for indigenous women and other indigenous persons. The protocol must include steps that law enforcement should take upon receiving a missing persons report for an indigenous woman or other indigenous person. (2) The governor's office of Indian affairs must provide the Washington state patrol with government-to-government training, and must work with the Washington state patrol to schedule and facilitate the training.
RCW 43.72.916 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 72 / Section 916
RCW 43.72.916: Effective date—1993 c 494.
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 July 1, 1993.
RCW 43.150.040 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 150 / Section 040
RCW 43.150.040: Center for volunteerism and citizen service authorized—Coordinator—Staff.
Status: in_force

The governor may establish a statewide center for volunteerism and citizen service within the department of commerce and appoint an executive administrator, who may employ such staff as necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. The provisions of chapter 41.06 RCW do not apply to the executive administrator and the staff.
RCW 43.163.110 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 163 / Section 110
RCW 43.163.110: Restrictions on authority's activity.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the authority shall not: (1) Give any state money or property or loan any state money or credit to or in aid of any individual, association, company, or corporation, or become directly or indirectly the owner of any stock in or bonds of any association, company, or corporation; (2) Issue bills of credit or accept deposits of money for time or demand deposit, administer trusts, engage in any form or manner in, or in the conduct of, any private or commercial banking business, or act as a savings bank or savings and loan association other than as provided in this chapter; (3) Be or constitute a bank or trust company within the jurisdiction or under the control of the director of financial institutions, the comptroller of the currency of the United States of America or the treasury department thereof; (4) Be or constitute a bank, broker or dealer in securities within the meaning of, or subject to the provisions of, any securities, securities exchange or securities dealers' law of the United States of America or the state; (5) Engage in the financing of housing as provided for in chapter 43.180 RCW; (6) Engage in the financing of health care facilities as provided for in chapter 70.37 RCW; or (7) Engage in financing higher education facilities as provided for in chapter 28B.07 RCW.
RCW 43.88A.040 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 88A / Section 040
RCW 43.88A.040: Fiscal notes—Preparation upon request of any legislator.
Status: in_force

The office of financial management shall also provide a fiscal note on any legislative proposal at the request of any legislator. Such fiscal note shall be returned to the requesting legislator, and copies shall be filed with the appropriate legislative committees pursuant to RCW 43.88A.030 at the time such proposed legislation is introduced in either house.
RCW 43.63A.620 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 63A / Section 620
RCW 43.63A.620: Emergency rental assistance—Guidelines.
Status: in_force

Emergency rental assistance shall be provided under the following general guidelines: (1) Rental assistance provided under the program may be in the form of loans or grants and shall not exceed an amount equal to twenty-four months of rental payments. (2) Rental assistance shall be made to applicants who meet specific income guidelines established by the department. (3) Rental payments shall be made directly to the landlord. (4) Rental assistance shall be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.
RCW 43.180.900 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 180 / Section 900
RCW 43.180.900: Conflict with federal requirements.
Status: in_force

If any part of this chapter is found to be in conflict with federal requirements which are a prescribed condition to the allocation of federal funds to the state, the conflicting part of this chapter is hereby declared to be inoperative solely to the extent of the conflict and with respect to the agencies directly affected, and such finding or determination shall not affect the operation of the remainder of this chapter in its application to the agencies concerned. The rules under this chapter shall meet federal requirements which are a necessary condition to the receipt of federal funds by the state.
RCW 43.220.060 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 220 / Section 060
RCW 43.220.060: Powers and duties—Partnering with other entities—Effect on employed workers—Use of facilities, supplies, instruments, and tools of supervising agency.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall have the following powers and duties as necessary to administer the Washington conservation corps: (a) Recruiting and employing staff, corps members, corps member leaders, and specialists consistent with RCW 43.220.070 ; (b) Serving as the corps' central application recipient for grants from federal service projects and service organizations; (c) Executing agreements for furnishing the services of the corps to carry out conservation corps programs to any federal, state, or local public agency, any local organization as specified in this chapter that operates consistent with the overall objectives of the conservation corps; (d) Applying for and accepting grants or contributions of funds from the federal government, other public sources, or private funding sources for conservation corps projects and, when possible, other projects specifically targeted at Puget Sound recovery that can be accomplished with fee-for-service labor from the Puget Sound corps. Application priority must be given to funding sources only available to state agencies; (e) Establishing consistent work standards and placement and evaluation procedures of corps programs; and (f) Selecting, reviewing, approving, and evaluating the success of corps projects. (2) The department may partner with any other state agencies, local institutions, nonprofit organizations, or nonprofit service corps organizations in the administration of the corps. However, when partnering with the Washington department of veterans affairs, participation criteria and other administrative decisions affecting participants in the veterans conservation corps created under chapter 43.60A RCW are to be determined by the Washington department of veterans affairs. Other state agencies may maintain a coordinator for the purposes of partnering with the department and the corps. (3) If deemed practicable, the department shall work with the state board for community and technical colleges created in RCW 28B.50.050 to align the conservation corps program with optional career pathways for participants that may provide instruction in basic skills in addition to the appropriate technical training. (4) The assignment of corps members shall not result in the displacement of currently employed workers, including partial displacement such as reduction in hours of nonovertime work, wages, or other employment benefits. Agencies that participate in the program may not terminate, lay-off, or reduce the working hours of any employee for the purpose of using a corps member with available funds. In circumstances where substantial efficiencies or a public purpose may result, participating agencies may use corps members to carry out essential agency work or contractual functions without displacing current employees. (5) Facilities, supplies, motor vehicles, instruments, and tools of participating agencies shall be made available for use by the conservation corps to the extent that such use does not conflict with the normal duties of the agency. The agency may purchase, rent, or otherwise acquire other necessary tools, facilities, supplies, and instruments.
RCW 43.99X.030 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 99X / Section 030
RCW 43.99X.030: Retirement of bonds—Reimbursement of general fund from debt-limit general fund bond retirement account.
Status: in_force

(1) The debt-limit general fund bond retirement account shall be used for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds authorized in RCW 43.99X.020 (1) (a) through (f). (2) The state finance committee shall, on or before June 30th of each year, certify to the state treasurer the amount needed in the ensuing twelve months to meet the bond retirement and interest requirements on the bonds authorized in RCW 43.99X.020 (1) (a) through (f). (3) On each date on which any interest or principal and interest payment is due on bonds issued for the purposes of RCW 43.99X.020 (1) (a) through (f), the state treasurer shall withdraw from any general state revenues received in the state treasury and deposit in the debt-limit general fund bond retirement account an amount equal to the amount certified by the state finance committee to be due on the payment date.
RCW 43.386.901 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 386 / Section 901
RCW 43.386.901: Effective date—2020 c 257.
Status: in_force

Sections 1 through 9 and 11 through 13 of this act take effect July 1, 2021.
RCW 43.163.010 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 163 / Section 010
RCW 43.163.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the following words and terms have the following meanings, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) "Authority" means the Washington economic development finance authority created under RCW 43.163.020 or any board, body, commission, department or officer succeeding to the principal functions of the authority or to whom the powers conferred upon the authority shall be given by law; (2) "Bonds" means any bonds, notes, debentures, interim certificates, conditional sales or lease financing agreements, lines of credit, forward purchase agreements, investment agreements, and other banking or financial arrangements, guaranties, or other obligations issued by or entered into by the authority. Such bonds may be issued on either a tax-exempt or taxable basis; (3) "Borrower" means one or more public or private persons or entities acting as lessee, purchaser, mortgagor, or borrower who has obtained or is seeking to obtain financing either from the authority or from an eligible banking organization that has obtained or is seeking to obtain funds from the authority to finance a project. A borrower may include a party who transfers the right of use and occupancy to another party by lease, sublease or otherwise, or a party who is seeking or has obtained a financial guaranty from the authority; (4) "Eligible banking organization" means any organization subject to regulation by the director of the department of financial institutions, any national bank, federal savings and loan association, and federal credit union located within this state; (5) "Eligible export transaction" means any preexport or export activity by a person or entity located in the state of Washington involving a sale for export and product sale which, in the judgment of the authority: (a) Will create or maintain employment in the state of Washington, (b) will obtain a material percent of its value from manufactured goods or services made, processed or occurring in Washington, and (c) could not otherwise obtain financing on reasonable terms from an eligible banking organization; (6) "Eligible farmer" means any person who is a resident of the state of Washington and whose specific acreage qualifying for receipts from the federal department of agriculture under its conservation reserve program is within the state of Washington; (7) "Eligible person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, or joint venture carrying on business, or proposing to carry on business within the state and is seeking financial assistance under RCW 43.163.210 ; (8) "Financial assistance" means the infusion of capital to persons for use in the development and exploitation of specific inventions and products; (9) "Financing document" means an instrument executed by the authority and one or more persons or entities pertaining to the issuance of or security for bonds, or the application of the proceeds of bonds or other funds of, or payable to, the authority. A financing document may include, but need not be limited to, a lease, installment sale agreement, conditional sale agreement, mortgage, loan agreement, trust agreement or indenture, security agreement, letter or line of credit, reimbursement agreement, insurance policy, guaranty agreement, or currency or interest rate swap agreement. A financing document also may be an agreement between the authority and an eligible banking organization which has agreed to make a loan to a borrower; (10) "Plan" means the general plan of economic development finance objectives developed and adopted by the authority, and updated from time to time, as required under RCW 43.163.090 ; (11) "Economic development activities" means activities related to: Manufacturing, processing, research, production, assembly, tooling, warehousing, airports, docks and wharves, mass commuting facilities, high-speed intercity rail facilities, public broadcasting, pollution control, solid waste disposal, federally qualified hazardous waste facilities, energy generating, conservation, or transmission facilities, and sports facilities and industrial parks and activities conducted within a federally designated enterprise or empowerment zone or geographic area of similar nature; (12) "Project costs" means costs of: (a) Acquisition, lease, construction, reconstruction, remodeling, refurbishing, rehabilitation, extension, and enlargement of land, rights to land, buildings, structures, docks, wharves, fixtures, machinery, equipment, excavations, paving, landscaping, utilities, approaches, roadways and parking, handling and storage areas, and similar ancillary facilities, and any other real or personal property included in an economic development activity; (b) Architectural, engineering, consulting, accounting, and legal costs related directly to the development, financing, acquisition, lease, construction, reconstruction, remodeling, refurbishing, rehabilitation, extension, and enlargement of an activity included under subsection (11) of this section, including costs of studies assessing the feasibility of an economic development activity; (c) Finance costs, including the costs of credit enhancement and discounts, if any, the costs of issuing revenue bonds, and costs incurred in carrying out any financing document; (d) Start-up costs, working capital, capitalized research and development costs, capitalized interest during construction and during the eighteen months after estimated completion of construction, and capitalized debt service or repair and replacement or other appropriate reserves; (e) The refunding of any outstanding obligations incurred for any of the costs outlined in this subsection; and (f) Other costs incidental to any of the costs listed in this section; (13) "Product" means a product, device, technique, or process that is or may be exploitable commercially. "Product" does not refer to pure research, but shall be construed to apply to products, devices, techniques, or processes that have advanced beyond the theoretic stage and are readily capable of being, or have been, reduced to practice; (14) "Financing agreements" means, and includes without limitation, a contractual arrangement with an eligible person whereby the authority obtains rights from or in an invention or product or proceeds from an invention or product in exchange for the granting of financial and other assistance to the person.
RCW 43.300.080 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 300 / Section 080
RCW 43.300.080: Cost-reimbursement agreements.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may enter into a written cost-reimbursement agreement with a permit applicant or project proponent to recover from the applicant or proponent the reasonable costs incurred by the department in carrying out the requirements of this chapter, as well as the requirements of other relevant laws, as they relate to permit coordination, environmental review, application review, technical studies, and permit processing. (2) The cost-reimbursement agreement shall identify the tasks and costs for work to be conducted under the agreement. The agreement must include a schedule that states: (a) The estimated number of weeks for initial review of the permit application; (b) The estimated number of revision cycles; (c) The estimated number of weeks for review of subsequent revision submittals; (d) The estimated number of billable hours of employee time; (e) The rate per hour; and (f) A date for revision of the agreement if necessary. (3) The written cost-reimbursement agreement shall be negotiated with the permit applicant or project proponent. Under the provisions of a cost-reimbursement agreement, funds from the applicant shall be used by the department to contract with an independent consultant to carry out the work covered by the cost-reimbursement agreement. The department may also use funds provided under a cost-reimbursement agreement to hire temporary employees, to assign current staff to review the work of the consultant, to provide necessary technical assistance when an independent consultant with comparable technical skills is unavailable, and to recover reasonable and necessary direct and indirect costs that arise from processing the permit. The department shall, in developing the agreement, ensure that final decisions that involve policy matters are made by the agency and not by the consultant. The department shall make an estimate of the number of permanent staff hours to process the permits, and shall contract with consultants or hire temporary employees to replace the time and functions committed by these permanent staff to the project. The billing process shall provide for accurate time and cost accounting and may include a billing cycle that provides for progress payments. (4) The cost-reimbursement agreement must not negatively impact the processing of other permit applications. In order to maintain permit processing capacity, the agency may hire outside consultants, temporary employees, or make internal administrative changes. Consultants or temporary employees hired as part of a cost-reimbursement agreement or to maintain agency capacity are hired as agents of the state not of the permit applicant. The restrictions of chapter 42.52 RCW apply to any cost-reimbursement agreement, and to any person hired as a result of a cost-reimbursement agreement.
RCW 43.19.682 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 19 / Section 682
RCW 43.19.682: Energy conservation to be included in landscape objectives.
Status: in_force

The director of the department of enterprise services shall seek to further energy conservation objectives among other landscape objectives in planting and maintaining trees upon grounds administered by the department.
RCW 43.10.095 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 095
RCW 43.10.095: Homicide investigative tracking system—Supervision management and recidivist tracking (SMART) system.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created, as a component of the homicide investigative tracking system, a supervision management and recidivist tracking system called the SMART system. The office of the attorney general may contract with any state, local, or private agency necessary for implementation of and training for supervision management and recidivist tracking program partnerships for development and operation of a statewide computer linkage between the attorney general's homicide investigative tracking system, local police departments, and the state department of corrections. Dormant information in the supervision management and recidivist tracking system shall be automatically archived after seven years. The department of corrections shall notify the attorney general when each person is no longer under its supervision. (2) As used in this section, unless the context requires otherwise: (a) "Dormant" means there have been no inquiries by the department of corrections or law enforcement with regard to an active supervision case or an active criminal investigation in the past seven years. (b) "Archived" means information which is not in the active database and can only be retrieved for use in an active criminal investigation.
RCW 43.31C.070 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 31C / Section 070
RCW 43.31C.070: Administration of community empowerment zone—Jurisdiction of local government—Community empowerment zone administrator.
Status: in_force

The administration of a community empowerment zone is under the jurisdiction of the local government. Each local government must, by ordinance, designate a community empowerment zone administrator for the area designated as a community empowerment zone that is within its jurisdiction. A community empowerment zone administrator must be an officer or employee of the local government. The community empowerment zone administrator is the liaison between the local government, the department, the business community, and labor and community-based organizations within the community empowerment zone.
RCW 43.950.020 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 950 / Section 020
RCW 43.950.020: Title, chapter, section headings not part of law.
Status: in_force

Title headings, chapter headings, and section or subsection headings, as used in this title do not constitute any part of the law.
RCW 43.01.090 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 01 / Section 090
RCW 43.01.090: Departments to share occupancy costs—Capital projects surcharge.
Status: in_force

The director of enterprise services may assess a charge or rent against each state board, commission, agency, office, department, activity, or other occupant or user for payment of a proportionate share of costs for occupancy of buildings, structures, or facilities including but not limited to all costs of acquiring, constructing, operating, and maintaining such buildings, structures, or facilities and the repair, remodeling, or furnishing thereof and for the rendering of any service or the furnishing or providing of any supplies, equipment, historic furnishings, or materials. The director of enterprise services may recover the full costs including appropriate overhead charges of the foregoing by periodic billings as determined by the director including but not limited to transfers upon accounts and advancements into the enterprise services account. Charges related to the rendering of real estate services under RCW 43.82.010 and to the operation and maintenance of public and historic facilities at the state capitol, as defined in RCW 79.24.710 , shall be allocated separately from other charges assessed under this section. Rates shall be established by the director of enterprise services after consultation with the director of financial management. The director of enterprise services may allot, provide, or furnish any of such facilities, structures, services, equipment, supplies, or materials to any other public service type occupant or user at such rates or charges as are equitable and reasonably reflect the actual costs of the services provided: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That the legislature, its duly constituted committees, interim committees and other committees shall be exempted from the provisions of this section. Upon receipt of such bill, each entity, occupant, or user shall cause a warrant or check in the amount thereof to be drawn in favor of the department of enterprise services which shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the enterprise services account unless the director of financial management has authorized another method for payment of costs. Beginning July 1, 1995, the director of enterprise services shall assess a capital projects surcharge upon each agency or other user occupying a facility owned and managed by the department of enterprise services in Thurston county, excluding state capitol public and historic facilities, as defined in RCW 79.24.710 . The capital projects surcharge does not apply to agencies or users that agree to pay all future repairs, improvements, and renovations to the buildings they occupy and a proportional share, as determined by the office of financial management, of all other campus repairs, installations, improvements, and renovations that provide a benefit to the buildings they occupy or that have an agreement with the department of enterprise services that contains a charge for a similar purpose, including but not limited to RCW 43.01.091 , in an amount greater than the capital projects surcharge. Beginning July 1, 2002, the capital projects surcharge does not apply to department of services for the blind vendors who operate cafeteria services in facilities owned and managed by the department of enterprise services; the department shall consider this space to be a common area for purposes of allocating the capital projects surcharge to other building tenants beginning July 1, 2003. The director, after consultation with the director of financial management, shall adopt differential capital project surcharge rates to reflect the differences in facility type and quality. The initial payment structure for this surcharge shall be one dollar per square foot per year. The surcharge shall increase over time to an amount that when combined with the facilities and service charge equals the market rate for similar types of lease space in the area or equals five dollars per square foot per year, whichever is lessAll proceedings of the commission and all documents and records in its possession shall be public records, and it shall adopt and use an official seal.tes to reflect the differences in facility type and quality. The initial payment structure for this surcharge shall be one dollar per square foot per year. The surcharge shall increase over time to an amount that when combined with the facilities and service charge equals the market rate for similar types of lease space in the area or equals five dollars per square foot per year, whichever is less. The capital projects surcharge shall be in addition to other charges assessed under this section. Proceeds from the capital projects surcharge shall be deposited into the Thurston county capital facilities account created in RCW 43.19.501 .
RCW 43.21A.080 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21A / Section 080
RCW 43.21A.080: Rule-making authority.
Status: in_force

The director of the department of ecology is authorized to adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary and appropriate to carry out the provisions of this chapter: PROVIDED, That the director may not adopt rules after July 23, 1995, that are based solely on a section of law stating a statute's intent or purpose, on the enabling provisions of the statute establishing the agency, or on any combination of such provisions, for statutory authority to adopt the rule.
RCW 43.43.655 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 655
RCW 43.43.655: Drug control assistance unit—Special narcotics enforcement unit.
Status: in_force

A special narcotics enforcement unit is established within the Washington state patrol drug control assistance unit. The unit shall be coordinated between the Washington state patrol, the attorney general, and the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs. The initial unit shall consist of attorneys, investigators, and the necessary accountants and support staff. It is the responsibility of the unit to: (1) Conduct criminal narcotic profiteering investigations and assist with prosecutions, (2) train local undercover narcotic agents, and (3) coordinate federal, state, and local interjurisdictional narcotic investigations.
RCW 43.01.042 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 01 / Section 042
RCW 43.01.042: Vacations—State institutions of higher learning.
Status: in_force

State institutions of higher learning may prescribe such rules and regulations as they may determine governing vacation leave for academic and professional personnel.
RCW 43.70.675 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 70 / Section 675
RCW 43.70.675: Public health advisory board.
Status: in_force

(1) The public health advisory board is established within the department. The advisory board shall: (a) Advise and provide feedback to the governmental public health system and provide formal public recommendations on public health; (b) Monitor the performance of the governmental public health system; (c) Develop goals and a direction for public health in Washington and provide recommendations to improve public health performance and to achieve the identified goals and direction; (d) Advise and report to the secretary; (e) Coordinate with the governor's office, department, state board of health, local health jurisdictions, and the secretary; (f) Evaluate public health emergency response and provide recommendations for future response, including coordinating with relevant committees, task forces, and stakeholders to analyze the COVID-19 public health response; and (g) Evaluate the use of foundational public health services funding by the governmental public health system. (2) The public health advisory board shall consist of representatives from each of the following appointed by the governor: (a) The governor's office; (b) The director of the state board of health or the director's designee; (c) The secretary of the department or the secretary's designee; (d) The chair of the governor's interagency council on health disparities; (e) Two representatives from the tribal government public health sector selected by the American Indian health commission; (f) One member of the county legislative authority from a eastern Washington county selected by a statewide association representing counties; (g) One member of the county legislative authority from a western Washington county selected by a statewide association representing counties; (h) An organization representing businesses in a region of the state; (i) A statewide association representing community and migrant health centers; (j) A statewide association representing Washington cities; (k) Four representatives from local health jurisdictions selected by a statewide association representing local public health officials, including one from a jurisdiction east of the Cascade mountains with a population between 200,000 and 600,000, one from a jurisdiction east of the Cascade mountains with a population under 200,000, one from a jurisdiction west of the Cascade mountains with a population between 200,000 and 600,000, and one from a jurisdiction west of the Cascade mountains with a population less than 200,000; (l) A statewide association representing Washington hospitals; (m) A statewide association representing Washington physicians; (n) A statewide association representing Washington nurses; (o) A statewide association representing Washington public health or public health professionals; and (p) A consumer nonprofit organization representing marginalized populations. (3) In addition to the members of the public health advisory board listed in subsection (2) of this section, there must be four nonvoting ex officio members from the legislature consisting of one legislator from each of the two largest caucuses in both the house of representatives and the senate. (4) Staff support for the public health advisory board, including arranging meetings, must be provided by the department. (5) Legislative members of the public health advisory board may be reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with RCW 44.04.120 . Nonlegislative members are not entitled to be reimbursed for travel expenses if they are elected officials or are participating on behalf of an employer, governmental entity, or other organization. Any reimbursement for other nonlegislative members is subject to chapter 43.03 RCW. (6) The public health advisory board is a class one group under chapter 43.03 RCW.
RCW 43.10.030 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 030
RCW 43.10.030: General powers and duties.
Status: in_force

The attorney general shall: (1) Appear for and represent the state before the supreme court or the court of appeals in all cases in which the state is interested; (2) Institute and prosecute all actions and proceedings for, or for the use of the state, which may be necessary in the execution of the duties of any state officer; (3) Defend all actions and proceedings against any state officer or employee acting in his or her official capacity, in any of the courts of this state or the United States; (4) Consult with and advise the several prosecuting attorneys in matters relating to the duties of their office, and when the interests of the state require, he or she shall attend the trial of any person accused of a crime, and assist in the prosecution; (5) Consult with and advise the governor, members of the legislature, and other state officers, and when requested, give written opinions upon all constitutional or legal questions relating to the duties of such officers; (6) Prepare proper drafts of contracts and other instruments relating to subjects in which the state is interested; (7) Give written opinions, when requested by either branch of the legislature, or any committee thereof, upon constitutional or legal questions; (8) Enforce the proper application of funds appropriated for the public institutions of the state, and prosecute corporations for failure or refusal to make the reports required by law; (9) Keep in proper books a record of all cases prosecuted or defended by him or her, on behalf of the state or its officers, and of all proceedings had in relation thereto, and deliver the same to his or her successor in office; (10) Keep books in which he or she shall record all the official opinions given by him or her during his or her term of office, and deliver the same to his or her successor in office; (11) Pay into the state treasury all moneys received by him or her for the use of the state.
RCW 43.63A.550 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 63A / Section 550
RCW 43.63A.550: Growth management—Inventorying and collecting data.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall assist in the process of inventorying and collecting data on public and private land for the acquisition of data describing land uses, demographics, infrastructure, critical areas, transportation corridors physical features, housing, and other information useful in managing growth throughout the state. For this purpose the department may contract with Washington technology solutions and shall form an advisory group consisting of representatives from state, local, and federal agencies, colleges and universities, and private firms with expertise in land planning, and geographic information systems. (2) The department shall establish a sequence for acquiring data, giving priority to rapidly growing areas. The data shall be retained in a manner to facilitate its use in preparing maps, aggregating with data from multiple jurisdictions, and comparing changes over time. Data shall further be retained in a manner which permits its access via computer. (3) The department shall work with other state agencies, local governments, and private organizations that are inventorying public and private lands to ensure close coordination and to ensure that duplication of efforts does not occur.
RCW 43.88.240 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 88 / Section 240
RCW 43.88.240: Exemption of Washington state commodity commissions.
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise directed in the commodity commission enabling statute, this chapter shall not apply to the Washington state commodity commissions created either under separate statute or under the provisions of chapters 15.65 and 15.66 RCW: PROVIDED, That all such commissions shall submit estimates and such other necessary information as may be required for the development of the budget and shall also be subject to audit by the appropriate state auditing agency or officer.
RCW 43.41.080 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 41 / Section 080
RCW 43.41.080: Deputy and assistant directors.
Status: in_force

The director may appoint such deputy directors and assistant directors as shall be needed to administer the office of financial management. The officers appointed under this section and exempt from the provisions of the state civil service law by the terms of RCW 41.06.075 , shall be paid salaries to be fixed by the governor in accordance with the procedure established by law for the fixing of salaries for officers exempt from the operation of the state civil service law.
RCW 43.83B.440 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 83B / Section 440
RCW 43.83B.440: Drought contingency plan revision.
Status: in_force

In collaboration with affected governments, the department may revise the existing drought contingency plan. The department shall notify interested parties of any updates to the drought contingency plan.
RCW 43.43.3952 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 3952
RCW 43.43.3952: Ignition interlock devices—Officer required to report violations—Liability.
Status: in_force

(1) Any officer conducting field inspections of ignition interlock devices under the ignition interlock program shall report violations by program participants to the court. (2) The Washington state patrol may not be held liable for any damages resulting from any act or omission in conducting activities under the ignition interlock program, other than acts or omissions constituting gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.
RCW 43.103.070 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 103 / Section 070
RCW 43.103.070: Chair—Quorum—Meetings.
Status: in_force

The council shall elect a chair and a vice chair from among its members. The chair shall not vote except in case of a tie vote. Seven members of the council shall constitute a quorum. The governor shall summon the council to its first meeting. Otherwise, meetings may be called by the chair and shall be called by him or her upon the written request of five members of the council. Conference calls by telephone are a proper form of meeting.
RCW 43.21A.638 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21A / Section 638
RCW 43.21A.638: Steam electric generating plant—Provisions of law, resolution, a contract with bondholder—Enforcement.
Status: in_force

The provisions of RCW 43.21A.610 through 43.21A.642 and any resolution providing for the issuance of revenue bonds shall constitute a contract with the holder or holders from time to time of the revenue bonds of the state finance committee. Such provisions of RCW 43.21A.610 through 43.21A.642 and of any such resolution shall be enforceable by any such bondholders by appropriate action in any court of competent jurisdiction.
RCW 43.119.020 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 119 / Section 020
RCW 43.119.020: Membership—Terms—Vacancies—Expenses—Quorum.
Status: in_force

(1) The Washington state women's commission shall consist of nine members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. (2) The governor shall consider nominations for membership based upon maintaining a balanced and diverse distribution of ethnic, geographic, gender, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, and occupational representation, where practicable. (3) All commission members shall serve at the pleasure of the governor, but in no case may any member serve more than three years without formal reappointment by the governor. All legislative advisory members shall serve for a two-year term and the position of any legislative advisory member shall be deemed vacated whenever such member ceases to be a member of the house from which the member was appointed. Of the persons initially appointed by the governor to the commission, three shall be appointed to serve one year, three to serve two years, and three to serve three years. Upon expiration of such terms, subsequent appointments shall be for three years. Any vacancies occurring in the membership of the commission shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointments. (4) Two members of the senate, one from each of the two major political parties, appointed by the president of the senate, and two members of the house of representatives, one from each of the two major political parties, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, shall serve as advisory members. (5)(a) Nonlegislative members shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 . (b) Legislative members shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties in accordance with RCW 44.04.120 . (6) A simple majority of the commission's membership constitutes a quorum for the purpose of conducting business.
RCW 43.70.500 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 70 / Section 500
RCW 43.70.500: Health care services practice indicators and risk management protocols.
Status: in_force

The department of health shall consult with health care providers and facilities, purchasers, health professional regulatory authorities under RCW 18.130.040 , appropriate research and clinical experts, and consumers of health care services to identify specific practice areas where practice indicators and risk management protocols have been developed, including those that have been demonstrated to be effective among persons of color. Practice indicators shall be based upon expert consensus and best available scientific evidence. The department shall: (1) Develop a definition of expert consensus and best available scientific evidence so that practice indicators can serve as a standard for excellence in the provision of health care services. (2) Establish a process to identify and evaluate practice indicators and risk management protocols as they are developed by the appropriate professional, scientific, and clinical communities. (3) Recommend the use of practice indicators and risk management protocols in quality assurance, utilization review, or provider payment to the health services commission.
RCW 43.88.230 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 88 / Section 230
RCW 43.88.230: Legislative agencies and committees deemed part of legislative branch.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this chapter, the statute law committee, the joint legislative audit and review committee, the joint transportation committee, the legislative evaluation and accountability program committee, the office of legislative support services, the joint higher education committee, the office of state actuary, and all legislative standing committees of both houses shall be deemed a part of the legislative branch of state government.
RCW 43.97.035 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 97 / Section 035
RCW 43.97.035: Commission members—Compensation—Travel expenses.
Status: in_force

Members of the Columbia River Gorge commission appointed for Washington shall receive compensation for their services pursuant to RCW 43.03.240 , and shall be eligible to receive a subsistence allowance and travel expenses pursuant to RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 , and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
RCW 43.334.075 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 334 / Section 075
RCW 43.334.075: State physical anthropologist—Appointment—Responsibilities—Support staff.
Status: in_force

(1) The director shall appoint a state physical anthropologist. At a minimum, the state physical anthropologist must have a doctorate in either archaeology or anthropology and have experience in forensic osteology or other relevant aspects of physical anthropology and must have at least one year of experience in laboratory reconstruction and analysis. A medical degree with archaeological experience in addition to the experience required may substitute for a doctorate in archaeology or anthropology. (2) The state physical anthropologist has the primary responsibility of investigating, preserving, and, when necessary, removing and reinterring discoveries of nonforensic skeletal human remains. The state physical anthropologist is available to any local governments or any federally recognized tribal government within the boundaries of Washington to assist in determining whether discovered skeletal human remains are forensic or nonforensic. (3) The director shall hire staff as necessary to support the state physical anthropologist to meet the objectives of this section. (4) For the purposes of this section, "forensic remains" are those that come under the jurisdiction of the coroner pursuant to RCW 68.50.010 .
RCW 43.216.660 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 216 / Section 660
RCW 43.216.660: Child care services—Declaration of policy.
Status: in_force

It shall be the policy of the state of Washington to: (1) Recognize the family as the most important social and economic unit of society and support the central role parents play in child rearing. All parents are encouraged to care for and nurture their children through the traditional methods of parental care at home. The availability of quality, affordable child care is a concern for working parents, the costs of care are often beyond the resources of working parents, and child care facilities are not located conveniently to workplaces and neighborhoods. Parents are encouraged to participate fully in the effort to improve the quality of child care services. (2) Promote a variety of culturally and developmentally appropriate child care settings and services of the highest possible quality in accordance with the basic principle of continuity of care. These settings shall include, but not be limited to, family day care homes, outdoor nature-based child care, centers, and schools. (3) Promote the growth, development and safety of children by working with community groups including providers and parents to establish standards for quality service, training of child care providers, fair and equitable monitoring, and salary levels commensurate with provider responsibilities and support services. (4) Promote equal access to quality, affordable, socio-economically integrated child care for all children and families. (5) Facilitate broad community and private sector involvement in the provision of quality child care services to foster economic development and assist industry through the department.
RCW 43.325.090 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 325 / Section 090
RCW 43.325.090: Refueling projects.
Status: in_force

If the total requested dollar amount of funds for refueling projects under *RCW 43.325.020 (4) exceeds the amount available for refueling projects in the energy freedom account created in *RCW 43.325.040 , the applications must be prioritized based upon the following criteria: (1) The extent to which the project will help reduce dependence on petroleum fuels and imported energy either directly or indirectly; (2) The extent to which the project will reduce air and water pollution either directly or indirectly; (3) The extent to which the project will establish a viable bioenergy production capacity in Washington; (4) The extent to which the project will make biofuels more accessible to the motoring public; (5) The benefits to Washington's agricultural producers; and (6) The number and quality of jobs and economic benefits created by the project.
RCW 43.180.901 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 180 / Section 901
RCW 43.180.901: Liberal construction.
Status: in_force

This chapter, being necessary for the welfare of the state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes thereof.
RCW 43.20B.060 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20B / Section 060
RCW 43.20B.060: Reimbursement for medical care or residential care—Lien—Subrogation—Delegation of lien and subrogation rights.
Status: in_force

(1) To secure reimbursement of any assistance paid under chapter 74.09 RCW or reimbursement for any residential care provided by the department at a hospital for the mentally ill or habilitative care center for the developmentally disabled, as a result of injuries to or illness of a recipient caused by the negligence or wrong of another, the department shall be subrogated to the recipient's rights against a tort feasor or the tort feasor's insurer, or both. (2) The department shall have a lien upon any recovery by or on behalf of the recipient from such tort feasor or the tort feasor's insurer, or both to the extent of the value of the assistance paid or residential care provided by the department, provided that such lien shall not be effective against recoveries subject to wrongful death when there are surviving dependents of the deceased. The lien shall become effective upon filing with the county auditor in the county where the assistance was authorized or where any action is brought against the tort feasor or insurer. The lien may also be filed in any other county or served upon the recipient in the same manner as a civil summons if, in the department's discretion, such alternate filing or service is necessary to secure the department's interest. The additional lien shall be effective upon filing or service. (3) The lien of the department shall be upon any claim, right of action, settlement proceeds, money, or benefits arising from an insurance program to which the recipient might be entitled (a) against the tort feasor or insurer of the tort feasor, or both, and (b) under any contract of insurance purchased by the recipient or by any other person providing coverage for the illness or injuries for which the assistance or residential care is paid or provided by the department. (4) If recovery is made by the department under this section and the subrogation is fully or partially satisfied through an action brought by or on behalf of the recipient, the amount paid to the department shall bear its proportionate share of attorneys' fees and costs. (a) The determination of the proportionate share to be borne by the department shall be based upon: (i) The fees and costs approved by the court in which the action was initiated; or (ii) The written agreement between the attorney and client which establishes fees and costs when fees and costs are not addressed by the court. (b) When fees and costs have been approved by a court, after notice to the department, the department shall have the right to be heard on the matter of attorneys' fees and costs or its proportionate share. (c) When fees and costs have not been addressed by the court, the department shall receive at the time of settlement a copy of the written agreement between the attorney and client which establishes fees and costs and may request and examine documentation of fees and costs associated with the case. The department may bring an action in superior court to void a settlement if it believes the attorneys' calculation of its proportionate share of fees and costs is inconsistent with the written agreement between the attorney and client which establishes fees and costs or if the fees and costs associated with the case are exorbitant in relation to cases of a similar nature. (5) The rights and remedies provided to the department in this section to secure reimbursement for assistance, including the department's lien and subrogation rights, may be delegated to a *managed health care system by contract entered into pursuant to RCW 74.09.522 . A *managed health care system may enforce all rights and remedies delegated to it by the department to secure and recover assistance provided under a *managed health care system consistent with its agreement with the department.
RCW 43.280.050 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 280 / Section 050
RCW 43.280.050: Applications—Minimum requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) At a minimum, grant applications for specialized and underserved services must include the following: (a) The geographic area from which the victims to be served are expected to come; (b) A description of the extent and effect of the needs of these victims within the relevant geographic area; (c) A proposed budget and an explanation of how the funds will be used, their relationship to existing services available within the community, and the need that they will fulfill; (d) An explanation of what community organizations were involved in the community coordination that resulted in the development of the proposal; and (e) Documentation of the applicant's capacity to provide specialized services and services for underserved populations, as defined in this chapter, and a description of how the applicant intends to comply with service standards and data collection as established by the department. (2) At a minimum, grant applications for core services must include the following: (a) The geographic area from which the victims to be served are expected to come; (b) Assurance of the applicant's compliance with service standards, data collection, and management standards established by the department; and (c) Documentation of the applicant's capacity to provide core services, as defined in this chapter.
RCW 43.85.230 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 85 / Section 230
RCW 43.85.230: Investment deposits and rate of interest—Term deposit basis.
Status: in_force

The state treasurer may deposit moneys not required to meet current demands upon a term deposit basis not to exceed five years at such interest rates and upon such conditions as to withdrawals of such moneys as may be agreed upon between the state treasurer and any qualified public depositary.
RCW 43.88.300 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 88 / Section 300
RCW 43.88.300: Fiscal responsibilities of state officers and employees—Violations—Civil penalties—Forfeiture.
Status: in_force

(1) Where there is reason to believe that a present or former state officer or employee has violated or threatens to violate RCW 43.88.290 , the attorney general may initiate an appropriate civil action for the enforcement of RCW 43.88.280 through 43.88.320 or to prevent any such violation. The action may be brought in the county where the alleged violator resides, or the county where the violation is alleged to have occurred or is threatened. (2) For each violation of RCW 43.88.290 the attorney general shall seek to recover and the court may award the following damages on behalf of the state of Washington: (a) From each person found in violation of RCW 43.88.290 a civil penalty in the amount of five hundred dollars, or all costs, including reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the state in said action, whichever is greater; (b) Any damages sustained by the state as a result of the conduct constituting said violation. In addition to the other penalties contained in this section, judgment against any person, other than an elected official, for violating RCW 43.88.290 may include a declaration of forfeiture of such person's office or employment, to take effect immediately.
RCW 43.216.365 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 216 / Section 365
RCW 43.216.365: Operating without a license—Penalty.
Status: in_force

Any agency operating without a license shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. This section shall not be enforceable against an agency until sixty days after the effective date of new rules, applicable to such agency, have been adopted under this chapter.
RCW 43.43.839 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 839
RCW 43.43.839: Fingerprint identification account.
Status: in_force

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The fingerprint identification account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from incremental charges of fingerprint checks requested for noncriminal justice purposes and electronic background requests shall be deposited in the account. Receipts for fingerprint checks by the federal bureau of investigation may also be deposited in the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the cost of record checks. Only the chief of the state patrol or the chief's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW. The account shall be subject to appropriation. During the 2017-2019 and 2019-2021 fiscal biennia, funds in the account may be used for expenditures related to the upgrade of the state patrol's criminal history system. During the 2017-2019 and 2019-2021 fiscal biennia, the account may be used for building the sexual assault kit tracking system. It is the intent of the legislature that this policy will be continued in subsequent fiscal biennia.
RCW 43.101.802 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 101 / Section 802
RCW 43.101.802: Task force on first responder wellness.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the commission shall convene a task force on first responder wellness in Washington state. To the extent possible, the membership of the task force should include representatives that reflect the diversity of the first responder professions, including diversity in geography, gender, sexuality, and race. (2) The first responder wellness task force shall be cochaired by the executive director of the commission, or the executive director's designee, and a representative of the fire service, and consist of the following additional membership: (a) Two members from each of the following professions: (i) Emergency medical services frontline providers; (ii) Emergency dispatchers; and (iii) Jail corrections officers; (b) One member from each of the following entities: (i) The Washington council of police and sheriffs; (ii) The Washington state fraternal order of police; (iii) The Washington state patrol troopers association; (iv) The Washington state patrol lieutenants and captains association; (v) The Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs; (vi) The Washington state council of firefighters; (vii) The Washington fire chiefs association; (viii) The Washington state firefighters' association; (ix) The department of labor and industries; (x) The state board for volunteer firefighters and reserve officers; (xi) The state chapter of the association of public safety communications officials; (xii) The state chapter of the national emergency number association; and (xiii) International brotherhood of teamsters local 117; (c) Two members representing the interests of tribal law enforcement officers and agencies; (d) Two members representing the interests of tribal first responders; (e) Two members from the Washington association of coroners and medical examiners; (f) One member from the University of Washington department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, who has implemented a regional state-funded law enforcement officer wellness program; (g) One member from the Washington federation of state employees, representing the interests of the department of corrections' community corrections officers; (h) The chief of the Washington state patrol, or the chief's designee; (i) The secretary of the department of corrections, or the secretary's designee; and (j) Any other members that the commission determines should participate in the task force to represent the interests of first responders. (3) The commission shall convene the initial meeting of the task force no later than December 1, 2024. (4) At a minimum, the task force shall meet quarterly. (5) The task force shall: (a) Monitor the implementation of chapter 295, Laws of 2024; (b) Evaluate the findings and recommendations of the task force on law enforcement officer mental health and wellness in Washington state as established under chapter 327, Laws of 2020 (SSB 6570), and determine ways in which the task force on first responder wellness may continue developing upon the recommendations of the task force on law enforcement officer mental health and wellness; and (c) Make recommendations to improve first responder wellness across the first responder professions in the state. (6)(a) The task force shall also develop and publish model policies for first responder peer support services tailored to the following first responder professions: (i) Law enforcement officers; (ii) Firefighters; (iii) Emergency medical services frontline providers; (iv) Emergency dispatchers; (v) Corrections officers; and (vi) Coroners and medical examiners. (b) The task force must design the model policies to support efforts to establish and expand peer support services opportunities and networks for the professions specified under (a) of this subsection, and to develop best practices and resources for peer supporters from those professions. (c) In developing the model policies, the task force must obtain the services of an organization with expertise in peer emotional support and peer workforce development to provide technical assistance. (d) The task force must publish the model policies by December 31, 2025. (7) Beginning December 1, 2025, the task force shall submit an annual report to the legislature on the status of its work. (8) This section expires December 31, 2028.
RCW 43.131.408 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 131 / Section 408
RCW 43.131.408: Alternative public works contracting procedures—Repeal.
Status: repealed

The following acts or parts of acts, as now existing or hereafter amended, are each repealed, effective June 30, 2032: (1) RCW 39.10.200 and 2023 c 395 s 4, 2010 1st sp.s. c 21 s 2, 2007 c 494 s 1, & 1994 c 132 s 1 ; (2) RCW 39.10.210 and 2023 c 395 s 5, 2021 c 230 s 1, 2019 c 212 s 1, 2014 c 42 s 1, & 2013 c 222 s 1 ; (3) RCW 39.10.220 and 2023 c 395 s 6, 2021 c 230 s 2, 2013 c 222 s 2, 2007 c 494 s 102, & 2005 c 377 s 1 ; (4) RCW 39.10.230 and 2023 c 395 s 7, 2021 c 230 s 3, 2013 c 222 s 3, 2010 1st sp.s. c 21 s 3, 2009 c 75 s 1, 2007 c 494 s 103, & 2005 c 377 s 2 ; (5) RCW 39.10.240 and 2023 c 395 s 8, 2021 c 230 s 4, 2013 c 222 s 4, & 2007 c 494 s 104 ; (6) RCW 39.10.250 and 2021 c 230 s 5, 2019 c 212 s 2, 2013 c 222 s 5, 2009 c 75 s 2, & 2007 c 494 s 105 ; (7) RCW 39.10.260 and 2013 c 222 s 6 & 2007 c 494 s 106 ; (8) RCW 39.10.270 and 2025 c 231 s 1, 2019 c 212 s 3, 2017 c 211 s 1, 2013 c 222 s 7, 2009 c 75 s 3, & 2007 c 494 s 107 ; (9) RCW 39.10.280 and 2025 c 231 s 2, 2014 c 42 s 2, 2013 c 222 s 8, & 2007 c 494 s 108 ; (10) RCW 39.10.290 and 2007 c 494 s 109 ; (11) RCW 39.10.300 and 2021 c 230 s 6, 2019 c 212 s 4, 2013 c 222 s 9, 2009 c 75 s 4, & 2007 c 494 s 201 ; (12) RCW 39.10.320 and 2019 c 212 s 5, 2013 c 222 s 10, 2007 c 494 s 203, & 1994 c 132 s 7 ; (13) RCW 39.10.330 and 2023 c 395 s 9, 2021 c 230 s 7, 2019 c 212 s 6, 2014 c 19 s 1, 2013 c 222 s 11, 2009 c 75 s 5, & 2007 c 494 s 204 ; (14) RCW 39.10.340 and 2014 c 42 s 3, 2013 c 222 s 12, & 2007 c 494 s 301 ; (15) RCW 39.10.350 and 2021 c 230 s 8, 2014 c 42 s 4, & 2007 c 494 s 302 ; (16) RCW 39.10.360 and 2023 c 395 s 10, 2021 c 230 s 9, 2014 c 42 s 5, 2013 c 222 s 13, 2009 c 75 s 6, & 2007 c 494 s 303 ; (17) RCW 39.10.370 and 2021 c 230 s 10, 2014 c 42 s 6, & 2007 c 494 s 304 ; (18) RCW 39.10.380 and 2023 c 395 s 11, 2021 c 230 s 11, 2013 c 222 s 14, & 2007 c 494 s 305 ; (19) RCW 39.10.385 and 2023 c 395 s 12, 2021 c 230 s 12, 2013 c 222 s 15, & 2010 c 163 s 1 ; (20) RCW 39.10.390 and 2021 c 230 s 13, 2014 c 42 s 7, 2013 c 222 s 16, & 2007 c 494 s 306 ; (21) RCW 39.10.400 and 2021 c 230 s 14, 2013 c 222 s 17, & 2007 c 494 s 307 ; (22) RCW 39.10.410 and 2007 c 494 s 308 ; (23) RCW 39.10.420 and 2019 c 212 s 7, 2017 c 136 s 1, & 2016 c 52 s 1 ; (24) RCW 39.10.430 and 2021 c 230 s 15, 2019 c 212 s 8, & 2007 c 494 s 402 ; (25) RCW 39.10.440 and 2021 c 230 s 16, 2019 c 212 s 9, 2015 c 173 s 1, 2013 c 222 s 19, & 2007 c 494 s 403 ; (26) RCW 39.10.450 and 2019 c 212 s 10, 2012 c 102 s 2, & 2007 c 494 s 404 ; (27) RCW 39.10.460 and 2021 c 230 s 17, 2012 c 102 s 3, & 2007 c 494 s 405 ; (28) RCW 39.10.470 and 2019 c 212 s 11, 2014 c 19 s 2, 2005 c 274 s 275, & 1994 c 132 s 10 ; (29) RCW 39.10.480 and 1994 c 132 s 9 ; (30) RCW 39.10.490 and 2021 c 230 s 18, 2013 c 222 s 20, 2007 c 494 s 501, & 2001 c 328 s 5 ; (31) RCW 39.10.900 and 1994 c 132 s 13 ; (32) RCW 39.10.901 and 1994 c 132 s 14 ; (33) RCW 39.10.903 and 2007 c 494 s 510 ; (34) RCW 39.10.904 and 2007 c 494 s 512 ; (35) RCW 39.10.905 and 2007 c 494 s 513 ; and (36) RCW 39.10.908 and 2023 c 395 s 13 and 2021 c 230 s 19 .
RCW 43.07.037 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 07 / Section 037
RCW 43.07.037: Gifts, grants, conveyances—Receipt, sale—Rules.
Status: in_force

The secretary of state and the *council may accept gifts, grants, conveyances, bequests, and devises, of real or personal property, or both, in trust or otherwise, and sell, lease, exchange, invest, or expend these donations or the proceeds, rents, profits, and income from the donations except as limited by the donor's terms. The secretary of state shall adopt rules to govern and protect the receipt and expenditure of the proceeds.
RCW 43.157.030 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 157 / Section 030
RCW 43.157.030: Application for designation—Project facilitator or coordinator.
Status: in_force

(1) The department of commerce shall: (a) Develop an application for designation of development projects as projects of statewide significance. The application must be accompanied by a letter of approval from the legislative authority of any jurisdiction that will have the proposed project of statewide significance within its boundaries. No designation of a project as a project of statewide significance shall be made without such letter of approval. The letter of approval must state that the jurisdiction joins in the request for the designation of the project as one of statewide significance and has or will hire the professional staff that will be required to expedite the processes necessary to the completion of a project of statewide significance. The development project proponents may provide the funding necessary for the jurisdiction to hire the professional staff that will be required to so expedite. The application shall contain information regarding the location of the project, the applicant's average employment in the state for the prior year, estimated new employment related to the project, estimated wages of employees related to the project, estimated time schedules for completion and operation, and other information required by the department; and (b) Designate a development project as a project of statewide significance if the department determines: (i) After review of the application under criteria adopted by rule, the development project will provide significant economic benefit to the local or state economy, or both, the project is aligned with the state's comprehensive plan for economic development under *RCW 43.162.020 , and, by its designation, the project will not prevent equal consideration of all categories of proposals under RCW 43.157.010 ; and (ii) The development project meets or will meet the requirements of RCW 43.157.010 regarding designation as a project of statewide significance. (2) Any project designated by the legislature and codified in this chapter is not subject to the application requirements set out in subsection (1) of this section. (3) The office of regulatory assistance shall assign a project facilitator or coordinator to each project of statewide significance to: (a) Assist in the scoping and coordinating functions provided for in chapter 43.42 RCW; (b) Assemble a team of state and local government and private officials to help meet the planning, permitting, and development needs of each project, which team shall include those responsible for planning, permitting and licensing, infrastructure development, workforce development services including higher education, transportation services, and the provision of utilities; and (c) Work with each team member to expedite their actions in furtherance of the project.
RCW 43.79.313 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 79 / Section 313
RCW 43.79.313: Eastern College fund—Warrants to be paid from general fund.
Status: in_force

From and after the first day of May, 1955, all warrants drawn on the Eastern College fund and not presented for payment shall be paid from the general fund, and it shall be the duty of the state treasurer and he or she is hereby directed to pay such warrants when presented from the general fund.
RCW 43.58.060 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 58 / Section 060
RCW 43.58.060: Oregon-Washington Columbia River boundary compact—Terms and provisions.
Status: in_force

The terms and provisions of the compact referred to in RCW 43.58.050 are as follows: INTERSTATE COMPACT DETERMINING OREGON-WASHINGTON BOUNDARY ON THE COLUMBIA RIVER ARTICLE I. PURPOSE The boundary between the states of Oregon and Washington along the course of the Columbia River has not been easy to ascertain because of changes in the main channel of the river with a result that a state of confusion and dispute exists and the enforcement and administration of the laws of the two states has been rendered difficult. The purpose of this compact is to fix with precision by reference to stations of longitude and latitude the boundary between the states of Oregon and Washington from one marine league due west of the mouth of the Columbia River to the most easterly point at which the 46th parallel of North latitude crosses said river, at which point the river ceases to form the boundary between the two states. ARTICLE II. DESCRIPTION The boundary between the states of Oregon and Washington from one marine league due west of the mouth of the Columbia River to the point at which the last described point number (# 191) of the boundary as herein determined meets the 46th parallel of North latitude at 118° 59'10".12 of West longitude shall be as follows: Beginning one marine league at sea off the mouth of the Columbia river at north latitude 46° 15'00".00; running thence due east to point number 1 of this description, which point is at north latitude 46° 15'00".00, west longitude 124° 05'00".00; thence from point number 1 continuing upstream in the channel of the Columbia river by a series of straight lines connecting the following numbered and described points in consecutive order. Point North West Description of Number Latitude Longitude Location 1 46°15'00".00 124°05'00".00 2 46°15'51".00 124°02'02".75 3 46°16'17".00 124°01'45".80 4 46°16'59".50 124°02'14".40 5 46°17'28".00 124°02'07".00 6 46°17'33".25 124°01'12".25 7 46°16'41".50 124°00'00".00 8 46°16'03".00 123°58'11".80 9 46°14'19".80 123°55'42".00 10 46°14'06".00 123°52'14".50 11 46°16'09".50 123°44'20".50 12 46°15'01".00 123°41'12".70 13 46°15'33".30 123°38'52".80 14 46°15'23".90 123°35'05".00 15 46°15'38".00 123°32'23".00 16 46°16'14".60 123°30'00".00 17 46°15'46".70 123°27'51".40 18 46°14'23".50 123°25'51".60 19 46°13'10".50 123°25'20".50 20 46°11'29".00 123°25'43".60 21 46°10'47".80 123°25'38".00 22 46°09'01".00 123°23'21".50 23 46°08'33".00 123°18'45".60 24 46°09'04".50 123°15'47".20 25 46°10'00".00 123°13'51".20 26 46°11'20".80 123°09'55".50 27 46°11'11".30 123°07'10".90 28 46°09'40".00 123°04'23".50 29 46°09'24".00 123°03'22".40 30 46°08'38".40 123°02'00".00 31 46°08'06".00 123°00'16".00 32 46°06'20".02 122°57'44".28 33 46°06'17".36 122°57'38".295 a point on the center line of the Longview Bridge at center of main span 34 46°06'14".71 122°57'32".31 35 46°05'02".70 122°54'11".00 36 46°03'37".50 122°52'59".50 37 46°01'53".50 122°52'35".50 38 46°00'52".25 122°51'17".20 39 45°58'52".00 122°50'11".80 40 45°57'40".00 122°48'46".80 41 45°55'57".00 122°48'18".00 42 45°54'47".00 122°48'36".75 43 45°53'05".00 122°47'48".30 44 45°52'06".00 122°47'01".50 45 45°50'40".00 122°47'04".50 46 45°49'31".20 122°47'41".00 47 45°48'37".00 122°47'40".00 48 45°46'51".00 122°46'06".30 49 45°45'34".20 122°45'37".00 50 45°44'04".70 122°45'32".00 51 45°42'05".00 122°46'16".00 52 45°40'50".80 122°46'24".00 53 45°39'26".75 122°45'46".00 54 45°38'40".00 122°44'13".00 55 45°38'17".00 122°42'47".50 56 45°37'35".37 122°41'35".14 57 45°37'29".47 122°41'23".855 a point on the center line of Northern Pacific Railroad Bridge across Columbia River, which point is at center of 3rd pier south of the draw span 58 45°37'26".52 122°41'18".215 59 45°37'07".85 122°40'33".42 60 45°37'05".938 122°40'26".939 a point on the center line of the west highway bridge crossing the Columbia River between Portland, Ore. and Vancouver, Wash., said point being 12.0 ft. south from the center of pier No. 6 of said bridge 61 45°37'05".62 122°40'25".86 a point on the center line of the east highway bridge crossing the Columbia River between Portland, Ore. and Vancouver, Wash., said point being 12.0 ft. south from the center of pier No. 6 of said bridge 62 45°37'03".71 122°40'19".38 63 45°36'34".00 122°38'27".00 64 45°36'29".80 122°36'21".30 65 45°36'20".00 122°35'20".00 66 45°35'47".90 122°32'48".00 67 45°35'23".50 122°31'24".20 68 45°35'01".00 122°29'30".00 69 45°34'42".80 122°28'20".50 70 45°34'03".00 122°27'09".30 71 45°33'49".00 122°26'15".80 72 45°34'03".30 122°24'36".50 73 45°34'29".50 122°23'25".80 74 45°34'33".40 122°22'44".00 75 45°34'10".00 122°21'04".00 76 45°32'55".20 122°19'49".00 77 45°32'38".00 122°17'43".70 78 45°32'38".80 122°15'56".70 79 45°33'03".25 122°14'24".50 80 45°33'55".00 122°11'58".50 81 45°34'37".00 122°10'54".00 82 45°35'03".00 122°08'25".50 83 45°34'53".40 122°06'40".00 84 45°35'00".00 122°06'02".00 85 45°36'35".00 122°02'35".00 86 45°36'53".80 122°01'11".50 87 45°36'58".00 122°00'08".50 88 45°37'23".00 121°58'54".50 89 45°37'59".00 121°57'42".80 90 45°38'37".50 121°57'16".50 91 45°38'42".00 121°57'01".80 92 45°38'40".35 121°56'37".34 93 45°38'40".13 121°56'22".57 a point at the intersection of the axis of Bonneville Dam and the center line of center pier of the spillway of said dam 94 45°38'39".82 121°56'01".46 95 45°39'17".00 121°54'25".00 96 45°39'43".85 121°53'58".48 a point on center line of bridge at Cascade Locks, known as "The Bridge of the Gods" and in the center of the main span of said bridge 97 45°39'44".81 121°53'58".16 98 45°39'45".77 121°53'57".84 99 45°40'15".00 121°54'02".00 100 45°41'36".80 121°51'57".00 101 45°42'24".75 121°48'36".00 102 45°41'39".00 121°44'02".00 103 45°41'42".00 121°42'22".00 104 45°42'19".00 121°40'02".00 105 45°42'17".50 121°37'48".50 106 45°43'36".00 121°31'54".30 107 45°43'15".275 121°29'52".445 108 45°43'07".02 121°29'36".615 a point on the center line of the Hood River Bridge at the center of the draw span of said bridge 109 45°43'04".075 121°29'30".96 110 45°42'05".20 121°27'41".80 111 45°41'39".25 121°25'22".00 112 45°41'35".00 121°24'02".00 113 45°42'11".50 121°22'17".00 114 45°42'18".00 121°20'11".50 115 45°42'00".00 121°18'40".00 116 45°41'13".30 121°17'10".00 117 45°40'40".50 121°14'52".00 118 45°40'17".00 121°12'52".50 119 45°39'00".00 121°11'57".00 120 45°37'47".00 121°11'38".40 121 45°37'00".25 121°11'43".00 122 45°36'23".80 121°10'57".00 123 45°36'22".50 121°10'00".00 124 45°36'29".175 121°08'39".84 125 45°36'40".89 121°08'22".135 a point on the center line of the Dallas Bridge across the Columbia River at the center of the main span of said bridge 126 45°36'43".94 121°08'17".53 127 45°36'35".69 121°07'50".34 128 45°36'58".44 121°07'16".41 129 45°37'06".095 121°06'57".58 130 45°37'14".85 121°07'02".75 a point on the axis of the Dalles Dam at Station 48+79 of the center line survey of said dam 131 45°37'23".97 121°07'08".14 132 45°38'53".13 121°05'01".25 133 45°39'09".54 121°03'47".80 134 45°39'04".04 121°01'57".51 135 45°39'12".08 121°00'22".28 136 45°38'54".66 120°58'56".33 137 45°38'55".91 120°58'49".52 a point on the center line of the Oregon Trunk Railroad Bridge and in the center of the 4th pier from the north end of said bridge 138 45°38'58".405 120°58'35".90 139 45°39'24".84 120°57'06".97 140 45°39'23".58 120°56'34".22 141 45°38'24".54 120°54'44".75 142 45°38'35".09 120°53'40".72 143 45°40'18".79 120°51'15".26 144 45°41'11".69 120°47'14".64 145 45°42'19".71 120°43'38".83 146 45°42'42".58 120°42'10".70 147 45°42'57".18 120°41'18".11 148 45°43'48".14 120°40'05".19 149 45°44'45".12 120°38'01".97 150 45°44'47".00 120°37'17".91 151 45°44'47".99 120°35'23".91 152 45°44'18".49 120°33'29".23 153 45°42'37".59 120°31'17".65 154 45°42'00".37 120°30'16".48 155 45°41'40".42 120°28'53".22 156 45°41'58".55 120°24'08".96 157 45°42'41".66 120°19'30".62 158 45°43'16".74 120°16'56".18 159 45°43'33".84 120°12'34".62 160 45°45'43".67 120°10'10".01 161 45°46'24".09 120°08'25".17 162 45°47'07".10 120°04'08".70 163 45°48'26".17 120°00'49".27 164 45°49'28".29 119°57'52".64 165 45°49'41".97 119°54'21".95 166 45°50'25".18 119°50'53".51 167 45°50'52".00 119°48'05".62 168 45°50'45".15 119°46'18".16 169 45°51'25".40 119°40'07".80 170 45°54'20".70 119°37'20".96 171 45°55'10".82 119°35'58".28 172 45°55'32".25 119°34'13".67 173 45°54'31".37 119°31'24".18 174 45°54'23".43 119°29'13".01 175 45°55'03".10 119°26'57".35 176 45°55'18".10 119°21'48".12 177 45°55'51".37 119°19'52".71 178 45°55'54".48 119°19'39".28 a point on the center line of the Umatilla Bridge at the center of the north main span of said bridge 179 45°55'59".59 119°19'17".20 180 45°56'10".26 119°17'47".60 a point on the axis of McNary Dam at the north face of the south nonoverflow section 181 45°56'15".24 119°17'05".76 182 45°56'24".05 119°15'21".40 183 45°55'58".60 119°13'28".22 184 45°55'40".97 119°11'39".82 185 45°55'40".26 119°10'05".04 186 45°55'58".55 119°07'30".72 187 45°56'34".25 119°05'32".00 188 45°57'31".28 119°03'37".36 189 45°58'09".33 119°01'33".95 190 45°58'45".73 119°00'27".12 191 46°00'00".00 118°59'10".12 ARTICLE III. RATIFICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE This compact shall become operative when it has been ratified by the legislatures of the states of Oregon and Washington and approved by the Congress of the United States and the Constitutions of the states of Oregon and Washington have been amended to authorize the establishment of the boundary as herein provided.
RCW 43.190.110 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 190 / Section 110
RCW 43.190.110: Confidentiality of records and files—Disclosures prohibited—Exception.
Status: in_force

All records and files of long-term care ombuds relating to any complaint or investigation made pursuant to carrying out their duties and the identities of complainants, witnesses, patients, or residents shall remain confidential unless disclosure is authorized by the patient or resident or his or her guardian or legal representative. No disclosures may be made outside the office without the consent of any named witnesses, resident, patient, client, or complainant unless the disclosure is made without the identity of any of these individuals being disclosed.
RCW 43.216.772 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 216 / Section 772
RCW 43.216.772: Fair start for kids account—Spending goals and strategies.
Status: in_force

(1) The spending goals and strategies for the fair start for kids account created under RCW 43.216.770 include, but are not limited to: (a) Increasing child care subsidy rates, with the goal of moving toward the full cost of providing high quality child care; (b) Expanding health care coverage through state sponsorship of child care workers on the Washington health benefit exchange and providing consumer assistance through navigators, as well as any other expansions of access to affordable health care for staff in child care centers, family home providers, outdoor nature-based care, and early childhood education and assistance program staff; (c) Increasing child care and early learning providers' compensation; (d) Implementing the provisions of collective bargaining agreements for family child care providers negotiated pursuant to *RCW 41.56.153 ; (e) Supporting and expanding access to the early childhood education and assistance program to reach state-funded entitlement required in RCW 43.216.556 ; (f) Making child care affordable for families; (g) Providing resources and supports for family, friend, and neighbor caregivers that better reflect the full cost of care; (h) Providing child care subsidies for families working to resolve homelessness; (i) Providing professional development opportunities and supporting the substitute pool for child care and early learning providers; (j) Delivering infant and early childhood mental health consultation services; (k) Establishing prekindergarten through third grade systems coordinators at educational service districts; (l) Supporting youth development programs serving children and youth ages birth through 12 including, but not limited to, expanded learning opportunities, mentoring, school-age child care, and wraparound supports or integrated student supports; (m) Awarding grants and loans through the early learning facilities grant and loan program established under chapter 43.31 RCW; (n) Funding special designations in the working connections child care programs, early childhood education and assistance programs, and birth to three early childhood education and assistance programs including designations established in RCW 43.216.579 , 43.216.585 , 43.216.590 , and 43.216.592 ; (o) Supporting costs for transparent data collection and information technology systems operated by the department and department contractors, in particular, to ensure equitable systemic service provision and outcomes; (p) Providing access to learning technology; (q) Providing child care resource and referral services; (r) Conducting quality rating and improvement system activities through the early achievers program; (s) Expanding prenatal to three services and supports, including the birth to three early childhood education and assistance program and the in-home parent skill-based programs established in RCW 43.216.130 ; (t) Building and delivering a family resource and referral linkage system; (u) Allowing the exploration of options to provide regulatory relief and make licensing more affordable for child care providers; (v) Administering comprehensive shared services hubs to allow the ongoing pooling and shared use of services by licensed or certified child care centers and family home providers; (w) Training department staff to ensure consistent and equitable application of child care licensing and quality standards across the state including antibias and antiracist training; (x) Providing incentives and supports for child care providers to become licensed; (y) Studying and evaluating options to incentivize business participation in child care and early learning systems; (z) Providing start-up grants to eligible organizations as described in RCW 43.31.575 who provide or commit to providing the early childhood education and assistance program or working connections child care. Start-up grants must be used for one-time start-up costs associated with the start-up of a new child care or early childhood education and assistance program site; and (aa) Recognizing the benefits of the diverse workforce and facilitating communication in the three most commonly spoken languages by developing a language access plan that centers on equity and access for immigrants, multilingual providers, caregivers, and families. (2) This section does not interfere with, impede, or in any way diminish the right of family child care providers to bargain collectively with the state through the exclusive bargaining representatives as provided for under *RCW 41.56.153 .
RCW 43.79.333 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 79 / Section 333
RCW 43.79.333: Miscellaneous state funds—Warrants to be paid from general fund.
Status: in_force

From and after the first day of May, 1955, all warrants drawn on any fund abolished by RCW 43.79.331 and not theretofore presented for payment, shall be paid from the general fund from the account to which the moneys of the abolished fund are directed by RCW 43.79.330 to be transferred.
RCW 43.22A.030 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 22A / Section 030
RCW 43.22A.030: Manufactured housing—Federal standards—Enforcement.
Status: in_force

The director shall enforce manufactured housing safety and construction standards adopted by the secretary of housing and urban development under the national manufactured housing construction and safety standards act of 1974 (800 Stat. 700; 42 U.S.C. Secs. 5401-5426). Furthermore, the director may make agreements with the United States government, state agencies, or private inspection organizations to implement the development and enforcement of applicable provisions of this chapter and the national manufactured housing construction and safety standards act of 1974 (800 Stat. 700; 42 U.S.C. Secs. 5401-5426) regarding the state administrative agency program.
RCW 43.63A.420 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 63A / Section 420
RCW 43.63A.420: Grants to other broadcast stations—Eligibility—Amounts.
Status: in_force

(1) Eligibility for grants under this section shall be limited to broadcast stations that: (a) Have a noncommercial educational license granted by the federal communications commission; (b) Are not eligible under RCW 43.63A.410 ; (c) Have a permanent employee who is assigned operational management responsibility for the station and who is not compensated with moneys granted under this section; (d) Meet the operating schedule requirements of the station's federal broadcast license; (e) Have facilities and equipment that allow for program origination and production; (f) Have a daily broadcast schedule devoted primarily to serving the educational, informational, and cultural needs of the community within its primary service area. The programming shall be intended for a general audience and not designed to further a particular religious philosophy or political organization; (g) Originate a locally produced program service designed to serve the community; (h) Maintain financial records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; and (i) Complete an eligibility criteria statement and annual financial survey pursuant to rules adopted by the *department of community development. (2)(a) A grant of up to ten thousand dollars per year may be made under this section to those eligible stations operating at least twelve hours per day, three hundred sixty-five days each year, with transmitting facilities developed to the maximum combination of effective radiated power and antenna height possible under the station's federal communications commission license. (b) A grant of up to eight thousand dollars per year may be made under this section to those eligible stations operating at least twelve hours per day, three hundred sixty-five days each year, with transmitting facilities not fully developed under federal communications commission rules. (c) A grant of up to five thousand dollars per year may be made under this section to those eligible stations operating less than twelve hours per day, three hundred sixty-five days each year, with transmitting facilities developed to the maximum combination of effective radiated power and antenna height possible under the station's federal communications commission license. (d) A grant of up to one thousand five hundred dollars per year may be made under this section to those eligible stations not meeting the requirements of (a), (b), or (c) of this subsection. (3) Funding received under this section is specifically for the support of public broadcast operations and facilities improvements which benefit the general community. No funds received under this section may be used for any other purposes by licensees of eligible stations. (4) Any portion of the appropriation not expended under this section shall be transferred for expenditure under RCW 43.63A.410 .
RCW 43.24.175 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 24 / Section 175
RCW 43.24.175: Department of licensing wage lien account.
Status: in_force

The department of licensing wage lien account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from wage lien filing fees collected by the department of licensing must be deposited in the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only to administer wage lien filings in RCW 60.90.030 .
RCW 43.31C.020 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 31C / Section 020
RCW 43.31C.020: Community empowerment zone—Application.
Status: in_force

(1) The department, in cooperation with the department of revenue, the employment security department, and the office of financial management, may approve applications submitted by local governments for an area's designation as a community empowerment zone under this chapter. The application for designation shall be in the form and manner and contain such information as the department may prescribe, provided that the application shall: (a) Contain information sufficient for the director to determine if the criteria established in RCW 43.31C.030 have been met; (b) Be submitted on behalf of the local government by its chief elected official, or, if none, by the governing body of the local government; (c) Contain a five-year community empowerment plan that meets the requirements of RCW 43.31C.040 ; and (d) Certify that area residents were given the opportunity to participate in the development of the five-year community empowerment strategy required under RCW 43.31C.040 . (2) No local government shall submit more than two areas to the department for possible designation as a community empowerment zone under this chapter. (3)(a) The director may designate up to six community empowerment zones, statewide, from among the applications submitted for designation as a community empowerment zone. (b) The director shall make determinations of designated community empowerment zones on the basis of the following factors: (i) The strength and quality of the local government commitments to meet the needs identified in the five-year community empowerment plan required under RCW 43.31C.040 . (ii) The level of private sector commitment of additional resources and contribution to the community empowerment zone. (iii) The potential for revitalization of the area as a result of designation as a community empowerment zone. (iv) Other factors the director deems necessary. (c) The determination of the director as to the areas designated as community empowerment zones shall be final. (4) Except as provided in RCW 43.31C.050 , an area that was designated a community empowerment zone before January 1, 1996, under this section, automatically and without additional action by the local government continues its designation under this chapter. (5) The department may not designate additional community empowerment zones after January 1, 2004, but may amend or rescind designation of community empowerment zones in accordance with RCW 43.31C.050 .
RCW 43.371.060 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 371 / Section 060
RCW 43.371.060: Health care data reports—Public comment period—Preparation—Contents—Publication or release of reports.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) Under the supervision of and through contract with the authority, the lead organization shall prepare health care data reports using the database and the statewide health performance and quality measure set. Prior to the lead organization releasing any health care data reports that use claims data, the lead organization must submit the reports to the authority for review. (b) By October 31st of each year, the lead organization shall submit to the director a list of reports it anticipates producing during the following calendar year. The director may establish a public comment period not to exceed thirty days, and shall submit the list and any comment to the appropriate committees of the legislature for review. (2)(a) Health care data reports that use claims data prepared by the lead organization for the legislature and the public should promote awareness and transparency in the health care market by reporting on: (i) Whether providers and health systems deliver efficient, high quality care; and (ii) Geographic and other variations in medical care and costs as demonstrated by data available to the lead organization. (b) Measures in the health care data reports should be stratified by demography, income, language, health status, and geography when feasible with available data to identify disparities in care and successful efforts to reduce disparities. (c) Comparisons of costs among providers and health care systems must account for differences in the case mix and severity of illness of patients and populations, as appropriate and feasible, and must take into consideration the cost impact of subsidization for uninsured and government-sponsored patients, as well as teaching expenses, when feasible with available data. (3) The lead organization may not publish any data or health care data reports that: (a) Directly or indirectly identify individual patients; (b) Disclose a carrier's proprietary financial information; (c) Compare performance in a report generated for the general public that includes any provider in a practice with fewer than four providers; or (d) Contain medicaid data that is in direct conflict with the biannual medicaid forecast. (4) The lead organization may not release a report that compares and identifies providers, hospitals, or data suppliers unless: (a) It allows the data supplier, the hospital, or the provider to verify the accuracy of the information submitted to the data vendor, comment on the reasonableness of conclusions reached, and submit to the lead organization and data vendor any corrections of errors with supporting evidence and comments within thirty days of receipt of the report; (b) It corrects data found to be in error within a reasonable amount of time; and (c) The report otherwise complies with this chapter. (5) The authority and the lead organization may use claims data to identify and make available information on payers, providers, and facilities, but may not use claims data to recommend or incentivize direct contracting between providers and employers. (6) The lead organization shall make information about claims data related to the provision of air ambulance service available on a website that is accessible to the public in a searchable format by geographic region, provider, and other relevant information. (7)(a) The lead organization shall distinguish in advance to the authority when it is operating in its capacity as the lead organization and when it is operating in its capacity as a private entity. Where the lead organization acts in its capacity as a private entity, it may only access data pursuant to RCW 43.371.050 (4) (b), (c), or (d). (b) Except as provided in RCW 43.371.050 (4), claims or other data that contain direct patient identifiers or proprietary financial information must remain exclusively in the custody of the data vendor and may not be accessed by the lead organization.
RCW 43.06.115 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 06 / Section 115
RCW 43.06.115: Militarily impacted area—Declaration by governor.
Status: in_force

(1) The governor may, by executive order, after consultation with or notification of the executive-legislative committee on economic development created by *chapter . . . (Senate Bill No. 5300), Laws of 1993, declare a community to be a "military impacted area." A "military impacted area" means a community or communities, as identified in the executive order, that experience serious social and economic hardships because of a change in defense spending by the federal government in that community or communities. (2) If the governor executes an order under subsection (1) of this section, the governor shall establish a response team to coordinate state efforts to assist the military impacted community. The response team may include, but not be limited to, one member from each of the following agencies: (a) The department of commerce; (b) the department of social and health services; (c) the employment security department; (d) the state board for community and technical colleges; (e) the student achievement council; and (f) the department of transportation. The governor may appoint a response team coordinator. The governor shall seek to actively involve the impacted community or communities in planning and implementing a response to the crisis. The governor may seek input or assistance from the community diversification advisory committee, and the governor may establish task forces in the community or communities to assist in the coordination and delivery of services to the local community. The state and community response shall consider economic development, human service, and training needs of the community or communities impacted.
RCW 43.70.270 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 70 / Section 270
RCW 43.70.270: License moratorium for persons in the service—Rules.
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the license of any person licensed by the secretary of health to practice a profession or engage in an occupation, if valid and in force and effect at the time the licensee entered service in the armed forces, the United States public health service commissioned corps, or the merchant marine of the United States, shall continue in full force and effect so long as such service continues, unless sooner suspended, canceled, or revoked for cause as provided by law. The secretary shall renew the license of every such person who applies for renewal thereof within six months after being discharged from service with a qualifying discharge as defined in RCW 73.04.005 , upon payment of the renewal fee applicable to the then current year or other license period. (2) If requested by the licensee, the license of a spouse or registered domestic partner of a service member in the United States armed forces, including the United States public health service commissioned corps, if valid and in force and effect at the time the service member is deployed or stationed in a location outside Washington state, must be placed in inactive military spouse or registered domestic partner status so long as such service continues, unless sooner suspended, canceled, or revoked for cause as provided by law. The secretary shall return to active status the license of every such person who applies for renewal thereof within six months after the service member is discharged from service with a qualifying discharge as defined in RCW 73.04.005 , or sooner if requested by the licensee, upon payment of the renewal fee applicable to the then current year or other license period. (3) The secretary may adopt any rules necessary to implement this section.
RCW 43.43.385 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 385
RCW 43.43.385: Expedited recruitment incentive program.
Status: in_force

(1) The Washington state patrol shall develop and implement a state trooper expedited recruitment incentive program for the purpose of recruiting and filling vacant trooper positions. Recruitment must redouble the effort to create a more diverse workforce and must also provide an accelerated pathway for joining the state patrol for individuals who have previously been employed as a general authority peace officer. (2) The state trooper expedited recruitment incentive program established by the Washington state patrol may include: (a) Hiring procedures and an accelerated training program for lateral hires from other agencies that recognizes the knowledge and experience of candidates previously employed in law enforcement; and (b) A sign-on bonus or other bonus for each trooper hired through the expedited recruitment incentive program. (3) The establishment of the state trooper expedited recruitment incentive program is subject to a change to the applicable collective bargaining agreements negotiated with the exclusive bargaining representatives. (4) This section does not interfere with, impede, or in any way diminish the right of the officers of the Washington state patrol to bargain collectively with the state through the exclusive bargaining representatives as provided for in *RCW 41.56.560 . (5) Expenditures and eligibility for the state trooper expedited recruitment incentive program established in this section are subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose. The specific amounts, requirements, and other provisions related to the bonus policy for cadet hires or lateral hires are subject to applicable provisions as set forth in an omnibus transportation appropriations act. (6) For the purposes of this section: (a) "Cadet" means a person employed for the express purpose of receiving the on-the-job training required for attendance at the Washington state patrol academy and for becoming a commissioned trooper. (b) "Lateral hire" means an eligible employee previously employed as a general authority peace officer.
RCW 43.09.281 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 09 / Section 281
RCW 43.09.281: Appeal procedure to be adopted—Inclusion of number and disposition of appeals in annual report.
Status: in_force

The state auditor shall adopt appropriate rules pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW, the administrative procedure act, to provide a procedure whereby a *taxing district may appeal charges levied under RCW 43.09.280 . Such procedure shall provide for an administrative review process and an external review process which shall be advisory to the state auditor's office. The number of appeals and their disposition shall be included in the auditor's annual report.
RCW 43.340.010 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 340 / Section 010
RCW 43.340.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Authority" means the tobacco settlement authority created in this chapter. (2) "Board" means the governing board of the authority. (3) "Bonds" means bonds, notes, and other obligations and financing arrangements issued or entered into by the authority under this chapter. (4) "Master settlement agreement" means the national master settlement agreement and related documents entered into on November 23, 1998, by the state and the four principal United States tobacco product manufacturers, as amended and supplemented, for the settlement of litigation brought by the state against the tobacco product manufacturers. (5) "Sales agreement" means any agreement authorized under this chapter in which the state provides for the sale to the authority of a portion of the payments required to be made by tobacco product manufacturers to the state and the state's rights to receive such payments, pursuant to the master settlement agreement.
RCW 43.185C.901 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 185C / Section 901
RCW 43.185C.901: Conflict with federal requirements—2005 c 484.
Status: in_force

If any part of this act is found to be in conflict with federal requirements that are a prescribed condition to the allocation of federal funds to the state, the conflicting part of this act is inoperative solely to the extent of the conflict and with respect to the agencies directly affected, and this finding does not affect the operation of the remainder of this act in its application to the agencies concerned. Rules adopted under this act must meet federal requirements that are a necessary condition to the receipt of federal funds by the state.
RCW 43.20A.711 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20A / Section 711
RCW 43.20A.711: Receipt and use of criminal history information.
Status: in_force

The secretary is authorized to receive criminal history record information that includes nonconviction data for any purpose associated with an investigation under chapter 74.04 RCW. Dissemination or use of nonconviction data for purposes other than that authorized in this section is prohibited.
RCW 43.167.020 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 167 / Section 020
RCW 43.167.020: Powers of authorities—Limitations.
Status: in_force

(1) A community preservation and development authority shall have the power to: (a) Accept gifts, grants, loans, or other aid from public or private entities; (b) Employ and appoint such agents, attorneys, officers, and employees as may be necessary to implement the purposes and duties of an authority; (c) Contract and enter into partnerships with individuals, associations, corporations, and local, state, and federal governments; (d) Buy, own, lease, and sell real and personal property; (e) Hold in trust, improve, and develop land; (f) Invest, deposit, and reinvest its funds; (g) Incur debt in furtherance of its mission; and (h) Lend its funds, property, credit, or services for corporate purposes. (2) A community preservation and development authority has no power of eminent domain nor any power to levy taxes or special assessments. (3) A community preservation and development authority that accepts public funds under subsection (1)(a) of this section: (a) Is subject in all respects to Article VIII, section 5 or 7, as appropriate, of the state Constitution, and to RCW 42.17A.550 ; and (b) May not use the funds to support or oppose a candidate, ballot proposition, political party, or political committee.
RCW 43.08.190 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 08 / Section 190
RCW 43.08.190: State treasurer's service fund—Creation—Purpose.
Status: in_force

There is hereby created a fund within the state treasury to be known as the "state treasurer's service fund." Such fund shall be used solely for the payment of costs and expenses incurred in the operation and administration of the state treasurer's office. Moneys shall be allocated monthly and placed in the state treasurer's service fund equivalent to a maximum of one percent of the trust and treasury average daily cash balances from the earnings generated under the authority of RCW 43.79A.040 and 43.84.080 other than earnings generated from investment of balances in funds and accounts specified in RCW 43.79A.040 (4)(c). The allocation shall precede the distribution of the remaining earnings as prescribed under RCW 43.79A.040 and 43.84.092 . The state treasurer shall establish a uniform allocation rate for all funds and accounts; except that the state treasurer may negotiate a different allocation rate with any state agency that has independent authority over funds not statutorily required to be held in the state treasury or in the custody of the state treasurer. In no event shall the rate be less than the actual costs incurred by the state treasurer's office. If no rate is separately negotiated, the default rate for any funds held shall be the rate set for funds held pursuant to statute. The legislature may direct the state treasurer to make transfers of money in the state treasurer's service fund to the state general fund.(1) Prior to making distributions described in subsection (2) of this section, amounts must be retained to support allotments under RCW 43.88.110 from any legislative appropriation for municipal research and services. The legislative appropriation for such services must be in the amount specified under RCW 66.24.065 . (2) When excess funds are distributed during the months of June, September, December, and March of each year, all moneys subject to distribution must be disbursed to border areas, counties, cities, and towns as provided in RCW 66.24.065 . (3) The amount remaining after distributions under subsections (1) and (2) of this section must be deposited into the general fund.
RCW 43.21A.910 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21A / Section 910
RCW 43.21A.910: Savings—Permits, standards not affected—Severability—Effective date—1970 ex.s. c 62.
Status: in_force

See notes following RCW 43.21A.010 .
RCW 43.330.488 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 330 / Section 488
RCW 43.330.488: Low-income home rehabilitation account.
Status: in_force

The low-income home rehabilitation account is created in the custody of the state treasury. All transfers and appropriations by the legislature, repayments of loans, private contributions, and all other sources must be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the purposes of the low-income home rehabilitation revolving loan program created in RCW 43.330.482 and the low-income home rehabilitation grant program created in RCW 43.330.483 . After July 1, 2023, the director may expend moneys in the account only for wind-down costs of the loan program in RCW 43.330.482 until the loan program terminates pursuant to chapter 380, Laws of 2023, and for the grant program created in RCW 43.330.483 . Only the director 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 43.06D.060 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 06D / Section 060
RCW 43.06D.060: Washington state patrol diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic recruitment and retention plan—Oversight.
Status: in_force

(1) Consistent with its purpose of promoting access to equitable opportunities and resources to reduce disparities, the Washington state office of equity shall provide oversight for the development and ongoing implementation of the Washington state patrol's diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic recruitment and retention plan. (2) To accomplish this purpose, the office of equity shall work with the department of enterprise services, which will run and oversee a competitive procurement process to select and hire an independent, expert consultant to: (a) Collect benchmark demographic data on the composition of the current Washington state patrol workforce, including applicants in the recruitment process, people in trooper academy classes, and new hires across positions in the agency including, and not limited to, applicants referred for interview; applicants referred for hire; applicant to hire ratios; applicants referred for psychological testing; applicant pass to fail ratios; and turnover rate. In addition, this task must include comparative demographic data for other law enforcement training classes within the state; (b) Conduct a study of the labor force available for the commissioned and noncommissioned staff of the state patrol, with a focus on the availability of black, indigenous, Latino, Asian, and other groups currently underrepresented in the state patrol workforce; (c) Using the results of the labor force availability study and Washington state patrol recruitment and retention demographic benchmark data, establish goals for the demographic composition of the state patrol workforce and a plan for reaching the goals; (d) Develop agency-specific process and outcome measures of performance, taking into consideration community feedback on whether the performance measures established accurately measure the effectiveness of agency programs and services in the communities served; (e) Recommend effective agency programs and services to reduce disparities across the agency; (f) Evaluate and report on progress in the implementation of the diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic recruitment and retention plan developed for the Washington state patrol in 2021; (g) In coordination with the Washington state patrol, annually update the diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic recruitment and retention plan to reflect activities completed, new strategies, and next steps; (h) Report biannually to the governor and appropriate committees of the legislature on the composition of the current Washington state patrol workforce compared to established benchmarks and goals; and (i) Otherwise assist the office of equity in monitoring and reporting the Washington state patrol's implementation of the diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic recruitment and retention plan. (3) The office is directed to complete the following work in accordance with RCW 43.06D.040 : (a) Provide technical assistance to the Washington state patrol regarding best practices to effectively foster an equitable, just, diverse workforce; (b) Publish the Washington state patrol's diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic recruitment and retention plan on its performance dashboard; (c) Report the Washington state patrol's performance on the office's performance dashboard, providing for a process for the Washington state patrol to respond to the report; (d) Establish accountability procedures for the Washington state patrol, which may include conducting performance reviews related to state patrol compliance with office performance measures consistent with RCW 43.06D.040 ; (e) Report annually to the governor and appropriate committees of the legislature on the Washington state patrol's compliance with developing its diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic recruitment and retention plan in accordance with the office of equity standards and the state patrol's progress made toward performance measures in its diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic recruitment and retention plan. (4) This section expires June 30, 2032.
RCW 43.386.090 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 386 / Section 090
RCW 43.386.090: Exemption—Federal regulations and orders—Airports and seaports.
Status: in_force

(1) This chapter does not apply to a state or local government agency that: (a) Is mandated to use a specific facial recognition service pursuant to a federal regulation or order, or that are undertaken through partnership with a federal agency to fulfill a congressional mandate; or (b) uses a facial recognition service in association with a federal agency to verify the identity of individuals presenting themselves for travel at an airport or seaport. (2) A state or local government agency must report to a legislative authority the use of a facial recognition service pursuant to subsection (1) of this section.
RCW 43.01.020 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 01 / Section 020
RCW 43.01.020: Oath of office.
Status: in_force

The governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, treasurer, auditor, attorney general, superintendent of public instruction, commissioner of public lands, and insurance commissioner, shall, before entering upon the duties of their respective offices, take and subscribe an oath or affirmation in substance as follows: I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution and laws of the state of Washington, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of (name of office) to the best of my ability. The oath or affirmation shall be administered by one of the justices of the supreme court at the capitol. A certificate shall be affixed thereto by the person administering the oath, and the oath or affirmation so certified shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state before the officer shall be qualified to discharge any official duties: PROVIDED, That the oath of the secretary of state shall be filed in the office of the state auditor.Each commissioner shall, before entering upon the duties of his or her office, take and subscribe the constitutional oath of office, and furnish bond to the state in the sum of twenty thousand dollars conditioned for the faithful discharge of the duties of his or her office and for the proper accounting for all funds that may come into his or her possession by virtue of his or her office. Each commissioner shall be a qualified elector of this state and no person in the employ of or holding any official relation to any corporation or person, which corporation or person is subject in whole or in part to regulation by the commission, and no person owning stocks or bonds of any such corporation or who is in any manner pecuniarily interested therein shall be appointed or hold the office of commissioner or be appointed or employed by the commission: PROVIDED, That if any such person shall become the owner of such stocks or bonds or become pecuniarily interested in such corporation otherwise than voluntarily, he or she shall within a reasonable time divest himself or herself of such ownership or interest, and failing to do so his or her office or employment shall become vacant.
RCW 43.52.395 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 52 / Section 395
RCW 43.52.395: Maximum interest rate operating agency may pay member.
Status: in_force

(1) The maximum rate at which an operating agency shall add interest in repaying a member under RCW 43.52.391 may not exceed the higher of fifteen percent per annum or four percentage points above the equivalent coupon issue yield (as published by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System) of the average bill rate for twenty-six week treasury bills as determined at the first bill market auction conducted during the preceding calendar month. (2) The maximum rate specified in subsection (1) of this section is applicable to all advances and contributions made by each member to the agency prior to January 21, 1982, and to all renewals of such advances and contributions.
RCW 43.21C.230 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21C / Section 230
RCW 43.21C.230: Development and adoption of plan under chapter 43.180 RCW exempt from chapter.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to the development or adoption of the plan required to be developed and adopted under chapter 43.180 RCW.
RCW 43.06B.060 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 06B / Section 060
RCW 43.06B.060: Public school antiharassment policies and strategies—Lead agency.
Status: in_force

In addition to duties assigned under RCW 43.06B.020 , the office of the education ombuds shall serve as the lead agency to provide resources and tools to parents and families about public school antiharassment policies and strategies.
RCW 43.22.430 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 22 / Section 430
RCW 43.22.430: RCW 43.22.340 and 43.22.350 through 43.22.420 not to apply to common carrier equipment.
Status: in_force

RCW 43.22.340 and 43.22.350 through 43.22.420 shall not apply to common carrier equipment.
RCW 43.163.180 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 163 / Section 180
RCW 43.163.180: Nonrecourse revenue bonds as legal investment.
Status: in_force

The bonds or [of] the authority are securities in which all public officers and bodies of this state and all counties, cities, municipal corporations and political subdivisions, all banks, eligible banking organizations, bankers, trust companies, savings banks and institutions, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, investment companies, insurance companies and associations, and all executors, administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may legally invest any sinking funds, moneys or other funds belonging to them or within their control.
RCW 43.70.490 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 70 / Section 490
RCW 43.70.490: Emergency medical service personnel training program—Assistance to persons with disabilities—Requirements—Law enforcement officer training—Definitions.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the department, in collaboration with the department of social and health services, the state fire marshal's office, the superintendent of public instruction, and the Washington state council of firefighters, must review existing local training programs and training programs being used in other states and design a statewide training program that will familiarize fire department and emergency medical service personnel with the techniques, procedures, and protocols for best handling situations in which persons with disabilities are present at the scene of an emergency in order to maximize the safety of persons with disabilities, minimize the likelihood of injury to persons with disabilities, and promote the safety of all persons present. The program must include a checklist of disabilities, symptoms of such disabilities, and things to do and not to do relevant to a particular disability so fire department and emergency medical services personnel can easily and quickly determine the specific scenario into which they are entering. The department must make the training program available on the department's website for use by all fire departments and emergency medical service agencies in the state. The department must include on its website a list of public and private nonprofit disability-related agencies and organizations and the contact information of each agency and organization. Fire departments and emergency medical service agencies must ensure their employees are adequately trained in and familiarized with techniques, procedures, and protocols for best handling situations in which persons with particular disabilities are present at the scene of an emergency. (2) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the criminal justice training commission, in consultation with the Washington state patrol and other stakeholders, must examine existing training programs and curricula related to law enforcement officers responding to an emergency where a person with a disability may be present, to ensure that those programs and curricula are consistent with best practices. (3) For purposes of this section: (a) Both "accident" and "emergency" mean an unforeseen combination of circumstances or a resulting situation that results in a need for assistance or relief and calls for immediate action; and (b) "Persons with disabilities" means individuals who have been diagnosed medically to have a physical, mental, emotional, intellectual, behavioral, developmental, or sensory disability.
RCW 43.42A.010 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 42A / Section 010
RCW 43.42A.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Agency" means the following executive branch agencies and offices of statewide elected officials: (a) Department of agriculture; (b) Department of archaeology and historic preservation; (c) Department of ecology; (d) Department of fish and wildlife; (e) Gambling commission; (f) Department of health; (g) Department of labor and industries; (h) Department of licensing; (i) *Liquor control board; (j) Department of natural resources; (k) Parks and recreation commission; (l) Department of revenue; (m) Department of transportation; and (n) Utilities and transportation commission. (2) "Office" means the office of regulatory assistance.
RCW 43.70.327 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 70 / Section 327
RCW 43.70.327: Public health supplemental account—Annual statement.
Status: in_force

(1) The public health supplemental account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from gifts, bequests, devises, or funds, whose use is determined to further the purpose of maintaining and improving the health of Washington residents through the public health system, and all receipts from breast cancer awareness special license plate fees collected under *RCW 46.17.220 (1)(e), must be deposited into the account. Money in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for maintaining and improving the health of Washington residents through the public health system, which may include funding for staff[,] and as specified under RCW 46.68.425 (2). (2) The department shall file an annual statement of the financial condition, transactions, and affairs of any program funded under this section in a form and manner prescribed by the office of financial management. A copy of the annual statement shall be filed with the speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate.