RCW 43.05.150 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 05 / Section 150
RCW 43.05.150: Agency immunity—Enforcement authority.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter obligates a regulatory agency to conduct a technical assistance visit. The state and officers or employees of the state shall not be liable for damages to a person to the extent that liability is asserted to arise from providing technical assistance, or if liability is asserted to arise from the failure of the state or officers or employees of the state to provide technical assistance. This chapter does not limit the authority of any regulatory agency to take any enforcement action, other than a civil penalty, authorized by law. This chapter shall not limit a regulatory agency's authority to issue a civil penalty as authorized by law based upon a person's failure to comply with specific terms and conditions of any permit or license issued by the agency to that person.
RCW 43.43.780 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 780
RCW 43.43.780: Transfer of records, data, equipment to section.
Status: in_force

All fingerprint cards, photographs, file cabinets, equipment, and other records collected and filed by the bureau of criminal identification, and now in the department of social and health services shall be transferred to the Washington state patrol for use by the *section on identification created by chapter 152, Laws of 1972 ex. sess.
RCW 43.216.065 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 216 / Section 065
RCW 43.216.065: Private-public partnership—Secretary's duties.
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to other duties under this chapter, the secretary shall actively participate in a nongovernmental private-public partnership focused on supporting government's investments in early learning and ensuring that every child in the state is prepared to succeed in school and in life. Except for licensing as required by Washington state law and to the extent permitted by federal law, the secretary shall grant waivers from the rules of state agencies for the operation of early learning programs requested by the nongovernmental private-public partnership to allow for flexibility to pursue market-based approaches to achieving the best outcomes for children and families. (2) In addition to other powers granted to the secretary, the secretary may: (a) Enter into contracts on behalf of the department to carry out the purposes of this chapter; (b) Accept gifts, grants, or other funds for the purposes of this chapter; and (c) Adopt, in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, rules necessary to implement this chapter, including rules governing child day care and early learning programs under this chapter. This section does not expand the rule-making authority of the secretary beyond that necessary to implement and administer programs and services existing July 1, 2006, as transferred to the department of early learning under section 501, chapter 265, Laws of 2006. The rule-making authority does not include any authority to set mandatory curriculum or establish what must be taught in child day care centers or by family day care providers.
RCW 43.70.710 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 70 / Section 710
RCW 43.70.710: Annual review of medication practices of five jails that use nonpractitioner jail personnel—Noncompliance.
Status: in_force

The department of health shall annually review the medication practices of five jails that provide for the delivery and administration of medications to inmates in their custody by nonpractitioner jail personnel. The review shall assess whether the jails are in compliance with sections 3 and 4, chapter 411, Laws of 2009. To the extent that a jail is found not in compliance, the department shall provide technical assistance to assist the jail in resolving any areas of noncompliance.
RCW 43.72.914 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 72 / Section 914
RCW 43.72.914: Reservation of legislative power—1993 c 492.
Status: in_force

The legislature reserves the right to amend or repeal all or any part of this act at any time and there shall be no vested private right of any kind against such amendment or repeal. All the rights, privileges, or immunities conferred by this act or any acts done pursuant thereto shall exist subject to the power of the legislature to amend or repeal this act at any time.
RCW 43.33A.080 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 33A / Section 080
RCW 43.33A.080: Investment of funds in farm, soil, water conservation loans and in Washington land bank.
Status: in_force

The state investment board may invest those funds which are not under constitutional prohibition in: (1) Farm ownership and soil and water conservation loans fully guaranteed as to principal and interest under the Bankhead-Jones farm tenant act administered by the United States department of agriculture; and (2) the Washington land bank established by *chapter 31.30 RCW.
RCW 43.18A.010 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 18A / Section 010
RCW 43.18A.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Direct lived experience" has the meaning provided in RCW 43.03.220 . (2)(a) "Statutory entity" means a multimember task force, work group, or advisory committee, that is: (i) Temporary; (ii) Established by legislation; (iii) Established for the specific purpose of examining a particular policy or issue directly and tangibly affecting a particular underrepresented population; and (iv) Required to report to the legislature on the policy or issue it is tasked with examining. (b) "Statutory entity" does not include legislative select committees or other statutorily created legislative entity composed of only legislative members. (3) "Underrepresented population" means a population group that is more likely to be at higher risk for disenfranchisement due to adverse socioeconomic factors such as unemployment, high housing and transportation costs relative to income, effects of environmental harms, limited access to nutritious food and adequate health care, linguistic isolation, and other factors that may be barriers for participating in policy making processes.
RCW 43.99V.900 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 99V / Section 900
RCW 43.99V.900: Effective date—2009 c 6.
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 takes effect immediately [February 18, 2009].
RCW 43.320.115 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 320 / Section 115
RCW 43.320.115: Securities prosecution fund.
Status: in_force

(1) The securities prosecution fund is created in the custody of the state treasurer and shall consist of all fines received by the division of securities under RCW 21.20.400 (2), 21.20.110 , and 21.20.395 and all undistributed funds from orders of disgorgement and restitution under RCW 21.20.110 (8) and 21.20.390 (6). No appropriation is required to permit expenditures from this fund, but the account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW. (2) Expenditures from this fund may be used solely for administering the fund, for payment of costs, expenses, and charges incurred in the preparation, initiation, and prosecution of criminal charges for violations of chapters 21.20 , 21.30, 19.100, and 19.110 RCW, and for making an award to a whistleblower under RCW 21.40.020 . Only the director or the director's designee may authorize expenditures from the fund. (3) Except for an award to a whistleblower under RCW 21.40.020 , applications for fund expenditures must be submitted by the attorney general or the proper prosecuting attorney to the director. The application must clearly identify the alleged criminal violations identified in subsection (2) of this section and indicate the purpose for which the funds will be used. The application must also certify that any funds received will be expended only for the purpose requested. Funding requests must be approved by the director prior to any expenditure being incurred by the requesting attorney general or prosecuting attorney. At the conclusion of the prosecution, the attorney general or prosecuting attorney shall provide the director with an accounting of fund expenditures, a summary of the case, and certify his or her compliance with any rules adopted by the director relating to the administration of the fund. (4) If the balance of the securities prosecution fund reaches $1,000,000, all fines received by the division of securities under RCW 21.20.400 (2), 21.20.110 , and 21.20.395 and all undistributed funds from orders of disgorgement and restitution under RCW 21.20.110 (8) and 21.20.390 (6) shall be deposited in the financial services regulation fund until such time as the balance in the fund falls below $1,000,000, at which time the fines received by the division of securities under RCW 21.20.400 (2), 21.20.110 , and 21.20.395 and all undistributed funds from orders of disgorgement and restitution under RCW 21.20.110 (8) and 21.20.390 (6) shall be deposited to the securities prosecution fund until balance in the fund once again reaches $1,000,000.
RCW 43.05.160 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 05 / Section 160
RCW 43.05.160: Liquor and cannabis board—Notice of correction.
Status: in_force

(1) If, during an inspection or visit to a cannabis business licensed under chapter 69.50 RCW that is not a technical assistance visit, the liquor and cannabis board becomes aware of conditions that are not in compliance with applicable laws and rules enforced by the board and are not subject to civil penalties as provided for in RCW 69.50.563 , the board may issue a notice of correction to the licensee that includes: (a) A description of the condition that is not in compliance and the text of the specific section or subsection of the applicable state law or rule; (b) A statement of what is required to achieve compliance; (c) The date by which the board requires compliance to be achieved; (d) Notice of the means to contact any technical assistance services provided by the board or others; and (e) Notice of when, where, and to whom a request to extend the time to achieve compliance for good cause may be filed with the board. (2) A notice of correction is not a formal enforcement action, is not subject to appeal, and is a public record. (3) If the liquor and cannabis board issues a notice of correction, it may not issue a civil penalty for the violations identified in the notice of correction unless the licensee fails to comply with the notice.
RCW 43.370.900 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 370 / Section 900
RCW 43.370.900: Subheadings not law—2007 c 259.
Status: in_force

See note following RCW 7.70.060 .
RCW 43.06C.070 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 06C / Section 070
RCW 43.06C.070: Civil immunity—Retaliatory actions.
Status: in_force

(1) A civil action may not be brought against any employee of the office for good faith performance of responsibilities under this chapter. (2) No discriminatory, disciplinary, or retaliatory action may be taken against a department employee, subcontractor, or volunteer, an inmate, or a family member or representative of an inmate for any communication made, or information given or disclosed, to aid the office in carrying out its responsibilities, unless the communication or information is made, given, or disclosed maliciously or without good faith. (3) This section is not intended to infringe on the rights of an employer to supervise, discipline, or terminate an employee for other reasons.
RCW 43.17.400 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 17 / Section 400
RCW 43.17.400: Disposition of state-owned land—Notice to governmental entities—Right of first refusal.
Status: in_force

(1) Before any state agency may dispose of surplus state-owned real property to a private or any nongovernmental party, the agency must provide written notice to the following governmental entities at least sixty days before entering into any proposed disposition agreement: (a) All other state agencies; (b) Each federal agency operating within the state; and (c) The governing authority of each county, city, town, special purpose district, and federally recognized Indian tribe in which the land is located. (2) The state agency must dispose of the property, for continued public benefit as defined in RCW 39.33.015 , to any governmental entity responding within the notification period, upon mutual agreement reached within a reasonable time period after the response is received. Priority must be given to state agencies. The disposition may be for any terms and conditions agreed upon by the proper authorities of each party, in accordance with RCW 39.33.010 , except where the disposition at fair market value is required by law. (3) The requirements of this section are in addition and supplemental to other requirements of the laws of this state. (4) For purposes of this section, "disposition" means the sale, exchange, or other action resulting in a transfer of ownership. (5) The requirements of this section do not apply to the department of transportation.
RCW 43.03.170 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 03 / Section 170
RCW 43.03.170: Advance payment of travel expenses—Advance warrants—Issuance—Limitations.
Status: in_force

The head of any state department may issue an advance warrant on the request of any officer or employee for the purpose of defraying his or her anticipated reimbursable expenses while traveling on business of such state department away from his or her designated post of duty, except expenses in connection with the use of a personal automobile. The amount of such advance shall not exceed the amount of such reasonably anticipated expenses of the officer or employee to be necessarily incurred in the course of such business of the state for a period of not to exceed ninety days. Department heads shall establish written policies prescribing a reasonable amount for which such warrants may be written.
RCW 43.20.270 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20 / Section 270
RCW 43.20.270: Governor's interagency coordinating council on health disparities—Action plan—Statewide policy.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that women and people of color experience significant disparities from men and the general population in education, employment, healthful living conditions, access to health care, and other social determinants of health. The legislature finds that these circumstances coupled with lower, slower, and less culturally appropriate and gender appropriate access to needed medical care result in higher rates of morbidity and mortality for women and persons of color than observed in the general population. Health disparities are defined by the national institute[s] of health as the differences in incidence, prevalence, mortality, and burden of disease and other adverse health conditions that exist among specific population groups in the United States. It is the intent of the Washington state legislature to create the healthiest state in the nation by striving to eliminate health disparities in people of color and between men and women. In meeting the intent of chapter 239, Laws of 2006, the legislature creates the governor's interagency coordinating council on health disparities. This council shall create an action plan and statewide policy to include health impact reviews that measure and address other social determinants of health that lead to disparities as well as the contributing factors of health that can have broad impacts on improving status, health literacy, physical activity, and nutrition.
RCW 43.163.120 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 163 / Section 120
RCW 43.163.120: Staffing, restrictions—Authority not to receive appropriated state funds.
Status: in_force

The authority shall receive no appropriation of state funds. The department of commerce shall provide staff to the authority, to the extent permitted by law, to enable the authority to accomplish its purposes; the staff from the department of commerce may assist the authority in organizing itself and in designing programs, but shall not be involved in the issuance of bonds or in making credit decisions regarding financing provided to borrowers by the authority.
RCW 43.20B.040 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20B / Section 040
RCW 43.20B.040: Chapter does not apply where another party liable—Statement of lien—Form.
Status: in_force

The form of the lien in RCW 43.20B.060 shall be substantially as follows: STATEMENT OF LIEN Notice is hereby given that the State of Washington, Department of Social and Health Services, has rendered assistance or provided residential care to . . . . . ., a person who was injured on or about the . . . . day of . . . . . . in the county of . . . . . . state of . . . . . ., and the said department hereby asserts a lien, to the extent provided in RCW 43.20B.060 , for the amount of such assistance or residential care, upon any sum due and owing . . . . . . (name of injured person) from . . . . . ., alleged to have caused the injury, and/or his or her insurer and from any other person or insurer liable for the injury or obligated to compensate the injured person on account of such injuries by contract or otherwise. STATE OF WASHINGTON, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES By: . . . . (Title) STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF      ss. I, . . . . . ., being first duly sworn, on oath state: That I am . . . . . . (title); that I have read the foregoing Statement of Lien, know the contents thereof, and believe the same to be true. . . . . Signed and sworn to or affirmed before me this . . . . day of . . . . . ., (year) . . . . by . . . . (name of person making statement). (Seal or stamp) . . . . Notary Public in and for the State of Washington My appointment expires: . . . .
RCW 43.88.585 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 88 / Section 585
RCW 43.88.585: Fee inventory—State expenditure information website—Work group.
Status: in_force

(1) By January 1, 2014, the office of financial management shall compile, maintain, and periodically update an inventory of all fees imposed by state agencies and institutions of higher education pursuant to statute or administrative rule. At a minimum, the inventory shall identify the agency or institution collecting the fee, the purpose of the fee, the current amount of the fee, the amount of the fee over the previous five years, and the statutory authority for the fee. The office of financial management may aggregate or consolidate fee information when there is commonality among the fee payers or the purposes for which the fee is paid. (2) To facilitate the fee inventory under this section, each state agency and institution of higher education shall report the information required under subsection (1) of this section to the office of financial management and shall update the information at least every two years. (3) The fee inventory under this section shall be incorporated into the state expenditure information website maintained by the legislative evaluation and accountability program committee under RCW 44.48.150 . (4) The office of financial management shall convene a work group consisting of representatives from the legislative evaluation and accountability program committee, the office of regulatory assistance, the department of licensing, the department of labor and industries, the department of transportation, and the department of health to develop a process to facilitate more frequent updates to the inventory and to recommend changes to increase public accessibility. (5) For purposes of this section, "fee" means any charge, fixed by law or administrative rule, for the benefit of a service or to cover the cost of a regulatory program or the costs of administering a program for which the fee payer benefits. "Fee" does not include taxes; penalties or fines; intergovernmental charges; commercial charges; pension or health care contributions or rates; industrial, unemployment, or other state-operated insurance programs; or individualized cost recoveries. (6) The requirements in this section are suspended during the 2019-2021 and 2021-2023 fiscal biennia.
RCW 43.60A.275 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 60A / Section 275
RCW 43.60A.275: Governor's challenge team and service members, veterans, and their families suicide prevention advisory committee—Biannual report on plan implementation.
Status: in_force

Beginning December 2022, subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the governor's challenge team and service members, veterans, and their families suicide prevention advisory committee shall report to the legislature on a biannual basis regarding implementation of the plan developed by the committee.
RCW 43.330.5393 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 330 / Section 5393
RCW 43.330.5393: Digital equity planning grant program.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the availability of funds appropriated for this specific purpose, the department shall establish a digital equity planning grant program. (2)(a) This program must provide grants to local governments, institutions of higher education, workforce development councils, or other entities to fund the development of a digital equity plan for a discrete geographic region of the state. Only the director or the director's designee may authorize expenditures. (b) Priority must be given for grant applications: (i) Accompanied by express support from community or neighborhood-based nonprofit organizations, public development authorities, federally recognized Indian tribes in the state, or other community partners and partners from the categories of institutions identified in RCW 43.330.421 ; and (ii) That intend to use community-based participatory action research methods as a part of the proposed plan. (3) An applicant must submit an application to the department in order to be eligible for funding under this section. (4) The digital equity forum shall review grant applications and provide input to the department regarding the prioritization of applications in awarding grants among eligible applicants under the program. (5) The department must: (a) Pursuant to subsection (2)(b) of this section, evaluate and rank applications using objective criteria such as the number of underserved populations served and subjective criteria such as the degree of support and engagement evidenced by the community who will be served; (b) Consider the input provided by the forum, as provided in subsection (4) of this section, in awarding grants under the digital equity planning grant program; and (c) Consider the extent to which the mix of grants awarded would increase in the number of prekindergarten through 12th grade students gaining access to greater levels of digital inclusion as a factor in awarding grants under the digital equity planning grant program. (6) The department shall develop criteria for what the digital equity plans must include. (7) The department may adopt rules to implement this section.
RCW 43.19.025 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 19 / Section 025
RCW 43.19.025: Enterprise services account.
Status: in_force

The enterprise services account is created in the custody of the state treasurer and shall be used for all activities conducted by the department, except information technology services. Only the director or the director's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to the allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW. During the 2013-2015 fiscal biennium, the director of the office of financial management may authorize expenditures from the account for the provision of small agency client services. During the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium, the legislature may direct the state treasurer to transfer money in the enterprise services account to the state general fund.
RCW 43.21A.733 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21A / Section 733
RCW 43.21A.733: Chehalis basin account.
Status: in_force

The Chehalis basin account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from direct appropriations from the legislature, including the proceeds of tax exempt bonds, or moneys directed to the account from any other sources must be deposited in the account. Interest earned by deposits in the account will be retained in the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the purposes set out in RCW 43.21A.730 and for the payment of expenses incurred in the issuance and sale of bonds.
RCW 43.01.150 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 01 / Section 150
RCW 43.01.150: Power to employ or appoint personnel not to include authority to provide state owned or leased motor vehicle.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, whenever any state agency, institution of higher education, or other appointing authority is empowered to employ or appoint administrators or other personnel and to fix their compensation, such power, in the absence of a specific contrary statutory authorization to the agency, institution of higher education, or appointing authority, shall not extend to the power to provide a state owned or leased motor vehicle for any use other than official state business.
RCW 43.09.2851 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 09 / Section 2851
RCW 43.09.2851: Repayment of amounts charged to another fund within same political subdivision to be credited to original fund or appropriation—Expenditure.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by law, amounts charged by a county, city, or other municipal or quasi municipal corporation for providing services or furnishing materials to or for another fund within the same county, city, or other municipal or quasi municipal corporation pursuant to RCW 43.09.210 or other law shall be repaid and credited to the fund or appropriation against which the expenditure originally was charged. Amounts representing a return of expenditures from an appropriation shall be considered as returned loans of services or goods, supplies, or other materials furnished and may be expended as part of the original appropriation to which they belong, without further or additional appropriation. Except as otherwise provided by law, this section shall not apply to the furnishing of materials or services by one fund to another when other funds have been provided specifically for that purpose pursuant to law.
RCW 43.46.015 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 46 / Section 015
RCW 43.46.015: Washington state arts commission established—Composition.
Status: in_force

There is established a Washington state arts commission. The commission consists of nineteen members appointed by the governor and four members of the legislature, one from each caucus in the senate and appointed by the president of the senate and one from each caucus in the house of representatives and appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. The governor shall appoint citizens representing the various disciplines within the visual, performing and literary arts, and other citizens active in the arts community. The governor shall consider nominations for membership from individuals actively involved in cultural, state or community organizations. The governor shall also consider geographical distribution of the membership in the appointment of new members.
RCW 43.99T.901 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 99T / Section 901
RCW 43.99T.901: Effective date—2007 c 521.
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 takes effect immediately [May 15, 2007].
RCW 43.163.030 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 163 / Section 030
RCW 43.163.030: Small businesses—Funding of export transactions.
Status: in_force

(1) The authority, in cooperation with the small business export finance assistance center and other export assistance entities, is authorized to develop and conduct a program or programs to provide for the funding of export transactions for small businesses which are unable to obtain funding from private commercial lenders. (2) The authority is authorized to secure or provide guaranties or insurance for loans and otherwise to provide for loans for any eligible export transaction. Loans may be made either directly by the authority or through an eligible banking organization. For such purpose, the authority may use funds legally available to it to provide for insurance or to guarantee eligible export transactions for which guaranteed funding has been provided. (3) The authority shall make every effort to cause guaranties or insurance to be provided from the export-import bank of the United States, the foreign credit insurance association, the small business administration or such other similar or succeeding federal or private programs whose financial performance in the guarantee or insurance of export transactions is sound and recognized in the financial community. The maximum amount payable under any guaranty shall be specifically set forth in writing at the time any such guaranteed funding is entered into by the authority. (4) Prior to providing or securing a guarantee of funding or otherwise providing for a loan for any eligible export transaction hereunder, the authority shall obtain assurance that there has been made an investigation of the credit of the exporter in order to determine its viability, the economic benefits to be derived from the eligible export transaction, the prospects for repayment, and such other facts as it deems necessary in order to determine that such guaranteed funding is consistent with the purposes of this chapter.
RCW 43.158.020 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 158 / Section 020
RCW 43.158.020: Clean energy projects of statewide significance—Application process.
Status: in_force

(1) The department of commerce shall develop an application for the designation of clean energy projects, including facilities that produce electricity with fusion energy, as clean energy projects of statewide significance. (2) An application to the department of commerce by an applicant under this section must include: (a) Information regarding the location of the project; (b) Information sufficient to demonstrate that the project qualifies as a clean energy project; (c) An explanation of how the project is expected to contribute to the state's achievement of the greenhouse gas emission limits in chapter 70A.45 RCW and is consistent with the state energy strategy adopted by the department of commerce, as well as any contribution that the project is expected to make to other state regulatory requirements for clean energy and greenhouse gas emissions, including the requirements of chapter 19.405 , 70A.30, 70A.60, 70A.65, 70A.535, or 70A.540 RCW; (d) An explanation of how the project is expected to contribute to the state's economic development goals, including information regarding 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, and estimated time schedules for completion and operation; (e) A plan for engagement and information sharing with potentially affected federally recognized Indian tribes; (f) A description of potential community benefits and impacts from the project, a plan for community engagement in the project development, and an explanation of how the applicant might use a community benefit agreement or other legal document that stipulates the benefits that the developer agrees to fund or furnish, in exchange for community support of a project; and (g) Other information required by the department of commerce. (3) For the purposes of this section, "fusion energy" has the same meaning as defined in RCW 43.21F.092 .
RCW 43.60A.800 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 60A / Section 800
RCW 43.60A.800: Outreach program—Change in veteran definitions—2024 c 146.
Status: in_force

The department shall develop and implement an outreach program to ensure that veterans as defined in RCW 41.04.005 and 41.04.007 are aware of state veterans' benefits and programs. Outreach information shall explain, in an easy to understand format, changes in the law made by chapter 146, Laws of 2024, unchanged eligibility requirements for current benefits, and how to find more information about benefits from the department and other state agencies. The outreach program must begin on June 6, 2024.
RCW 43.83B.415 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 83B / Section 415
RCW 43.83B.415: Grants to public entities.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) The department is authorized to issue grants to eligible public entities to reduce current or future hardship caused by water unavailability stemming from drought conditions. No single entity may receive more than 25 percent of the total funds available. The department is not obligated to fund projects that do not provide sufficient benefit to alleviating hardship caused by drought or water unavailability. Projects must show substantial benefit from securing water supply, availability, or reliability relative to project costs. Projects do not need to be completed while a drought emergency order under RCW 43.83B.405 (2) is in effect. (b) Except for projects for public water systems serving economically disadvantaged communities, the department may only fund up to 50 percent of the total eligible cost of the project. Money used by applicants as a cash match may not originate from other state funds. (c) For the purposes of this chapter, eligible public entities include only: (i) Counties, cities, and towns; (ii) Water and sewer districts formed under chapter 57.02 RCW; (iii) Public utility districts formed under chapter 54.04 RCW; (iv) Port districts formed under chapter 53.04 RCW; (v) Conservation districts formed under chapter 89.08 RCW; (vi) Irrigation districts formed under chapter 87.03 RCW; (vii) Watershed management partnerships formed under RCW 39.34.200 ; and (viii) Federally recognized tribes. (2) Grants may be used to develop projects that enhance the ability of water users to effectively mitigate for the impacts of water unavailability arising from drought. Project applicants must demonstrate that the projects will increase their resiliency, preparedness, or ability to withstand drought conditions when they occur. Projects may include, but are not limited to: (a) Creation of additional water storage; (b) Implementation of source substitution projects; (c) Development of alternative, backup, or emergency water supplies or interties; (d) Installation of infrastructure or creation of educational programs that improve water conservation and efficiency or promote use of reclaimed water; (e) Development or update of local drought contingency plans if not already required by state rules adopted under chapter 246-290 WAC; (f) Mitigation of emergency withdrawals authorized under RCW 43.83B.410 (1); (g) Projects designed to mitigate for the impacts of water supply shortages on fish and wildlife; and (h) Emergency construction or modification of water recreational facilities. (3) During a drought emergency order pursuant to RCW 43.83B.405 (2), the department shall prioritize funding for projects designed to relieve the immediate hardship caused by water unavailability.
RCW 43.216.370 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 216 / Section 370
RCW 43.216.370: Negotiated rule making.
Status: in_force

The secretary shall have the power and it shall be the secretary's duty to engage in negotiated rule making pursuant to RCW 34.05.310 (2)(a) with the exclusive representative of the family child care licensees selected in accordance with RCW 43.216.375 and with other affected interests before adopting requirements that affect family child care licensees.
RCW 43.180.310 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 180 / Section 310
RCW 43.180.310: Commission powers.
Status: in_force

The commission has the following powers with respect to nonprofit facilities together with all powers incidental thereto or necessary for the performance thereof: (1) To make secured loans to nonprofit corporations for the purpose of providing temporary or permanent financing or refinancing of all or part of the project cost of any nonprofit facility, including the refunding of any outstanding obligations, mortgages, or advances issued, made, or given by any person for the project costs of a nonprofit corporation; and to charge and collect interest on the loans for the loan payments upon such terms and conditions as its commissioners consider advisable which are not in conflict with this subchapter; (2) To issue revenue bonds for the purpose of financing all or part of the project cost of any nonprofit facility and to secure the payment of the revenue bonds as provided in this subchapter; (3) To collect fees or charges from users or prospective users of nonprofit facilities to recover actual or anticipated administrative costs; (4) To execute financing documents incidental to the powers enumerated in this section; (5) To accept grants and gifts; (6) To establish such special funds with any financial institution providing fiduciary services within or without the state as it deems necessary and appropriate and invest money therein.
RCW 43.82.055 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 82 / Section 055
RCW 43.82.055: Long-term facility needs—Six-year facility plan—Efficient use of state facilities.
Status: in_force

The office of financial management shall: (1) Work with the department of enterprise services and all other state agencies to determine the long-term facility needs of state government; (2) Develop and submit a six-year facility plan to the legislature by January 1st of every odd-numbered year that includes state agency space requirements and other pertinent data necessary for cost-effective facility planning. The department of enterprise services shall assist with this effort as required by the office of financial management; and (3) Establish and enforce policies and workplace strategies that promote the efficient use of state facilities.
RCW 43.102.060 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 102 / Section 060
RCW 43.102.060: Personnel.
Status: in_force

(1) The director may employ, or enter into contracts with, personnel as he or she determines necessary for the proper discharge of his or her duties. The director must request input from the advisory board on the hiring process and hiring goals, including diversity. (2) The director may employ, or enter into contracts with, investigators to conduct investigations of cases under the jurisdiction of the office. (a) The director shall consider the relevant experience and qualifications of the candidate including the extent to which he or she demonstrates experience or understanding of the following areas: (i) Extensive experience with criminal investigations, including homicide investigations; (ii) Behavioral health issues; (iii) Youth cognitive development; (iv) Trauma-informed interviewing; (v) De-escalation techniques and utilization; and (vi) Knowledge of Washington practices, including laws, policies, and procedures related to criminal law, criminal investigations, and policing. (b) The director shall consider the following prior to employing an investigator: (i) The investigators should not be commissioned law enforcement officers employed with any law enforcement agency as a peace officer at the time of application with the office. (A) If the individual considered for a position as an investigator was a prior law enforcement officer, the director must conduct a review of prior disciplinary actions or complaints related to bias. (B) The individual should not have been a commissioned law enforcement officer within 24 months of the date of the application for service as an investigator; and (ii) The results of a background check that includes research of social media and affiliations to check for racial bias and conflicts of interest. (c) Investigators employed or contracted with the office are prohibited from being simultaneously employed, commissioned, or have any business relationship, other than through the work of the office, with a general authority or limited authority Washington law enforcement agency, or county or city corrections agency. (d) The director may not employ an individual who was a previously commissioned law enforcement officer who does not meet the criteria of this section without the approval of a majority of the advisory board. (3) The director may employ or enter into contracts for services to provide additional personnel as needed to conduct investigations of cases under the jurisdiction of the office including, but not limited to, the following: (a) Forensic services and crime scene investigators; (b) Liaisons for community, family, and relations with a federally recognized tribe; (c) Analysts, including analysts to conduct evaluations on use of force data; (d) Mental health experts; (e) Bilingual staff, translators, or interpreters; (f) Other experts as needed; and (g) All staffing and other needs for the office. (4) The director shall ensure the following training is provided to staff and that there is a regular schedule for additional trainings during the course of employment: (a) The director shall ensure that the director and staff involved in investigations, including any contracted investigators, engage in trainings that include the following areas. A training may include more than one of the following areas per training. A separate training course is not required for each topic. (i) History of racism in policing, including tribal sovereignty and history of Native Americans within the justice system; (ii) Implicit and explicit bias training; (iii) Intercultural competency; (iv) The use of a racial equity lens in conducting the work of the office; (v) Antiracism training; and (vi) Undoing institutional racism. (b) The director shall ensure that investigators engage in the following training. A training may include more than one of the following areas per training. A separate training course is not required for each topic. (i) Criminal investigations, including homicide investigations as appropriate for the assigned positions; (ii) Washington practices, including Washington laws and policies, as well as relevant policing practices as appropriate; (iii) Interviewing techniques; and (iv) Other relevant trainings as needed.
RCW 43.31C.010 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 31C / Section 010
RCW 43.31C.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Area" means a geographic area within a local government that is described by a close perimeter boundary. (2) "Community empowerment zone" means an area meeting the requirements of RCW 43.31C.020 and officially designated by the director. (3) "Department" means the department of commerce. (4) "Director" means the director of the department of commerce. (5) "Local government" means a city, code city, town, or county.
RCW 43.60A.151 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 60A / Section 151
RCW 43.60A.151: Veterans conservation corps—Employment assistance—Agreements for educational benefits—Receipt of gifts, grants, or federal moneys.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall assist veterans enrolled in the veterans conservation corps with obtaining employment in conservation programs and projects that restore Washington's natural habitat, maintain and steward local, state, and federal forestlands and other outdoor lands, maintain and improve urban and suburban stormwater management facilities and other water management facilities, and other environmental maintenance, stewardship, and restoration projects. The department shall consult with the workforce training and education coordinating board, the state board for community and technical colleges, the employment security department, and other state agencies administering conservation corps programs, to incorporate training, education, ecotherapy, and certification in environmental restoration and management fields into the program. The department may enter into agreements with community colleges, private schools, conservation districts, state or local agencies, or other entities to provide training, internships, and educational courses as part of the enrollee benefits from the program. (2) The department may receive gifts, grants, federal funds, or other moneys from public or private sources, for the use and benefit of the veterans conservation corps program. The funds shall be deposited to the veterans conservation corps account created in *RCW 43.60A.153 .
RCW 43.167.003 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 167 / Section 003
RCW 43.167.003: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Community" means a group of people who reside or work in the geographic area established by the community preservation and development authority board or the proposal to create the authority and who currently or historically share a distinct cultural identity or local history. (2) "Community preservation and development authority" or "authority" means a public body corporate and politic and instrumentality of the state of Washington created by members of an impacted community. (3) "Constituency" means the general membership of the community preservation and development authority, which membership must be open to all persons eighteen years of age and over who are residents, property owners, employees, or business persons within the geographic boundaries established by the authority or the proposal to create the authority. (4) "Impacted community" means a community that has been adversely impacted by the construction of, or ongoing operation of, multiple major public facilities, public works, and capital projects with significant public funding or by other land use decisions. (5) "Major public facilities project, public works project, or capital project with significant public funding" means any capital project whose total cost exceeds ten million dollars. On July 1, 2019, and on July 1st of each odd-numbered year thereafter, the capital project cost threshold must be adjusted by the capital project cost adjustment factor for inflation established by the office of financial management.
RCW 43.17.390 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 17 / Section 390
RCW 43.17.390: Quality management, accountability, and performance system—Independent assessment.
Status: in_force

Starting in 2012, and at least once every three years thereafter, each agency shall apply to the Washington state quality award, or similar organization, for an independent assessment of its quality management, accountability, and performance system. The assessment shall evaluate the effectiveness of all elements of its management, accountability, and performance system, including: Leadership, strategic planning, customer focus, analysis and information, employee performance management, and process improvement. The purpose of the assessment is to recognize best practice and identify improvement opportunities.
RCW 43.101.280 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 101 / Section 280
RCW 43.101.280: Ethnic and cultural diversity—Development of curriculum for understanding—Training.
Status: in_force

The criminal justice training commission shall develop, in consultation with the administrative office of the courts and the commissions established under chapters 43.113 , 43.115, and 43.117 RCW, a curriculum for a general understanding of ethnic and cultural diversity and its implications for working with youth of color and their families. The curriculum shall be developed by October 1, 1993. The commission shall ensure that ethnic and diversity training becomes an integral part of the training of law enforcement personnel so as to incorporate cultural sensitivity and awareness into the daily activities of law enforcement personnel.
RCW 43.70.110 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 70 / Section 110
RCW 43.70.110: License fees—Costs—Other charges—Waiver.
Status: in_force

(1) The secretary shall charge fees to the licensee for obtaining a license. Physicians regulated pursuant to chapter 18.71 RCW who reside and practice in Washington and obtain or renew a retired active license are exempt from such fees. Municipal corporations providing emergency medical care and transportation services pursuant to chapter 18.73 RCW shall be exempt from such fees, provided that such other emergency services shall only be charged for their pro rata share of the cost of licensure and inspection, if appropriate. The secretary may charge different fees for registered nurses licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW, licensed practical nurses licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW, and nurses who hold a valid multistate license issued by the state of Washington under chapter 18.80 RCW. The secretary may waive the fees when, in the discretion of the secretary, the fees would not be in the best interest of public health and safety, or when the fees would be to the financial disadvantage of the state. (2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, fees charged shall be based on, but shall not exceed, the cost to the department for the licensure of the activity or class of activities and may include costs of necessary inspection. (3) License fees shall include amounts in addition to the cost of licensure activities in the following circumstances: (a) For registered nurses and licensed practical nurses licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW, and for nurses who hold a valid multistate license issued by the state of Washington under chapter 18.80 RCW, support of a central nursing resource center as provided in RCW 18.79.202 ; (b) For all health care providers licensed under RCW 18.130.040 , the cost of regulatory activities for retired volunteer medical worker licensees as provided in RCW 18.130.360 ; and (c) For physicians licensed under chapter 18.71 RCW, physician assistants licensed under chapter 18.71A RCW, osteopathic physicians licensed under chapter 18.57 RCW, naturopaths licensed under chapter 18.36A RCW, podiatrists licensed under chapter 18.22 RCW, chiropractors licensed under chapter 18.25 RCW, psychologists and psychological associates licensed under chapter 18.83 RCW, registered nurses and licensed practical nurses licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW, nurses who hold a valid multistate license issued by the state of Washington under chapter 18.80 RCW, optometrists licensed under chapter 18.53 RCW, mental health counselors and mental health counselor associates licensed under chapter 18.225 RCW, massage therapists licensed under chapter 18.108 RCW, advanced social workers licensed under chapter 18.225 RCW, independent clinical social workers and independent clinical social worker associates licensed under chapter 18.225 RCW, midwives licensed under chapter 18.50 RCW, marriage and family therapists and marriage and family therapist associates licensed under chapter 18.225 RCW, occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants licensed under chapter 18.59 RCW, dietitians and nutritionists certified under chapter 18.138 RCW, speech-language pathologists licensed under chapter 18.35 RCW, acupuncturists or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioners licensed under chapter 18.06 RCW, and veterinarians and veterinary technicians licensed under chapter 18.92 RCW, the license fees shall include up to an additional twenty-five dollars to be transferred by the department to the University of Washington for the purposes of RCW 43.70.112 . (4) Department of health advisory committees may review fees established by the secretary for licenses and comment upon the appropriateness of the level of such fees.
RCW 43.99X.160 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 99X / Section 160
RCW 43.99X.160: Effective date—2012 2nd sp.s. c 1.
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 takes effect immediately [April 23, 2012].
RCW 43.10.292 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 292
RCW 43.10.292: Office of military and veteran legal assistance—Duties.
Status: in_force

The office of military and veteran legal assistance shall: (1) Recruit and train volunteer attorneys and identify service programs willing to perform pro bono services for service members, veterans, and their family members, and create and maintain a registry of the same; (2) Assess and assign requests for pro bono services to volunteer attorneys and service programs registered with the office; and (3) Establish an advisory committee that will include, among others, representatives from legal assistance offices on military installations, the office of civil legal aid, the Washington state bar association's legal assistance to military personnel section, the Washington state veterans bar association, relevant office of military service and support organizations, and organizations involved in coordinating, supporting, and delivering civil legal aid and pro bono legal services in Washington state. The committee shall provide advice and assistance regarding program design, operation, volunteer recruitment and support strategies, service delivery objectives and priorities, and funding.
RCW 43.330.145 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 330 / Section 145
RCW 43.330.145: Entrepreneurial assistance—Recipients of temporary assistance for needy families—Cooperation with agencies for training and industrial recruitment.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall ensure that none of its rules or practices act to exclude recipients of temporary assistance for needy families from any small business loan opportunities or entrepreneurial assistance it makes available through its community development block grant program or otherwise provides using state or federal resources. The department shall encourage local administrators of microlending programs using public funds to conduct outreach activities to encourage recipients of temporary assistance for needy families to explore self-employment as an option. The department shall compile information on private and public sources of entrepreneurial assistance and loans for start-up businesses and provide the department of social and health services with the information for dissemination to recipients of temporary assistance for needy families. (2) The department shall, as part of its industrial recruitment efforts, work with the workforce training and education coordinating board to identify the skill sets needed by companies locating in the state. The department shall provide the department of social and health services with the information about the companies' needs in order that recipients of public assistance and service providers assisting such recipients through training and placement programs may be informed and respond accordingly. The department shall work with the state board for community and technical colleges, the job skills program, the employment security department, and other employment and training programs to facilitate the inclusion of recipients of temporary assistance for needy families in relevant training that would make them good employees for recruited firms. (3) The department shall perform the duties under this section within available funds.
RCW 43.19A.030 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 19A / Section 030
RCW 43.19A.030: Local government duties.
Status: in_force

(1) By January 1, 1993, each local government shall review its existing procurement policies and specifications to determine whether recycled products are intentionally or unintentionally excluded. The policies and specifications shall be revised to include such products unless a recycled content product does not meet an established performance standard of the agency. (2) By fiscal year 1994, each local government shall adopt a minimum purchasing goal for recycled content as a percentage of the total dollar value of supplies purchased. To assist in achieving this goal each local government shall adopt a strategy by January 1, 1993, and shall submit a description of the strategy to the department. All public agencies shall respond to requests for information from the department for the purpose of its reporting requirements under this section. (3) Each local government shall designate a procurement officer who shall serve as the primary contact with the department for compliance with the requirements of this chapter. (4) This section shall apply only to local governments with expenditures for supplies exceeding five hundred thousand dollars for fiscal year 1989. Expenditures for capital goods and for electricity, water, or gas for resale shall not be considered a supply expenditure.
RCW 43.06.120 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 06 / Section 120
RCW 43.06.120: Federal funds and programs—Acceptance of funds by governor authorized—Administration and disbursement.
Status: in_force

The governor is authorized to accept on behalf of the state of Washington funds provided by any act of congress for the benefit of the state or its political subdivisions. He or she is further authorized to administer and disburse such funds, or to designate an agency to administer and disburse them, until the legislature otherwise directs.
RCW 43.43.700 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 700
RCW 43.43.700: Identification and criminal history section.
Status: in_force

There is hereby established within the Washington state patrol a section on identification and criminal history hereafter referred to as the section. In order to aid the administration of justice the section shall install systems for the identification of individuals, including the fingerprint system and such other systems as the chief deems necessary. The section shall keep a complete record and index of all information received in convenient form for consultation and comparison. The section shall obtain from whatever source available and file for record the fingerprints, palmprints, photographs, or such other identification data as it deems necessary, of persons who have been or shall hereafter be lawfully arrested and charged with, or convicted of any criminal offense. The section may obtain like information concerning persons arrested for or convicted of crimes under the laws of another state or government.
RCW 43.92.040 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 92 / Section 040
RCW 43.92.040: Printing and distribution of reports.
Status: in_force

Regular and special reports of the geological survey, with proper illustrations and maps, shall be printed as directed by the state geologist. All reports shall be distributed or sold by the department of natural resources as the interests of the state and of science demand. All money obtained by the sale of reports under this section shall be paid into the state treasury.
RCW 43.185C.170 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 185C / Section 170
RCW 43.185C.170: Interagency council on homelessness—Duties—Reports.
Status: in_force

(1) The interagency council on homelessness, as defined in RCW 43.185C.010 , shall be convened not later than August 31, 2006, and shall meet at least two times each year and report to the appropriate committees of the legislature annually by December 31st on its activities. (2) The interagency council on homelessness shall work to create greater levels of interagency coordination and to coordinate state agency efforts with the efforts of state and local entities addressing homelessness. (3) The interagency council shall seek to: (a) Align homeless-related housing and supportive service policies among state agencies; (b) Identify ways in which providing housing with appropriate services can contribute to cost savings for state agencies; (c) Identify policies and actions that may contribute to homelessness or interfere with its reduction; (d) Review and improve strategies for discharge from state institutions that contribute to homelessness; (e) Recommend policies to either improve practices or align resources, or both, including those policies requested by the affordable housing advisory board or through state and local housing plans; and (f) Ensure that the housing status of people served by state programs is collected in consistent formats available for analysis.
RCW 43.70.185 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 70 / Section 185
RCW 43.70.185: Inspection of property where marine species located—Prohibitions on harvest or landing—Penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may enter and inspect any property, lands, or waters, of this state in or on which any marine species are located or from which such species are harvested, whether recreationally or for sale or barter, and any land or water of this state which may cause or contribute to the pollution of areas in or on which such species are harvested or processed. The department may take any reasonably necessary samples to determine whether such species or any lot, batch, or quantity of such species is safe for human consumption. (2) If the department determines that any species or any lot, batch, or other quantity of such species is unsafe for human consumption because consumption is likely to cause actual harm or because consumption presents a potential risk of substantial harm, the department may, by order under chapter 34.05 RCW, prohibit or restrict the commercial or recreational harvest or landing of any marine species except the recreational harvest of shellfish as defined in chapter 69.30 RCW if taken from privately owned tidelands. (3) It is unlawful to harvest any marine species in violation of a departmental order prohibiting or restricting such harvest under this section or to possess or sell any marine species so harvested. (4)(a) Any person who sells any marine species taken in violation of this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and subject to the penalties provided in RCW 69.30.140 and 69.30.150 . (b) Any person who harvests or possesses marine species taken in violation of this section is guilty of a civil infraction and is subject to the penalties provided in RCW 69.30.150 . (c) Notwithstanding this section, any person who harvests, possesses, sells, offers to sell, culls, shucks, or packs shellfish is subject to the penalty provisions of chapter 69.30 RCW. (d) Charges shall not be brought against a person under both chapter 69.30 RCW and this section in connection with this same action, incident, or event. (5) The criminal provisions of this section are subject to enforcement by fish and wildlife officers or ex officio fish and wildlife officers as defined in RCW 77.08.010 . (6) As used in this section, marine species include all fish, invertebrate or plant species which are found during any portion of the life cycle of those species in the marine environment.
RCW 43.384.060 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 384 / Section 060
RCW 43.384.060: Receipt of gifts, grants authorized.
Status: in_force

The board may receive gifts, grants, or endowments from public or private sources that are made from time to time, in trust or otherwise, for the use and benefit of the purposes of the authority and spend gift, grants, or endowments or income from public or private sources according to their terms, unless the receipt of gifts, grants, or endowments violates RCW 42.17A.560 .

PDF RCW 43.384.060

Receipt of gifts, grants authorized. (Effective January 1, 2026.)

The board may receive gifts, grants, or endowments from public or private sources that are made from time to time, in trust or otherwise, for the use and benefit of the purposes of the authority and spend gift, grants, or endowments or income from public or private sources according to their terms, unless the receipt of gifts, grants, or endowments violates RCW 29B.45.020 .
RCW 43.43.822 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 822
RCW 43.43.822: County sheriff to forward registration information—Felony firearm offense conviction database—Exempt from public disclosure.
Status: in_force

(1) The county sheriff shall forward registration information, photographs, and fingerprints obtained pursuant to RCW 9.41.333 to the Washington state patrol within five working days. (2) Upon implementation of chapter 183, Laws of 2013, the Washington state patrol shall maintain a felony firearm offense conviction database of felony firearm offenders required to register under RCW 9.41.333 and shall adopt rules as are necessary to carry out the purposes of chapter 183, Laws of 2013. (3) Upon expiration of the person's duty to register, as described in RCW 9.41.333 (8), the Washington state patrol shall automatically remove the person's name and information from the database. (4) The felony firearm offense conviction database of felony firearm offenders shall be used only for law enforcement purposes and is not subject to public disclosure under chapter 42.56 RCW.
RCW 43.220.045 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 220 / Section 045
RCW 43.220.045: Project goals—Recovery of Puget Sound ecosystem—Priorities.
Status: in_force

(1) The corps shall be organized and managed to complete projects with fee-for-service work crews that meet goals associated with the protection, promotion, enhancement, or rehabilitation of the following: (a) Public lands; (b) State natural resources; (c) Water quality; (d) Watershed health; (e) Fish and wildlife; (f) Habitat; (g) Outdoor recreation; (h) Forest health; (i) Wildfire risk reduction; and (j) State historic sites. (2) In addition to the project goals outlined in subsection (1) of this section, the Puget Sound corps shall seek to deploy corps members with the specific goal of participating in the recovery of the Puget Sound ecosystem. The resources of the Puget Sound corps must be prioritized, when practicable, to focus on the following when located within the Puget Sound basin: (a) Projects identified in, or consistent with, the action agenda developed by the Puget Sound partnership in chapter 90.71 RCW; (b) Projects located on public lands; (c) Habitat enhancement and rehabilitation projects; and (d) Education and stewardship projects. (3) Both the corps and the Puget Sound corps shall give preference to projects that satisfy the goals identified in this section and that: (a) Will provide long-term benefits to the public; (b) Will provide productive training and work experiences to the corps members involved; (c) Expands or integrates training programs or career development opportunities for corps members; (d) May result in payments to the state for services performed; and (e) Can be promptly completed.
RCW 43.21A.050 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21A / Section 050
RCW 43.21A.050: Department of ecology—Director—Appointment—Powers and duties—Salary—Temporary appointment when vacancy.
Status: in_force

The executive and administrative head of the department shall be the director. The director shall be appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate. He or she shall have complete charge of and supervisory powers over the department. He or she shall be paid a salary fixed by the governor in accordance with the provisions of RCW 43.03.040 . If a vacancy occurs in the position of director while the senate is not in session, the governor shall make a temporary appointment until the next meeting of the senate at which time he or she shall present to that body his or her nomination for the position.
RCW 43.330.520 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 330 / Section 520
RCW 43.330.520: Military installation incompatible development—Project list—Report.
Status: in_force

(1) The department must produce a biennial report identifying a list of projects to address incompatible developments near military installations. (a) The list must include a description of each project, the estimated cost of the project, the amount of recommended state funding, and the amount of any federal or local funds documented to be available to be used for the project. (b) Projects on the list must be prioritized with consideration given to: (i) The recommendations of the recent United States department of defense base realignment and closure (BRAC) processes, joint land use studies, or other federally initiated land use processes; and (ii) Whether a branch of the United States armed forces has identified the project as increasing the viability of military installations for current or future missions. (c) The department may consult with the commanders of United States military installations in Washington to understand impacts and identify the viability of community identified projects to reduce incompatibility. (2) The department must submit the report to appropriate committees of the house of representatives and the senate, including the joint committee on veterans' and military affairs and the house of representatives capital budget committee, by November 1, 2024, and every two years thereafter.
RCW 43.180.140 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 180 / Section 140
RCW 43.180.140: Rules for energy efficiency.
Status: in_force

The commission shall adopt rules providing for financing assistance to implement cost-effective energy efficiency improvements.
RCW 43.09.465 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 09 / Section 465
RCW 43.09.465: Comprehensive performance audit of state printing services.
Status: in_force

By November 1, 2016, building on the findings of the 2011 audit, the state auditor shall conduct a comprehensive performance audit of state printing services in accordance with RCW 43.09.470 . Following the audit in 2016, the state auditor shall conduct follow-up audits as deemed necessary to ensure effective implementation of chapter 43, Laws of 2011 1st sp. sess.
RCW 43.105.235 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 105 / Section 235
RCW 43.105.235: State agency information technology portfolio—Exemptions.
Status: in_force

(1) Each state agency shall develop an information technology portfolio consistent with RCW 43.105.341 . The superintendent of public instruction shall develop its portfolio in conjunction with educational service districts and statewide or regional providers of K-12 education information technology services. (2) The director may exempt any state agency from any or all of the requirements of this section.
RCW 43.81.040 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 81 / Section 040
RCW 43.81.040: Maintenance in safe, healthful condition.
Status: in_force

The state shall maintain living facilities occupied under RCW 43.81.020 in a safe, healthful condition.
RCW 43.88.350 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 88 / Section 350
RCW 43.88.350: Legal services revolving fund—Enterprise services account—Approval of certain changes required.
Status: in_force

Any rate increases proposed for or any change in the method of calculating charges from the legal services revolving fund or services provided in accordance with RCW 43.01.090 or 43.19.500 in the enterprise services account is subject to approval by the director of financial management prior to implementation.
RCW 43.99U.060 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 99U / Section 060
RCW 43.99U.060: Bonds legal investment for public funds.
Status: in_force

The bonds authorized in RCW 43.99U.010 shall be a legal investment for all state funds or funds under state control and for all funds of any other public body.
RCW 43.12.065 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 12 / Section 065
RCW 43.12.065: Rules pertaining to public use of state lands—Enforcement—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) For the promotion of the public safety and the protection of public property, the department of natural resources may, in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, issue, promulgate, adopt, and enforce rules pertaining to use by the public of state-owned lands and property which are administered by the department. (2)(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a violation of any rule adopted under this section is a misdemeanor. (b) Except as provided in (c) of this subsection, the department may specify by rule, when not inconsistent with applicable statutes, that violation of such a rule is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW. However, any violation of a rule relating to traffic including parking, standing, stopping, and pedestrian offenses is a traffic infraction. (c) Violation of such a rule equivalent to those provisions of Title 46 RCW set forth in RCW 46.63.020 remains a misdemeanor. (3) The commissioner of public lands and those employees as the commissioner may designate shall be vested with police powers when enforcing: (a) The rules of the department adopted under this section; (b) The civil infractions created under RCW 79A.80.080 ; or (c) The general criminal statutes or ordinances of the state or its political subdivisions where enforcement is necessary for the protection of state-owned lands and property. (4) The commissioner of public lands may, under the provisions of RCW 7.84.140 , enter into an agreement allowing employees of the state parks and recreation commission and the department of fish and wildlife to enforce certain civil infractions created under this title.
RCW 43.216.559 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 216 / Section 559
RCW 43.216.559: Early learning program—Short title—2010 c 231.
Status: in_force

Chapter 231, Laws of 2010 may be known as the ready for school act of 2010.
RCW 43.99J.030 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 99J / Section 030
RCW 43.99J.030: Retirement of bonds—Pledge and promise—Remedies.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) 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 43.99J.020 (1). (b) The nondebt-limit proprietary nonappropriated bond retirement account shall be used for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds authorized in RCW 43.99J.020 (2). (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 date on which any interest or principal and interest payment is due, 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 or nondebt-limit proprietary nonappropriated bond retirement account, as necessary, an amount equal to the amount certified by the state finance committee to be due on the payment date. (3) Bonds issued under RCW 43.99J.010 shall state that they are a general obligation of the state of Washington, shall pledge the full faith and credit of the state to the payment of the principal thereof and the interest thereon, and shall contain an unconditional promise to pay the principal and interest as the same shall become due. (4) The owner and holder of each of the bonds or the trustee for the owner and holder of any of the bonds may by mandamus or other appropriate proceeding require the transfer and payment of funds as directed in this section.
RCW 43.21A.636 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21A / Section 636
RCW 43.21A.636: Steam electric generating plant—Signatures on bonds.
Status: in_force

All revenue bonds, including refunding revenue bonds, shall be signed by the governor and the state auditor under the seal of the state, one of which signatures shall be made manually and the other signature may be in printed facsimile, and any coupons may have printed or lithographic facsimile of the signatures of such officers.
RCW 43.72.180 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 72 / Section 180
RCW 43.72.180: Legislative approval—Uniform benefits package and medical risk adjustment mechanisms.
Status: in_force

The legislature may disapprove of the uniform benefits package developed under *RCW 43.72.130 and medical risk adjustment mechanisms developed under **RCW 43.72.040 (7) by an act of law at any time prior to the last day of the following regular legislative session. If such disapproval action is taken, the commission shall resubmit a modified package to the legislature within fifteen days of the disapproval. If the legislature does not disapprove or modify the package by an act of law by the end of that regular session, the package is deemed approved.
RCW 43.41.120 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 41 / Section 120
RCW 43.41.120: Advisory or coordinating councils.
Status: in_force

The director or the governor may establish such additional advisory or coordinating councils as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. Members of such councils shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. They shall receive no compensation for their services, but shall be reimbursed for travel expenses while engaged in business of the councils in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 as now existing or hereafter amended.
RCW 43.31.645 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 31 / Section 645
RCW 43.31.645: Sustainable aviation fuel account.
Status: in_force

The sustainable aviation fuel account is created in the state treasury. The account shall consist of concession fees collected and deposited into the account pursuant to RCW 19.430.020 . Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Moneys in the account may be expended by the department for activities supporting research development, environmental review, and infrastructure to support the production of sustainable aviation fuel.
RCW 43.15.065 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15 / Section 065
RCW 43.15.065: Legislative committee on economic development and international relations—Subcommittees—Rules of procedure.
Status: in_force

The committee shall by majority vote establish subcommittees, and prescribe rules of procedure for itself and its subcommittees which are consistent with this chapter.
RCW 43.21K.080 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21K / Section 080
RCW 43.21K.080: Effect of agreements on legal requirements and permits—Permit revisions—Programmatic agreements.
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any legal requirement identified under RCW 43.21K.060 (1) shall be superseded or replaced in accordance with the terms of the environmental excellence program agreement. Legal requirements contained in a permit that are affected by an environmental excellence program agreement will continue to be enforceable until such time as the permit is revised in accordance with subsection (2) of this section. With respect to any other legal requirements, the legal requirements contained in the environmental excellence program agreement are effective as provided by the environmental excellence program agreement, and the facility or facilities covered by an environmental excellence program agreement shall comply with the terms of the environmental excellence program agreement in lieu of the legal requirements that are superseded and replaced by the approved environmental excellence program agreement. (2) Any permits affected by an environmental excellence program agreement shall be revised to conform to the environmental excellence program agreement by the agency with jurisdiction. The permit revisions will be completed within one hundred twenty days of the effective date of the agreement in accordance with otherwise applicable procedural requirements, including, where applicable, public notice and the opportunity for comment, and the opportunity for review and objection by federal agencies. (3) Other than as superseded or replaced as provided in an approved environmental excellence program agreement, any existing permit requirements remain in effect and are enforceable. (4) A programmatic environmental excellence program agreement shall become applicable to an individual facility when all directors entering into the programmatic agreement approve the owner or operator's commitment to comply with the agreement. A programmatic agreement may not take effect, however, until notice and an opportunity to comment for the individual facility has been provided in accordance with the requirements of RCW 43.21K.070 (1) through (3).
RCW 43.20B.685 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20B / Section 685
RCW 43.20B.685: Vendor overpayments—Liens—Duration—Enforcement.
Status: in_force

Liens created under RCW 43.20B.680 shall bind the affected property for a period of ten years after the lien has been recorded or ten years after the resolution of all good faith disputes as to the overpayment, whichever is later. Any civil action by the department to enforce such lien must be timely commenced before the ten-year period expires or the lien shall be released. A civil action to enforce such lien shall not be timely commenced unless the summons and complaint are filed within the ten-year period in a court having jurisdiction and service of the summons and complaint is made upon all parties in the manner prescribed by appropriate civil court rules.
RCW 43.216.775 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 216 / Section 775
RCW 43.216.775: Inflationary adjustments to rates.
Status: in_force

(1) Rates paid under RCW 43.216.592 must be adjusted every two years according to an inflationary increase. The inflationary increase must be calculated by applying the rate of the increase in the inflationary adjustment index to the rates established pursuant to RCW 43.216.592 . (2) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, rates paid under RCW 43.216.579 , 43.216.585 , and 43.216.578 must be adjusted every two years according to an inflationary increase. The inflationary increase must be calculated by applying the rate of the increase in the inflationary adjustment index to the rates established pursuant to RCW 43.216.579 , 43.216.585 , and 43.216.578 . (3) Inflationary increases under subsection (1) of this section and any funded inflationary increase under subsection (2) of this section must be included in the rate used to determine inflationary increases in subsequent years. (4) For the purposes of this section, "inflationary adjustment index" means the implicit price deflator averaged for each fiscal year, using the official current base rate, compiled by the bureau of economic analysis, United States department of commerce.
RCW 43.52.370 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 52 / Section 370
RCW 43.52.370: Operating agency board of directors—Members, appointment, vote, term, etc.—Rules—Proceedings—Limitation on powers and duties.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the management and control of an operating agency shall be vested in a board of directors, herein sometimes referred to as the board. The legislative body of each member of an operating agency shall appoint a representative who may, at the discretion of the member and regardless of any charter or other provision to the contrary, be an officer or employee of the member, to serve on the board of the operating agency. Each representative shall have one vote and shall have, in addition thereto, one vote for each block of electric energy equal to ten percent of the total energy generated by the agency during the preceding year purchased by the member represented by such representative. Each member may appoint an alternative representative to serve in the absence or disability of its representative. Each representative shall serve at the pleasure of the member. The board of an operating agency shall elect from its members a president, vice president and secretary, who shall serve at the pleasure of the board. The president and secretary shall perform the same duties with respect to the operating agency as are provided by law for the president and secretary, respectively, of public utility districts, and such other duties as may be provided by motion, rule or resolution of the board. The board of an operating agency shall adopt rules for the conduct of its meetings and the carrying out of its business, and adopt an official seal. All proceedings of an operating agency shall be by motion or resolution and shall be recorded in the minute book which shall be a public record. A majority of the board members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. A majority of the votes which the members present are entitled to cast shall be necessary and sufficient to pass any motion or resolution: PROVIDED, That such board members are entitled to cast a majority of the votes of all members of the board. The members of the board of an operating agency may be compensated by such agency as is provided in RCW 43.52.290 : PROVIDED, That the compensation to any member shall not exceed five thousand dollars in any year except for board members who are elected to serve on an executive board established under RCW 43.52.374 . (2) If an operating agency is constructing, operating, terminating, or decommissioning a nuclear power plant under a site certification agreement under chapter 80.50 RCW, the powers and duties of the board of directors shall include and are limited to the following: (a) Final authority on any decision of the operating agency to purchase, acquire, construct, terminate, or decommission any power plants, works, and facilities except that once the board of directors has made a final decision regarding a nuclear power plant, the executive board established under RCW 43.52.374 shall have the authority to make all subsequent decisions regarding the plant and any of its components; (b) Election of members to, removal from, and establishment of salaries for the elected members of the executive board under RCW 43.52.374 (1)(a); and (c) Selection and appointment of three outside directors as provided in RCW 43.52.374 (1)(b). All other powers and duties of the operating agency, including without limitation authority for all actions subsequent to final decisions by the board of directors, including but not limited to the authority to sell any power plant, works, and facilities are vested in the executive board established under RCW 43.52.374 .
RCW 43.15.060 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15 / Section 060
RCW 43.15.060: Legislative committee on economic development and international relations—Purpose—Created—Membership.
Status: in_force

(1) Economic development and in particular international trade, tourism, and investment have become increasingly important to Washington, affecting the state's employment, revenues, and general economic well-being. Additionally, economic trends are rapidly changing and the international marketplace has become increasingly competitive as states and countries seek to improve and safeguard their own economic well-being. The purpose of the legislative committee on economic development and international relations is to provide responsive and consistent involvement by the legislature in economic development to maintain a healthy state economy and to provide employment opportunities to Washington residents. (2) There is created a legislative committee on economic development and international relations which shall consist of eight senators and eight representatives from the legislature and the lieutenant governor who shall serve as chairperson. The senate members of the committee shall be appointed by the president of the senate and the house members of the committee shall be appointed by the speaker of the house. Not more than four members from each house shall be from the same political party. Vacancies occurring shall be filled by the appointing authority.
RCW 43.185A.130 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 185A / Section 130
RCW 43.185A.130: Washington housing trust fund.
Status: in_force

There is hereby created in the state treasury an account to be known as the Washington housing trust fund. The housing trust fund shall include revenue from the sources established by this chapter, appropriations by the legislature, private contributions, repayment of loans, and all other sources.
RCW 43.88C.010 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 88C / Section 010
RCW 43.88C.010: Caseload forecast council—Duties.
Status: in_force

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(1) The caseload forecast council is hereby created. The council shall consist of two individuals appointed by the governor and four individuals, one of whom is appointed by the chairperson of each of the two largest political caucuses in the senate and house of representatives. The chair of the council shall be selected from among the four caucus appointees. The council may select such other officers as the members deem necessary. (2) The council shall employ a caseload forecast supervisor to supervise the preparation of all caseload forecasts. As used in this chapter, "supervisor" means the caseload forecast supervisor. (3) Approval by an affirmative vote of at least five members of the council is required for any decisions regarding employment of the supervisor. Employment of the supervisor shall terminate after each term of three years. At the end of the first year of each three-year term the council shall consider extension of the supervisor's term by one year. The council may fix the compensation of the supervisor. The supervisor shall employ staff sufficient to accomplish the purposes of this section. (4) The caseload forecast council shall oversee the preparation of and approve, by an affirmative vote of at least four members, the official state caseload forecasts prepared under RCW 43.88C.020 . If the council is unable to approve a forecast before a date required in RCW 43.88C.020 , the supervisor shall submit the forecast without approval and the forecast shall have the same effect as if approved by the council. (5) A councilmember who does not cast an affirmative vote for approval of the official caseload forecast may request, and the supervisor shall provide, an alternative forecast based on assumptions specified by the member. (6) Members of the caseload forecast council shall serve without additional compensation but shall be reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with RCW 44.04.120 while attending sessions of the council or on official business authorized by the council. Nonlegislative members of the council shall be reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 . (7) "Caseload," as used in this chapter, means: (a) The number of persons expected to meet entitlement requirements and require the services of public assistance programs, state correctional institutions, state correctional noninstitutional supervision, state institutions for juvenile offenders, the common school system, long-term care, medical assistance, foster care, and adoption support; (b) The number of students who are eligible for the Washington college bound scholarship program and are expected to attend an institution of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.92.030 ; (c) The number of students who are eligible for the Washington college grant program under RCW 28B.92.200 and 28B.92.205 and are expected to attend an institution of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.92.030 ; (d) The number of children who are eligible, as defined in RCW 43.216.505 , to participate in, and the number of children actually served by, the early childhood education and assistance program; and (e) Beginning with the first official forecast after July 23, 2023, the number of people eligible for the working families' tax credit under RCW 82.08.0206 . The total number of people eligible for the working families' tax credit should include: (i) The number of eligible people with no qualifying children; (ii) The number of eligible people with one qualifying child; (iii) The number of eligible people with two qualifying children; and (iv) The number of eligible people with three or more qualifying children. (8) The caseload forecast council shall forecast the temporary assistance for needy families and the working connections child care programs as a courtesy. (9) By January 1, 2023, the caseload forecast council shall present the number of individuals who are assessed as eligible for and have requested a service through the individual and family services waiver and the basic plus waiver administered by the developmental disabilities administration as a courtesy. The caseload forecast council shall be presented with the service request list as defined in RCW 71A.10.020 to aid in development of this information. (10) Beginning with the official forecast submitted in November 2022 and subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the caseload forecast council shall forecast the number of individuals who are assessed as eligible for and have requested supported living services, a service through the core waiver, an individual and family services waiver, and the basic plus waiver administered by the developmental disabilities administration as a courtesy. The caseload forecast council shall be presented with the service request list as defined in RCW 71A.10.020 to aid in development of this information. (11) As a courtesy, beginning with the official forecast submitted in November 2022, the caseload forecast council shall forecast the number of individuals who are expected to reside in state-operated living alternatives administered by the developmental disabilities administration. (12) The caseload forecast council shall forecast youth participating in the extended foster care program pursuant to RCW 74.13.031 separately from other children who are residing in foster care and who are under eighteen years of age. (13) The caseload forecast council shall forecast the number of youth expected to receive behavioral rehabilitation services while involved in the foster care system and the number of screened in reports of child abuse or neglect. (14) The caseload forecast council shall forecast the number of individuals who are functionally and financially eligible for medicaid waiver services administered by the developmental disabilities administration who also meet the criteria outlined in RCW 71A.12.370 and are expected to utilize a medicaid waiver service. (15) The caseload forecast council shall forecast eligible children participating in the transition to kindergarten program under RCW 28A.300.072 . (16) Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions provided in RCW 43.88.020 apply to this chapter. (17) During the 2021-2023 fiscal biennium, and beginning with the November 2021 forecast, the caseload forecast council shall produce an unofficial forecast of the long-term caseload for juvenile rehabilitation as a courtesy.
RCW 43.330.483 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 330 / Section 483
RCW 43.330.483: Low-income home rehabilitation grant program.
Status: in_force

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(1) Subject to availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the low-income home rehabilitation grant program is created within the department. (2) The program must include the following elements: (a) Eligible homeowners must be low-income and live in rural areas. (b) Homeowners who are senior citizens, persons with disabilities, families with children five years old and younger, and veterans must receive priority for grants. (c) The cost of the home rehabilitation must be the lesser of: (i) 80 percent of the assessed or appraised value of the property post rehabilitation, whichever is greater; or (ii) $50,000. (d) The maximum amount that may be granted under this program may not exceed the cost of the home rehabilitation as provided in (c) of this subsection. (3) The department must adopt rules for implementation of this grant program.
RCW 43.185C.150 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 185C / Section 150
RCW 43.185C.150: Expenditures within authorized funds—Existing expenditures not reduced or supplanted.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not require either the department or any local government to expend any funds to accomplish the goals of this chapter other than the revenues authorized in chapter 484, Laws of 2005. However, neither the department nor any local government may use any funds authorized in chapter 484, Laws of 2005 to supplant or reduce any existing expenditures of public money for the reduction or prevention of homelessness or services for homeless persons.
RCW 43.06A.050 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 06A / Section 050
RCW 43.06A.050: Confidentiality.
Status: in_force

The ombuds shall treat all matters under investigation, including the identities of service recipients, complainants, and individuals from whom information is acquired, as confidential, except as far as disclosures may be necessary to enable the ombuds to perform the duties of the office and to support any recommendations resulting from an investigation. Upon receipt of information that by law is confidential or privileged, the ombuds shall maintain the confidentiality of such information and shall not further disclose or disseminate the information except as provided by applicable state or federal law. Investigative records of the office of the ombuds are confidential and are exempt from public disclosure under chapter 42.56 RCW.
RCW 43.60A.225 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 60A / Section 225
RCW 43.60A.225: Provision of information about benefits and services—Reports.
Status: in_force

The department must support veterans by providing information regarding available veterans services. Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for the specific purposes provided in this section, the department must: (1) Contact veterans within 90 days of receipt of a discharge notice from the department of defense and provide information about veterans benefits and services; and (2) Beginning December 1, 2028, and every two years thereafter, report to the governor and the appropriate standing committees of the legislature regarding veterans services. The report must include, at a minimum: (a) The number of veterans residing in each county; (b) The number and type of veterans services available in each county; (c) The number of veterans served in the reporting period by the department, veterans service officer program, and counties contracting with the department for veterans services, including the number of veterans served who reside in an adjacent county; (d) The number of claims filed in the reporting period by veterans service organizations contracting with the department; (e) The percentage of veterans served in the reporting period who received service-related disability and nonservice-connected veterans' pensions; and (f) Identification of: (i) Each county where the percentage of the veteran population receiving service-related disability and nonservice-connected veterans' pensions is below the national average; and (ii) Each county that does not provide access to a veterans service officer through the veterans' assistance program defined in RCW 73.08.005 , through a contract with the department, through the veterans service officer program described in RCW 43.60A.230 , or directly through the department.
RCW 43.348.040 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 348 / Section 040
RCW 43.348.040: Andy Hill cancer research endowment program.
Status: in_force

(1) The Andy Hill cancer research endowment program is created. The purpose of the program is to make grants to public and private entities, including commercial entities, to fund or reimburse the entities pursuant to agreement for the promotion of cancer research to be conducted in the state. The endowment is to oversee and guide the program, including the solicitation, selection, and award of grants. (2) The board must develop a plan for the allocation of projected amounts in the fund, which it must update annually, following at least one annual public hearing. The plan must provide for appropriate funding continuity and take into account the projected speed at which revenues will be available and amounts that can be spent during the plan period. (3) The endowment must solicit requests for grant funding and evaluate the requests by reference to factors such as: (a) The quality of the proposed research or program; (b) its potential to improve health outcomes of persons with cancer, with particular attention to the likelihood that it will also lower health care costs, substitute for a more costly diagnostic or treatment modality, or offer a breakthrough treatment for a particular cancer or cancer-related condition or disease; (c) its potential for leveraging additional funding; (d) its potential to provide additional health care benefits or benefit other human diseases or conditions; (e) its potential to stimulate life science, health care, and biomedical employment in the state; (f) the geographic diversity of the grantees within Washington; (g) evidence of potential royalty, sales, or licensing revenue, or other commercialization-related revenue and contractual means to recapture such income for purposes of this chapter; (h) evidence of public and private collaboration; (i) the ability to offer trial participants information in a language other than English; (j) the ability to provide culturally specific recruitment materials alongside general enrollment materials; (k) the ability to provide electronic consent when not prohibited by other granting entities or federal regulations; and (l) other evidence of outreach and engagement to increase participation of underrepresented communities in clinical trials of drugs and medical devices. (4) The endowment may not award a grant for a proposal that was not recommended by an independent expert scientific review and advisory committee under RCW 43.348.050 . (5) The endowment must issue an annual report to the public that sets forth its activities with respect to the fund, including grants awarded, grant-funded work in progress, research accomplishments, prevention, and care activities, and future program directions with respect to cancer research, prevention, and care. Each annual report regarding activities of the program and fund must include, but not be limited to, the following: The number and dollar amounts of grants; the grantees for the prior year; the endowment's administrative expenses; an assessment of the availability of funding for cancer research, prevention, and care from sources other than the endowment; a summary of research, prevention, and care-related findings, including promising new areas for investment; and a report on the benefits to Washington of its programs to date. (6) The endowment's first annual report must include a proposed operating plan for the design, implementation, and administration of an endowment program supporting the purposes of the endowment and program. (7) The endowment must adopt policies to ensure that all potential conflicts have been disclosed and that all conflicts have been eliminated or mitigated. (8) The endowment must establish standards to ensure that recipients of grants for cancer research, prevention, or care purchase goods and services from Washington suppliers to the extent reasonably possible. (9) Soliciting requests for grant funding, evaluating, and awarding grants for the purposes of implementing RCW 43.348.090 are not subject to the requirements of subsections (3) and (4) of this section and RCW 43.348.050 .
RCW 43.99G.168 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 99G / Section 168
RCW 43.99G.168: Bonds legal investment for public funds.
Status: in_force

The bonds authorized in RCW 43.99G.160 shall be a legal investment for all state funds or funds under state control and for all funds of any other public body.
RCW 43.365.030 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 365 / Section 030
RCW 43.365.030: Board of directors—Standards for evaluating funding applications—Awards of financial assistance—Deposit of contributions—Rules—Duties of directors.
Status: in_force

(1) A Washington motion picture competitiveness program under this chapter must be administered by a board of directors appointed by the governor, and the appointments must be made within sixty days following enactment. The department, after consulting with the board, must adopt rules for the standards that shall be used to evaluate the applications for funding assistance prior to June 30, 2006. (2) The board must evaluate and award financial assistance to motion picture projects under rules set forth under RCW 43.365.020 . (3) The board must consist of the following members: (a) Two members representing the Washington motion picture production industry, one of whom must demonstrate expertise in the financing of motion picture projects; (b) One member representing technologies impacting the Washington emerging motion picture industry; (c) Two members representing labor unions affiliated with Washington motion picture production; (d) Three members representing industries and businesses impacted by motion picture production, one of whom must represent industries or businesses located east of the crest of the Cascade mountain range and one of whom must represent industries or businesses located west of the crest of the Cascade mountain range; (e) Two cochairs of the board's equity committee, not already serving on the board, recommended by the board to the governor; (f) Two cochairs of the board's advisory committee, also known as the film leadership council, not already serving on the board, recommended by the board to the governor; and (g) A chairperson, chosen at large, must serve at the pleasure of the governor. (4) The term of the board members, other than the chair, is four years, except as provided in subsection (5) of this section. (5) The governor must appoint board members to four-year staggered terms, except the board member initially appointed to the position in subsection (3)(b) of this section and the board member initially appointed to the position in subsection (3)(f) of this section must each be appointed to a two-year term. Once those initial two-year terms expire, all subsequent terms are for four years. (6) A board member appointed by the governor may be removed by the governor for cause under RCW 43.06.070 and 43.06.080 . (7) Seven members of the board constitute a quorum. (8) The board must elect a treasurer and secretary annually, and other officers as the board members determine necessary, and may adopt bylaws or rules for its own government. (9) The board must make any information available at the request of the department to administer this chapter. (10) Contributions received by a board must be deposited into the account described in RCW 43.365.020 (2). (11) Board members must comply with all requirements of a 501(c)(6) organization, including the prohibition on using information obtained as a board member for personal gain. Board members must act in the best interest of the approved motion picture competitiveness program. Each board member is required to complete an annual conflicts of interest form to disclose all conflicts and potential conflicts of interest with board actions. If a board member has a conflict of interest with respect to an application for funding assistance, the board member must disclose the board member's conflict and not be present for a discussion or vote on the application.
RCW 43.330.5395 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 330 / Section 5395
RCW 43.330.5395: Digital equity forum.
Status: in_force

(1) The Washington digital equity forum is established for the purpose of developing recommendations to advance digital connectivity in Washington state and advising the statewide broadband office on the digital equity opportunity program as provided under RCW 43.330.412 and the digital equity planning grant program as provided under RCW 43.330.5393 . (2) In developing its recommendations to advance digital connectivity, the forum must: (a) Develop goals that are consistent with the goals of the governor's statewide broadband office, as provided in RCW 43.330.536 ; (b) Strengthen public-private partnerships; (c) Solicit public input through public hearings or informational sessions; (d) Work to increase collaboration and communication between local, state, and federal governments and agencies; and (e) Recommend reforms to current universal service mechanisms. (3) The directors of the governor's statewide broadband office and the Washington state office of equity are responsible for appointing participating members of the digital equity forum and no appointment may be made unless each director concurs in the appointment. In making appointments, the directors must prioritize appointees representing: (a) Federally recognized tribes; (b) State agencies involved in digital equity; and (c) Underserved and unserved communities, including historically disadvantaged communities. (4) A majority of the participating members appointed by the directors must appoint an administrative chair for the forum. (5) In addition to members appointed by the directors, four legislators may serve on the digital equity forum in an ex officio capacity. Legislative participants must be appointed as follows: (a) The speaker of the house of representatives must appoint one member from each of the two largest caucuses of the house of representatives; and (b) The president of the senate must appoint one member from each of the two largest caucuses of the senate. (6)(a) Funds appropriated to the forum may be used to compensate, for any work done in connection with the forum, additional persons who have lived experience navigating barriers to digital connectivity and digital equity. (b) Each member of the digital equity forum shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for travel expenses as authorized in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 . (7) Staff for the digital equity forum must be provided by the governor's statewide broadband office and the Washington state office of equity. The governor's statewide broadband office and the Washington state office of equity are jointly responsible for transmitting the recommendations of the digital equity forum to the legislature, consistent with RCW 43.01.036 , by October 28, 2025, and every odd-numbered year thereafter.
RCW 43.41.110 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 41 / Section 110
RCW 43.41.110: Powers and duties of office of financial management.
Status: in_force

The office of financial management shall: (1) Provide technical assistance to the governor and the legislature in identifying needs and in planning to meet those needs through state programs and a plan for expenditures. (2) Perform the comprehensive planning functions and processes necessary or advisable for state program planning and development, preparation of the budget, inter-departmental and inter-governmental coordination and cooperation, and determination of state capital improvement requirements. (3) Provide assistance and coordination to state agencies and departments in their preparation of plans and programs. (4) Provide general coordination and review of plans in functional areas of state government as may be necessary for receipt of federal or state funds. (5) Participate with other states or subdivisions thereof in interstate planning. (6) Encourage educational and research programs that further planning and provide administrative and technical services therefor. (7) Carry out the provisions of RCW 43.62.010 through 43.62.050 relating to the state census. (8) Be the official state participant in the federal-state cooperative program for local population estimates and as such certify all city and county special censuses to be considered in the allocation of state and federal revenues. (9) Be the official state center for processing and dissemination of federal decennial or quinquennial census data in cooperation with other state agencies. (10) Be the official state agency certifying annexations, incorporations, or disincorporations to the United States bureau of the census. (11) Review all United States bureau of the census population estimates used for federal revenue sharing purposes and provide a liaison for local governments with the United States bureau of the census in adjusting or correcting revenue sharing population estimates. (12) Provide fiscal notes depicting the expected fiscal impact of proposed legislation in accordance with chapter 43.88A RCW. (13) Be the official state agency to estimate and manage the cash flow of all public funds as provided in chapter 43.88 RCW. To this end, the office shall adopt such rules as are necessary to manage the cash flow of public funds.
RCW 43.23.300 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 23 / Section 300
RCW 43.23.300: Program to promote and protect pollinator habitat and pollinator species.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall establish a program to promote and protect pollinator habitat and the health and sustainability of pollinator species. As funds are made available, the program must provide technical and financial assistance to state agencies, local governments, and private landowners to implement practices that promote habitat for all pollinators, including native species, as well as beekeeper and grower best management practices. The program must be administered in coordination with the apiary program established in chapter 15.60 RCW, the honey bee commission authorized in chapter 15.62 RCW, and programs administered by the conservation commission and conservation districts. (2) Subject to the availability of funds appropriated for this specific purpose, and in consultation with the department of fish and wildlife, the department must: (a) Review, in consultation with Washington State University, education needs related to pollinator education and develop a plan that outlines the goals related to pollinator education and the necessary partners, personnel, and other resources; (b) Evaluate and complete an analysis of critical impacts and needed best management practices for managed and wild pollinators. The department shall lead this effort in partnership with Washington State University, and in collaboration with the department of fish and wildlife and the state conservation commission. The effort must utilize the framework established in the state's managed pollinator protection plan as a guide for formal recommendations and education opportunities. The analysis must address food insecurities, habitat loss, virus and disease, pests, and pesticides, which may play a role in pollinator health decline. The department shall make the resources produced pursuant to this subsection available to the public on the department's website, as well as through Washington State University and the state's conservation districts; (c) Document, in consultation with Washington State University, the bee species within the state and map their distributions as practicable; (d) Provide economic and environmental impacts of weed listing and categorization on pollinator health to county noxious weed control boards in consultation with the state noxious weed control board and annually submit a report to the noxious weed control board describing pollinator health issues; (e) Provide materials, where practicable and in consultation with Washington State University, about certification programs that support pollinator health, biodiversity, and low-impact pesticide application to the public; (f) Educate the public through plant nurseries about the necessity for blooming nectar plants to be available to wild and managed pollinators throughout their respective active seasons; (g) Survey registered beekeepers to determine whether the current apiary program should be expanded to include apiary inspections or registration of apiary yards; (h) Continue and maintain partnership with federal agencies and neighboring states to promote and enhance the implementation of the national strategy to promote the health of honey bees and improve pollinator health; (i) Increase the availability of pollinator-related resources on the department's website, as practicable, and other state agencies' websites as appropriate; (j) Review guidelines on state-managed lands to protect native pollinators and improve transparency for state-managed land areas which may permit managed honey bees so that impacts to wild pollinators from honey bees may be minimized; and (k) In consultation with the department of revenue, review the open space taxation act and provide recommendations to the legislature, in compliance with RCW 43.01.036 , on options to include pollinator habitat in the current open space property tax classification.
RCW 43.220.260 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 220 / Section 260
RCW 43.220.260: Removal of noxious weeds—Planting of plants to provide forage for pollinators.
Status: in_force

Any corps project that involves the removal of noxious weeds must, when deemed appropriate for the project goals by the project sponsor, include the planting of pollen-rich and nectar-rich native plants to provide forage for all pollinators, including honey bees.
RCW 43.43.320 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 320
RCW 43.43.320: Penalty for falsification.
Status: in_force

Any person who knowingly makes any false statement or falsifies or permits to be falsified any record or records of the Washington state patrol retirement fund in any attempt to defraud such fund shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
RCW 43.330.350 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 330 / Section 350
RCW 43.330.350: Use of moneys by local municipalities to leverage financing for energy efficiency projects.
Status: in_force

(1) Local municipalities receiving federal stimulus moneys through the federal energy efficiency and conservation block grant program or state energy program are authorized to use those funds, subject to federal requirements, to establish loan loss reserves or toward risk reduction mechanisms, such as loan loss reserves, to leverage financing for energy efficiency projects. (2) Interest rate subsidies, financing transaction cost subsidies, capital grants to energy users, and other forms of grants and incentives that support financing energy efficiency projects are authorized uses of federal energy efficiency funding. (3) Financing mechanisms offered by local municipalities under this section must conform to all applicable state and federal rules and regulations.
RCW 43.20A.765 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20A / Section 765
RCW 43.20A.765: Mental health first aid training for teachers and educational staff.
Status: in_force

Subject to appropriation for this specific purpose, the department shall provide funds for mental health first aid training targeted at teachers and educational staff. The training will follow the model developed by the department of psychology in Melbourne, Australia. Instruction provided will describe common mental disorders that arise in youth, their possible causes and risk factors, the availability of evidence-based medical, psychological, and alternative treatments, processes for making referrals for behavioral health services, and methods to effectively render assistance in both initial intervention and crisis situations. The department shall collaborate with the office of the superintendent of public instruction to identify sites and methods of instruction that leverage local resources to the extent possible for the purpose of making the mental health first aid training broadly available.
RCW 43.43.230 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 230
RCW 43.43.230: Total service credit.
Status: in_force

Subject to the provisions of RCW 43.43.260 , at retirement, the total service credited to a member shall consist of all the member's current service and accredited prior service.
RCW 43.20B.695 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20B / Section 695
RCW 43.20B.695: Vendor overpayments—Interest—Exceptions.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, vendors shall pay interest on overpayments at the rate of one percent per month or portion thereof. Where partial repayment of an overpayment is made, interest accrues on the remaining balance. Interest will not accrue when the overpayment occurred due to department error. (2) If the overpayment is discovered by the vendor prior to discovery and notice by the department, the interest shall begin accruing ninety days after the vendor notifies the department of such overpayment. (3) If the overpayment is discovered by the department prior to discovery and notice by the vendor, the interest shall begin accruing thirty days after the date of notice by the department to the vendor. (4) This section does not apply to: (a) Interagency or intergovernmental transactions; (b) Contracts for public works, goods and services procured for the exclusive use of the department, equipment, or travel; and (c) Contracts entered into before September 1, 1979, for contracts with medical assistance funding, and August 23, 1983, for all other contracts.
RCW 43.09.166 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 09 / Section 166
RCW 43.09.166: Subpoenas—Court approval—Process.
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to the authority granted in RCW 43.09.165 , the state auditor and his or her authorized assistants may apply for and obtain a superior court order approving and authorizing a subpoena in advance of its issuance. The application may be made in the county where the subpoenaed person resides or is found, or the county where the subpoenaed records or documents are located, or in Thurston county. The application must (a) state that an order is sought pursuant to this subsection; (b) adequately specify the records, documents, or testimony; and (c) declare under oath that an investigation is being conducted for a lawfully authorized purpose related to an investigation within the state auditor's authority and that the subpoenaed documents or testimony are reasonably related to an investigation within the state auditor's authority. (2) Where the application under this section is made to the satisfaction of the court, the court must issue an order approving the subpoena. An order under this section constitutes authority of law for the state auditor to subpoena the records or testimony. (3) The state auditor and his or her authorized assistants may seek approval and a court may issue an order under this section without prior notice to any person, including the person to whom the subpoena is directed and the person who is the subject of an investigation.
RCW 43.21A.175 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21A / Section 175
RCW 43.21A.175: Environmental certification programs—Fees—Rules—Liability.
Status: in_force

(1) At the request of a project proponent, the department shall consider information developed through a certification program when making permit or other regulatory decisions. The department may not require duplicative demonstration of such information, but may require additional information as necessary to assure that state requirements are met. A local government that has a regulatory authority delegated by the department may use information developed through a certification program when making permit or other regulatory decisions. (2) The department shall develop a certification program for technologies for remediation of radioactive and mixed waste, as those terms are defined in chapter 70A.300 RCW, if all program development and operational costs are paid by the federal government or persons seeking certification of the technologies. (3) Following the development of the certification program in subsection (2) of this section, the department may use the policies and procedures of that program on a pilot basis to evaluate the use of certification for site remediation technologies and other environmental technologies, if the operational costs of the certification are paid by the federal government or persons seeking certification of such technologies. (4) The department shall charge a reasonable fee to recover the operational costs of certifying a technology. (5) Subsections (1), (3), and (4) of this section apply to permit and other regulatory decisions made under the following: Chapters 70A.15 , 70A.205, 70A.300, 70A.305, 70A.25, 70A.315, 90.48, 90.54, and 90.56 RCW. (6) For the purposes of this section, "certification program" means a program, developed or approved by the department, to certify the quantitative performance of an environmental technology over a specified range of parameters and conditions. Certification of a technology does not imply endorsement of a specific technology by the department, or a guarantee of the performance of a technology. (7) The department may adopt rules as necessary to implement the requirements of subsections (2) and (3) of this section, and establish requirements and procedures for evaluation and certification of environmental technologies. (8) The state, the department, and officers and employees of the state shall not be liable for damages resulting from the utilization of information developed through a certification program, or from a decision to certify or deny certification to an environmental technology. Actions of the department under this section are not decisions reviewable under RCW 43.21B.110 .
RCW 43.88C.030 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 88C / Section 030
RCW 43.88C.030: Caseload forecast work group—Submittal of data by state agencies—Meetings.
Status: in_force

(1) To promote the free flow of information and to promote legislative and executive input in the development of assumptions and preparation of forecasts, immediate access to all information and statistical models relating to caseload forecasts shall be available to the caseload forecast work group, hereby created. Each state agency affected by caseloads shall submit caseload reports and data to the council as soon as the reports and data are available and shall provide to the council and the supervisor such additional raw, program-level data or information as may be necessary for discharge of their respective duties. (2) The caseload forecast work group shall consist of one staff member selected by the executive head or chairperson of each of the following agencies, programs, or committees: (a) Office of financial management; (b) Ways and means committee, or its successor, of the senate; (c) Appropriations committee, or its successor, of the house of representatives; (d) Legislative evaluation and accountability program committee; and (e) Each state program for which the council forecasts the caseload. (3) The caseload forecast work group shall provide technical support to the caseload forecast council. Meetings of the caseload forecast work group may be called by any member of the group for the purpose of assisting the council, reviewing forecasts, or for any other purpose that may assist the council.
RCW 43.190.070 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 190 / Section 070
RCW 43.190.070: Referral procedures—Action on complaints.
Status: in_force

(1) The office of the state long-term care ombuds shall develop referral procedures for all long-term care ombuds programs to refer any complaint to any appropriate state or local government agency. The department of social and health services shall act as quickly as possible on any complaint referred to them by a long-term care ombuds. (2) The department of social and health services shall respond to any complaint against a long-term care facility which was referred to it by a long-term care ombuds and shall forward to that ombuds a summary of the results of the investigation and action proposed or taken.
RCW 43.20A.405 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20A / Section 405
RCW 43.20A.405: Purchase of services from public or nonprofit agencies—Vendor rates—Establishment.
Status: in_force

After obtaining the review and advice of the governor's advisory committee on vendor rates, the secretary shall establish rates of payment for services which are to be purchased: PROVIDED, That the secretary shall afford all interested persons reasonable opportunity to submit data, views, or arguments, and shall consider fully all submissions respecting the proposed rates. Prior to the establishment of such rates, the secretary shall give at least twenty days notice of such intended action by mail to such persons or agencies as have made timely request of the secretary for advance notice of establishment of such vendor rates. Such rates shall not exceed the amounts reasonable and necessary to assure quality services and shall not exceed the costs reasonably assignable to such services pursuant to cost finding and monitoring procedures to be established by the secretary. Information to support such rates of payment shall be maintained in a form accessible to the public.
RCW 43.43.142 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 142
RCW 43.43.142: Retirement board abolished—Transfer of powers, duties, and functions.
Status: in_force

The retirement board established by this chapter is abolished. All powers, duties, and functions of the board are transferred to the director of retirement systems.
RCW 43.21C.300 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21C / Section 300
RCW 43.21C.300: Workshops—Handbook.
Status: in_force

The department of ecology shall conduct annual statewide workshops and publish an annual state environmental policy act handbook or supplement to assist persons in complying with the provisions of this chapter and the implementing rules. The workshops and handbook shall include, but not be limited to, measures to assist in preparation, processing, and review of environmental documents, relevant court decisions affecting this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter, legislative changes to this chapter, administrative changes to the rules, and any other information which will assist in orderly implementation of this chapter and rules. The department shall develop the handbook and conduct the workshops in cooperation with, but not limited to, state agencies, the association of Washington cities, the Washington association of counties, educational institutions, and other groups or associations interested in the state environmental policy act.
RCW 43.79.391 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 79 / Section 391
RCW 43.79.391: United States vocational education account—Appropriations to be paid from general fund.
Status: in_force

From and after the first day of July, 1957, all appropriations made by the thirty-fifth legislature from the United States vocational education account shall be paid out of moneys in the general fund.
RCW 43.216.576 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 216 / Section 576
RCW 43.216.576: Early intervention services—Interagency agreements.
Status: in_force

The department shall enter into formal interagency agreements, where appropriate, with school districts, counties, and other providers, to define their relationships and financial and service responsibilities. Local agencies or entities, including local school districts, counties, and service providers receiving public money for providing or paying for early intervention services shall enter into formal interagency agreements with each other that define their relationships and financial responsibilities to provide services within each county. In establishing priorities, school districts, counties, and other service providers shall give due regard to the needs of children birth to three years of age and shall ensure that they continue to participate in providing services and collaborate with each other. The interagency agreements shall include procedures for resolving disputes, provisions for establishing maintenance requirements, and all additional components necessary to ensure collaboration and coordination.
RCW 43.21H.030 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21H / Section 030
RCW 43.21H.030: Statutory obligations of agencies not affected.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall in any way affect the specific statutory obligations of any agency: (1) To comply with environmental, social, health, safety, or other standards prescribed by law; (2) To coordinate or consult with any other public agency; or (3) To act, or refrain from acting, where required by law, upon the recommendations or certification of another public agency.
RCW 43.99Q.120 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 99Q / Section 120
RCW 43.99Q.120: Legislative building rehabilitation project—Finding—Intent.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that it is necessary to complete the rehabilitation of the state legislative building, to extend the useful life of the building, and provide for the permanent relocation of offices displaced by the rehabilitation and create new space for public uses. Furthermore, it is the intent of the legislature to fund the majority of the rehabilitation and construction using bonds repaid by the capitol building construction account, as provided for in the enabling act and dedicated by the federal government for the sole purpose of establishing a state capitol, to fund the cash elements of the project using capital project surcharge revenues in the Thurston county capital facilities account, and to support the establishment of a private foundation to engage the public in the preservation of the state legislative building and raise private funds for restoration and educational efforts.
RCW 43.31C.900 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 31C / Section 900
RCW 43.31C.900: Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be known and cited as the Washington community empowerment zone act.
RCW 43.27A.190 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 27A / Section 190
RCW 43.27A.190: Water resource orders.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding and in addition to any other powers granted to the department of ecology, whenever it appears to the department that a person is violating or is about to violate any of the provisions of the following: (1) Chapter 90.03 RCW; or (2) Chapter 90.44 RCW; or (3) Chapter 86.16 RCW; or (4) Chapter 70A.10 RCW; or (5) Chapter 43.27A RCW; or (6) Any other law relating to water resources administered by the department; or (7) A rule or regulation adopted, or a directive or order issued by the department relating to subsections (1) through (6) of this section; the department may cause a written regulatory order to be served upon said person either personally, or by registered or certified mail delivered to addressee only with return receipt requested and acknowledged by him or her. The order shall specify the provision of the statute, rule, regulation, directive or order alleged to be or about to be violated, and the facts upon which the conclusion of violating or potential violation is based, and shall order the act constituting the violation or the potential violation to cease and desist or, in appropriate cases, shall order necessary corrective action to be taken with regard to such acts within a specific and reasonable time. The regulation of a headgate or controlling works as provided in RCW 90.03.070 , by a watermaster, stream patrol officer, or other person so authorized by the department shall constitute a regulatory order within the meaning of this section. A regulatory order issued hereunder shall become effective immediately upon receipt by the person to whom the order is directed, except for regulations under RCW 90.03.070 which shall become effective when a written notice is attached as provided therein. Any person aggrieved by such order may appeal the order pursuant to RCW 43.21B.310 .
RCW 43.20A.800 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20A / Section 800
RCW 43.20A.800: Vision services for the homeless—Coordination.
Status: in_force

The secretary of the department of social and health services shall coordinate the efforts of nonprofit agencies working with the homeless, the Washington academy of eye physicians and surgeons, the Washington optometric association, and the opticians association of Washington to deliver vision services to the homeless free of charge. The secretary shall enter into agreements identifying cooperating agencies and the circumstances under which specified services will be delivered.
RCW 43.22.300 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 22 / Section 300
RCW 43.22.300: Compelling attendance of witnesses and testimony—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) The director may issue subpoenas, administer oaths and take testimony in all matters relating to the duties herein required, such testimony to be taken in some suitable place in the vicinity to which testimony is applicable. (2) Witnesses subpoenaed and testifying before any officer of the department shall be paid the same fees as witnesses before a superior court, such payment to be made from the funds of the department. (3) Any person duly subpoenaed under the provisions of this section who willfully neglects or refuses to attend or testify at the time and place named in the subpoena, is guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than one hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding thirty days.
RCW 43.21C.538 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21C / Section 538
RCW 43.21C.538: Clean energy projects—Nonproject environmental impact statements—Lead agency use.
Status: in_force

(1) A lead agency conducting a project-level environmental review under this chapter of a clean energy project identified in RCW 43.21C.535 (1) must consider a nonproject environmental impact statement prepared pursuant to RCW 43.21C.535 in order to identify and mitigate project-level probable significant adverse environmental impacts. (2)(a) Project-level environmental review conducted pursuant to this chapter of a clean energy project identified in RCW 43.21C.535 (1) must begin with review of the applicable nonproject environmental impact statement prepared pursuant to RCW 43.21C.535 . The review must address any probable significant adverse environmental impacts associated with the proposal that were not analyzed in the nonproject environmental impact statements prepared pursuant to RCW 43.21C.535 . The review must identify any mitigation measures specific to the project for probable significant adverse environmental impacts. (b) Lead agencies reviewing site-specific project proposals for clean energy projects under this chapter shall use the nonproject review described in this section through one of the following methods and in accordance with WAC 197-11-600, as it existed as of January 1, 2023: (i) Use of the nonproject review unchanged, in accordance with RCW 43.21C.034 , if the project does not cause any probable significant adverse environmental impact not identified in the nonproject review; (ii) Preparation of an addendum; (iii) Incorporation by reference; or (iv) Preparation of a supplemental environmental impact statement. (3) Clean energy project proposals following the recommendations developed in the nonproject environment review completed pursuant to RCW 43.21C.535 must be considered to have mitigated the probable significant adverse project-specific environmental impacts under this chapter for which recommendations were specifically developed unless the project-specific environmental review identifies project-level probable significant adverse environmental impacts not addressed in the nonproject environmental review.
RCW 43.334.900 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 334 / Section 900
RCW 43.334.900: Transfer of powers, duties, and functions.
Status: in_force

(1) The office of archaeology and historic preservation is hereby abolished and its powers, duties, and functions are hereby transferred to the department of archaeology and historic preservation. (2)(a) All reports, documents, surveys, books, records, files, papers, or written material in the possession of the office of archaeology and historic preservation shall be delivered to the custody of the department of archaeology and historic preservation. All cabinets, furniture, office equipment, motor vehicles, and other tangible property employed by the office of archaeology and historic preservation shall be made available to the department of archaeology and historic preservation. All funds, credits, or other assets held by the office of archaeology and historic preservation shall be assigned to the department of archaeology and historic preservation. (b) Any appropriations made to the office of archaeology and historic preservation shall, on July 24, 2005, be transferred and credited to the department of archaeology and historic preservation. (c) If any question arises as to the transfer of any personnel, funds, books, documents, records, papers, files, equipment, or other tangible property used or held in the exercise of the powers and the performance of the duties and functions transferred, the director of financial management shall make a determination as to the proper allocation and certify the same to the state agencies concerned. (3) All employees of the office of archaeology and historic preservation are transferred to the jurisdiction of the department of archaeology and historic preservation. All employees classified under chapter 41.06 RCW, the state civil service law, are assigned to the department of archaeology and historic preservation to perform their usual duties upon the same terms as formerly, without any loss of rights, subject to any action that may be appropriate thereafter in accordance with the laws and rules governing state civil service. (4) All rules and all pending business before the office of archaeology and historic preservation shall be continued and acted upon by the department of archaeology and historic preservation. All existing contracts and obligations shall remain in full force and shall be performed by the department of archaeology and historic preservation. (5) The transfer of the powers, duties, functions, and personnel of the office of archaeology and historic preservation shall not affect the validity of any act performed before July 24, 2005. (6) If apportionments of budgeted funds are required because of the transfers directed by this section, the director of financial management shall certify the apportionments to the agencies affected, the state auditor, and the state treasurer. Each of these shall make the appropriate transfer and adjustments in funds and appropriation accounts and equipment records in accordance with the certification. (7) Nothing contained in this section may be construed to alter any existing collective bargaining unit or the provisions of any existing collective bargaining agreement until the agreement has expired or until the bargaining unit has been modified by action of the personnel resources board as provided by law.
RCW 43.99H.100 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 99H / Section 100
RCW 43.99H.100: Expiration of authority to issue bonds.
Status: in_force

If any bonds authorized in this chapter have not been issued by June 30, 2018, the authority of the state finance committee to issue such remaining unissued bonds expires June 30, 2018.
RCW 43.33A.130 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 33A / Section 130
RCW 43.33A.130: Securities—State treasurer may cause same to be registered in the name of the nominee.
Status: in_force

The state treasurer may cause any securities in which the state investment board deals to be registered in the name of a nominee without mention of any fiduciary relationship, except that adequate records shall be maintained to identify the actual owner of the security so registered. The securities so registered shall be held in the physical custody of the state treasurer, the federal reserve system, the designee of the state treasurer, or, at the election of the designee and upon approval of the state treasurer, the Depository Trust Company of New York City or its designees. With respect to the securities, the nominee shall act only upon the order of the state investment board. All rights to the dividends, interest, and sale proceeds from the securities and all voting rights of the securities are vested in the actual owners of the securities, and not in the nominee.
RCW 43.82.035 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 82 / Section 035
RCW 43.82.035: Predesign process for requests to lease, purchase, or build facilities for state programs—Approval of plans for major leased facilities.
Status: in_force

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(1) The office of financial management shall design and implement a modified predesign process for any space request to lease, purchase, or build facilities that involve (a) the housing of new state programs, (b) a major expansion of existing state programs, or (c) the relocation of state agency programs. This includes the consolidation of multiple state agency tenants into one facility. The office of financial management shall define facilities that meet the criteria described in (a) and (b) of this subsection. (2) State agencies shall submit modified predesigns to the office of financial management and the legislature. Modified predesigns must include a problem statement, an analysis of alternatives to address programmatic and space requirements, proposed locations, and a financial assessment. For proposed projects of twenty thousand gross square feet or less, the agency may provide a cost-benefit analysis, rather than a life-cycle cost analysis, as determined by the office of financial management. (3) Projects that meet the capital requirements for predesign on major facility projects with an estimated project cost of 10 million dollars or more pursuant to chapter 43.88 RCW shall not be required to prepare a modified predesign. (4) The office of financial management shall require state agencies to identify plans for major leased facilities as part of the ten-year capital budget plan. State agencies shall not enter into new or renewed leases of more than one million dollars per year unless such leases have been approved by the office of financial management except when the need for the lease is due to an unanticipated emergency. The regular termination date on an existing lease does not constitute an emergency. The department of enterprise services shall notify the office of financial management and the appropriate legislative fiscal committees if an emergency situation arises. (5) For project proposals in which there are estimates of operational savings, the office of financial management shall require the agency or agencies involved to provide details including but not limited to fund sources and timelines.
RCW 43.06C.005 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 06C / Section 005
RCW 43.06C.005: Intent.
Status: in_force

The legislature intends to create an independent and impartial office of the corrections ombuds to assist in strengthening procedures and practices that lessen the possibility of actions occurring within the department of corrections that may adversely impact the health, safety, welfare, and rehabilitation of offenders, and that will effectively reduce the exposure of the department to litigation.
RCW 43.216.200 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 216 / Section 200
RCW 43.216.200: Imagination library of Washington program.
Status: in_force

(1) The following definitions apply to this section: (a) "Eligible children" means children from birth to age five; (b) "National nonprofit foundation" means a national nonprofit foundation that exists for the purpose of working with local entities to identify eligible children and mail age-appropriate, high quality books each month to those children at no cost to families; and (c) "Program" means the imagination library of Washington program created under subsection (2) of this section. (2) Subject to the amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the department, in coordination with the office of the superintendent of public instruction, shall select a Washington state-based qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization physically located in Washington state to create and operate the program. The nonprofit organization selected under this subsection shall: (a) Manage the daily operations of the program; (b) Establish affiliate programs across the state; (c) Advance and strengthen the affiliate programs with the goal of increasing enrollment in those programs; (d) Develop, promote, and coordinate a public awareness campaign to make donors aware of the opportunity to donate to affiliate programs and make the public aware of the opportunity to register eligible children to receive books through the program; and (e) Contract with a national nonprofit foundation to provide age-appropriate, high quality books each month to eligible children at no cost to families. (3)(a) By November 1, 2022, and annually thereafter, the nonprofit organization selected to operate the program under subsection (2) of this section shall submit a report to the relevant committees of the legislature and the governor describing: (i) The number of affiliate programs established by the program; (ii) The number of children enrolled in each affiliate program; and (iii) The number of children statewide enrolled in the program. (b) The report in this subsection must be submitted in compliance with RCW 43.01.036 . (4)(a) The nonprofit organization selected to operate the program under subsection (2) of this section shall provide payment to the national nonprofit foundation under subsection (2)(e) of this section that equals 50 percent of the cost to provide books to eligible children enrolled in the program. (b) Each affiliate program shall provide payment to the program under subsection (2) of this section that equals the remaining cost to provide books to eligible children enrolled in the program. (c) Nothing in this section requires that state funding be provided to the nonprofit organization selected under this subsection or to the program except as provided in subsection (5) of this section. (5) The department may seek and accept gifts, grants, or endowments from public or private sources for the program and may spend any gifts, grants, or endowments or income from public or private sources on the program according to their terms.
RCW 43.99Y.010 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 99Y / Section 010
RCW 43.99Y.010: General obligation bonds for capital and operating appropriations acts.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of providing funds to finance the projects described and authorized by the legislature in the capital and operating appropriations acts for the 2011-2013 and 2013-2015 fiscal biennia, and all costs incidental thereto, the state finance committee is authorized to issue general obligation bonds of the state of Washington in the sum of two billion thirty-six million dollars, or as much thereof as may be required, to finance these projects and all costs incidental thereto. Bonds authorized in this section may be sold at such price as the state finance committee shall determine. No bonds authorized in this section may be offered for sale without prior legislative appropriation of the net proceeds of the sale of the bonds.
RCW 43.70.903 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 70 / Section 903
RCW 43.70.903: Licensure requirements review—Report and recommendations on removing barriers.
Status: in_force

(1) The department, in consultation with the workforce training and education coordinating board and the examining board of psychology, shall examine licensure requirements for the following professions to identify changes to statutes and rules that would remove barriers to entering and remaining in the health care workforce and to streamline and shorten the credentialing process: (a) Advanced social workers and independent clinical social workers licensed under chapter 18.225 RCW; (b) Marriage and family therapists licensed under chapter 18.225 RCW; (c) Mental health counselors licensed under chapter 18.225 RCW; (d) Substance use disorder professionals certified under chapter 18.205 RCW; and (e) Psychologists licensed under chapter 18.83 RCW. (2) The licensure requirements to be examined by the department shall include examinations, continuing education requirements, administrative requirements for license application and renewal, English language proficiency requirements, and supervised experience requirements, including supervisor requirements and costs associated with completing supervised experience requirements. (3) When conducting the review required in subsection (1) of this section, the department shall at a minimum consider the following: (a) The availability of peer-reviewed research and other evidence, including requirements in other states, indicating the necessity of specific licensure requirements for ensuring that behavioral health professionals are prepared to practice with reasonable skill and safety; (b) Changes that would facilitate licensure of qualified, out-of-state and international applicants to promote reciprocity, including the adoption of applicable interstate compacts; (c) Changes that would promote greater consistency across licensure requirements for professions licensed under chapter 18.225 RCW and allow for applicants' prior professional experience within relevant fields to be counted towards supervised experience requirements established under chapter 18.225 RCW, including the extent to which an applicant may use prior professional experience gained before graduation from a master's or doctoral level educational program to satisfy the applicant's supervised experience requirement; (d) Technical assistance programs, such as navigators or dedicated customer service lines, to facilitate the completion of licensing applications; (e) In consultation with the examining board of psychology and a statewide organization representing licensed psychologists, the creation of an associate-level license for psychologists; (f) Whether agency affiliated counselors should be allowed to practice in federally qualified health centers; and (g) Any rules that pose excessive administrative requirements for application or renewal or that place a disproportionate burden on applicants from disadvantaged communities. (4) By November 1, 2023, the department shall provide a progress report and initial findings to the appropriate committees of the legislature on actions and recommendations to remove licensing barriers and improve credentialing time frames. (5) By November 1, 2024, the department shall provide a final report to the appropriate committees of the legislature on actions and recommendations to remove licensing barriers and improve credentialing time frames.
RCW 43.163.090 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 163 / Section 090
RCW 43.163.090: Economic development finance objectives plan.
Status: in_force

The authority shall adopt a general plan of economic development finance objectives to be implemented by the authority during the period of the plan. The authority may exercise the powers authorized under this chapter prior to the adoption of the initial plan. In developing the plan, the authority shall consider and set objectives for: (1) Employment generation associated with the authority's programs; (2) The application of funds to sectors and regions of the state economy evidencing need for improved access to capital markets and funding resources; (3) Geographic distribution of funds and programs available through the authority; (4) Eligibility criteria for participants in authority programs; (5) The use of funds and resources available from or through federal, state, local, and private sources and programs; (6) Standards for economic viability and growth opportunities of participants in authority programs; (7) New programs which serve a targeted need for financing assistance within the purposes of this chapter; and (8) Opportunities to improve capital access as evidenced by programs existent in other states or as they are made possible by results of private capital market circumstances. The authority shall, as part of the finance plan required under this section, develop an outreach and marketing plan designed to increase its financial services to rural counties. As used in this section, "rural counties" means counties smaller than two hundred twenty-five square miles or as defined in RCW 43.168.020 . At least one public hearing shall be conducted by the authority on the plan prior to its adoption. The plan shall be adopted by resolution of the authority no later than November 15, 1990. The authority may periodically update the plan as determined necessary by the authority. The plan or updated plan shall include a report on authority activities conducted since the commencement of authority operation or since the last plan was reported, whichever is more recent, including a statement of results achieved under the purposes of this chapter and the plan. Upon adoption, the authority shall conduct its programs in observance of the objectives established in the plan.
RCW 43.20C.030 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20C / Section 030
RCW 43.20C.030: Unified and coordinated case plans—Monitoring and quality control procedures—Quality control and fidelity of implementation.
Status: in_force

The department of social and health services, in consultation with a university-based evidence-based practice institute entity in Washington, the Washington partnership council on juvenile justice, the child mental health systems of care planning committee, the children, youth, and family advisory committee, the health care authority, the Washington state racial disproportionality advisory committee, a university-based child welfare research entity in Washington state, behavioral health administrative services organizations established in chapter 71.24 RCW, managed care organizations contracted with the authority under chapter 74.09 RCW, the Washington association of juvenile court administrators, and the Washington state institute for public policy, shall: (1) Develop strategies to use unified and coordinated case plans for children, youth, and their families who are or are likely to be involved in multiple systems within the department; (2) Use monitoring and quality control procedures designed to measure fidelity with evidence-based and research-based prevention and treatment programs; and (3) Utilize any existing data reporting and system of quality management processes at the state and local level for monitoring the quality control and fidelity of the implementation of evidence-based and research-based practices.
RCW 43.15.050 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15 / Section 050
RCW 43.15.050: Legislative international trade account.
Status: in_force

The legislative international trade account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All moneys received by the president of the senate and the secretary of state from gifts, grants, and endowments for international trade hosting, international relations, and international missions activities must be deposited in the account. Only private, nonpublic gifts, grants, and endowments may be deposited in the account. A person, as defined in RCW 42.52.010 , may not donate, gift, grant, or endow more than five thousand dollars per calendar year to the legislative international trade account. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the purposes of international trade hosting, international relations, and international trade mission activities, in which the president and members of the senate, members of the house of representatives, and the secretary of state participate in an official capacity. An appropriation is not required for expenditures. All requests by individual legislators for use of funds from this account must be first approved by the secretary of the senate for members of the senate or the chief clerk of the house of representatives for members of the house of representatives. All expenditures from the account shall be authorized by the final signed approval of the president of the senate.
RCW 43.70.170 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 70 / Section 170
RCW 43.70.170: Threat to public health—Investigation, examination or sampling of articles or conditions constituting—Access—Subpoena power.
Status: in_force

The secretary on his or her own motion or upon the complaint of any interested party, may investigate, examine, sample or inspect any article or condition constituting a threat to the public health including, but not limited to, outbreaks of communicable diseases, food poisoning, contaminated water supplies, and all other matters injurious to the public health. When not otherwise available, the department may purchase such samples or specimens as may be necessary to determine whether or not there exists a threat to the public health. In furtherance of any such investigation, examination or inspection, the secretary or the secretary's authorized representative may examine that portion of the ledgers, books, accounts, memorandums, and other documents and other articles and things used in connection with the business of such person relating to the actions involved. For purposes of such investigation, the secretary or the secretary's representative shall at all times have free and unimpeded access to all buildings, yards, warehouses, storage and transportation facilities or any other place. The secretary may also, for the purposes of such investigation, issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses, as provided for in RCW 43.70.090 or the production of books and documents anywhere in the state.
RCW 43.10.110 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 110
RCW 43.10.110: Other powers and duties.
Status: in_force

The attorney general shall have the power and it shall be his or her duty to perform any other duties that are, or may from time to time be required of him or her by law.
RCW 43.216.908 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 216 / Section 908
RCW 43.216.908: Conflict with federal requirements—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6.
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 43.384.901 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 384 / Section 901
RCW 43.384.901: Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be known and cited as the statewide tourism marketing act.
RCW 43.24.005 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 24 / Section 005
RCW 43.24.005: Director—Appointment—Salary.
Status: in_force

The director of licensing shall be appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate and shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. The director shall receive a salary in an amount fixed by the governor in accordance with RCW 43.03.040 .
RCW 43.330.536 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 330 / Section 536
RCW 43.330.536: Broadband office—Goals.
Status: in_force

It is a goal of the state of Washington that: (1) By 2024, all Washington businesses and residences have access to high-speed broadband that provides minimum download speeds of at least twenty-five megabits per second and minimum upload speeds of at least three megabits per second; (2) By 2026, all Washington communities have access to at least one gigabit per second symmetrical broadband service at anchor institutions like schools, hospitals, libraries, and government buildings; and (3) By 2028, all Washington businesses and residences have access to at least one provider of broadband with download speeds of at least one hundred fifty megabits per second and upload speeds of at least one hundred fifty megabits per second.
RCW 43.163.170 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 163 / Section 170
RCW 43.163.170: Nonrecourse revenue bonds—Owner and trustee, enforcement of rights.
Status: in_force

Any owner of bonds of the authority issued under this chapter, and the trustee under any trust agreement or indenture, may, either at law or in equity, by suit, action, mandamus or other proceeding, protect and enforce any of their respective rights, and may become the purchaser at any foreclosure sale if the person is the highest bidder, except to the extent the rights given are restricted by the authority in any bond resolution or trust agreement or indenture authorizing the issuance of the bonds.
RCW 43.101.410 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 101 / Section 410
RCW 43.101.410: Racial profiling—Policies—Training—Complaint review process—Data collection and reporting.
Status: in_force

(1) Local law enforcement agencies shall comply with the recommendations of the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs regarding racial profiling, as set forth under (a) through (f) of this subsection. Local law enforcement agencies shall: (a) Adopt a written policy designed to condemn and prevent racial profiling; (b) Review and audit their existing procedures, practices, and training to ensure that they do not enable or foster the practice of racial profiling; (c) Continue training to address the issues related to racial profiling. Officers should be trained in how to better interact with persons they stop so that legitimate police actions are not misperceived as racial profiling; (d) Ensure that they have in place a citizen complaint review process that can adequately address instances of racial profiling. The process must be accessible to citizens and must be fair. Officers found to be engaged in racial profiling must be held accountable through the appropriate disciplinary procedures within each department; (e) Work with the minority groups in their community to appropriately address the issue of racial profiling; and (f) Within fiscal constraints, collect demographic data on traffic stops and analyze that data to ensure that racial profiling is not occurring. (2) The Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs shall coordinate with the criminal justice training commission to ensure that issues related to racial profiling are addressed in basic law enforcement training and offered in regional training for in-service law enforcement officers at all levels. (3) Local law enforcement agencies shall report all information required under this section to the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs.
RCW 43.330.705 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 330 / Section 705
RCW 43.330.705: Homeless youth—Office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs.
Status: in_force

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(1) There is created the office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs within the department. (2) Activities of the office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs must be carried out by a director of the office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs, supervised by the director of the department or his or her designee. (3) The office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs is responsible for leading efforts under this subchapter to coordinate a spectrum of ongoing and future funding, policy, and practice efforts related to homeless youth and improving the safety, health, and welfare of homeless youth in this state. (4) The measurable goals of the office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs are to: (a) Measurably decrease the number of homeless youth and young adults by identifying programs that address the initial causes of homelessness, and (b) measurably increase permanency rates among homeless youth by decreasing the length and occurrences of youth homelessness caused by a youth's separation from family or a legal guardian. (5) The office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs shall (a) gather data and outcome measures, (b) initiate data-sharing agreements, (c) develop specific recommendations and timelines to address funding, policy, and practice gaps within the state system for addressing the five key components in RCW 43.330.700 , (d) make reports, (e) increase system integration and coordinate efforts to prevent state systems from discharging youth and young adults into homelessness, (f) develop measures to include by county and statewide the number of homeless youth, dependency status, family reunification status, housing status, program participation, and runaway status, and (g) develop a comprehensive plan to encourage identification of youth experiencing homelessness, promote family stability, and eliminate youth and young adult homelessness. (6)(a) The office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs shall regularly consult with an advisory committee, comprised of advocates, at least two legislators, at least two parent advocates, at least two youth representatives, at least one representative from law enforcement, service providers, and other stakeholders knowledgeable in the provision of services to homeless youth and young adults, including the prevention of youth and young adult homelessness, the dependency system, and family reunification, for a total of twelve members. The advisory committee shall provide guidance and recommendations to the office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs regarding funding, policy, and practice gaps within and among state programs. (b) The advisory committee must be staffed by the department. (c) The members of the advisory committee must be appointed by the governor, except for the legislators who must be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate. (d) The advisory committee must have its initial meeting no later than March 1, 2016. (7) The office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs must be operational no later than January 1, 2016. Transfer of powers, duties, and functions of the department of children, youth, and families to the department of commerce pertaining to youth homeless services and programs identified in RCW 43.330.710 (2) may occur before this date.
RCW 43.60A.050 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 60A / Section 050
RCW 43.60A.050: Deputy director—Assistant directors.
Status: in_force

The director may appoint a deputy director and assistant directors as shall be needed to administer the department, all of whom shall be veterans. The deputy shall have charge and general supervision of the department in the absence or disability of the director, and in case of a vacancy in the office of director, shall continue in charge of the department until a successor is appointed and qualified, or until the governor shall appoint an acting director.
RCW 43.70.455 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 70 / Section 455
RCW 43.70.455: Statewide forensic nurse coordination program.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the department of health hereby creates a program to ensure statewide forensic nurse coordination. (2) The statewide forensic nurse coordination program shall: (a) Provide technical assistance to adult, adolescent, and pediatric sexual assault nurse examiner programs and forensic nurse examiner programs across the state; (b) Identify and alleviate barriers faced by hospitals relating to creating, maintaining, or operating adult adolescent, or pediatric sexual assault nurse examiner programs or forensic nurse examiner programs; (c) Conduct a statewide needs assessment of adult, adolescent, and pediatric sexual assault nurse examiner programs and forensic nurse examiner programs; (d) Provide and maintain centralized resources for adult, adolescent, and pediatric sexual assault nurse examiners and forensic nurse examiners; (e) Oversee the supply, distribution, and content of Washington standardized sexual assault kits; (f) Develop and update standards of care for forensic exams and documentation; (g) Assess and maintain standards for forensic nurse training curriculum for ongoing and didactic training, including preceptorship, by: (i) Providing technical assistance to promote consistent trainings across the state with variances as needed; (ii) Providing information on trauma-informed and cultural competency standards; and (iii) Facilitating surveys and other mechanisms to provide forensic exam patients the ability to give feedback on the patients' experiences that can be used to enhance forensic nurse training standards; (h) Coordinate statewide forensic nurse trainings; (i) Develop standardized forensic nurse training videos for hospitals and perform on-site trainings at hospitals; (j) Develop plans to ensure statewide coverage and availability of adult, adolescent, and pediatric sexual assault nurse examiners and forensic nurse examiners; (k) Maintain and collect data on the availability of adult, adolescent, and pediatric sexual assault nurse examiners and forensic nurse examiners; (l) Coordinate with victim advocacy services; (m) Provide organizational and capacity building support to adult, adolescent, and pediatric sexual assault nurse examiner programs and forensic nurse examiner programs; and (n) Integrate resources for victims of sexual assault into existing local or state referral hotlines.
RCW 43.99J.070 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 99J / Section 070
RCW 43.99J.070: Washington state fruit commission—Bond conditions and limitations.
Status: in_force

The bonds authorized in RCW 43.99J.020 (2) may be issued only after the director of financial management has: (1) Certified that, based on the future income from assessments levied under this chapter and other revenues collected by the commission, an adequate balance will be maintained in the commission's general operating fund to pay the interest or principal and interest payments due under RCW 43.99J.060 for the life of the bonds; and (2) approved the plans for facility.
RCW 43.105.060 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 105 / Section 060
RCW 43.105.060: Contracts by state and local agencies with agency.
Status: in_force

State and local government agencies are authorized to enter into any contracts with the agency which may be necessary or desirable to effectuate the purposes and policies of this chapter or for maximum utilization of facilities and services which are the subject of this chapter.
RCW 43.220.020 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 220 / Section 020
RCW 43.220.020: Conservation corps created—Puget Sound corps created.
Status: in_force

(1) The Washington conservation corps is created. The department of ecology must administer the corps as a partnership with the departments of natural resources and fish and wildlife, the state parks and recreation commission, and when appropriate, other agencies and nonprofit organizations to advance the program goals outlined in RCW 43.220.045 . (2) The Puget Sound corps is created as a distinct program within the Washington conservation corps focused on the implementation of the specific program goals outlined in RCW 43.220.045 .
RCW 43.63A.066 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 63A / Section 066
RCW 43.63A.066: Child abuse and neglect prevention training for participants in head start or early childhood education assistance programs—Duties of department of children, youth, and families.
Status: in_force

The department of children, youth, and families shall have primary responsibility for providing child abuse and neglect prevention training to preschool age children participating in the federal head start program or the early childhood education and assistance program established under RCW 28A.215.010 through 28A.215.050 , 43.216.500 through 43.216.550 , 43.216.900 , and 43.216.901 .
RCW 43.71A.900 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 71A / Section 900
RCW 43.71A.900: Effective date—2018 c 161.
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 takes effect immediately [March 22, 2018].
RCW 43.320.080 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 320 / Section 080
RCW 43.320.080: Director to maintain office in Olympia—Record of receipts and disbursements—Deposit of funds.
Status: in_force

The director of financial institutions shall maintain an office at the state capitol, but may with the consent of the governor also maintain branch offices at other convenient business centers in this state. The director shall keep books of record of all moneys received or disbursed by the director into or from the financial services regulation fund, and any other accounts maintained by the department of financial institutions.
RCW 43.101.221 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 101 / Section 221
RCW 43.101.221: Training for corrections personnel—Core training requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) All new corrections personnel employed by the Washington state department of corrections shall, within a period to be determined by the secretary of the department of corrections, successfully complete core training requirements prescribed or obtain a waiver or extension of the core training requirements from the secretary. (2) Within a period to be determined by the secretary of the Washington state department of corrections after completion of the core training requirements of this section, corrections personnel employed by the department shall successfully complete all remaining requirements for career level certification prescribed by the secretary applicable to their position or rank, or obtain a waiver or extension of the career level training requirements from the secretary. (3) The secretary of the department of corrections is responsible for assuring that the training needs of the corrections personnel are met by the department's training program. Once a year, the secretary is responsible for conducting an assessment of the training programs for the corrections personnel employed by the department.
RCW 43.21F.405 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21F / Section 405
RCW 43.21F.405: Western interstate nuclear compact—State board member—Appointment, term—May designate representative.
Status: in_force

The board member from Washington shall be appointed by and shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. The board member may designate another person as his or her representative to attend meetings of the board.
RCW 43.52.565 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 52 / Section 565
RCW 43.52.565: Contracts for materials or work through competitive negotiation—Nuclear generating projects and associated facilities.
Status: in_force

(1) An operating agency may enter into contracts through competitive negotiation under subsection (2) of this section for materials, equipment, supplies, or work to be performed during commercial operation of a nuclear generating project and associated facilities (a) to replace a defaulted contract or a contract terminated in whole or in part, or (b) where consideration of factors in addition to price, such as technical knowledge, experience, management, staff, or schedule, is necessary to achieve economical operation of the project, provided that the managing director or a designee determines in writing and the executive board finds that execution of a contract under this section will accomplish project completion or operation more economically than sealed bids. (2) The selection of a contractor shall be made in accordance with the following procedures: (a) Proposals shall be solicited through a request for proposals, which shall state the requirements to be met. Responses shall describe the professional competence of the offeror, the technical merits of the offer, and the price. (b) The request for proposals shall be given adequate public notice in the same manner as for sealed bids. (c) As provided in the request for proposals, the operating agency shall specify at a preproposal conference the contract requirements in the request for proposal, which may include but are not limited to: Schedule, managerial, and staffing requirements, productivity and production levels, technical expertise, approved project quality assurance procedures, and time and place for submission of proposals. Any inquiries and responses thereto shall be confirmed in writing and shall be sent to all potential offerors. (d) Proposals shall be opened so as to avoid disclosure of contents to competing offerors during the process of negotiation. A register of proposals shall be open for public inspection after contract award. (e) As provided in the request for proposals, invitations shall be sent to all responsible offerors who submit proposals to attend discussions for the purpose of clarification to assure full understanding of, and responsiveness to, the solicitation requirements. Any inquiries and responses thereto shall be confirmed in writing and shall be sent to all offerors. Offerors shall be accorded fair and equal treatment with respect to any opportunity for discussion and revision of proposals, and such revisions may be permitted after submissions and prior to award for the purpose of obtaining best and final offers. In conducting discussions, there shall be no disclosure of any information derived from proposals submitted by competing offerors. (f) The operating agency shall execute a contract with the responsible offeror whose proposal is determined in writing to be the most advantageous to the operating agency and the state taking into consideration the requirements set forth in the request for proposals. The contract file shall contain the basis on which the successful offeror is selected. The operating agency shall conduct a briefing conference on the selection if requested by an offeror. (g) The contract may be fixed price or cost-reimbursable, in whole or in part, but not cost-plus-percentage-of-cost. (h) The operating agency shall retain authority and responsibility for inspection, testing, and compliance with applicable regulations or standards of any state or federal governmental agency.
RCW 43.22.465 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 22 / Section 465
RCW 43.22.465: Factory built housing and commercial structures, regulating installation of—Injunctive process, procedure.
Status: in_force

The department may obtain from a superior court having jurisdiction, a temporary injunction enjoining the installation of factory built housing or factory built commercial structures on any building site upon affidavit of the department that such factory built housing or factory built commercial structures do not conform to the requirements of RCW 43.22.450 through 43.22.490 or to the rules adopted pursuant to RCW 43.22.450 through 43.22.490 . The affidavit must set forth such violations in detail. The injunction may be made permanent, in the discretion of the court.
RCW 43.21C.520 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21C / Section 520
RCW 43.21C.520: Review of greenhouse gas emissions from a new or expanded facility.
Status: in_force

The review under this chapter of greenhouse gas emissions from a new or expanded facility subject to the greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements of chapter 70A.65 RCW must occur consistent with RCW 70A.65.080 (9).
RCW 43.340.100 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 340 / Section 100
RCW 43.340.100: Bankruptcy—Contractual obligation to contain section.
Status: in_force

Prior to the date that is three hundred sixty-six days after which the authority no longer has any bonds outstanding, the authority is prohibited from filing a voluntary petition under chapter 9 of the federal bankruptcy code or such corresponding chapter or section as may, from time to time, be in effect, and a public official or organization, entity, or other person shall not authorize the authority to be or become a debtor under chapter 9 or any successor or corresponding chapter or sections during such periods. This section shall be part of any contractual obligation owed to the holders of bonds issued under this chapter. Any such contractual obligation shall not subsequently be modified by state law during the period of the contractual obligation.
RCW 43.19.003 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 19 / Section 003
RCW 43.19.003: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Department" means the department of enterprise services. (2) "Director" means the director of enterprise services. (3) "State agency" means every state agency, office, officer, board, commission, institution, and institution of higher education, including all state universities, regional universities, The Evergreen State College, and community and technical colleges.
RCW 43.216.180 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 216 / Section 180
RCW 43.216.180: Education of students in the custody of juvenile rehabilitation facilities—Duties—Creation of a comprehensive plan.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall meet regularly with the school districts that educate students who are in the custody of medium and maximum security facilities operated by juvenile rehabilitation to help coordinate activities in areas of common interest, such as communication with parents. The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall facilitate upon request of the department. (2) The office of the superintendent of public instruction, in collaboration with the department, shall create a comprehensive plan for the education of students in juvenile rehabilitation and provide it to the governor and relevant committees of the legislature by September 1, 2020.
RCW 43.19.668 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 19 / Section 668
RCW 43.19.668: Energy conservation—Legislative finding—Declaration.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds and declares that the buildings, facilities, equipment, and vehicles owned or leased by state government consume significant amounts of energy and that energy conservation actions, including energy management systems, to provide for efficient energy use in these buildings, facilities, equipment, and vehicles will reduce the costs of state government. In order for the operations of state government to provide the citizens of this state an example of energy use efficiency, the legislature further finds and declares that state government should undertake an aggressive program designed to reduce energy use in state buildings, facilities, equipment, and vehicles within a reasonable period of time. The use of appropriate tree plantings for energy conservation is encouraged as part of this program.
RCW 43.20B.050 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20B / Section 050
RCW 43.20B.050: Liens—Compromise—Settlement or judgment.
Status: in_force

(1) No settlement made by and between the recipient and tort feasor and/or insurer shall discharge or otherwise compromise the lien created in RCW 43.20B.060 without the express written consent of the secretary. Discretion to compromise such liens rests solely with the secretary or the secretary's designee. (2) No settlement or judgment shall be entered purporting to compromise the lien created by RCW 43.20B.060 without the express written consent of the secretary or the secretary's designee.
RCW 43.21A.130 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21A / Section 130
RCW 43.21A.130: Studies—Limitations.
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other powers granted the director, the director may undertake studies dealing with all aspects of environmental problems involving land, water, or air; however, in the absence of specific legislative authority, such studies shall be limited to investigations of particular problems, and shall not be implemented by positive action. (2)(a) Any studies conducted by the department to establish the total maximum daily load of a water body under chapter 90.48 RCW must involve meaningful participation and opportunities to comment by the local watershed planning group established in chapter 90.82 RCW, the local governments whose jurisdictions are within the affected watershed, and any affected or concerned citizen who notifies the department of his or her interest in participating. Technical or procedural disputes or disagreements that arise during the participation and comment process may be presented to the director for review. The director shall conduct a review of the disputed items and issue written findings and conclusions to all interested participants. (b) If a study conducted on the total maximum daily load of a water body may affect a new or renewed national pollution discharge elimination permit under chapter 90.48 RCW, the department must disclose prior to the finalization of the study the precision and accuracy of data collected, computer models developed, and assumptions used.
RCW 43.133.060 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 133 / Section 060
RCW 43.133.060: Sunrise notes—Filing.
Status: in_force

Sunrise notes shall be filed with: (1) The committee to which the bill or resolution was referred upon introduction in the house of origin; (2) The senate committee on ways and means or its successor; (3) The house of representatives committee on ways and means or its successor; (4) The senate governmental operations committee or its successor; and (5) The house of representatives state government committee or its successor.
RCW 43.03.040 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 03 / Section 040
RCW 43.03.040: Salaries of certain directors and chief executive officers.
Status: in_force

Subject to RCW 41.04.820 , the directors of the several departments and members of the several boards and commissions, whose salaries are fixed by the governor and the chief executive officers of the agencies named in RCW 43.03.028 (1) as now or hereafter amended shall each severally receive such salaries, payable in monthly installments, as shall be fixed by the governor or the appropriate salary fixing authority, and, unless set according to RCW 41.26.717 (1), in an amount not to exceed the recommendations of the office of financial management. From February 18, 2009, through June 30, 2013, a salary or wage increase shall not be granted to any position under this section, except that increases may be granted for positions for which the employer has demonstrated difficulty retaining qualified employees if the following conditions are met: (1) The salary increase can be paid within existing resources; (2) The salary increase will not adversely impact the provision of client services; and (3) For any state agency of the executive branch, not including institutions of higher education, the salary increase is approved by the director of the office of financial management. Any agency granting a salary increase from February 15, 2010, through June 30, 2011, to a position under this section shall submit a report to the fiscal committees of the legislature no later than July 31, 2011, detailing the positions for which salary increases were granted, the size of the increases, and the reasons for giving the increases. Any agency granting a salary increase from July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2013, to a position under this section shall submit a report to the fiscal committees of the legislature by July 31, 2012, and July 31, 2013, detailing the positions for which salary increases were granted during the preceding fiscal year, the size of the increases, and the reasons for giving the increases.
RCW 43.216.556 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 216 / Section 556
RCW 43.216.556: Early learning program—Funding and statewide implementation.
Status: in_force

(1) Funding for the program of early learning established under this chapter must be appropriated to the department. The department shall distribute funding to approved early childhood education and assistance program contractors on the basis of eligible children enrolled. (2) The program shall be implemented in phases, so that full implementation is achieved in the 2030-31 school year. (3) Funding shall continue to be phased in each year until full statewide implementation of the early learning program is achieved in the 2030-31 school year, at which time any eligible child is entitled to be enrolled in the program. Entitlement under this section is voluntary enrollment. (4) School districts and approved community-based early learning providers may contract with the department to provide services under the program. The department shall collaborate with school districts, community-based providers, and educational service districts to promote an adequate supply of approved providers.
RCW 43.216.574 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 216 / Section 574
RCW 43.216.574: Early intervention services—Infants and toddlers with disabilities—Interagency coordinating council—Coordination with counties and communities.
Status: in_force

The state interagency coordinating council for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families shall identify and work with county early childhood interagency coordinating councils to coordinate and enhance existing early intervention services and assist each community to meet the needs of infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families.
RCW 43.52.595 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 52 / Section 595
RCW 43.52.595: Contracts for electric power and energy.
Status: in_force

A city or district may contract to purchase from an operating agency electric power and energy required for its present or future requirements. For projects the output of which is limited to qualified alternative energy resources as defined by RCW 19.29A.090 (3), the contract may include the purchase of capability of the projects to produce electricity in addition to the actual output of the projects. The contract may provide that the city or district must make the payments required by the contract whether or not a project is completed, operable, or operating and notwithstanding the suspension, interruption, interference, reduction, or curtailment of the output of a project or the power and energy contracted for. The contract may also provide that payments under the contract are not subject to reduction, whether by offset or otherwise, and shall not be conditioned upon the performance or nonperformance of the operating agency or a city or district under the contract or other instrument.
RCW 43.72.300 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 72 / Section 300
RCW 43.72.300: Managed competition—Findings and intent.
Status: in_force

(1) The legislature recognizes that competition among health care providers, facilities, payers, and purchasers will yield the best allocation of health care resources, the lowest prices for health care services, and the highest quality of health care when there exists a large number of buyers and sellers, easily comparable health plans and services, minimal barriers to entry and exit into the health care market, and adequate information for buyers and sellers to base purchasing and production decisions. However, the legislature finds that purchasers of health care services and health care coverage do not have adequate information upon which to base purchasing decisions; that health care facilities and providers of health care services face legal and market disincentives to develop economies of scale or to provide the most cost-efficient and efficacious service; that health insurers, contractors, and health maintenance organizations face market disincentives in providing health care coverage to those Washington residents with the most need for health care coverage; and that potential competitors in the provision of health care coverage bear unequal burdens in entering the market for health care coverage. (2) The legislature therefore intends to exempt from state anti-trust laws, and to provide immunity from federal anti-trust laws through the state action doctrine for activities approved under this chapter that might otherwise be constrained by such laws and intends to displace competition in the health care market: To contain the aggregate cost of health care services; to promote the development of comprehensive, integrated, and cost-effective health care delivery systems through cooperative activities among health care providers and facilities; to promote comparability of health care coverage; to improve the cost-effectiveness in providing health care coverage relative to health promotion, disease prevention, and the amelioration or cure of illness; to assure universal access to a publicly determined, uniform package of health care benefits; and to create reasonable equity in the distribution of funds, treatment, and medical risk among purchasers of health care coverage, payers of health care services, providers of health care services, health care facilities, and Washington residents. To these ends, any lawful action taken pursuant to chapter 492, Laws of 1993 by any person or entity created or regulated by chapter 492, Laws of 1993 are declared to be taken pursuant to state statute and in furtherance of the public purposes of the state of Washington. (3) The legislature does not intend and unless explicitly permitted in accordance with RCW 43.72.310 or under rules adopted pursuant to chapter 492, Laws of 1993, does not authorize any person or entity to engage in activities or to conspire to engage in activities that would constitute per se violations of state and federal anti-trust laws including but not limited to conspiracies or agreements: (a) Among competing health care providers not to grant discounts, not to provide services, or to fix the price of their services; (b) Among health carriers as to the price or level of reimbursement for health care services; (c) Among health carriers to boycott a group or class of health care service providers; (d) Among purchasers of health plan coverage to boycott a particular plan or class of plans; (e) Among health carriers to divide the market for health care coverage; or (f) Among health carriers and purchasers to attract or discourage enrollment of any Washington resident or groups of residents in a health plan based upon the perceived or actual risk of loss in including such resident or group of residents in a health plan or purchasing group.