RCW 43.06.510 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 06 / Section 510
RCW 43.06.510: Vapor product tax contracts—Indian tribes.
Status: in_force

(1) The governor is authorized to enter into vapor product tax contracts with federally recognized Indian tribes located within the geographical boundaries of the state of Washington. Each contract adopted under this section must provide that the tribal vapor product tax rate be one hundred percent of the state vapor product tax and state and local sales and use taxes. The tribal vapor product tax is in lieu of the state vapor product tax and state and local sales and use taxes, as provided in RCW 43.06.505 (3). (2) A vapor product tax contract under this section is subject to RCW 43.06.505 and is separate from a cigarette tax contract subject to RCW 43.06.455 or 43.06.466 .
RCW 43.100A.329 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 100A / Section 329
RCW 43.100A.329: Retirement of bonds—Reimbursement of general fund from debt-limit general fund bond retirement account.
Status: in_force

(1) The debt-limit general fund bond retirement account shall be used for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds authorized in RCW 43.100A.327 . (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 12 months to meet the bond retirement and interest requirements on the bonds authorized in RCW 43.100A.327 . (3) On each date on which any interest or principal and interest payment is due on bonds issued for the purposes of RCW 43.100A.328 (1) and (2) the state treasurer shall withdraw from any general state revenues received in the state treasury and deposit in the debt-limit general fund bond retirement account an amount equal to the amount certified by the state finance committee to be due on the payment date.
RCW 43.330.550 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 330 / Section 550
RCW 43.330.550: Employer-supported child care—Technical assistance.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the department, in collaboration with the department of children, youth, and families, shall provide or contract to provide remote or in-person technical assistance to employers interested in supporting their employees' access to high quality child care. (2) Technical assistance may include guidance related to: (a) Operating a licensed child care center at or near the workplace for the benefit of employees; (b) Financing and construction of a licensed child care center at or near the workplace for the benefit of employees; (c) Providing financial assistance to employees for licensed or certified child care providers and license-exempt child care program expenses; (d) Encouraging access and support for low-wage employees; (e) Sponsoring dependent care flexible spending accounts for employees; and (f) Developing a "bring your infant to work" program and other family-friendly work policies for employees.
RCW 43.21A.622 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21A / Section 622
RCW 43.21A.622: Steam electric generating plant—Special funds—Payment of bonds, interest.
Status: in_force

When the state finance committee issues revenue bonds as provided in RCW 43.21A.620 , it shall, as a part of the plan and system, request the state treasurer to establish a special fund or funds to defray the cost of the steam electric utility, or additions or betterments thereto or extensions thereof. The state finance committee may obligate and bind the director to set aside and pay to the state treasurer for deposit into such fund or funds a fixed proportion of the gross revenue of the steam electric utility and all additions or betterments thereto or extensions thereof, or any fixed amount out of, and not exceeding the fixed proportion of such revenue, or a fixed amount without regard to any fixed proportion, or an amount of the revenue equal to a fixed percentage of the aggregate principal amount of revenue bonds at any time issued against the special fund or funds. It may issue and sell utility bonds payable as to both principal and interest only out of such fund or funds. The revenue bonds shall be payable at such places and times, both as to principal and interest, and bear interest at such rates payable semiannually as the state finance committee shall determine.
RCW 43.88C.900 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 88C / Section 900
RCW 43.88C.900: Effective date—1997 c 168.
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 July 1, 1997.
RCW 43.60A.240 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 60A / Section 240
RCW 43.60A.240: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer coordinator—Created—Duties—Report.
Status: in_force

(1) The position of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer coordinator is created within the department. (2) The duties of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer coordinator include, but are not limited to: (a) Conducting outreach to, and providing assistance designed for the unique needs of, veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer, and to the spouses and dependents of such veterans; (b) Providing assistance to veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer in applying for an upgrade to the character of a discharge from service or a change in the narrative reason for a discharge from service; (c) Providing assistance in applying for and obtaining veterans' benefits and benefits available through other programs that provide services and resources to veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer, and to the spouses and dependents of such veterans; (d) Providing assistance to veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer in applying for, and in appealing any denial of, federal and state veterans' benefits and aid that such veterans, and the spouses and dependents of such veterans, may be entitled to; and (e) Developing and distributing informational materials to veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer, and to the spouses and dependents of such veterans, regarding veterans' benefits and other benefit programs that provide services and resources to veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer, and to the spouses and dependents of such veterans. (3) No later than December 15, 2021, the department must prepare and submit a report to the governor, the joint committee on veterans' and military affairs, and the appropriate standing committees of the legislature regarding the implementation and status of the position of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer coordinator created under subsection (1) of this section. The report must include, at a minimum, information regarding the following: (a) The number of veterans served; (b) The type of assistance provided; (c) Recommendations for the improvement and expansion of the services provided by the coordinator; and (d) Recommendations for legislative changes.
RCW 43.79.455 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 79 / Section 455
RCW 43.79.455: Capitol purchase and development account.
Status: in_force

The capitol purchase and development account is hereby created in the state treasury.
RCW 43.06.480 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 06 / Section 480
RCW 43.06.480: Timber harvest excise tax agreements—Quinault Nation.
Status: in_force

(1) The governor is authorized to enter into a timber harvest excise tax agreement with the Quinault Nation. Agreements adopted under this section must provide that the tribal timber harvest excise tax rate be one hundred percent of the state timber harvest excise tax. (2) A timber harvest excise tax agreement under this section is subject to RCW 43.06.475 .
RCW 43.300.060 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 300 / Section 060
RCW 43.300.060: Enforcement in accordance with RCW 43.05.100 and 43.05.110.
Status: in_force

Enforcement action taken after July 23, 1995, by the director or the department shall be in accordance with RCW 43.05.100 and 43.05.110 .
RCW 43.348.050 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 348 / Section 050
RCW 43.348.050: Independent expert scientific review and advisory committee—Created—Grant proposal evaluations and recommendations.
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any advisory boards the endowment determines to establish, the endowment must establish one or more independent expert scientific review and advisory committees for the purposes of evaluating grant proposals for cancer research and recommending grants to be made from the Andy Hill cancer research fund; advising the endowment during the development and review of its strategic plans for cancer research; and advising the endowment on scientific and other matters in furtherance of the cancer research purposes of this chapter. (2) Each independent expert scientific review and advisory committee must consist of individuals with nationally recognized expertise in the scientific, clinical, ethical, commercial, and regulatory aspects of cancer research, prevention, and care. The board must appoint the members of the committee. Preliminary review of grant proposals may be made by a panel of such committee or an independent contractor chosen by the board upon recommendation of the committee, but all recommendations for grants to be made from the fund may be made only upon majority vote of the committee.
RCW 43.70.045 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 70 / Section 045
RCW 43.70.045: Warren Featherstone Reid Award for Excellence in Health Care.
Status: in_force

There is created an award to honor and recognize cost-effective and quality health care services. This award shall be known as the "Warren Featherstone Reid Award for Excellence in Health Care."
RCW 43.216.340 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 216 / Section 340
RCW 43.216.340: Licensure pending compliance with state building code, chapter 19.27 RCW—Consultation with local officials.
Status: in_force

(1) Before requiring any alterations to a child care facility due to inconsistencies with requirements in chapter 19.27 RCW, the department shall: (a) Consult with the city or county enforcement official; and (b) Receive written verification from the city or county enforcement official that the alteration is required. (2) The department's consultation with the city or county enforcement official is limited to licensed child care space. (3) Unless there is imminent danger to children or staff, the department may not modify, suspend, or revoke a child care license or business activities while the department is waiting to: (a) Consult with the city or county enforcement official under subsection (1)(a) of this section; or (b) Receive written verification from the city or county enforcement official that the alteration is required under subsection (1)(b) of this section. (4) For the purposes of this section, "child care facility" means a family day care home, school-age care, outdoor nature-based child care, and child day care center.
RCW 43.100A.315 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 100A / Section 315
RCW 43.100A.315: Additional means for raising money authorized.
Status: in_force

The legislature may provide additional means for raising moneys for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds authorized in RCW 43.100A.311 , and RCW 43.100A.312 and 43.100A.313 shall not be deemed to provide an exclusive method for the payment.
RCW 43.216.514 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 216 / Section 514
RCW 43.216.514: Enrollment priority.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) The department shall prioritize children for enrollment in the early childhood education and assistance program who are eligible pursuant to RCW 43.216.505 . (b) A child who is eligible at the time of enrollment in the early childhood education and assistance program maintains program eligibility until the child begins kindergarten. (2) As space is available, children may be included in the early childhood education and assistance program pursuant to RCW 43.216.512 .
RCW 43.42.060 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 42 / Section 060
RCW 43.42.060: Fully coordinated permit process—Requirements—Procedure.
Status: in_force

(1) A project proponent may submit a written request to the director of the office for participation in a fully coordinated permit process. Designation as a fully coordinated project requires that: (a) The project proponent enters into a cost-reimbursement agreement pursuant to RCW 43.42.070 ; (b) The project has a designation under chapter 43.157 RCW; or (c) The director determine that (i)(A) the project raises complex coordination, permit processing, or substantive permit review issues; or (B) if completed, the project would provide substantial benefits to the state; and (ii) the office, as well as the participating permit review agencies, have sufficient capacity within existing resources to undertake the full coordination process without reimbursement and without seriously affecting other services. (2) A project proponent who requests designation as a fully coordinated permit process project must provide the office with a full description of the project. The office may request any information from the project proponent that is necessary to make the designation under this section, and may convene a scoping meeting or a work plan meeting of the likely participating permit agencies. (3) When a project is designated for the fully coordinated permit process, the office must serve as the main point of contact for the project proponent and participating agencies with regard to the permit process for the project as a whole. Each participating agency must designate a single point of contact for coordinating with the office. The office must keep an up-to-date project management log and schedule illustrating required procedural steps in the permitting process, and highlighting substantive issues as appropriate that must be resolved in order for the project to move forward. In carrying out these responsibilities, the office must: (a) Ensure that the project proponent has been informed of all the information needed to apply for the permits that are included in the coordinated permit process; (b) Coordinate the timing of review for those permits by the respective participating permit agencies; (c) Facilitate communication between project proponents, consultants, and agency staff to promote timely permit decisions; (d) Assist in resolving any conflict or inconsistency among the permit requirements and conditions that are expected to be imposed by the participating permit agencies; and (e) Make contact, at least once, with any local, tribal, or federal jurisdiction that is responsible for issuing a permit for the project and invite them to participate in the coordinated permit process or to receive periodic updates in the project. (4) Within thirty days, or longer with agreement of the project proponent, of the date that the office designates a project for the fully coordinated permit process, it shall convene a work plan meeting with the project proponent and the participating permit agencies to develop a coordinated permit process schedule. The meeting agenda may include any of the following: (a) Review of the permits that are required for the project; (b) A review of the permit application forms and other application requirements of the agencies that are participating in the coordinated permit process; (c) An estimation of the timelines that will be used by each participating permit agency to make permit decisions, including the estimated time periods required to determine if the permit applications are complete and to review or respond to each application or submittal of new information. (i) The estimation must also include the estimated number of revision cycles for the project, or the typical number of revision cycles for projects of similar size and complexity. (ii) In the development of this timeline, full attention must be given to achieving the maximum efficiencies possible through concurrent studies and consolidated applications, hearings, and comment periods. (iii) Estimated action or response times for activities of the office that are required before or trigger further action by a participant must also be included; (d) Available information regarding the timing of any public hearings that are required to issue permits for the project and a determination of the feasibility of coordinating or consolidating any of those required public hearings; and (e) A discussion of fee arrangements for the coordinated permit process, including an estimate of the costs allowed by statute, any reimbursable agency costs, and billing schedules, if applicable. (5) Each agency must send at least one representative qualified to discuss the applicability and timelines associated with all permits administered by that agency or jurisdiction. At the request of the project proponent, the office must notify any relevant local or federal agency or federally recognized Indian tribe of the date of the meeting and invite that agency's participation in the process. (6) Any accelerated time period for the consideration of a permit application must be consistent with any statute, rule, or regulation, or adopted state policy, standard, or guideline that requires the participation of other agencies, federally recognized Indian tribes, or interested persons in the application process. (7) If a permit agency or the project proponent foresees, at any time, that it will be unable to meet the estimated timelines or other obligations under the agreement, it must notify the office of the reasons for the problem and offer potential solutions or an amended timeline for resolving the problem. The office must notify the participating permit agencies and the project proponent and, upon agreement of all parties, adjust the schedule, or, if necessary, schedule another work plan meeting. (8) The project proponent may withdraw from the coordinated permit process by submitting to the office a written request that the process be terminated. Upon receipt of the request, the office must notify each participating permit agency that a coordinated permit process is no longer applicable to the project.
RCW 43.216.602 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 216 / Section 602
RCW 43.216.602: Child care deserts grant program.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the department shall establish a grant program to expand child care in child care deserts. Grants must be used for one-time costs associated with the opening of a child care site, including program costs, for providers who are newly licensed or are in the process of becoming licensed. (2) The department must use the child care industry insights dashboard from the child care industry assessment as a tool to identify areas in which additional investments are needed in order to expand existing child care capacity to meet family demand and reduce child care deserts. (3) This section expires June 30, 2026.
RCW 43.24.030 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 24 / Section 030
RCW 43.24.030: "License" defined.
Status: in_force

The word "license" shall be construed to mean and include license, certificate of registration, certificate of qualification, certificate of competency, certificate of authority, and any other instrument, by whatever name designated, authorizing the practice of a profession or calling, the carrying on of a business or occupation, or the doing of any act required by law to be authorized by the state.
RCW 43.41.410 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 41 / Section 410
RCW 43.41.410: State support for students at institutions of higher education—Information.
Status: in_force

The education data center in consultation with institutions of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.10.016 shall annually develop information on the approximate amount of state support that students receive. For students at state-supported colleges and universities, the information must include the approximate level of support received by students in each tuition category. That information may include consideration of the following: Expenditures included in the educational cost formula; revenue forgiven from waived tuition and fees; state-funded financial aid awarded to students at public institutions; and all or a portion of appropriated amounts not reflected in the educational cost formula for institutional programs and services that may affect or enhance the educational experience of students at a particular institution. For students attending a private college, university, or proprietary school, the information shall include the amount of state-funded financial aid awarded to students attending the institution.
RCW 43.20B.010 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20B / Section 010
RCW 43.20B.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter: (1) "Department" means the department of social and health services. (2) "Secretary" means the secretary of the department of social and health services. (3) "License" means that exercise of regulatory authority by the secretary to grant permission, authority, or liberty to do or to forbear certain activities. The term includes licenses, permits, certifications, registrations, and other similar terms. (4) "Vendor" means an entity that provides goods or services to or for clientele of the department and that controls operational decisions. (5) "Overpayment" means any payment or benefit to a recipient or to a vendor in excess of that to which is entitled by law, rule, or contract, including amounts in dispute.
RCW 43.09.165 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 09 / Section 165
RCW 43.09.165: Subpoenas—Compulsory process—Witnesses—Oaths—Testimony—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) The state auditor, his or her employees and every person legally appointed to perform such service, may issue subpoenas and compulsory process and direct the service thereof by any constable or sheriff, compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books and papers before him or her at any designated time and place, and may administer oaths. (2) When any person summoned to appear and give testimony neglects or refuses to do so, or neglects or refuses to answer any question that may be put to him or her touching any matter under examination, or to produce any books or papers required, the person making such examination shall apply to a superior court judge of the proper county to issue a subpoena for the appearance of such person before him or her; and the judge shall order the issuance of a subpoena for the appearance of such person forthwith before him or her to give testimony; and if any person so summoned fails to appear, or appearing, refuses to testify, or to produce any books or papers required, he or she shall be subject to like proceedings and penalties for contempt as witnesses in the superior court. (3) Willful false swearing in any such examination is perjury under chapter 9A.72 RCW.
RCW 43.216.513 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 216 / Section 513
RCW 43.216.513: Early entry—Participation in other programs.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall adopt rules that allow a three-year-old child who is not eligible under RCW 43.216.505 to enroll in the early childhood education and assistance program, as space is available and subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, when the child: (a)(i) Has a family income at or below 50 percent of the state median income or meets at least one risk factor criterion adopted by the department in rule; and (ii) Has received services from or participated in: (A) The early head start or a successor federal program providing comprehensive services for children from birth through two years of age; (B) The early support for infants and toddlers program or received class C developmental services; (C) The birth to three early childhood education and assistance program; or (D) The early childhood intervention and prevention services program; or (b) Did not turn three on or before August 31st of the school year, but otherwise meets the definition of eligible child under RCW 43.216.505 . (2) Children enrolled in the early childhood education and assistance program under this section are not eligible children as defined in RCW 43.216.505 and are not part of the state-funded entitlement required in RCW 43.216.556 .
RCW 43.20B.347 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20B / Section 347
RCW 43.20B.347: Mental illness—Treatment costs—Lien against real and personal property.
Status: in_force

Whenever a notice and finding of responsibility, or appeal therefrom, has become final, the department may file a lien against the real and personal property of all persons found financially responsible under RCW 43.20B.330 with the county auditor of the county where the persons reside or own property.
RCW 43.310.010 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 310 / Section 010
RCW 43.310.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

Unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions shall apply throughout RCW 43.310.005 through 43.310.040 and *sections 5 and 7 through 10, chapter 497, Laws of 1993: (1) "School" means any public school within a school district any portion of which is in a county with a population of over one hundred ninety thousand. (2) "Community organization" means any organization recognized by a city or county as such, as well as private, nonprofit organizations registered with the secretary of state. (3) "Gang risk prevention and intervention pilot program" means a community-based positive prevention and intervention program for gang members, potential gang members, at-risk youth, and elementary through high school-aged youth directed at all of the following: (a) Reducing the probability of youth involvement in gang activities and consequent violence. (b) Establishing ties, at an early age, between youth and community organizations. (c) Committing local business and community resources to positive programming for youth. (d) Committing state resources to assist in creating the gang risk prevention and intervention pilot programs. (4) "Cultural awareness retreat" means a program that temporarily relocates at-risk youth or gang members and their parents from their usual social environment to a different social environment, with the specific purpose of having them performing activities which will enhance or increase their positive behavior and potential life successes.
RCW 43.31.571 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 31 / Section 571
RCW 43.31.571: Early learning facilities grant and loan program—Oversight, in consultation with the department of children, youth, and families—Head state agency—Use of funds.
Status: in_force

(1) The department, in consultation with the department of children, youth, and families, shall oversee the early learning facilities revolving account and the early learning facilities development account, and is the lead state agency for the early learning facilities grant and loan program. (2) It is the intent of the legislature that state funds invested in the accounts be matched by private or local government funding whenever feasible. Every effort may be made to maximize funding available for early learning facilities from public schools, community colleges, educational service districts, local governments, and private funders. (3) Amounts used for program administration by the department may not exceed an average of four percent of the appropriated funds. (4) The department is encouraged to leverage private and public match funds when feasible and may not require match funds for applicants experiencing financial hardship. The department may not consider the level of project match funds as a competitive criterion when selecting or recommending projects for funding. Private or public match funds may consist of cash, equipment, land, buildings, or like-kind.
RCW 43.10.115 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 115
RCW 43.10.115: Private practice of law—Attorney general—Prohibited.
Status: in_force

The attorney general shall not practice law for remuneration in his or her private capacity: (1) As an attorney in any court of this state during his or her continuance in office; or (2) As adviser or advocate for any person who may wish to become his or her client.
RCW 43.376.060 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 376 / Section 060
RCW 43.376.060: Right of action or right of review not conferred.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter creates a right of action against a state agency or a right of review of an action by a state agency.
RCW 43.70.030 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 70 / Section 030
RCW 43.70.030: Secretary of health.
Status: in_force

The executive head and appointing authority of the department shall be the secretary of health. The secretary shall be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the governor in accordance with RCW 43.17.020 . The secretary shall be paid a salary to be fixed by the governor in accordance with RCW 43.03.040 .
RCW 43.43.948 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 948
RCW 43.43.948: Fire services trust fund—Expenditures.
Status: in_force

Money from the fire services trust fund may be expended for the following purposes: (1) Training of fire service personnel, including both classroom and hands-on training at the state fire training center or other locations approved by the chief of the Washington state patrol through the director of fire protection services; (2) Maintenance and operation at the state's fire training center near North Bend. If in the future the state builds or leases other facilities as other fire training centers, a portion of these moneys may be used for the maintenance and operation at these centers; (3) Lease or purchase of equipment for use in the provisions of training to fire service personnel; (4) Grants or subsidies to local jurisdictions to allow them to perform their functions under this section; (5) Costs of administering these programs under this section; (6) Licensing and enforcement of state laws governing the sales of fireworks; and (7) Development with the legal fireworks industry and funding of a statewide public education program for fireworks safety.
RCW 43.290.005 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 290 / Section 005
RCW 43.290.005: Finding—Purpose.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that it is in the public interest to create an office of international relations and protocol in order to: Make international relations and protocol a broad-based, focused, and functional part of state government; develop and promote state policies that increase international literacy and cross-cultural understanding among Washington state's citizens; expand Washington state's international cooperation role in such areas as the environment, education, science, culture, and sports; establish coordinated methods for responding to the increasing number of inquiries by foreign governments and institutions seeking cooperative activities within Washington state; provide leadership in state government on international relations and assistance to the legislature and state elected officials on international issues affecting the state; assist with multistate international efforts; and coordinate and improve communication and resource sharing among various state offices, agencies, and educational institutions with international programs. It is the purpose of this chapter to bring these functions together in a new office under the office of the governor in order to establish a visible, coordinated, and comprehensive approach to international relations and protocol.
RCW 43.330.060 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 330 / Section 060
RCW 43.330.060: Trade and business responsibilities.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall (a) assist in expanding the state's role as an international center of trade, culture, and finance; (b) promote and market the state's products and services both nationally and internationally; (c) work in close cooperation with other private and public international trade efforts; (d) act as a centralized location for the assimilation and distribution of trade information; and (e) establish and operate foreign offices promoting overseas trade and commerce. (2) The department shall identify and work with Washington businesses that can use local, state, and federal assistance to increase domestic and foreign exports of goods and services. (3) The department shall work generally with small businesses and other employers to facilitate resolution of siting, regulatory, expansion, and retention problems. This assistance shall include but not be limited to assisting in workforce training and infrastructure needs, identifying and locating suitable business sites, and resolving problems with government licensing and regulatory requirements. The department shall identify gaps in needed services and develop steps to address them including private sector support and purchase of these services. (4) The department shall work to increase the availability of capital to small businesses by developing new and flexible investment tools; by assisting in targeting and improving the efficiency of existing investment mechanisms; and by assisting in the procurement of managerial and technical assistance necessary to attract potential investors. (5) The department shall assist women and minority-owned businesses in overcoming barriers to entrepreneurial success. The department shall contract with public and private agencies, institutions, and organizations to conduct entrepreneurial training courses for minority and women-owned businesses. The instruction shall be intensive, practical training courses in financing, marketing, managing, accounting, and recordkeeping for a small business, with an emphasis on federal, state, local, or private programs available to assist small businesses. Instruction shall be offered in major population centers throughout the state at times and locations that are convenient for minority and women small business owners. (6)(a) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, by December 1, 2010, the department, in conjunction with the small business development center, must prepare and present to the governor and appropriate legislative committees a specific, actionable plan to increase access to capital and technical assistance to small businesses and entrepreneurs beginning with the 2011-2013 biennium. In developing the plan, the department and the center may consult with the Washington state microenterprise association, and with other government, nonprofit, and private organizations as necessary. The plan must identify: (i) Existing sources of capital and technical assistance for small businesses and entrepreneurs; (ii) Critical gaps and barriers to availability of capital and delivery of technical assistance to small businesses and entrepreneurs; (iii) Workable solutions to filling the gaps and removing barriers identified in (a)(ii) of this subsection; and (iv) The financial resources and statutory changes necessary to put the plan into effect beginning with the 2011-2013 biennium. (b) With respect to increasing access to capital, the plan must identify specific, feasible sources of capital and practical mechanisms for expanding access to it. (c) The department and the center must include, within the analysis and recommendations in (a) of this subsection, any specific gaps, barriers, and solutions related to rural and low-income communities and small manufacturers interested in exporting.
RCW 43.20B.420 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20B / Section 420
RCW 43.20B.420: Residential habilitation centers—Determination of costs of services—Establishment of rates—Collection.
Status: in_force

The charges for services as provided in RCW 43.20B.425 shall be based on the rates established for the purpose of receiving federal reimbursement for the same services. For those services for which there is no applicable federal reimbursement-related rate, charges shall be based on the average per capita costs, adjusted for inflation, of operating each of the residential habilitation centers for the previous reporting year taking into consideration all expenses of institutional operation, maintenance and repair, salaries and wages, equipment and supplies: PROVIDED, That all expenses directly related to the cost of education for persons under the age of twenty-two years shall be excluded from the computation of the average per capita cost. The department shall establish rates on a per capita basis and promulgate those rates or the methodology used in computing costs and establishing rates as rules of the department in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW. The department shall be charged with the duty of collection of charges incurred under RCW 43.20B.410 through 43.20B.455 , which may be enforced by civil action instituted by the attorney general within or without the state.
RCW 43.105.025 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 105 / Section 025
RCW 43.105.025: Agency created—Appointment of director—Director's duties.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created Washington technology solutions, an agency of state government. The agency shall be headed by a director, who is the state chief information officer. The director shall be appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate. The director shall serve at the governor's pleasure and shall receive such salary as determined by the governor. If a vacancy occurs in the position 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. (2) The director shall: (a) Appoint a confidential secretary and such deputy and assistant directors as needed to administer the agency; (b) Appoint such professional, technical, and clerical assistants and employees as may be necessary to perform the duties imposed by this chapter in accordance with chapter 41.06 RCW, except as otherwise provided by law; and (c) Establish standards and policies to govern information technology in the state of Washington. (3) The director may create such administrative structures as he or she deems appropriate and may delegate any power or duty vested in him or her by this chapter or other law. (4) The director shall exercise all the powers and perform all the duties prescribed by law with respect to the administration of this chapter including: (a) Reporting to the governor any matters relating to abuses and evasions of this chapter; (b) Accepting and expending gifts and grants that are related to the purposes of this chapter; (c) Applying for grants from public and private entities, and receiving and administering any grant funding received for the purpose and intent of this chapter; and (d) Performing other duties as are necessary and consistent with law.
RCW 43.19.670 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 19 / Section 670
RCW 43.19.670: Energy conservation—Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in RCW 43.19.670 through 43.19.685 , the following terms have the meanings indicated unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Energy audit" means a determination of the energy consumption characteristics of a facility which consists of the following elements: (a) An energy consumption survey which identifies the type, amount, and rate of energy consumption of the facility and its major energy systems. This survey shall be made by the agency responsible for the facility. (b) A walk-through survey which determines appropriate energy conservation maintenance and operating procedures and indicates the need, if any, for the acquisition and installation of energy conservation measures and energy management systems. This survey shall be made by the agency responsible for the facility if it has technically qualified personnel available. The director of enterprise services shall provide technically qualified personnel to the responsible agency if necessary. (c) An investment grade audit, which is an intensive engineering analysis of energy conservation and management measures for the facility, net energy savings, and a cost-effectiveness determination. (2) "Cost-effective energy conservation measures" means energy conservation measures that the investment grade audit concludes will generate savings sufficient to finance project loans of not more than ten years. (3) "Energy conservation measure" means an installation or modification of an installation in a facility which is primarily intended to reduce energy consumption or allow the use of an alternative energy source, including: (a) Insulation of the facility structure and systems within the facility; (b) Storm windows and doors, multiglazed windows and doors, heat absorbing or heat reflective glazed and coated windows and door systems, additional glazing, reductions in glass area, and other window and door system modifications; (c) Automatic energy control systems; (d) Equipment required to operate variable steam, hydraulic, and ventilating systems adjusted by automatic energy control systems; (e) Solar space heating or cooling systems, solar electric generating systems, or any combination thereof; (f) Solar water heating systems; (g) Furnace or utility plant and distribution system modifications including replacement burners, furnaces, and boilers which substantially increase the energy efficiency of the heating system; devices for modifying flue openings which will increase the energy efficiency of the heating system; electrical or mechanical furnace ignitions systems which replace standing gas pilot lights; and utility plant system conversion measures including conversion of existing oil- and gas-fired boiler installations to alternative energy sources; (h) Caulking and weatherstripping; (i) Replacement or modification of lighting fixtures which increase the energy efficiency of the lighting system; (j) Energy recovery systems; (k) Energy management systems; and (l) Such other measures as the director finds will save a substantial amount of energy. (4) "Energy conservation maintenance and operating procedure" means modification or modifications in the maintenance and operations of a facility, and any installations within the facility, which are designed to reduce energy consumption in the facility and which require no significant expenditure of funds. (5) "Energy management system" has the definition contained in RCW 39.35.030 . (6) "Energy savings performance contracting" means the process authorized by chapter 39.35C RCW by which a company contracts with a state agency to conduct no-cost energy audits, guarantee savings from energy efficiency, provide financing for energy efficiency improvements, install or implement energy efficiency improvements, and agree to be paid for its investment solely from savings resulting from the energy efficiency improvements installed or implemented. (7) "Energy service company" means a company or contractor providing energy savings performance contracting services. (8) "Facility" means a building, a group of buildings served by a central energy distribution system, or components of a central energy distribution system. (9) "Implementation plan" means the annual tasks and budget required to complete all acquisitions and installations necessary to satisfy the recommendations of the energy audit.
RCW 43.290.010 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 290 / Section 010
RCW 43.290.010: Office created.
Status: in_force

The office of international relations and protocol is created under the office of the governor. The office shall serve as the state's official liaison and protocol office with foreign governments. The governor shall appoint a director of the office of international relations and protocol, who shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. Because of the diplomatic character of this office, the director and staff will be exempt from the provisions of chapter 41.06 RCW. The director will be paid a salary to be fixed by the governor in accordance with the provisions of RCW 43.03.040 . The director may hire such personnel as may be necessary for the general administration of the office. To the extent permitted by law, state agencies may temporarily loan staff to the office of international relations and protocol to assist in carrying out the office's duties and responsibilities under this chapter. An arrangement to temporarily loan staff must have the approval of the staff members to be loaned and the directors of the office and the agencies involved in the loan.
RCW 43.20B.020 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20B / Section 020
RCW 43.20B.020: Fees for services—Department of health and department of social and health services.
Status: in_force

The department of social and health services and the department of health are authorized to charge fees for services provided unless otherwise prohibited by law. The fees may be sufficient to cover the full cost of the service provided if practical or may be charged on an ability-to-pay basis if practical. This section does not supersede other statutory authority enabling the assessment of fees by the departments. Whenever the department of social and health services is authorized by law to collect total or partial reimbursement for the cost of its providing care of or exercising custody over any person, the department shall collect the reimbursement to the extent practical.
RCW 43.100A.304 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 100A / Section 304
RCW 43.100A.304: Payment of principal and interest—Additional means for raising money authorized.
Status: in_force

The legislature may provide additional means for raising moneys for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds authorized in RCW 43.100A.300 , and RCW 43.100A.301 and 43.100A.302 shall not be deemed to provide an exclusive method for the payment.
RCW 43.70.630 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 70 / Section 630
RCW 43.70.630: Cost-reimbursement agreements.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may enter into a written cost-reimbursement agreement with a permit applicant or project proponent to recover from the applicant or proponent the reasonable costs incurred by the department in carrying out the requirements of this chapter, as well as the requirements of other relevant laws, as they relate to permit coordination, environmental review, application review, technical studies, and permit processing. (2) The cost-reimbursement agreement shall identify the tasks and costs for work to be conducted under the agreement. The agreement must include a schedule that states: (a) The estimated number of weeks for initial review of the permit application; (b) The estimated number of revision cycles; (c) The estimated number of weeks for review of subsequent revision submittals; (d) The estimated number of billable hours of employee time; (e) The rate per hour; and (f) A date for revision of the agreement if necessary. (3) The written cost-reimbursement agreement shall be negotiated with the permit applicant or project proponent. Under the provisions of a cost-reimbursement agreement, funds from the applicant or proponent shall be used by the department to contract with an independent consultant to carry out the work covered by the cost-reimbursement agreement. The department may also use funds provided under a cost-reimbursement agreement to hire temporary employees, to assign current staff to review the work of the consultant, to provide necessary technical assistance when an independent consultant with comparable technical skills is unavailable, and to recover reasonable and necessary direct and indirect costs that arise from processing the permit. The department shall, in developing the agreement, ensure that final decisions that involve policy matters are made by the agency and not by the consultant. The department shall make an estimate of the number of permanent staff hours to process the permits, and shall contract with consultants or hire temporary employees to replace the time and functions committed by these permanent staff to the project. The billing process shall provide for accurate time and cost accounting and may include a billing cycle that provides for progress payments. (4) The cost-reimbursement agreement must not negatively impact the processing of other permit applications. In order to maintain permit processing capacity, the agency may hire outside consultants, temporary employees, or make internal administrative changes. Consultants or temporary employees hired as part of a cost-reimbursement agreement or to maintain agency capacity are hired as agents of the state not of the permit applicant. The restrictions of chapter 42.52 RCW apply to any cost-reimbursement agreement, and to any person hired as a result of a cost-reimbursement agreement.
RCW 43.24.125 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 24 / Section 125
RCW 43.24.125: Enforcement in accordance with RCW 43.05.100 and 43.05.110.
Status: in_force

Enforcement action taken after July 23, 1995, by the director or the department of licensing shall be in accordance with RCW 43.05.100 and 43.05.110 .
RCW 43.101.380 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 101 / Section 380
RCW 43.101.380: Hearings—Panel membership—Standard of proof—Appeals—Judicial review.
Status: in_force

(1) The procedures governing adjudicative proceedings before agencies under chapter 34.05 RCW, the administrative procedure act, govern hearings before the commission and govern all other actions before the commission unless otherwise provided in this chapter. The standard of proof in actions before the commission is a preponderance of the evidence. (2) In all hearings requested under RCW 43.101.155 , an administrative law judge appointed under chapter 34.12 RCW shall be the presiding officer and shall make all necessary rulings in the course of the hearing, but is not entitled to vote. In addition, a five-member hearings panel shall hear the case and make the commission's final administrative decision. (3) The commission shall appoint a panel to hear certification actions as follows: (a) When a hearing is requested in relation to a certification action of a Washington peace officer, the commission shall appoint to the panel: (i) One police chief or sheriff from an agency not a current or past employer of the peace officer; (ii) one certified Washington peace officer who is at or below the level of first line supervisor and who has at least ten years' experience as a peace officer; (iii) one civilian member of the commission as appointed under RCW 43.101.030 (1) (f) and (h) through (j); (iv) one member of the public who is not a prosecutor, defense attorney, judge, or law enforcement officer; and (v) one person with expertise and background in police accountability who is not a current or former peace officer or corrections officer. (b) When a hearing is requested in relation to a certification action of a Washington corrections officer, the commission shall appoint to the panel: (i) A person who heads either a city or county corrections agency or facility or of a Washington state department of corrections facility; (ii) one corrections officer who is at or below the level of first line supervisor and who has at least ten years' experience as a corrections officer; (iii) one civilian member of the commission as appointed under RCW 43.101.030 (1) (f) and (h) through (j); (iv) one member of the public who is not a prosecutor, defense attorney, judge, or law enforcement officer; and (v) one person with expertise and background in police accountability who is not a current or former peace officer or corrections officer. (c) When a hearing is requested in relation to a certification action of a tribal police officer, the commission shall appoint to the panel (i) one tribal police chief; (ii) one tribal police officer who is at or below the level of first line supervisor, and who has at least ten years' experience as a peace officer; (iii) one civilian member of the commission as appointed under RCW 43.101.030 (1) (f) and (h) through (j); (iv) one member of the public who is not a prosecutor, defense attorney, judge, or law enforcement officer; and (v) one person with expertise and background in police accountability who is not a current or former peace officer or corrections officer. (d) Persons appointed to hearings panels by the commission shall, in relation to any certification action on which they sit, have the powers, duties, and immunities, and are entitled to the emoluments, including travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 , of regular commission members. (4) In decertification matters where there was a due process hearing or a disciplinary appeals hearing following an investigation by a law enforcement agency, or a criminal hearing regarding the alleged misconduct, the hearings panel need not redetermine the underlying facts but may make its determination based solely on review of the records and decision relating to those proceedings and any investigative or summary materials from the administrative law judge, legal counsel, and commission staff. However, the hearings panel may, in its discretion, consider additional evidence to determine whether misconduct occurred. The hearings panel shall, upon written request by the subject peace officer or corrections officer, allow the peace officer or corrections officer to present additional evidence of extenuating circumstances. (5) The commission is authorized to proceed regardless of whether an arbitrator or other appellate decision maker overturns the discipline imposed by the officer's employing agency or whether the agency settles an appeal. No action or failure to act by a law enforcement agency or corrections agency or decision resulting from an appeal of that action precludes action by the commission to suspend or revoke an officer's certificate, to place on probation, or to require remedial training for the officer. (6) The hearings, but not the deliberations of the hearings panel, are open to the public. The transcripts, admitted evidence, and written decisions of the hearings panel on behalf of the commission are not confidential or exempt from public disclosure, and are subject to subpoena and discovery proceedings in civil actions. (7) Summary records of hearing dispositions must be made available on an annual basis on a public website. (8) The commission's final administrative decision is subject to judicial review under RCW 34.05.510 through 34.05.598 .
RCW 43.43.070 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 070
RCW 43.43.070: Discharge of probationary officers—Discharge, demotion, or suspension of nonprobationary officers—Complaint—Hearing.
Status: in_force

Discharge of any officer with probationary status and discharge, demotion, or suspension of any officer with nonprobationary status shall be only for cause, which shall be clearly stated in a written complaint, sworn to by the person preferring the charges, and served upon the officer complained of. Upon being so served, any such officer shall be entitled to a public hearing before a trial board consisting of two Washington state patrol officers of the rank of captain, and one officer of equal rank with the officer complained of, who shall be selected by the chief of the Washington state patrol by lot from the roster of the patrol. In the case of complaint by an officer, such officer shall not be a member of the trial board.
RCW 43.180.295 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 180 / Section 295
RCW 43.180.295: Renewable energy systems—Report—Financing tool.
Status: in_force

(1) It is the intent of the legislature to investigate methods by which the state may establish or facilitate financing models that allow electric utilities in the state to maximize federal tax incentives and monetize the depreciation of renewable energy systems and other distributed energy assets, with the goal of providing improved access to the benefits of these assets to low and moderate-income households as well as broad system benefits to utility ratepayers and state taxpayers. (2) By December 31, 2017, the commission must prepare and submit to the appropriate committees of the legislature a report that assesses financing tools or models for the aggregation, by public or private entities, of federal tax incentives and other financial benefits accruing from the installation, ownership, and operation of renewable energy systems and other distributed energy resources. The report must: (a) Assess the legal, financial, and economic feasibility of one or more financing tools or models for the aggregation of federal tax incentives and other financial benefits accruing from the installation, ownership, and operation of renewable energy systems and other distributed energy resources; (b) Consider the state and federal legal aspects of such a financing tool or model, including considerations of how to structure the role of the state or any subdivision of the state in a manner that is consistent with the Constitution of the state of Washington; and (c) Describe any legislation that may be necessary to facilitate, implement, or create incentives for the private sector to implement such a financing tool or model within the state. (3) Beginning July 1, 2018, the commission may implement a financing tool or model for the aggregation, by public or private entities, of federal tax incentives and other financial benefits accruing from the installation, ownership, and operation of renewable energy systems and other distributed energy resources if the commission determines that it is legally, financially, and economically feasible and that it would further the public policy goals set forth in subsection (1) of this section.
RCW 43.21A.731 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21A / Section 731
RCW 43.21A.731: Chehalis board.
Status: in_force

(1) The Chehalis board is created consisting of seven voting members. (2)(a) Four members of the board must be voting members who are appointed through the governor. The governor shall invite the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation and the Quinault Indian Nation to each designate a voting member of the board, each of which may also designate a voting alternate member of the board. In addition, the governor shall appoint two members of the board, subject to confirmation by the senate. Three board members must be selected by the Chehalis basin flood authority. No member may have a direct financial interest in the actions of the board. The governor shall appoint one of the flood authority appointees as the chair. The voting members of the board must be appointed for terms of four years, except that one member appointed by the governor and one member appointed by the flood authority initially must be appointed for terms of two years, and one member appointed by the governor and two members appointed by the flood authority must initially be appointed for terms of three years. In making the appointments, each appointing authority shall seek a board membership that collectively provides the expertise necessary to provide strong oversight for implementation of the Chehalis basin strategy, that provides extensive knowledge of local government processes and functions, and that has an understanding of issues relevant to reducing flood damages and restoring aquatic species. (b) In addition to the seven voting members of the board, the following five state officials must serve as ex officio nonvoting members of the board: The director of the department of fish and wildlife, the executive director of the Washington state conservation commission, the secretary of the department of transportation, the director of the department of ecology, and the commissioner of public lands. The state officials serving in an ex officio capacity may designate a representative of their respective agencies to serve on the board in their behalf. These designations must be made in writing and in such a manner as is specified by the board. (3) Staff support to the board must be provided by the department. For administrative purposes, the board is located within the department. (4) Members of the board who do not represent state agencies must be compensated as provided by RCW 43.03.250 . Members of the board shall be reimbursed for travel expenses as provided by RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 . (5) The board is responsible for oversight of a long-term strategy resulting from the department's programmatic environmental impact statement for the Chehalis river basin to reduce flood damages and restore aquatic species habitat. (6) The board is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the strategy and developing biennial and supplemental budget recommendations to the governor.
RCW 43.330.504 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 330 / Section 504
RCW 43.330.504: Life sciences discovery fund—Department powers.
Status: in_force

In carrying out its duties under RCW 43.330.502 , the department may: (1) Sue and be sued on behalf of the life sciences discovery fund; (2) make and execute agreements, contracts, and other instruments, with any public or private person or entity; (3) employ, contract with, or engage independent counsel, financial advisors, auditors, other technical or professional assistants, and such other personnel as necessary; (4) establish such special funds, and controls on deposits to and disbursements from them; and (5) adopt rules for the implementation of chapter 83, Laws of 2019.
RCW 43.24.060 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 24 / Section 060
RCW 43.24.060: Examinations—Committees—Duties, compensation, travel expenses.
Status: in_force

(1) The director of licensing shall, from time to time, fix such times and places for holding examinations of applicants as may be convenient, and adopt general rules and regulations prescribing the method of conducting examinations. The governor, from time to time, upon the request of the director of licensing, shall appoint examining committees, composed of three persons possessing the qualifications provided by law to conduct examinations of applicants for licenses to practice the respective professions or callings for which licenses are required. The committees shall prepare the necessary lists of examination questions, conduct the examinations, which may be either oral or written, or partly oral and partly written, and shall make and file with the director of licensing lists, signed by all the members conducting the examination, showing the names and addresses of all applicants for licenses who have successfully passed the examination, and showing separately the names and addresses of the applicants who have failed to pass the examination, together with all examination questions and the written answers thereto submitted by the applicants. Each member of a committee shall receive twenty-five dollars per day for each day spent in conducting the examination and in going to and returning from the place of examination, and travel expenses, in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 . (2) The director of licensing may appoint advisory committees to advise the department regarding the preparation of examinations for professional licensing and such other specific aspects of regulating the professions within the jurisdiction of the department as the director may designate. Such a committee and its members shall serve at the pleasure of the director. Each member of an advisory committee shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 and shall receive reimbursement for travel expenses incurred in attending meetings of the committee in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 .
RCW 43.160.080 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 160 / Section 080
RCW 43.160.080: Public facilities construction loan revolving account.
Status: in_force

There shall be a fund in the state treasury known as the public facilities construction loan revolving account, which shall consist of all moneys collected under this chapter and any moneys appropriated to it by law. Disbursements from the revolving account shall be on authorization of the board. In order to maintain an effective expenditure and revenue control, the public facilities construction loan revolving account shall be subject in all respects to chapter 43.88 RCW. During the 2013-2015 biennium, amounts in the public facilities construction loan revolving account may be used for the animal disease traceability project in section 3247, chapter 19, Laws of 2013 2nd sp. sess., administered by the department of agriculture. During the 2013-2015 biennium, sums in the public facilities construction loan revolving account may be used for the clean energy partnership project in section 1038, chapter 19, Laws of 2013 2nd sp. sess. During the 2015-2017 biennium, sums in the public facilities construction loan revolving account may be used to continue and enhance the animal disease traceability project in section 3247, chapter 19, Laws of 2013 2nd sp. sess., administered by the department of agriculture. During the 2015-2017 biennium, sums in the public facilities construction loan revolving account may be used for the clean energy partnership project in section 1038, chapter 19, Laws of 2013 2nd sp. sess.
RCW 43.43.050 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 050
RCW 43.43.050: Tenure of patrol officers.
Status: in_force

Washington state patrol officers shall be entitled to retain their ranks and positions until death or resignation, or until suspended, demoted, or discharged in the manner hereinafter provided.
RCW 43.100A.320 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 100A / Section 320
RCW 43.100A.320: Payment of principal and interest—Additional means for raising money authorized.
Status: in_force

The legislature may provide additional means for raising moneys for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds authorized in RCW 43.100A.316 , and RCW 43.100A.317 and 43.100A.318 shall not be deemed to provide an exclusive method for the payment.
RCW 43.176.901 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 176 / Section 901
RCW 43.176.901: Services dependent on legislative funding.
Status: in_force

The department of commerce shall have no duty to provide services related to the small business incubator and entrepreneurship assistance act of 2004 unless and until the small business incubator program and related administrative expenses are funded by the legislature.
RCW 43.235.060 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 235 / Section 060
RCW 43.235.060: Data collection and analysis.
Status: in_force

Within available funds, data regarding each domestic violence fatality review shall be collected on standard forms created by the coordinating entity. Data collected on reviewed fatalities shall be compiled and analyzed for the purposes of identifying points at which the system response to domestic violence could be improved and identifying patterns in domestic violence fatalities.
RCW 43.131.431 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 131 / Section 431
RCW 43.131.431: Port district noise mitigation grant program—Joint legislative audit and review committee review.
Status: in_force

In addition to the requirements of this chapter, the joint legislative audit and review committee must include in its review of the grant program under RCW 43.330.610 the number of homes remediated since June 6, 2024, and the number of homes remaining in need of noise mitigation remediation.
RCW 43.290.020 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 290 / Section 020
RCW 43.290.020: Authority of office.
Status: in_force

The office of international relations and protocol may: (1) Create advisory committees as necessary to execute its responsibilities. The duration and composition of such advisory committees may be determined by the office. Advisory committee representation may include statewide elected officials from the executive branch, or their designees, as well as representatives of the legislative branch and the judiciary. Representation may also include external organizations such as world affairs councils, public ports, world trade organizations, associate development organizations, business and civic organizations, consular officials, executive and small cabinet agencies, institutions of higher education, immigration and labor organizations, public ports, state offices, and private and nonprofit organizations. The governor, or the governor's designee, shall chair such advisory committees; (2) In conjunction with the legislative committee on economic development and international relations, designate foreign jurisdictions, such as national governments, subnational governments, and international organizations, as jurisdictions of strategic importance to Washington; (3) Establish procedures and requirements for operations and expenditures to support and enhance state government partnership and relationships with foreign jurisdictions, particularly those identified as of strategic importance. Such operations and expenditures are intended to strengthen state agency economic development and policy cooperation, enable the implementation of the strategic international engagement plan, as determined by the director, and provide resources for government-to-government engagement, as well as support of inbound and outbound delegations to and from Washington state; (4) Accept or request grants or gifts from citizens and other private sources to be used to defray the costs of appropriate hosting of foreign dignitaries, including appropriate gift-giving and reciprocal gift-giving, or other activities of the office. The office shall open and maintain a bank account into which it shall deposit all money received under this subsection. Such money and the interest accruing thereon shall not constitute public funds, shall be kept segregated and apart from funds of the state, and shall not be subject to appropriation or allotment by the state or subject to chapter 43.88 RCW.
RCW 43.70.100 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 70 / Section 100
RCW 43.70.100: Reports of violations by secretary—Duty to institute proceedings—Notice to alleged violator.
Status: in_force

(1) It shall be the duty of each assistant attorney general, prosecuting attorney, or city attorney to whom the secretary reports any violation of chapter 43.20 or 43.70 RCW, or regulations promulgated under them, to cause appropriate proceedings to be instituted in the proper courts, without delay, and to be duly prosecuted as prescribed by law. (2) Before any violation of chapter 43.20 or 43.70 RCW is reported by the secretary to the prosecuting attorney for the institution of a criminal proceeding, the person against whom such proceeding is contemplated shall be given appropriate notice and an opportunity to present his or her views to the secretary, either orally or in writing, with regard to such contemplated proceeding.
RCW 43.99P.010 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 99P / Section 010
RCW 43.99P.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 appropriation acts for the 1999-01 fiscal biennium only, 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 one billion two hundred four million two hundred sixty-five thousand 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 43.70.446 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 70 / Section 446
RCW 43.70.446: Suicide-safer homes project—Suicide-safer homes project account.
Status: in_force

(1) The suicide-safer homes project is created within the department of health for the purpose of accepting private funds for use by the suicide-safer homes task force created in *RCW 43.70.445 in developing and providing suicide education and prevention materials, training, and outreach programs to help create suicide-safer homes. The secretary may accept gifts, grants, donations, or moneys from any source for deposit in the suicide-safer homes project account created in subsection (2) of this section. (2) The suicide-safer homes project account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. The account shall consist of funds appropriated by the legislature for the suicide-safer homes project account and all receipts from gifts, grants, bequests, devises, or other funds from public and private sources to support the activities of the suicide-safer homes project. Only the secretary of the department of health, or the secretary's designee, may authorize expenditures from the account to fund projects identified and prioritized by the suicide-safer homes task force. Funds deposited in the suicide-safer homes project account may be used for the development and production of suicide prevention materials and training programs, for providing financial incentives to encourage firearms dealers and others to participate in suicide prevention training, and to implement pilot programs involving community outreach on creating suicide-safer homes. (3) The suicide-safer homes project account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures.
RCW 43.216.578 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 216 / Section 578
RCW 43.216.578: Birth to three early childhood education and assistance program—Pilot project—Reports.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the department shall develop a plan for phased implementation of a birth to three early childhood education and assistance program pilot project for eligible children under thirty-six months old. Funds to implement the pilot project may include a combination of federal, state, or private sources. (2) The department may adopt rules to implement the pilot project and may waive or adapt early childhood education and assistance program requirements when necessary to allow for the operation of the birth to three early childhood education and assistance program. The department shall consider early head start rules and regulations when developing the provider and family eligibility requirements and program requirements. Any deviations from early head start standards, rules, or regulations must be identified and explained by the department in its annual report under subsection (6) of this section. (3)(a) Upon securing adequate funds to begin implementation, the pilot project programs must be delivered through child care centers and family home providers who meet minimum licensing standards and are enrolled in the early achievers program. (b) The department must determine minimum early achievers ratings scores for programs participating in the pilot project. (4) When selecting pilot project locations for service delivery, the department may allow each pilot project location to have up to three classrooms per location. When selecting and approving pilot project locations, the department shall attempt to select a combination of rural, urban, and suburban locations. The department shall prioritize locations with programs currently operating early head start, head start, or the early childhood education and assistance program. (5)(a) To be eligible for the birth to three early childhood education and assistance program, a child must be under 36 months old and either: (i) From a family with a household income at or below 130 percent of the federal poverty level; or (ii) A member of an assistance unit that is eligible for or is receiving basic food benefits under the federal supplemental nutrition assistance program or the state food assistance program. (b) Enrollment of children in the birth to three early childhood education and assistance program is as space is available and subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose. (6) Beginning November 1, 2020, and each November 1st thereafter during pilot project activity, the department shall submit an annual report to the governor and legislature that includes a status update that describes the planning work completed, the status of funds secured, and any implementation activities of the pilot project. Implementation activity reports must include a description of the participating programs and number of children and families served.
RCW 43.19.901 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 19 / Section 901
RCW 43.19.901: Transfer of certain powers, duties, functions, and assets of the public printer.
Status: in_force

(1) The public printer is hereby abolished and its powers, duties, and functions, to the extent provided in chapter 43, Laws of 2011 1st sp. sess., are transferred to the department of enterprise services. All references to the public printer in the Revised Code of Washington shall be construed to mean the director or the department of enterprise services. (2)(a) All reports, documents, surveys, books, records, files, papers, or written material in the possession of the public printer shall be delivered to the custody of the department of enterprise services. All cabinets, furniture, office equipment, motor vehicles, and other tangible property employed by the public printer shall be made available to the department of enterprise services. All funds, credits, or other assets held by the public printer shall be assigned to the department of enterprise services. (b) Any appropriations made to the public printer shall, on October 1, 2011, be transferred and credited to the department of enterprise services. (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 rules and all pending business before the public printer shall be continued and acted upon by the department of enterprise services. All existing contracts and obligations shall remain in full force and shall be performed by the department of enterprise services. (4) The transfer of the powers, duties, functions, and personnel of the public printer shall not affect the validity of any act performed before October 1, 2011. (5) 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. (6) All employees of the public printer engaged in performing the powers, functions, and duties transferred to the department of enterprise services are transferred to the department of enterprise services. (a) The commercial agreement between the graphic communications conference of the international brotherhood of teamsters, local 767M and the department of printing-bindery that became effective July 1, 2007, shall remain in effect during its duration. Upon expiration, the parties may extend the terms of the agreement; however, the agreement may not be extended beyond September 30, 2011. Beginning October 1, 2011, chapter 41.80 RCW shall apply to the department of enterprise services with respect to employees in positions formerly covered under the expired commercial agreement. (b) The commercial agreement between the graphic communications conference of the international brotherhood of teamsters, local 767M and the department of printing-litho that became effective July 1, 2007, shall remain in effect during its duration. Upon expiration, the parties may extend the terms of the agreement; however, the agreement may not be extended beyond September 30, 2011. Beginning October 1, 2011, chapter 41.80 RCW shall apply to the department of enterprise services with respect to the employees in positions formerly covered under the expired commercial agreement. (c) The typographical contract between the communications workers of America, the newspaper guild, local 37082, and the department of printing-typographical that became effective July 1, 2007, shall remain in effect during its duration. Upon expiration, the parties may extend the terms of the agreement; however, the agreement may not be extended beyond September 30, 2011. Beginning October 1, 2011, chapter 41.80 RCW shall apply to the department of enterprise services with respect to the employees in positions formerly covered under the expired typographical contract. (d) All other employees of the public printer not covered by the contracts and agreements specified in (a) through (c) of this subsection shall be exempt from chapter 41.06 RCW until October 1, 2011, at which time these employees shall be subject to chapter 41.06 RCW, unless otherwise deemed exempt in accordance with that chapter. (7) Unless or until modified by the public employment relations commission pursuant to RCW 41.80.911 : (a) The bargaining units of printing craft employees existing on October 1, 2011, shall be considered an appropriate unit at the department of enterprise services and will be so certified by the public employment relations commission; and (b) The exclusive bargaining representatives recognized as representing the bargaining units of printing craft employees existing on October 1, 2011, shall continue as the exclusive bargaining representatives of the transferred bargaining units without the necessity of an election.
RCW 43.157.005 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 157 / Section 005
RCW 43.157.005: Declaration.
Status: in_force

The legislature declares that certain investments, such as investments for industrial development, environmental improvement, and innovation activities, merit special designation and treatment by governmental bodies when they are proposed. Such investments bolster the economies of their locale and impact the economy of the state as a whole. It is the intention of the legislature to recognize projects of statewide significance and to encourage local governments and state agencies to expedite their completion.
RCW 43.88.080 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 88 / Section 080
RCW 43.88.080: Adoption of budget.
Status: in_force

Adoption of the omnibus appropriation bill or bills by the legislature shall constitute adoption of the budget and the making of appropriations therefor. A budget for state government shall be finally adopted not later than thirty calendar days prior to the beginning of the ensuing biennium.
RCW 43.105.255 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 105 / Section 255
RCW 43.105.255: Major technology projects and services—Approval.
Status: in_force

(1) Prior to making a commitment to purchase, acquire, or develop a major information technology project or service, state agencies must provide a proposal to the agency outlining the business case of the proposed product or service, including the up-front and ongoing cost of the proposal. (2) Within thirty days of receipt of a proposal, the agency shall approve the proposal, reject it, or propose modifications. (3) In reviewing a proposal, the agency must determine whether the product or service is consistent with: (a) The standards and policies developed by the director pursuant to RCW 43.105.054 and 43.105.025 ; and (b) The state's enterprise-based strategy. (4) If a substantially similar product or service is offered by the agency, the director may require the state agency to procure the product or service through the agency, if doing so would benefit the state as an enterprise. (5) The agency shall provide guidance to state agencies as to what threshold of information technology spending constitutes a major information technology product or service under this section.
RCW 43.85.210 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 85 / Section 210
RCW 43.85.210: Investment deposits and rate of interest—Demand and time accounts authorized.
Status: in_force

The state treasurer may deposit state moneys or funds at interest in any qualified public depositary upon a demand or time account basis.
RCW 43.100A.319 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 100A / Section 319
RCW 43.100A.319: Pledge and promise—Remedies.
Status: in_force

(1) Bonds issued under RCW 43.100A.316 shall state that they are a general obligation of the state of Washington, shall pledge the full faith and credit of the state to the payment of the principal thereof and the interest thereon, and shall contain an unconditional promise to pay the principal and interest as the same shall become due. (2) The owner and holder of each of the bonds or the trustee for the owner and holder of any of the bonds may by mandamus or other appropriate proceeding require the transfer and payment of funds as directed in this section.
RCW 43.131.110 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 131 / Section 110
RCW 43.131.110: Committees—Reference to include successor.
Status: in_force

Any reference in this chapter to a committee of the legislature including the joint legislative audit and review committee shall also refer to the successor of that committee.
RCW 43.42.902 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 42 / Section 902
RCW 43.42.902: Authority of participating permit agency retained.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not be construed to limit or abridge the powers and duties granted to a participating permit agency under the law that authorizes or requires the agency to issue a permit for a project. Each participating permit agency shall retain its authority to make all decisions on all nonprocedural matters with regard to the respective component permit that is within its scope of its responsibility including, but not limited to, the determination of permit application completeness, permit approval or approval with conditions, or permit denial. The office may not substitute its judgment for that of a participating permit agency on any such nonprocedural matters.
RCW 43.334.010 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 334 / Section 010
RCW 43.334.010: Department created—Definitions.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created a department of state government to be known as the department of archaeology and historic preservation. The department is vested with all powers and duties transferred to it under this chapter and such other powers and duties as may be authorized by law. (2) Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (a) "Department" means the department of archaeology and historic preservation. (b) "Director" means the director of the department of archaeology and historic preservation.
RCW 43.20.275 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20 / Section 275
RCW 43.20.275: Council created—Membership—Duties—Advisory committees.
Status: in_force

(1) In collaboration with staff whom the office of financial management may assign, and within funds made expressly available to the state board for these purposes, the state board shall assist the governor by convening and providing assistance to the council. The council shall include one representative from each of the following groups: Each of the commissions, the state board, the department, the department of social and health services, the department of commerce, the health care authority, the department of agriculture, the department of ecology, the office of the superintendent of public instruction, the department of children, youth, and families, the workforce training and education coordinating board, and two members of the public who will represent the interests of health care consumers. The council is a class one group under RCW 43.03.220 . The two public members shall be paid per diem and travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 . The council shall reflect diversity in race, ethnicity, and gender. The governor or the governor's designee shall chair the council. (2) The council shall promote and facilitate communication, coordination, and collaboration among relevant state agencies and communities of color, and the private sector and public sector, to address health disparities. The council shall conduct public hearings, inquiries, studies, or other forms of information gathering to understand how the actions of state government ameliorate or contribute to health disparities. All state agencies must cooperate with the council's efforts. (3) The council with assistance from the state board, shall assess through public hearings, review of existing data, and other means, and recommend initiatives for improving the availability of culturally appropriate health literature and interpretive services within public and private health-related agencies. (4) In order to assist with its work, the council shall establish advisory committees to assist in plan development for specific issues and shall include members of other state agencies and local communities. (5) The advisory committee shall reflect diversity in race, ethnicity, and gender.
RCW 43.70.005 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 70 / Section 005
RCW 43.70.005: Intent.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds and declares that it is of importance to the people of Washington state to live in a healthy environment and to expect a minimum standard of quality in health care. The legislature further finds that the social and economic vitality of the state depends on a healthy and productive population. The legislature further declares where it is a duty of the state to assure a healthy environment and minimum standards of quality in health care facilities and among health care professionals, the ultimate responsibility for a healthy society lies with the citizens themselves. For these reasons, the legislature recognizes the need for a strong, clear focus on health issues in state government and among state health agencies to give expression to the needs of individual citizens and local communities as they seek to preserve the public health. It is the intent of the legislature to form such focus by creating a single department in state government with the primary responsibilities for the preservation of public health, monitoring health care costs, the maintenance of minimal standards for quality in health care delivery, and the general oversight and planning for all the state's activities as they relate to the health of its citizenry. Further, it is the intent of the legislature to improve illness and injury prevention and health promotion, and restore the confidence of the citizenry in the efficient and accountable expenditure of public funds on health activities that further the mission of the agency via grants and contracts, and to ensure that this new health agency delivers quality health services in an efficient, effective, and economical manner that is faithful and responsive to policies established by the legislature.
RCW 43.168.120 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 168 / Section 120
RCW 43.168.120: Guidelines for use of funds for existing economic development revolving loan funds—Grants to local governments to assist existing economic development revolving loan funds.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall develop guidelines for rural Washington loan funds to be used to fund existing economic development revolving loan funds. Consideration shall be given to the selection process for grantees, loan quality criteria, legal and regulatory issues, and ways to minimize duplication between rural Washington loan funds and local economic development revolving loan funds. (2) If it appears that all of the funds appropriated to the fund for a biennium will not be fully granted to local governments within that biennium, the department may make available up to twenty percent of the eighty percent of the funds available to projects in distressed areas under RCW 43.168.050 (10) for grants to local governments to assist existing economic development revolving loan funds in distressed areas. The grants to local governments shall be utilized to make loans to businesses that meet the specifications for loans under this chapter. The local governments shall, to the extent permitted under federal law, agree to convey to the fund the principal and interest payments from existing loans that the local governments have made through their revolving loan funds. Under circumstances where the federal law does not permit the department to require such transfer, the department shall give priority to applications where the applicants on their own volition make commitments to provide for the transfer.
RCW 43.21A.640 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21A / Section 640
RCW 43.21A.640: Steam electric generating plant—Bonds are legal security, investment, negotiable.
Status: in_force

All revenue bonds issued hereunder shall be legal securities, which may be used by a bank or trust company for deposit with the state treasurer, or by a county or city or town treasurer, as security for deposits in lieu of a surety bond under any law relating to deposits of public moneys. They shall constitute legal investments for trustees and other fiduciaries other than corporations doing a trust business in this state, and for savings and loan associations, banks and insurance companies doing business in this state. All revenue bonds and all coupons appertaining thereto shall be negotiable instruments within the meaning and for all purposes of the negotiable instruments law.
RCW 43.99M.005 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 99M / Section 005
RCW 43.99M.005: Findings.
Status: in_force

(1) The legislature declares that it is in the best interest of the state and the owners and holders of the bonds issued by the state and its political subdivisions that the accounts used by the treasurer for debt service retirement are accurately designated and named in statute. (2) It is the intent of the legislature in this chapter and sections 10 through 37, chapter 456, Laws of 1997 to create and change the names of funds and accounts to accomplish the declaration under subsection (1) of this section. The legislature does not intend to diminish in any way the current obligations of the state or its political subdivisions or diminish in any way the rights of bond owners and holders.
RCW 43.43.745 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 745
RCW 43.43.745: Convicted persons, fingerprinting required, records—Furloughs, information to section, notice to local agencies—Arrests, disposition information—Convicts, information to section, notice to local agencies—Registration of sex offenders.
Status: in_force

(1) It shall be the duty of the sheriff or director of public safety of every county, of the chief of police of each city or town, or of every chief officer of other law enforcement agencies operating within this state, to record the fingerprints of all persons held in or remanded to their custody when convicted of any crime as provided for in RCW 43.43.735 for which the penalty of imprisonment might be imposed and to disseminate and file such fingerprints in the same manner as those recorded upon arrest pursuant to RCW 43.43.735 and 43.43.740 . (2) Every time the secretary authorizes a furlough as provided for in RCW 72.66.012 the department of corrections shall notify, thirty days prior to the beginning of such furlough, the sheriff or director of public safety of the county to which the prisoner is being furloughed, the nearest Washington state patrol district facility in the county wherein the furloughed prisoner is to be residing, and other similar criminal justice agencies that the named prisoner has been granted a furlough, the place to which furloughed, and the dates and times during which the prisoner will be on furlough status. In the case of an emergency furlough the thirty-day time period shall not be required but notification shall be made as promptly as possible and before the prisoner is released on furlough. (3) Disposition of the charge for which the arrest was made shall be reported to the section at whatever stage in the proceedings a final disposition occurs by the arresting law enforcement agency, county prosecutor, city attorney, or court having jurisdiction over the offense: PROVIDED, That the chief shall promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW to carry out the provisions of this subsection. (4) Whenever a person serving a sentence for a term of confinement in a state correctional facility for convicted felons, pursuant to court commitment, is released on an order of the state indeterminate sentence review board, or is discharged from custody on expiration of sentence, the department of corrections shall promptly notify the sheriff or director of public safety, the nearest Washington state patrol district facility, and other similar criminal justice agencies that the named person has been released or discharged, the place to which such person has been released or discharged, and the conditions of his or her release or discharge. Local law enforcement agencies shall require persons convicted of sex offenses to register pursuant to RCW 9A.44.130 . In addition, nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent any local law enforcement authority from recording the residency and other information concerning any convicted felon or other person convicted of a criminal offense when such information is obtained from a source other than from registration pursuant to RCW 9A.44.130 which source may include any officer or other agency or subdivision of the state. (5) The existence of the notice requirement in subsection (2) of this section will not require any extension of the release date in the event the release plan changes after notification.
RCW 43.101.050 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 101 / Section 050
RCW 43.101.050: Cessation of membership upon termination of office or employment.
Status: in_force

Any member of the commission appointed pursuant to RCW 43.101.030 as an incumbent official or as an employee in a correctional system, as the case may be, shall immediately upon the termination of his or her holding of said office or employment, cease to be a member of the commission.
RCW 43.100A.323 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 100A / Section 323
RCW 43.100A.323: Retirement of bonds—Reimbursement of general fund from debt-limit general fund bond retirement account.
Status: in_force

(1) The debt-limit general fund bond retirement account shall be used for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds authorized in RCW 43.100A.321 . (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 12 months to meet the bond retirement and interest requirements on the bonds authorized in RCW 43.100A.321 . (3) On each date on which any interest or principal and interest payment is due on bonds issued for the purposes of RCW 43.100A.322 (1) and (2) the state treasurer shall withdraw from any general state revenues received in the state treasury and deposit in the debt-limit general fund bond retirement account an amount equal to the amount certified by the state finance committee to be due on the payment date.
RCW 43.31.569 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 31 / Section 569
RCW 43.31.569: Early learning facilities grant and loan program—Early learning facilities revolving account—Early learning facilities development account.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) The early learning facilities revolving account is created in the state treasury. (b) Revenues to the early learning facilities revolving account shall consist of appropriations by the legislature, early learning facilities grant and loan repayments, taxable bond proceeds, and all other sources deposited in the account. (c) Expenditures from the account shall be used, in combination with other private and public funding, for: (i) State matching funds for the planning, renovation, purchase, and construction of early learning facilities as established in RCW 43.31.573 through 43.31.583 and 43.84.092 ; and (ii) emergency grants for eligible organizations. (d) Expenditures from the account are subject to appropriation and the allotment provisions of chapter 43.88 RCW. (e) The early learning facilities revolving account shall be known as the Ruth LeCocq Kagi early learning facilities revolving account. (2)(a) The early learning facilities development account is created in the state treasury. (b) Revenues to the early learning facilities development account shall consist of tax exempt bond proceeds. (c) Expenditures from the account shall be used for the planning, renovation, purchase, and construction of early learning facilities as established in RCW 43.31.573 through 43.31.583 and 43.84.092 . (d) Expenditures from the account are subject to appropriation and the allotment provisions of chapter 43.88 RCW. (e) The early learning facilities development account shall be known as the Ruth LeCocq Kagi early learning facilities development account.
RCW 43.24.016 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 24 / Section 016
RCW 43.24.016: Powers and duties—Generally.
Status: in_force

(1) The director of licensing shall supervise and administer the activities of the department of licensing and shall advise the governor and the legislature with respect to matters under the jurisdiction of the department. (2) In addition to other powers and duties granted to the director, the director has the following powers and duties: (a) Enter into contracts on behalf of the state to carry out the responsibilities of the department; (b) Accept and expend gifts and grants, whether such grants be of federal or other funds; (c) Appoint a deputy director and such assistant directors, special assistants, and administrators as may be needed to administer the department. These employees are exempt from the provisions of chapter 41.06 RCW; (d) Adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW and perform all other functions necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the department; (e) Delegate powers, duties, and functions as the director deems necessary for efficient administration, but the director is responsible for the official acts of the officers and employees of the department; and (f) Perform other duties as are necessary and consistent with law. (3) The director may establish advisory groups as may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the department. (4) The internal affairs of the department shall be under the control of the director in order that the director may manage the department in a flexible and intelligent manner as dictated by changing contemporary circumstances. Unless specifically limited by law, the director shall have complete charge and supervisory powers over the department. The director may create such administrative structures as the director deems appropriate, except as otherwise specified by law, and the director may employ such personnel as may be necessary in accordance with chapter 41.06 RCW, except as otherwise provided by law.
RCW 43.320.070 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 320 / Section 070
RCW 43.320.070: Oath of examiners—Liability for acts performed in good faith.
Status: in_force

Before entering office each examiner shall take and subscribe an oath faithfully to discharge the duties of the office. Oaths shall be filed with the secretary of state. Neither the director of financial institutions, any deputized assistant of the director, nor any examiner or employee shall be personally liable for any act done in good faith in the performance of his or her duties.
RCW 43.190.060 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 190 / Section 060
RCW 43.190.060: Duties of ombuds.
Status: in_force

A long-term care ombuds shall: (1) Identify, investigate, and resolve complaints made by or on behalf of residents of long-term care facilities relating to administrative action, inaction, or decisions which may adversely affect the health, safety, welfare, and rights of these individuals; (2) Monitor the development and implementation of federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies with respect to long-term care facilities in this state; (3) Provide information as appropriate to residents, resident representatives, and others regarding the rights of residents, and to public agencies regarding the problems of individuals residing in long-term care facilities; and (4) Provide for training volunteers and promoting the development of citizen organizations to participate in the ombuds program. A trained volunteer long-term care ombuds, in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the state long-term care ombuds program, shall inform residents, their representatives, and others about the rights of residents, and may identify, investigate, and resolve complaints made by or on behalf of residents of long-term care facilities relating to action, inaction, or decisions, that may adversely affect the health, safety, welfare, and rights of these individuals. Nothing in chapter 133, Laws of 1999 shall be construed to empower the state long-term care ombuds or any local long-term care ombuds with statutory or regulatory licensing or sanctioning authority.
RCW 43.88.583 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 88 / Section 583
RCW 43.88.583: Public inspection of state collective bargaining agreements—Website—Contents.
Status: in_force

(1) To facilitate public inspection of state collective bargaining agreements, the office of financial management must maintain a website that is accessible to the public of all agreements collectively bargained with state employees under the authority of chapters 28B.52 , 41.56, 41.76, 41.80, and 47.64 RCW. In addition, the website must contain all agreements collectively bargained with persons who are state employees solely for the purpose of collective bargaining under RCW * 41.56.151 , * 41.56.153 , * 41.56.155 , * 41.56.560 , * 41.56.157 , and 74.39A.270 . Tentatively agreed to collective bargaining agreements must be posted to the website in a searchable format within forty-five days of being submitted to the office of financial management. Revisions and modification to agreements must be posted to the website within fifteen days of the agreement being signed by both parties. (2) To facilitate public understanding of state collective bargaining agreements, the office of financial management must prepare a summary of each agreement subject to subsection (1) of this section for posting on the website by December 20th of the year in which the agreement was negotiated, but no later than the date that the governor submits a request for funding to the legislature. The summary must identify the following information for each agreement: (a) The term of the agreement; (b) The bargaining units covered by the agreement by state agency; (c) Base compensation; (d) Provisions for and rate of overtime pay; (e) Provisions for and rate of compensatory time; (f) Provisions for and rate of any other compensation including, but not limited to, shift premium pay, on-call pay, stand-by pay, assignment pay, special pay, or employer-provided housing or meals; (g) Provisions for and rate of pay for each paid leave provision; (h) Provisions for and rate of pay for any cash out provisions for compensatory time or paid leave; (i) Temporary layoff provision; (j) Any impasse procedure subject to bargaining; (k) Health care benefits provisions expressed as a percentage of cost or as a dollar amount, or in the case of contributions to a third-party benefit fund, the hourly contribution rate to the fund; (l) Any retirement benefit subject to bargaining, or in the case of contributions to a third-party benefit fund, the hourly contribution rate to the fund; (m) For compensation or fringe benefits with an anticipated cost of fifty thousand dollars or more, a brief description of each component and its cost that comprises the amount funded by the legislature to implement in accordance with RCW 41.80.010 (3); (n) Number of bargaining unit members covered by the agreement as of the date submitted to the office of financial management; (o) Content of any agency-specific supplemental agreements affecting (a) through (m) of this subsection; and (p) Any contract provisions that allow the contract to be reopened during the contract term. (3) For collective bargaining agreements negotiated by institutions of higher education, the institution of higher education must: (a) Provide the office of financial management with a searchable version of the tentatively agreed to collective bargaining agreements to be posted on the website identified in subsection (1) of this section to within forty days of submitting the agreements to the office of financial management. (b) Submit revisions and modifications to agreements to the office of financial management to be posted to the website identified in subsection (1) of this section within ten days of the agreement being signed by both parties. (c) Submit a summary of each agreement to the office of financial management by December 10th of the year in which a master agreement was negotiated or within fifteen days of a contract revision. The summary must include the information identified in subsection (2)(a) through (p) of this section. (4) The office of financial management must also include on the website any additional information identified in budget instructions developed by the office of financial management or that is otherwise required under RCW 43.88.030 . (5) Information on the website may include links to salary schedules, pay ranges, and other information on state or federal agency websites to summarize information. Information may include links to specific language within an agreement to summarize information. (6) By January 1, 2018, the information under this section must be incorporated into the state expenditure information website maintained by the legislative evaluation and accountability program committee under RCW 44.48.150 . (7) The summaries of collective bargaining agreements created under this section must not disclose personally identifiable information of any bargaining unit member. (8) The summaries of collective bargaining agreements created under this section have no legal effect on the interpretation of the agreements.
RCW 43.20A.390 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20A / Section 390
RCW 43.20A.390: Per diem or mileage—Limitation.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of chapter 189, Laws of 1971 ex. sess., no person shall receive as compensation or reimbursement for per diem or mileage authorized in chapter 189, Laws of 1971 ex. sess. any amount that would exceed the per diem or mileage provided in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 .
RCW 43.82.030 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 82 / Section 030
RCW 43.82.030: Acquisition of property and rights declared public use—Eminent domain.
Status: in_force

The acquisition of any real property or any rights or interests therein for the purpose of this chapter is hereby declared to be for a public use. In furtherance of the purposes of this chapter, the right of eminent domain may be exercised as provided for in chapter 8.04 RCW.
RCW 43.17.010 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 17 / Section 010
RCW 43.17.010: Departments created.
Status: in_force

There shall be departments of the state government which shall be known as (1) the department of social and health services, (2) the department of ecology, (3) the department of labor and industries, (4) the department of agriculture, (5) the department of fish and wildlife, (6) the department of transportation, (7) the department of licensing, (8) the department of enterprise services, (9) the department of commerce, (10) the department of veterans affairs, (11) the department of revenue, (12) the department of retirement systems, (13) the department of corrections, (14) the department of health, (15) the department of financial institutions, (16) the department of archaeology and historic preservation, (17) the department of children, youth, and families, and (18) the Puget Sound partnership, which shall be charged with the execution, enforcement, and administration of such laws, and invested with such powers and required to perform such duties, as the legislature may provide.
RCW 43.84.051 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 84 / Section 051
RCW 43.84.051: Management of permanent funds—Collection of interest, income and principal of securities—Disposition.
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the state treasurer to collect the interest, or other income on, and the principal of the securities held in his or her custody pursuant to RCW 43.84.041 as the said sums become due and payable, and to pay the same when so collected into the respective funds to which the principal and interest shall accrue, less the allocation to the state treasurer's service account [fund] pursuant to RCW 43.08.190 and the state investment board expense account pursuant to RCW 43.33A.160 .
RCW 43.43.751 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 751
RCW 43.43.751: Biological samples for missing persons investigations.
Status: in_force

Biological samples taken for a missing person's investigation under RCW 68.50.320 shall be forwarded to the appropriate laboratory as soon as possible. The crime laboratory of the Washington state patrol will provide guidance to agencies regarding where samples should be sent. If substantial delays in testing occur or federal testing is no longer available, the legislature should be requested to provide funding to implement mitochondrial technology in the state of Washington.
RCW 43.70.615 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 70 / Section 615
RCW 43.70.615: Multicultural health awareness and education program—Integration into health professions basic education preparation curriculum.
Status: in_force

(1) For the purposes of this section, "multicultural health" means the provision of health care services with the knowledge and awareness of the causes and effects of the determinants of health that lead to disparities in health status between different genders and racial and ethnic populations and the practice skills necessary to respond appropriately. (2) The department, in consultation with the disciplining authorities as defined in RCW 18.130.040 , shall establish, within available department general funds, an ongoing multicultural health awareness and education program as an integral part of its health professions regulation. The purpose of the education program is to raise awareness and educate health care professionals regarding the knowledge, attitudes, and practice skills necessary to care for diverse populations to achieve a greater understanding of the relationship between culture and health. Any such education shall be developed in collaboration with education programs that train students in that health profession. No funds from the health professions account may be utilized to fund activities under this section unless the disciplining authority authorizes expenditures from its proportions of the account. (3) By July 1, 2008, each education program with a curriculum to train health professionals for employment in a profession credentialed by a disciplining authority under chapter 18.130 RCW shall integrate into the curriculum instruction in multicultural health as part of its basic education preparation curriculum. The department may not deny the application of any applicant for a credential to practice a health profession on the basis that the education or training program that the applicant successfully completed did not include integrated multicultural health curriculum as part of its basic instruction.
RCW 43.07.365 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 07 / Section 365
RCW 43.07.365: Washington state legacy project—Funding—Rules.
Status: in_force

The secretary of state may fund Washington state legacy project activities through donations as provided in RCW 43.07.037 . The activities may include, but not be limited to, conducting interviews, preparing and indexing transcripts, publishing transcripts and photographs, and presenting displays and programs. Donations that do not meet the criteria of the Washington state legacy project may not be accepted. The secretary of state shall adopt rules necessary to implement this section.
RCW 43.216.597 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 216 / Section 597
RCW 43.216.597: Play and learn groups—Resources and supports.
Status: in_force

Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the department, in consultation with community-based programs, shall provide or contract to provide, or both, resources and supports for inclusive and culturally and linguistically relevant play and learn groups. Play and learn groups offer parents and other caregivers culturally responsive opportunities to support their children's early learning, build relationships that reduce isolation and encourage socialization, and promote kindergarten readiness.
RCW 43.20A.770 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20A / Section 770
RCW 43.20A.770: Administration of statutes applicable to runaway youth, at-risk youth, and families in conflict—Consistency required.
Status: in_force

The department shall ensure that the administration of chapter 13.32A RCW and applicable portions of chapter 74.13 RCW relating to runaway youth, at-risk youth, and families in conflict is consistent in all areas of the state and in accordance with statutory requirements.
RCW 43.20B.340 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20B / Section 340
RCW 43.20B.340: Mental illness—Treatment costs—Notice and finding of responsibility—Period—Adjudicative proceedings.
Status: in_force

In any case where determination is made that a person, or the estate of such person, is able to pay all, or any portion of the charges for hospitalization, and/or charges for outpatient services, a notice and finding of responsibility shall be served on such person or the court-appointed personal representative of such person. The notice shall set forth the amount the department has determined that such person, or his or her estate, is able to pay not to exceed the costs of hospitalization, and/or costs of outpatient services, as fixed in accordance with the provisions of RCW 43.20B.325 , or as otherwise limited by the provisions of RCW 43.20B.355 and 43.20B.325 through 43.20B.350 . The responsibility for the payment to the department shall commence twenty-eight days after service of such notice and finding of responsibility which finding of responsibility shall cover the period from the date of admission of such mentally ill person to a state hospital, and for the costs of hospitalization, and/or the costs of outpatient services, accruing thereafter. The notice and finding of responsibility shall be served upon all persons found financially responsible in the manner prescribed for the service of summons in a civil action or may be served by certified mail, return receipt requested. The return receipt signed by addressee only is prima facie evidence of service. An application for an adjudicative proceeding may be filed with the secretary, or the secretary's designee within twenty-eight days from the date of service of such notice and finding of responsibility. The application must be written and served on the secretary by registered or certified mail, or by personal service. If no application is filed, the notice and finding of responsibility shall become final. If an application is filed, the execution of notice and finding of responsibility shall be stayed pending the final adjudicative order. The hearing shall be conducted in a local department office or other location in Washington convenient to the appellant. The proceeding is governed by the Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 34.05 RCW.
RCW 43.101.515 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 101 / Section 515
RCW 43.101.515: Training program—First responder peer supporters.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the commission shall contract with an organization with expertise in peer emotional support and peer workforce development to develop and administer a 40-hour training program for first responder peer supporters. The contracting organization must have prior experience developing peer support training for first responders in the state. (2) The contracting organization must engage in in-depth consultation with law enforcement officers, corrections officers, firefighters, emergency services dispatchers or recordkeepers, and emergency medical personnel when developing the training program, and compensate the first responders for their consultation. (3) A portion of the training program's curriculum must be relevant to all first responder professions, and a portion must be specifically curated to address the unique needs of each first responder profession. (4) The contracting organization must complete development of the training program and begin administering it by August 1, 2025. (5) The contracting organization must utilize current or retired first responders as cotrainers to deliver the training program. (6) For the purposes of this section: (a) "First responder" has the same meaning as defined in RCW 5.60.060 ; and (b) "Peer supporter" has the same meaning as defined in RCW 5.60.060 .
RCW 43.33A.190 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 33A / Section 190
RCW 43.33A.190: Self-directed investment—Board's duties (as amended by 2016 c 69).
Status: in_force

Pursuant to RCW 41.34.130 and 43.330.464 , the state investment board shall invest all self-directed investment moneys under teachers' retirement system plan 3, the school employees' retirement system plan 3, (( and )) the public employees' retirement system plan 3 , and the Washington achieving a better life experience program with full power to establish investment policy, develop investment options, and manage self-directed investment funds.

PDF RCW 43.33A.190

Self-directed investment — Board's duties (as amended by 2016 c 69) .

(( Pursuant to RCW 41.34.130 , )) T he state investment board shall invest all self-directed investment moneys under teachers' retirement system plan 3, the school employees' retirement system plan 3, and the public employees' retirement system plan 3 pursuant to RCW 41.34.130 and under the college savings program, if the committee on advanced tuition payment and college savings selects the state investment board as the investment manager pursuant to RCW 28B.95.032 , with full power to establish investment policy, develop investment options, and manage self-directed investment funds.
RCW 43.21B.030 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21B / Section 030
RCW 43.21B.030: Members—Terms—Filling vacancies, term.
Status: in_force

Members of the hearings board shall be appointed for a term of six years and until their successors are appointed and have qualified. In case of a vacancy, it shall be filled by appointment by the governor for the unexpired portion of the term in which said vacancy occurs: PROVIDED, That the terms of the first three members of the hearings board shall be staggered so that one member shall be appointed to serve until July 1, 1972, one member until July 1, 1974, and one member until July 1, 1976.
RCW 43.18A.030 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 18A / Section 030
RCW 43.18A.030: Reports.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, upon completion of its work and by the same date that the statutory entity's final report is due to the legislature, each statutory entity must report the following information to the office of equity: (a) A brief description of the statutory entity's purpose; and (b) The underrepresented population directly and tangibly impacted by its work, including: (i) The number of members who are appointed to the statutory entity who have direct lived experience with the specific policy or issue that the statutory entity is tasked with examining; (ii) Aggregate demographic information provided voluntarily and anonymously by members of the statutory entity including but not limited to disability, race, age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, income, and geographic representation by county; (iii) An analysis of whether and how implementation of the requirements in RCW 43.18A.020 reduced barriers to participation in policy-making decisions by members of underrepresented populations; (iv) With full participation and leadership from members of the statutory entity who are from an underrepresented population and have direct lived experience, an analysis of how their participation affected the conduct and outcomes of the statutory entity as it accomplished its mission; and (v) The number of members from an underrepresented population who have direct lived experience who qualified for stipends under RCW 43.03.220 , the number of those who requested stipends to support their participation in the statutory entity, and the number who received stipends. (2) Statutory entities administered by the legislature must collect the information described in subsection (1) of this section and provide the information to the secretary of the senate and the chief clerk of the house of representatives but are not required to report the information to the office of equity. (3)(a) By October 31, 2026, and each October 31st thereafter, the Washington state office of equity must analyze the information received under subsection (1) of this section and, as part of its annual report due to the legislature under RCW 43.06D.040 , provide: (i) An overall evaluation of the process required by RCW 43.18A.020 ; (ii) Recommendations for improving the process; (iii) Recommendations to further decrease barriers to participation; and (iv) Recommendations to increase the diversity of statutory entity applicants. (b) The data that the office of equity must analyze for the report required under (a) of this subsection must include at a minimum the data received from statutory entities by the end of the prior fiscal year.
RCW 43.88C.020 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 88C / Section 020
RCW 43.88C.020: Preparation and submittal of caseload forecasts—Cooperation of state agencies—Official state caseload forecast.
Status: in_force

(1) In consultation with the caseload forecast work group established under RCW 43.88C.030 , and subject to the approval of the caseload forecast council under RCW 43.88C.010 , the supervisor shall prepare: (a) An official state caseload forecast; and (b) Other caseload forecasts based on alternative assumptions as the council may determine. (2) The supervisor shall submit caseload forecasts prepared under this section, along with any unofficial forecasts provided under RCW 43.88C.010 , to the governor and the members of the legislative fiscal committees, including one copy to the staff of each of the committees. The forecasts shall be submitted at least three times each year and on such dates as the council determines will facilitate the development of budget proposals by the governor and the legislature. (3) All agencies of state government shall provide to the supervisor immediate access to all information relating to caseload forecasts. (4) The administrator of the legislative evaluation and accountability program committee may request, and the supervisor shall provide, alternative caseload forecasts based on assumptions specified by the administrator. (5) The official state caseload forecast under this section shall be the basis of the governor's budget document as provided in RCW 43.88.030 and utilized by the legislature in the development of the omnibus biennial appropriations act.
RCW 43.99M.080 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 99M / Section 080
RCW 43.99M.080: Transportation improvement board bond retirement account.
Status: in_force

The transportation improvement board bond retirement account is created in the state treasury. This account shall be exclusively devoted to the payment of principal and interest on and retirement of the bonds authorized by the legislature.
RCW 43.31.579 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 31 / Section 579
RCW 43.31.579: Early learning facilities grant and loan program—Private or local government matching funding—Ranked and prioritized list of projects.
Status: in_force

(1) It is the intent of the legislature that state funds invested in the early learning facilities grant and loan program be matched by private or local government funding whenever feasible. Every effort may be made to maximize funding available for early learning facilities from public schools, community colleges, educational service districts, local governments, and private funders. (2) In the administration of the early learning facilities grant and loan program for eligible organizations, any nongovernmental private-public partnership that is certified by the community development financial institutions fund contracted with the department shall award grants or loans as described in RCW 43.31.577 and 43.31.573 , that meet the criteria described in RCW 43.31.581 or 43.31.573 , through an application process or in compliance with state and federal requirements of the funding source. (3) In the administration of the early learning facilities grant and loan program for school districts and tribal compact schools, the department, in coordination with the office of the superintendent of public instruction, shall submit a ranked and prioritized list of proposed purchases and major construction or renovation of early learning facilities projects for school districts and tribal compact schools subject to the prioritization methodology described in RCW 43.31.581 to the office of financial management and the relevant legislative committees by September 15th of even-numbered years.
RCW 43.22.315 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 22 / Section 315
RCW 43.22.315: Use of social security numbers in correspondence with third parties.
Status: in_force

(1) For the purposes of preventing fraud and protecting personal privacy, the department shall examine its current practices in which it discloses the full social security numbers of persons in its correspondence with nongovernmental third parties. (2) If the disclosure of full social security numbers in its correspondence with nongovernmental third parties is not required for compliance with any state or federal law, the department shall: (a) Institute procedures to replace the use of full social security numbers with other forms of personal identifiers in its correspondence with nongovernmental third parties; and (b) By July 1, 2023, cease disclosing the full social security numbers of persons in its correspondence with nongovernmental third parties. (3) The definitions in this subsection apply throughout this section: (a) "Correspondence" means written communications, emails, or other similar communications. "Correspondence" does not include financial transactions or communications sent via secured or encrypted methods. (b) "Nongovernmental third party" means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, joint venture, or other legal commercial entity. The term does not include a government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality.
RCW 43.33A.135 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 33A / Section 135
RCW 43.33A.135: Investment policy—Investment options.
Status: in_force

The state investment board has the full power to establish investment policy, develop participant investment options, and manage investment funds for the college savings program, if the committee on advanced tuition payment and college savings selects the state investment board as the investment manager pursuant to RCW 28B.95.032 , and for the state deferred compensation plan, consistent with the provisions of RCW 41.50.770 and 41.50.780 . The board may continue to offer the investment options provided as of June 11, 1998, until the board establishes a deferred compensation plan investment policy and adopts new investment options after considering the recommendations of the department of retirement systems.
RCW 43.83F.030 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 83F / Section 030
RCW 43.83F.030: Refunding bonds—Administration of proceeds from sale—Exception.
Status: in_force

The proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by this chapter shall be set aside for the payment of the bonds to be refunded in accordance with chapter 39.53 RCW, except that investment and reinvestment thereof shall be limited to direct obligations of the United States of America.
RCW 43.158.030 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 158 / Section 030
RCW 43.158.030: Clean energy projects of statewide significance—Department of commerce.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) The department of commerce, in consultation with natural resources agencies and other state agencies identified as likely to have a role in siting or permitting a project, must review applications received under RCW 43.158.020 . Within 14 business days of receiving the application, the department of commerce must mail or provide in person a written determination that the application is complete, or if the application is incomplete, an opportunity to meet with the department of commerce to determine what is necessary to make the application complete. Within seven business days after an applicant has submitted additional information identified by the department of commerce as being necessary for a complete application, the department of commerce must notify the applicant whether the application is complete or what additional information is necessary. (b) When the application is complete, the director of the department of commerce must determine within 60 business days whether to designate an applicant's project as a clean energy project of statewide significance. (c) A determination of completeness does not preclude the department of commerce from requesting additional information if new information is required or substantial changes in the proposed project occur. (2) The department of commerce may designate a clean energy project of statewide significance taking into consideration: (a) Whether the project qualifies as a clean energy project; (b) Whether the project will: Contribute to achieving state emission reduction limits under chapter 70A.45 RCW; be consistent with the state energy strategy adopted by the department of commerce; contribute to achieving other state requirements for clean energy and greenhouse gas emissions reductions; and support the state's economic development goals; (c) Whether the level of applicant need for coordinated state assistance, including for siting and permitting and the complexity of the project, warrants the designation of a project; (d) Whether the project is proposed for an area or for a clean energy technology that has been reviewed through a nonproject environmental review process, or least-conflict siting process including, but not limited to, the processes identified in RCW 43.21C.538 and section 306, chapter 230, Laws of 2023, and whether the project is consistent with the recommendations of such processes; (e) Whether the project is anticipated to have potential near-term or long-term significant positive or adverse impacts on environmental and public health, including impacts to: (i) State or federal endangered species act listed species in Washington; (ii) Overburdened communities; and (iii) Rights, interests, and resources, including tribal cultural resources, of potentially affected federally recognized Indian tribes; and (f) Input received from potentially affected federally recognized Indian tribes, which the department must solicit and acknowledge the receipt of. (3) In determining whether to approve an application, the department of commerce must consider information contained in an application under RCW 43.158.020 demonstrating an applicant's tribal outreach and engagement, engagement with the department of archaeology and historic preservation, and engagement with the governor's office of Indian affairs. (4)(a) The department of commerce may designate an unlimited number of projects of statewide significance that meet the criteria of this section. (b) An applicant whose application to the department of commerce under this chapter is not successful is eligible to reapply.
RCW 43.88.060 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 88 / Section 060
RCW 43.88.060: Legislative review of budget document and budget bill or bills—Time for submission.
Status: in_force

The governor shall submit the budget document for the 1975-77 biennium and each succeeding biennium to the legislature no later than the twentieth day of December in the year preceding the session during which the budget is to be considered: PROVIDED, That where a budget document is submitted for a fiscal period other than a biennium, such document shall be submitted no less than twenty days prior to the first day of the session at which such budget document is to be considered. The governor shall also submit a budget bill or bills which for purposes of this chapter is defined to mean the appropriations proposed by the governor as set forth in the budget document. Such representatives of agencies as have been designated by the governor for this purpose shall, when requested, by either house of the legislature, appear to be heard with respect to the budget document and the budget bill or bills and to supply such additional information as may be required.
RCW 43.21C.110 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21C / Section 110
RCW 43.21C.110: Content of state environmental policy act rules.
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty and function of the department of ecology: (1) To adopt and amend rules of interpretation and implementation of this chapter, subject to the requirements of chapter 34.05 RCW, for the purpose of providing uniform rules and guidelines to all branches of government including state agencies, political subdivisions, public and municipal corporations, and counties. The proposed rules shall be subject to full public hearings requirements associated with rule adoption. Suggestions for modifications of the proposed rules shall be considered on their merits, and the department shall have the authority and responsibility for full and appropriate independent adoption of rules, assuring consistency with this chapter as amended and with the preservation of protections afforded by this chapter. The rule-making powers authorized in this section shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following phases of interpretation and implementation of this chapter: (a) Categories of governmental actions which are not to be considered as potential major actions significantly affecting the quality of the environment, including categories pertaining to applications for water right permits pursuant to chapters 90.03 and 90.44 RCW. The types of actions included as categorical exemptions in the rules shall be limited to those types which are not major actions significantly affecting the quality of the environment. The rules shall provide for certain circumstances where actions which potentially are categorically exempt require environmental review. An action that is categorically exempt under the rules adopted by the department may not be conditioned or denied under this chapter. (b) Rules for criteria and procedures applicable to the determination of when an act of a branch of government is a major action significantly affecting the quality of the environment for which a detailed statement is required to be prepared pursuant to RCW 43.21C.030 . (c) Rules and procedures applicable to the preparation of detailed statements and other environmental documents, including but not limited to rules for timing of environmental review, obtaining comments, data and other information, and providing for and determining areas of public participation which shall include the scope and review of draft environmental impact statements. (d) Scope of coverage and contents of detailed statements assuring that such statements are simple, uniform, and as short as practicable; statements are required to analyze only reasonable alternatives and probable adverse environmental impacts which are significant, and may analyze beneficial impacts. (e) Rules and procedures for public notification of actions taken and documents prepared. (f) Definition of terms relevant to the implementation of this chapter including the establishment of a list of elements of the environment. Analysis of environmental considerations under RCW 43.21C.030 (2) may be required only for those subjects listed as elements of the environment (or portions thereof). The list of elements of the environment shall consist of the "natural" and "built" environment. The elements of the built environment shall consist of public services and utilities (such as water, sewer, schools, fire and police protection), transportation, environmental health (such as explosive materials and toxic waste), and land and shoreline use (including housing, and a description of the relationships with land use and shoreline plans and designations, including population). (g) Rules for determining the obligations and powers under this chapter of two or more branches of government involved in the same project significantly affecting the quality of the environment. (h) Methods to assure adequate public awareness of the preparation and issuance of detailed statements required by RCW 43.21C.030 (2)(c). (i) To prepare rules for projects setting forth the time limits within which the governmental entity responsible for the action shall comply with the provisions of this chapter. (j) Rules for utilization of a detailed statement for more than one action and rules improving environmental analysis of nonproject proposals and encouraging better interagency coordination and integration between this chapter and other environmental laws. (k) Rules relating to actions which shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter in situations of emergency. (l) Rules relating to the use of environmental documents in planning and decision making and the implementation of the substantive policies and requirements of this chapter, including procedures for appeals under this chapter. (m) Rules and procedures that provide for the integration of environmental review with project review as provided in RCW 43.21C.240 . The rules and procedures shall be jointly developed with the department of commerce and shall be applicable to the preparation of environmental documents for actions in counties, cities, and towns planning under RCW 36.70A.040 . The rules and procedures shall also include procedures and criteria to analyze planned actions under RCW 43.21C.440 and revisions to the rules adopted under this section to ensure that they are compatible with the requirements and authorizations of chapter 347, Laws of 1995, as amended by chapter 429, Laws of 1997. Ordinances or procedures adopted by a county, city, or town to implement the provisions of chapter 347, Laws of 1995 prior to the effective date of rules adopted under this subsection (1)(m) shall continue to be effective until the adoption of any new or revised ordinances or procedures that may be required. If any revisions are required as a result of rules adopted under this subsection (1)(m), those revisions shall be made within the time limits specified in RCW 43.21C.120 . (2) In exercising its powers, functions, and duties under this section, the department may: (a) Consult with the state agencies and with representatives of science, industry, agriculture, labor, conservation organizations, state and local governments, and other groups, as it deems advisable; and (b) Utilize, to the fullest extent possible, the services, facilities, and information (including statistical information) of public and private agencies, organizations, and individuals, in order to avoid duplication of effort and expense, overlap, or conflict with similar activities authorized by law and performed by established agencies. (3) Rules adopted pursuant to this section shall be subject to the review procedures of chapter 34.05 RCW.
RCW 43.99G.181 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 99G / Section 181
RCW 43.99G.181: Appropriation of bond proceeds—Use for wastewater and clean water improvement projects.
Status: in_force

(1) It is the intent of the legislature that the proceeds of the new bonds authorized in RCW 43.99G.180 will be appropriated in the 2005-2007 biennium. (2) The bonds issued under RCW 43.99G.180 are intended to be used for wastewater and clean water improvement projects at state parks as part of the rehabilitation of Puget Sound. State parks intended to be improved by the bond proceeds authorized in RCW 43.99G.180 include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) Approximately one hundred twenty-five thousand dollars for Sequim Bay state park; (b) Approximately seven hundred fifty thousand dollars for Fort Flagler state park; (c) Approximately seven hundred fifty thousand dollars for Larabee state park; (d) Approximately three hundred thousand dollars for Fort Worden state park; (e) Approximately three hundred thousand dollars for Camano Island state park; (f) Approximately three hundred fifty thousand dollars for Deception Pass state park; (g) Approximately two hundred fifty thousand dollars for Possession Point; (h) Approximately one million one hundred thousand dollars for Illahee state park; (i) Approximately one million two hundred thousand dollars for Kopachuck state park; (j) Approximately seven hundred thousand dollars for Penrose Point state park; (k) Approximately two hundred fifty thousand dollars for Blake Island state park; and (l) Approximately one million three hundred thousand dollars for Fay Bainbridge state park.
RCW 43.34.120 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 34 / Section 120
RCW 43.34.120: Fallen firefighter memorial.
Status: in_force

(1) A memorial is established on the capitol campus to honor firefighters who have died in the line of duty. The design and construction of such a memorial must follow the major works requirements administered by the department of enterprise services. (2) The state capitol committee, or any subcommittee thereof, must work with the department of natural resources and statewide organizations representing firefighters in its role reviewing the building of the fallen firefighter memorial.
RCW 43.01.074 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 01 / Section 074
RCW 43.01.074: Refund of fees or other payments collected by state—Warrant.
Status: in_force

Payment of such refunds shall be by warrant issued by the state treasurer against the fund in the state treasury to which the erroneous or excessive payment was credited or from any other appropriation made for such refund.
RCW 43.20A.865 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20A / Section 865
RCW 43.20A.865: Secretary to enter into agreements with health care authority—Division of responsibilities.
Status: in_force

The secretary shall enter into agreements with the director of the health care authority, in his or her capacity as the director of the designated single state agency to administer medical services programs under Titles XIX and XXI of the social security act, to establish the division of responsibilities between the agencies with respect to mental health, chemical dependency, and long-term care services, including services for people with developmental disabilities. Except to the extent expressly authorized in the omnibus operating budget or other legislative act and where necessary to improve coordination of care for individual clients, nothing in this section or in section 116, chapter 15, Laws of 2011 1st sp. sess. shall be construed as authorizing the secretary or the director to transfer funds appropriated to one agency or program in the omnibus operating budget to another agency or program.
RCW 43.320.090 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 320 / Section 090
RCW 43.320.090: Borrowing money by director, deputy, or employee—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) It shall be unlawful for the director of financial institutions, any deputized assistant of the director, or any employee of the department of financial institutions to borrow money from any bank, consumer loan company, credit union, foreign bank branch, savings bank, savings and loan association, or trust company or department, securities broker-dealer or investment advisor, or similar lending institution under the department's direct jurisdiction unless the extension of credit: (a) Is made on substantially the same terms (including interest rates and collateral) as, and following credit underwriting procedures that are not less stringent than, those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions by the financial institution with other persons that are not employed by either the department or the institution; and (b) Does not involve more than the normal risk of repayment or present other unfavorable features. (2) Every person who knowingly violates this section shall forfeit his or her office or employment and be guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
RCW 43.99Q.090 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 99Q / Section 090
RCW 43.99Q.090: East plaza garage project—Retirement of bonds—Reimbursement of general fund from nondebt-limit reimbursable bond retirement account.
Status: in_force

(1) The nondebt-limit reimbursable bond retirement account shall be used for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds authorized in RCW 43.99Q.070 . (2) The state finance committee shall, on or before June 30th of each year, certify to the state treasurer the amount needed in the ensuing twelve months to meet the bond retirement and interest requirements on the bonds authorized in RCW 43.99Q.070 . (3) On each date on which any interest or principal and interest payment is due on bonds issued for the purposes of RCW 43.99Q.080 , the state treasurer shall transfer from the state vehicle parking account for deposit into the nondebt-limit reimbursable bond retirement account, the amount computed in subsection (2) of this section for bonds issued for the purposes of RCW 43.99Q.070 .
RCW 43.330.575 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 330 / Section 575
RCW 43.330.575: Renewable fuels accelerator account.
Status: in_force

The renewable fuels accelerator account is created in the state treasury. Revenues to the account consist of appropriations made by the legislature, federal funds, gifts or grants from the private sector or foundations, and other sources deposited in the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for purposes designated in RCW 43.330.565 and 43.330.570 and section 201, chapter 292, Laws of 2022. Only the director or the director's designee may authorize expenditures from the account.
RCW 43.21J.903 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21J / Section 903
RCW 43.21J.903: Conflict with federal requirements—1993 c 516.
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 or the eligibility of employers in this state for federal unemployment tax credits, the conflicting part of this act is hereby declared to be inoperative solely to the extent of the conflict, and such finding or determination shall not affect the operation of the remainder of this act. The rules under this act shall meet federal requirements that are a necessary condition to the receipt of federal funds by the state or the granting of federal unemployment tax credits to employers in this state.
RCW 43.330.436 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 330 / Section 436
RCW 43.330.436: Developmental disabilities endowment—Program implementation and administration.
Status: in_force

Based on the proposed operating plan under *RCW 43.330.225 , and to the extent funds are appropriated for this purpose, the developmental disabilities endowment governing board shall implement and administer, or contract for the administration of, the developmental disabilities endowment program under the principles specified in *RCW 43.330.220 . By December 1, 2000, and prior to implementation, the final program design shall be submitted to the appropriate committees of the legislature. The secretary of the department of social and health services shall seek to maximize federal reimbursement and matching funds for expenditures made under the endowment program, and shall seek waivers from federal requirements as necessary for the receipt of federal funds. The governing board may receive gifts, grants, and endowments from public or private sources as may be made from time to time, in trust or otherwise, for the use and benefit of the purposes of the endowment program and may expend the gifts, grants, and endowments according to their terms.
RCW 43.22.410 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 22 / Section 410
RCW 43.22.410: Mobile homes, recreational or commercial vehicles—Meeting requirements of chapter deemed compliance with county or city ordinances.
Status: in_force

Any mobile home, commercial coach, conversion vending units, medical units, recreational vehicle, and/or park trailer that meets the requirements prescribed under RCW 43.22.340 shall not be required to comply with any ordinances of a city or county prescribing requirements for body and frame design, construction or plumbing, heating and electrical equipment installed in mobile homes, commercial coaches, conversion vending units, medical units, recreational vehicles, and/or park trailers.
RCW 43.99Q.010 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 99Q / Section 010
RCW 43.99Q.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 appropriation acts for the 2001-2003 fiscal biennium, 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 nine hundred thirty-five million five hundred thousand 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 43.23.035 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 23 / Section 035
RCW 43.23.035: Powers and duties—State agricultural market development programs and activities.
Status: in_force

The department of agriculture is hereby designated as the agency of state government for the administration and implementation of state agricultural market development programs and activities, both domestic and foreign, and shall, in addition to the powers and duties otherwise imposed by law, have the following powers and duties: (1) To study the potential marketability of various agricultural commodities of this state in foreign and domestic trade; (2) To collect, prepare, and analyze foreign and domestic market data; (3) To establish a program to promote and assist in the marketing of Washington-bred horses: PROVIDED, That the department shall present a proposal to the legislature no later than December 1, 1986, that provides for the elimination of all state funding for the program after June 30, 1989; (4) To encourage and promote the sale of Washington's agricultural commodities and products at the site of their production through the development and dissemination of referral maps and other means; (5) To encourage and promote those agricultural industries, such as the wine industry, which attract visitors to rural areas in which other agricultural commodities and products are produced and are, or could be, made available for sale; (6) To encourage and promote the establishment and use of public markets in this state for the sale of Washington's agricultural products; (7) To maintain close contact with foreign firms and governmental agencies and to act as an effective intermediary between foreign nations and Washington traders; (8) To publish and disseminate to interested citizens and others information which will aid in carrying out the purposes of chapters 43.23 , 15.64, 15.65, and 15.66 RCW; (9) To encourage and promote the movement of foreign and domestic agricultural goods through the ports of Washington; (10) To conduct an active program by sending representatives to, or engaging representatives in, foreign countries to promote the state's agricultural commodities and products; (11) To assist and to make Washington agricultural concerns more aware of the potentials of foreign trade and to encourage production of those commodities that will have high export potential and appeal; (12) To coordinate the trade promotional activities of appropriate federal, state, and local public agencies, as well as civic organizations; and (13) To develop a coordinated marketing program with the department of commerce, utilizing existing trade offices and participating in mutual trade missions and activities. As used in this section, "agricultural commodities" includes products of both terrestrial and aquatic farming.
RCW 43.20.050 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20 / Section 050
RCW 43.20.050: Powers and duties of state board of health—Rule making—Delegation of authority—Enforcement of rules.
Status: in_force

(1) The state board of health shall provide a forum for the development of public health policy in Washington state. It is authorized to recommend to the secretary means for obtaining appropriate citizen and professional involvement in all public health policy formulation and other matters related to the powers and duties of the department. It is further empowered to hold hearings and explore ways to improve the health status of the citizenry. In fulfilling its responsibilities under this subsection, the state board may create ad hoc committees or other such committees of limited duration as necessary. (2) In order to protect public health, the state board of health shall: (a) Adopt rules for group A public water systems, as defined in RCW 70A.125.010 , necessary to assure safe and reliable public drinking water and to protect the public health. Such rules shall establish requirements regarding: (i) The design and construction of public water system facilities, including proper sizing of pipes and storage for the number and type of customers; (ii) Drinking water quality standards, monitoring requirements, and laboratory certification requirements; (iii) Public water system management and reporting requirements; (iv) Public water system planning and emergency response requirements; (v) Public water system operation and maintenance requirements; (vi) Water quality, reliability, and management of existing but inadequate public water systems; and (vii) Quality standards for the source or supply, or both source and supply, of water for bottled water plants; (b) Adopt rules as necessary for group B public water systems, as defined in RCW 70A.125.010 . The rules shall, at a minimum, establish requirements regarding the initial design and construction of a public water system. The state board of health rules may waive some or all requirements for group B public water systems with fewer than five connections; (c) Adopt rules and standards for prevention, control, and abatement of health hazards and nuisances related to the disposal of human and animal excreta and animal remains; (d) Adopt rules controlling public health related to environmental conditions including but not limited to heating, lighting, ventilation, sanitary facilities, and cleanliness in public facilities including but not limited to food service establishments, schools, recreational facilities, and transient accommodations; (e) Adopt rules for the imposition and use of isolation and quarantine; (f) Adopt rules for the prevention and control of infectious and noninfectious diseases, including food and vector borne illness, and rules governing the receipt and conveyance of remains of deceased persons, and such other sanitary matters as may best be controlled by universal rule; and (g) Adopt rules for accessing existing databases for the purposes of performing health related research. (3) The state board shall adopt rules for the design, construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of those on-site sewage systems with design flows of less than three thousand five hundred gallons per day. (4) The state board may delegate any of its rule-adopting authority to the secretary and rescind such delegated authority. (5) All local boards of health, health authorities and officials, officers of state institutions, police officers, sheriffs, constables, and all other officers and employees of the state, or any county, city, or township thereof, shall enforce all rules adopted by the state board of health. In the event of failure or refusal on the part of any member of such boards or any other official or person mentioned in this section to so act, he or she shall be subject to a fine of not less than fifty dollars, upon first conviction, and not less than one hundred dollars upon second conviction. (6) The state board may advise the secretary on health policy issues pertaining to the department of health and the state.
RCW 43.21J.060 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21J / Section 060
RCW 43.21J.060: Unemployment compensation benefits—Training.
Status: in_force

An individual shall be considered to be in training with the approval of the commissioner as defined in RCW 50.20.043 , and be eligible for applicable unemployment insurance benefits while participating in and making satisfactory progress in training related to this chapter.
RCW 43.102.080 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 102 / Section 080
RCW 43.102.080: Investigations—Duties and powers.
Status: in_force

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(1) The office has jurisdiction over, and is authorized to conduct investigations of, all cases and incidents as established within this section. (2)(a) The director may cause an investigation to be conducted into any incident: (i) Of a use of deadly force by an involved officer occurring after July 1, 2022, including any incident involving use of deadly force by an involved officer against or upon a person who is in-custody or out-of-custody; or (ii) Involving prior investigations of deadly force by an involved officer if new evidence is brought forth that was not included in the initial investigation. (b) This section applies only if, at the time of the incident: (i) The involved officer was on duty; or (ii) The involved officer was off duty but: (A) Engaged in the investigation, pursuit, detention, or arrest of a person or otherwise exercising the powers of a general authority or limited authority Washington peace officer; or (B) The incident involved equipment or other property issued to the official in relation to his or her duties. (3) The director shall determine prioritization of investigations based on resources and other criteria which may be established in consultation with the advisory board. The director shall ensure that incidents occurring after the date the office begins investigating cases receive the highest priority for investigation. (4) The investigation should include a review of the entire incident, including but not limited to events immediately preceding the incident that may have contributed to or influenced the outcome of the incident that are directly related to the incident under investigation. (5) Upon receiving notification required in RCW 43.102.120 of an incident under the jurisdiction of the office, the director: (a) May cause the incident to be investigated in accordance with this chapter; (b) May determine investigation is not appropriate for reasons including, but not limited to, the case not being in the category of prioritized cases; or (c) If the director determines that the incident is not within the office's jurisdiction to investigate, the director shall decline to investigate, and shall give notice of the fact to the involved agency. (6) If the director determines the case is to be investigated the director will communicate the decision to investigate to the involved agency and will thereafter be the lead investigative body in the case and have priority over any other state or local agency investigating the incident or a case that is under the jurisdiction of the office. The director will implement the process developed pursuant to RCW 43.102.050 and conduct the appropriate investigation in accordance with the process. (7) In conducting the investigation the office shall have access to, and copies of, reports and information necessary or related to the investigation in the custody and control of the involved agency, 911 emergency communication centers, and any law enforcement agency responding to the scene of the incident as soon as possible. This includes, but is not limited to, voice or video recordings, body camera recordings, and officer notes, as well as disciplinary and administrative records except those that might be statements conducted as part of an administrative investigation related to the incident. (8) The investigation shall be concluded within 120 days of acceptance of the case for investigation. If the office is not able to complete the investigation within 120 days, the director shall report to the advisory board the reasons for the delay.
RCW 43.03.300 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 03 / Section 300
RCW 43.03.300: Salaries of elected state officials—Legislative declaration—Purpose.
Status: in_force

The legislature hereby declares it to be the policy of this state to base salaries of elected state officials on realistic standards in order that such officials may be paid according to the duties of their offices and so that citizens of the highest quality may be attracted to public service. It is the purpose of RCW 43.03.300 through 43.03.310 to effectuate this policy by creating a citizens' commission to establish proper salaries for such officials, thus removing political considerations in fixing the appropriateness of the amount of such salaries.
RCW 43.250.070 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 250 / Section 070
RCW 43.250.070: Investment pool—Separate accounts for participants—Monthly status report.
Status: in_force

The state treasurer shall keep a separate account for each participant having funds in the investment pool. Each separate account shall record the individual amounts deposited in the investment pool, the date of withdrawals, and the earnings credited or paid. The state treasurer shall report monthly the status of the respective account to each participant having funds in the pool during the previous month.
RCW 43.20B.645 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20B / Section 645
RCW 43.20B.645: Overpayments of assistance—Assignment of earnings.
Status: in_force

Any person, firm, corporation, association, political subdivision, or department employing a person owing a debt for overpayment of public assistance received as defined in RCW 74.04.300 , shall honor, according to its terms, a duly executed assignment of earnings presented to the employer by the secretary as a plan to satisfy or retire an overpayment debt. This requirement to honor the assignment of earnings is applicable whether the earnings are to be paid presently or in the future and continues in force and effect until released in writing by the secretary. Payment of moneys pursuant to an assignment of earnings presented to the employer by the secretary serves as full acquittance under any contract of employment, and the state warrants and represents it shall defend and hold harmless such action taken pursuant to the assignment of earnings. The secretary is released from liability for improper receipt of moneys under assignment of earnings upon return of any moneys so received.
RCW 43.99Q.040 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 99Q / Section 040
RCW 43.99Q.040: Retirement of bonds—Reimbursement of general fund from nondebt-limit reimbursable bond retirement account.
Status: in_force

(1) The nondebt-limit reimbursable bond retirement account shall be used for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds authorized in RCW 43.99Q.020 (5). (2) The state finance committee shall, on or before June 30th of each year, certify to the state treasurer the amount needed in the ensuing twelve months to meet the bond retirement and interest requirements on the bonds authorized in RCW 43.99Q.020 (5). (3) On each date on which any interest or principal and interest payment is due on bonds issued for the purposes of RCW 43.99Q.020 (5), the board of regents of the University of Washington shall cause to be paid out of University of Washington nonappropriated local funds to the state treasurer for deposit into the nondebt-limit reimbursement bond retirement account the amount computed in subsection (2) of this section for bonds issued for the purposes of RCW 43.99Q.020 (5).
RCW 43.09.455 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 09 / Section 455
RCW 43.09.455: Performance audits—Follow-up and corrective action—Progress reports.
Status: in_force

The audited agency is responsible for follow-up and corrective action on all performance audit findings and recommendations. The audited agency's plan for addressing each audit finding and recommendation shall be included in the final audit report. The plan shall provide the name of the contact person responsible for each action, the action planned, and the anticipated completion date. If the audited agency does not agree with the audit findings and recommendations or believes action is not required, then the action plan shall include an explanation and specific reasons. For agencies under the authority of the governor, the governor may require periodic progress reports from the audited agency until all resolution has occurred. For agencies under the authority of an elected official other than the governor, the appropriate elected official may require periodic reports of the action taken by the audited agency until all resolution has occurred.
RCW 43.216.590 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 216 / Section 590
RCW 43.216.590: Trauma-informed care supports.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the department shall provide supports to aid eligible providers in providing trauma-informed care. Trauma-informed care supports may be used by eligible providers for the following purposes: (a) Additional compensation for individual staff who have an infant and early childhood mental health or other child development specialty credential; (b) Trauma-informed professional development and training; (c) The purchase of screening tools and assessment materials; (d) Supportive services for children with complex needs that are offered as fee-for-service within local communities; or (e) Other related expenses. (2) This section does not interfere with, impede, or in any way diminish the right of family child care providers to bargain collectively with the state through the exclusive bargaining representatives as provided for under *RCW 41.56.153 . (3) The department must adopt rules to implement this section. (4) For the purposes of this section, "eligible provider" means: (a) An employee or owner of a licensed or certified child care center or outdoor nature-based care accepting state subsidy; (b) an employee or owner of a licensed family home provider accepting state subsidy; (c) a contractor or provider of the early childhood education and assistance program or birth to three early childhood education and assistance program; (d) a license-exempt child care program; or (e) an early achievers coach.
RCW 43.950.040 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 950 / Section 040
RCW 43.950.040: Repeals and saving.
Status: in_force

See 1965 c 8 s 43.198.040 . Formerly RCW 43.198.040 .
RCW 43.180.170 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 180 / Section 170
RCW 43.180.170: Bond issues—Disposition of proceeds—Special fund.
Status: in_force

Proceeds from the sale of all bonds issued under this chapter received by the commission shall be deposited forthwith by the commission in any trust company, savings bank, savings and loan association, or bank having the powers of a trust company within or without the state, in a special fund or funds established for the particular purposes for which the bonds were issued and sold, which money shall not be funds of the state of Washington. Such fund or funds shall at all times be segregated and set apart from all other funds and held in trust for the purposes for which such bonds were issued as determined by the commission. Money other than bond sale proceeds received by the commission for these same purposes, such as private contributions or grants from the federal government, may be deposited in such fund or funds. Proceeds received from the sale of the bonds may also be used to defray the expenses of the commission in connection with and incidental to the issuance and sale of bonds, as well as expenses for studies, surveys, estimates, plans, inspections, and examinations of or incidental to the purposes for which the bonds were issued, and other costs advanced therefor by third parties or by the commission. In lieu of the commission receiving and handling these moneys in the manner outlined in this section, the commission may appoint trustees, depositaries, paying agents, and other financial institutions within or without the state to perform the functions outlined and to receive, hold, disburse, invest, and reinvest such funds on its behalf and for the protection of the bondholders.
RCW 43.03.013 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 03 / Section 013
RCW 43.03.013: Salaries of members of the legislature.
Status: in_force

Pursuant to Article XXVIII, section 1 of the state Constitution and RCW 43.03.010 and 43.03.310 , the annual salary of members of the legislature shall be: (1) Effective July 1, 2024: (a) Legislators. . . . $61,997 (b) Speaker of the house. . . . $70,717 (c) Senate majority leader. . . . $70,717 (d) House minority leader. . . . $66,357 (e) Senate minority leader. . . . $66,357 (2) Effective July 1, 2025: (a) Legislators. . . . $67,688 (b) Speaker of the house. . . . $75,688 (c) Senate majority leader. . . . $75,688 (d) House minority leader. . . . $71,688 (e) Senate minority leader. . . . $71,688 (3) Effective July 1, 2026: (a) Legislators. . . . $72,494 (b) Speaker of the house. . . . $80,494 (c) Senate majority leader. . . . $80,494 (d) House minority leader. . . . $76,494 (e) Senate minority leader. . . . $76,494
RCW 43.99J.060 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 99J / Section 060
RCW 43.99J.060: Washington state fruit commission—Reimbursement of general fund.
Status: in_force

On each date on which any interest or principal and interest payment is due for the purposes of RCW 43.99J.020 (2), the Washington state fruit commission shall cause the amount computed by the state finance committee in RCW 43.99J.030 for the purposes of RCW 43.99J.020 (2) to be paid out of the commission's general operating fund to the state treasurer for deposit into the general fund of the state treasury.
RCW 43.21C.497 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21C / Section 497
RCW 43.21C.497: Other actions not subject to appeal.
Status: in_force

The adoption of ordinances, amendments to comprehensive plans, amendments to development regulations, and other nonproject actions taken by a county or city pursuant to RCW 36.70A.070 (9) (d) or (e) in order to implement measures specified by the department of commerce pursuant to RCW 70A.45.120 are not subject to administrative or judicial appeals under this chapter.
RCW 43.43.8325 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 8325
RCW 43.43.8325: Background checks—National crime prevention and privacy compact.
Status: in_force

(1) In order to facilitate the authorized interstate exchange of criminal history information for noncriminal justice purposes of background checks for the licensing and screening of employees and volunteers under the national child protection act of 1993, as amended, 34 U.S.C. Sec. 40102, and to implement the national crime prevention and privacy compact, 34 U.S.C. Sec. 40316, the Washington state patrol shall execute the compact on behalf of the state. (2) The Washington state patrol is the repository of criminal history records for purposes of the compact and shall do all things necessary or incidental to carrying out the compact. (3) The chief, or the chief's designee, is the state's compact officer and shall administer the compact within the state. The Washington state patrol may establish procedures for the cooperative exchange of criminal history records between the state and federal government for use in noncriminal justice cases. (4) The state's ratification of the compact remains in effect until legislation is enacted which specifically renounces the compact. (5) Authorized qualified entities and federally recognized tribes are authorized to conduct a state and national fingerprint-based criminal history record check on applicants and covered individuals for noncriminal justice purposes for any employment, licensing, or volunteering purpose which provides care to children, the elderly, or individuals with disabilities. (6) Fingerprints must be searched by the Washington state patrol prior to being forwarded to the federal bureau of investigation for a national search. (7) In order to participate in this program: (a) Qualified entities and federally recognized tribes must notify the applicant or covered individual that: (i) They have the right to obtain a copy of their own state and federal criminal history record from the qualified entity or federally recognized tribe that conducted the fingerprint check within a specified amount of time determined by the qualified entity or federally recognized tribe; (ii) They have the right to appeal the results of the criminal history record to challenge the accuracy or completion of information in the criminal history record. (b) Qualified entities and federally recognized tribes are obligated to: (i) Seek approval from the Washington state patrol before submitting a request for screening under this section; (ii) Submit fingerprints on each applicant and covered individual when requesting criminal history record information under this section; (iii) Maintain a signed waiver for each applicant and covered individual allowing the release of the state and national criminal history record information to the qualified entity or federally recognized tribe; (iv) Ensure the applicant or covered individual is provided notification that the results of the state and federal criminal history records check are handled in a manner that protects the applicant or covered individual's privacy; (v) Provide applicants and covered individuals the opportunity to challenge the accuracy of the information in the state and federal bureau of investigation's criminal history record, if one exists, if using the record to make a determination of the applicant or covered individual's suitability for employment, licensing, or volunteering purposes; (vi) Advise the applicant or covered individual the procedures for obtaining a change, correction, or updating the federal criminal history record are set forth under 28 C.F.R. Sec. 16.34; and (vii) Use the state and federal criminal history record information only for the purpose of screening employees, contractor[s], and volunteers or persons applying to be an employee, contractor, or volunteer with a qualified entity or federally recognized tribe. (8) Qualified entities or federally recognized tribes must not deny employment, licenses, or volunteer positions based on information in the criminal history record until the applicant or covered individual has been afforded a reasonable time to correct or complete the record or has declined to do so. (9) The Washington state patrol shall by rule establish fees for submission of fingerprints from and dissemination of records to qualified entities or federally recognized tribes under this section. The revenue from the fees shall cover, as nearly as practicable, the direct and indirect costs to the Washington state patrol of processing the submissions and disseminating the records. The cost of record checks must also include the fee the federal bureau of investigation charges for the criminal history background checks. (10) A qualified entity or federally recognized tribe is not liable for damages solely for failing to obtain the information authorized under this section with respect to an employee, contractor, or volunteer. The state, any political subdivision of the state, or any agency, officer, or employee of the state or a political subdivision is not liable for damages for providing information requested under this section. (11) The Washington state patrol has authority to adopt rules to implement this section.
RCW 43.181.020 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 181 / Section 020
RCW 43.181.020: Covenant homeownership account.
Status: in_force

The covenant homeownership account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from the assessment established in RCW 36.22.185 must be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be made only for the purposes of the program described in RCW 43.181.040 . The legislature may appropriate moneys in the account as follows: (1) The legislature may appropriate up to one percent of moneys in the account to the department for costs related to the program described in RCW 43.181.040 including, but not limited to, costs related to administering one or more contracts with the commission for purposes of the program, costs related to outreach and stakeholder engagement, costs related to reimbursing the department of financial institutions for its costs related to the oversight committee created in RCW 43.181.050 , and other administrative, data collection, and reporting costs; and (2) The legislature may appropriate the remainder of the moneys in the account to the department to contract with the commission for the purposes of the program described in RCW 43.181.040 .
RCW 43.216.510 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 216 / Section 510
RCW 43.216.510: Admission and funding.
Status: in_force

The department shall administer a state-supported early childhood education and assistance program to assist eligible children with educational, social, health, nutritional, and cultural development to enhance their opportunity for success in the common school system. Eligible children shall be admitted to approved early childhood programs to the extent that the legislature provides funds, and additional children may be admitted to the extent that grants and contributions from community sources provide sufficient funds for a program equivalent to that supported by state funds. Grants and contributions from community sources shall not supplant the funding required for the full statewide implementation of the early learning program in *RCW 43.215.456 .
RCW 43.10.325 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 325
RCW 43.10.325: Missing persons toolkit.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the office of the attorney general shall publish and maintain on its website a missing persons toolkit that contains regularly updated information related to locating and recovering missing persons. (2) The missing persons toolkit must contain information and resources to help understand and engage with the process of reporting missing persons including, at minimum, the following: (a) An explanation of how to report a missing person to an applicable law enforcement agency or other entity charged with receiving such reports; (b) An overview of the kinds of information that may be helpful to provide when reporting a missing person; (c) Additional steps that may be taken to assist with recovering a missing person after a report has been made; (d) Suggestions and resources for navigating difficulties that are commonly encountered during the process of reporting and recovering a missing person, including a list of resources that may offer counseling and assistance to family members, friends, and community members of missing persons; (e) Information, developed in consultation with the Washington state missing and murdered indigenous women and people task force, that is specifically tailored to reporting and recovering missing indigenous women and persons; and (f) Information that is specifically tailored to reporting and recovering missing persons who are particularly vulnerable due to age, health, or mental or physical disability or condition. (3) The office of the attorney general shall publish the missing persons toolkit in the top 10 languages spoken in Washington state and, at the discretion of the office of the attorney general, other languages. (4) The office of the attorney general shall publish the missing persons toolkit in the following formats: (a) A full digital version available on the office of the attorney general's website; and (b) An abbreviated hard copy version made available to law enforcement agencies and any other relevant entities identified by the office of the attorney general, to be distributed by the applicable law enforcement agency or other entity when a person seeks to report a missing person. (5) The office of the attorney general shall publish the first version of the missing persons toolkit in all formats specified under subsection (4) of this section by November 1, 2023, and, beginning in 2024, review the missing persons toolkit annually and publish an updated version incorporating any relevant changes by November 1st of each year thereafter.
RCW 43.100A.316 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 100A / Section 316
RCW 43.100A.316: 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 omnibus capital and operating appropriations acts for the 2019-2021 and 2021-2023 fiscal biennia and future 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 $3,971,290,793, 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 43.388.020 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 388 / Section 020
RCW 43.388.020: Washington state leadership board account—Washington state leadership board special license plate account.
Status: in_force

(1) The Washington state leadership board account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from appropriations must be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the purposes of this chapter. (2)(a) The Washington state leadership board special license plate account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from special license plate disposition under RCW 46.68.420 must be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the purposes of this chapter. Only the executive director of the Washington state leadership board or the executive director's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to the allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures. (b) The Washington state leadership board special license plate account may accept gifts, grants, or endowments from public and private sources that are made in trust or otherwise for the use and benefit of the purposes of this chapter.
RCW 43.180.050 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 180 / Section 050
RCW 43.180.050: Housing financing powers—Annual audit.
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to other powers and duties prescribed in this chapter, and in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter to provide decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for eligible persons, the commission is empowered to: (a) Issue bonds in accordance with this chapter; (b) Invest in, purchase, or make commitments to purchase or take assignments from mortgage lenders of mortgages or mortgage loans; (c) Make loans to or deposits with mortgage lenders for the purpose of making mortgage loans; (d) Make loans for down payment assistance to homebuyers in conjunction with other commission programs; and (e) Participate fully in federal and other governmental programs and to take such actions as are necessary and consistent with this chapter to secure to itself and the people of the state the benefits of those programs and to meet their requirements, including such actions as the commission considers appropriate in order to have the interest payments on its bonds and other obligations treated as tax exempt under the code. (2) The commission shall establish eligibility standards for eligible persons, considering at least the following factors: (a) Income; (b) Family size; (c) Cost, condition, and energy efficiency of available residential housing; (d) Availability of decent, safe, and sanitary housing; (e) Age or infirmity; and (f) Applicable federal, state, and local requirements. The state auditor shall audit the books, records, and affairs of the commission annually to determine, among other things, if the use of bond proceeds complies with the general plan of housing finance objectives including compliance with the objective for the use of financing assistance for implementation of cost-effective energy efficiency measures in dwellings.
RCW 43.79.180 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 79 / Section 180
RCW 43.79.180: Former state colleges of education—Moneys paid into general fund for support of.
Status: in_force

There shall be paid into the state general fund for the use and support of the regional universities (formerly state colleges of education) the following moneys: (1) — All moneys collected from the lease or rental of lands set apart by the enabling act or otherwise for the state normal schools; (2) — All interest or income arising from the proceeds of the sale of such lands; (3) — All moneys received or collected as interest on deferred payments on contracts for the sale of such lands.
RCW 43.30.294 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 30 / Section 294
RCW 43.30.294: Board on geographic names—Adoption of names—Publication in the Washington State Register—Official names.
Status: in_force

(1) The board on geographic names shall consider the recommendations made by the committee on geographic names for adoption of names. The board on geographic names must either adopt the name as recommended, or refer the matter back to the committee on geographic names for further review. (2) All geographic names adopted by the board on geographic names shall be published in the Washington State Register. (3) Whenever the board on geographic names has given a name to any lake, stream, place, or other geographic feature within the state, the name must be used in all maps, records, documents, and other publications issued by the state or any of its departments and political subdivisions, and that name is the official name of the geographic feature.
RCW 43.330.460 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 330 / Section 460
RCW 43.330.460: Washington achieving a better life experience program—Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout RCW 43.330.462 through 43.330.468 unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) "Eligible individual" means an individual eligible for the Washington achieving a better life experience program pursuant to section 529A of the federal internal revenue code of 1986, as amended. (2) "Governing board" means the Washington achieving a better life experience program governing board in RCW 43.330.466 . (3) "Individual Washington achieving a better life experience program account" means an account established by or for an eligible individual and owned by the eligible individual pursuant to the Washington achieving a better life experience program. Any moneys placed in these accounts or achieving a better life experience program accounts established in other states shall not be counted as assets for purposes of state or local means-tested program eligibility or levels of state means-tested program eligibility. (4) "Washington achieving a better life experience program" means a savings or investment program that establishes individual Washington achieving a better life experience program accounts pursuant to section 529A of the federal internal revenue code of 1986, as amended. (5) "Washington achieving a better life experience program account" means the account created in RCW 43.330.462 (1), to be used only for purposes of Washington achieving a better life experience program administration and operation.
RCW 43.42.040 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 42 / Section 040
RCW 43.42.040: Maintaining and furnishing information—Contact point—Service center—Website.
Status: in_force

(1) The office shall assist citizens, businesses, and project proponents by maintaining and furnishing information, including, but not limited to: (a) To the extent possible, compiling and periodically updating one or more handbooks containing lists and explanations of permit laws, including all relevant local, state, federal, and tribal laws. In providing this information, the office shall seek the cooperation of relevant local, state, and federal agencies and tribal governments; (b) Establishing and providing notice of a point of contact for obtaining information; (c) Working closely and cooperatively with business license centers to provide efficient and nonduplicative service; and (d) Developing a service center and a website. (2) The office shall coordinate among state agencies to develop an office website that is linked through the office of the governor's website and that contains information regarding permitting and regulatory requirements for businesses and citizens in Washington state. At a minimum, the website shall provide information or links to information on: (a) Federal, state, and local rule-making processes and permitting and regulatory requirements applicable to Washington businesses and citizens; (b) Federal, state, and local licenses, permits, and approvals necessary to start and operate a business or develop real property in Washington; (c) State and local building codes; (d) Federal, state, and local economic development programs that may be available to businesses in Washington; and (e) State and local agencies regulating or providing assistance to citizens and businesses operating a business or developing real property in Washington. (3) This section does not create an independent cause of action, affect any existing cause of action, or create any new cause of action regarding the application of regulatory or permit requirements.
RCW 43.09.170 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 09 / Section 170
RCW 43.09.170: May administer oaths.
Status: in_force

The state auditor may administer all oaths required by law in matters pertaining to the duties of his or her office.
RCW 43.06.485 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 06 / Section 485
RCW 43.06.485: Senior policy advisor to the governor—State lead for economic development relating to the outdoor recreation sector of the state's economy.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the governor must maintain a senior policy advisor to the governor to serve as a state lead on economic development issues relating to the outdoor recreation sector of the state's economy. The advisor must focus on promoting, increasing participation in, and increasing opportunities for outdoor recreation in Washington, with a particular focus on achieving economic development and job growth through outdoor recreation. (2) The success of the advisor must be based on measurable results relating to economic development strategies that more deliberately grow employment and outdoor recreation businesses, including: (a) Strategies for increasing the number of new jobs directly or indirectly related to outdoor recreation, with a short-term goal of increasing employment in the sector by ten percent above the one hundred ninety-nine thousand jobs estimated to be connected to outdoor recreation as of 2015; and (b) Strategies for increasing the twenty-one billion dollars of consumer spending in Washington, and the four and one-half billion dollars of spending from out-of-state visitors, estimated to be connected to outdoor recreation as of 2015.