RCW 43.07.129 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 07 / Section 129
RCW 43.07.129: Washington state library operations account.
Status: in_force

The Washington state library operations account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All moneys received under RCW 36.18.010 (11) and 43.07.128 must be deposited in the account. Expenditures from the account may be made only for the following purposes: (1) Payment of the financing contract entered into by the secretary of state for the Washington state library-archives building; (2) Capital maintenance of the Washington state library-archives building and the specialized regional facility located in eastern Washington designed to serve the archives, records management, and digital data management needs of local government; and (3) Program operations that serve the public, relate to the collections and exhibits housed in the Washington state library-archives building, or fulfill the missions of the state archives and state library. Only the secretary of state or the secretary of state's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. An appropriation is not required for expenditures, but the account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW.
RCW 43.114.030 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 114 / Section 030
RCW 43.114.030: Membership—Terms—Vacancies—Expenses—Quorum.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission consists of fifteen members appointed by the governor. (2) The governor shall consider nominations for membership based upon maintaining a balanced and diverse distribution of race and ethnic, geographic, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, and occupational representation, where practicable. (3) All commission members serve at the pleasure of the governor, but in no case may any member serve more than three years without formal reappointment by the governor. Of the persons initially appointed by the governor to the commission, five must be appointed to serve one year, five to serve two years, and five to serve three years. Upon expiration of such terms, subsequent appointments are for three years. Any vacancies occurring in the membership of the commission must be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointments. (4) Two members of the senate, one from each of the two major political parties, appointed by the president of the senate, and two members of the house of representatives, one from each of the two major political parties, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, who support the legislative intent of the commission shall serve as advisory members. The legislative advisory members are nonvoting members and are not eligible to serve as a chair of the commission. All legislative advisory members shall serve for a two-year term and the position of any legislative advisory member shall be deemed vacated whenever such member ceases to be a member of the house from which the member was appointed. (5)(a) Nonlegislative members must be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 . (b) Legislative members shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties in accordance with RCW 44.04.120 . (6) A simple majority of the commission's membership constitutes a quorum for the purpose of conducting business. Legislative advisory members are not included in determining a quorum.
RCW 43.07.200 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 07 / Section 200
RCW 43.07.200: Department of revenue as secretary of state's agent for legal entity renewals.
Status: in_force

The secretary of state and the director of revenue may enter into agreements designating the department of revenue as the secretary of state's agent for issuing all or a portion of the legal entity renewals within the jurisdiction of the secretary of state.
RCW 43.79.110 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 79 / Section 110
RCW 43.79.110: Scientific permanent fund.
Status: in_force

There shall be in the state treasury a permanent fund known as the "scientific permanent fund," into which shall be paid all moneys derived from the sale of lands set apart by the enabling act or otherwise for a scientific school. The income derived from investments pursuant to RCW 43.84.080 and 43.33A.140 shall be credited to the Washington State University building account less the applicable allocations to the state treasurer's service fund pursuant to RCW 43.08.190 or to the state investment board expense account pursuant to RCW 43.33A.160 .
RCW 43.31.565 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 31 / Section 565
RCW 43.31.565: Early learning facilities grant and loan program—Definitions.
Status: in_force

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout RCW 43.31.569 through 43.31.583 : (1) "Department" means the department of commerce. (2) "Director" means the director of commerce. (3) "Early learning facility" means a facility providing regularly scheduled care for a group of children one month of age through 12 years of age for periods of less than 24 hours. (4) "Tribal compact school" means a state-tribal education compact school subject to chapter 28A.715 RCW.
RCW 43.17.425 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 17 / Section 425
RCW 43.17.425: Immigration and citizenship status—State agency restrictions.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, no state agency, including law enforcement, may use agency funds, facilities, property, equipment, or personnel to investigate, enforce, cooperate with, or assist in the investigation or enforcement of any federal registration or surveillance programs or any other laws, rules, or policies that target Washington residents solely on the basis of race, religion, immigration, or citizenship status, or national or ethnic origin. This subsection does not apply to any program with the primary purpose of providing persons with services or benefits, or to RCW 9.94A.685 . (2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the state agencies listed in subsections (5) and (6) of this section shall review their policies and identify and make any changes necessary to ensure that: (a) Information collected from individuals is limited to the minimum necessary to comply with subsection (3) of this section; (b) Information collected from individuals is not disclosed except as necessary to comply with subsection (3) of this section or as permitted by state or federal law; (c) Agency employees may not condition services or request information or proof regarding a person's immigration status, citizenship status, or place of birth; and (d) Public services are available to, and agency employees shall serve, all Washington residents without regard to immigration or citizenship status. (3) Nothing in subsection (1) or (2) of this section prohibits the collection, use, or disclosure of information that is: (a) Required to comply with state or federal law; (b) In response to a lawfully issued court order; (c) Necessary to perform agency duties, functions, or other business, as permitted by statute or rule, conducted by the agency that is not related to immigration enforcement; (d) Required to comply with policies, grants, waivers, or other requirements necessary to maintain funding; or (e) In the form of deidentified or aggregated data, including census data. (4) Any changes to agency policies required by this section must be made as expeditiously as possible, consistent with agency procedures. Final policies must be published. (5) The following state agencies shall begin implementation of this section within twelve months after May 21, 2019, and demonstrate full compliance by December 1, 2021: (a) Department of licensing; (b) Department of labor and industries; (c) Employment security department; (d) Department of revenue; (e) Department of health; (f) Health care authority; (g) Department of social and health services; (h) Department of children, youth, and families; (i) Office of the superintendent of public instruction; (j) State patrol. (6) The following state agencies may begin implementation of this section by December 1, 2021, and must demonstrate full compliance by December 1, 2023: (a) Department of agriculture; (b) Department of financial institutions; (c) Department of fish and wildlife; (d) Department of natural resources; (e) Department of retirement systems; (f) Department of services for the blind; (g) Department of transportation.
RCW 43.348.070 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 348 / Section 070
RCW 43.348.070: Charitable contributions.
Status: in_force

The program administrator may create additional legal entities and take such action as may be necessary or advisable to enable the fund to accept charitable contributions. In addition, the program administrator may provide technical assistance, information, and training to private employers and other potential donors to establish programs that facilitate charitable contributions to the fund including tobacco use premium surcharge programs.
RCW 43.82.020 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 82 / Section 020
RCW 43.82.020: Approval by capitol committee when real estate located in Thurston county.
Status: in_force

The acquisition of real estate, and use thereof, shall be subject to the approval of the state capitol committee when the real estate is located in Thurston county.
RCW 43.131.020 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 131 / Section 020
RCW 43.131.020: Findings.
Status: in_force

The state legislature finds that state entities may fail to deliver services as effectively and efficiently as is expected by the general public and as originally contemplated by the legislature. It further finds that state government actions have produced a substantial increase in numbers of entities, growth of programs, and proliferation of rules, and that the entire process has evolved without sufficient legislative and executive oversight, regulatory accountability, or a system of checks and balances. The legislature further finds that by establishing a system for the termination, continuation, or modification of state entities, coupled with a system of scheduled review of such entities, it will be in a better position to: Evaluate the need for the continued existence of existing and future state entities; assess the effectiveness and performance of agencies, boards, commissions, and programs; and ensure public accountability. The legislature recognizes that the executive branch shares in this duty and responsibility to assure that state government operates in an efficient, orderly, and responsive manner.
RCW 43.216.530 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 216 / Section 530
RCW 43.216.530: Review of applications.
Status: in_force

The department shall review applications from public or private organizations for state funding of early childhood education and assistance programs. The department shall consider local community needs, demonstrated capacity, and the need to support a mixed delivery system of early learning that includes alternative models for delivery including licensed centers, outdoor nature-based child care providers, and licensed family child care providers when reviewing applications.
RCW 43.03.120 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 03 / Section 120
RCW 43.03.120: Moving expenses of new employees.
Status: in_force

Any state office, commission, department or institution may also pay the moving expenses of a new employee, necessitated by his or her acceptance of state employment, pursuant to mutual agreement with such employee in advance of his or her employment. Payment for all expenses authorized by RCW 43.03.060 , 43.03.110 through 43.03.210 including moving expenses of new employees, exempt or classified, and others, shall be subject to reasonable rules adopted by the director of financial management, including regulations defining allowable moving costs: PROVIDED, That, if the new employee terminates or causes termination of his or her employment with the state within one year of the date of employment, the state shall be entitled to reimbursement for the moving costs which have been paid and may withhold such sum as necessary therefor from any amounts due the employee.
RCW 43.21C.225 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21C / Section 225
RCW 43.21C.225: Consolidation and annexation of cities and towns exempt from chapter.
Status: in_force

Consolidations of cities or towns, and the annexations of all of a city or town by another city or town, are exempted from compliance with this chapter.
RCW 43.330.720 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 330 / Section 720
RCW 43.330.720: Unaccompanied youth—Publicly funded system of care—Department of children, youth, and families and the office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs to develop plan.
Status: in_force

(1) In accordance with RCW 43.330.700 (5)(a), it is the goal of the legislature, that beginning January 1, 2021, any unaccompanied youth discharged from a publicly funded system of care in our state will be discharged into safe and stable housing, and that this policy applies to any judicial proceeding through which the youth has been committed to the publicly funded system of care or in any collateral proceeding that involves the custody of the youth in that system. (2) The department of children, youth, and families and the office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs must jointly develop a plan to ensure that, by December 31, 2020, no unaccompanied youth is discharged from a publicly funded system of care into homelessness. The plan must specify actions that state agencies will need to take, any necessary statutory and funding legislative action, and the assignment of those specific state agency actions to effectuate all parts of the plan. By December 31, 2019, the department of children, youth, and families must issue the plan to the appropriate committees of the legislature and the governor. (3) For the purposes of this section, "publicly funded system of care" means the child welfare system, the behavioral health system, the juvenile justice system, and programs administered by the office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs.
RCW 43.60A.140 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 60A / Section 140
RCW 43.60A.140: Veterans stewardship account.
Status: in_force

(1) The veterans stewardship account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. Disbursements of funds must be on the authorization of the director or the director's designee, and only for the purposes stated in subsection (4) of this section. In order to maintain an effective expenditure and revenue control, funds are subject in all respects to chapter 43.88 RCW, but no appropriation is required to permit expenditure of the funds. (2) The department may request and accept nondedicated contributions, grants, or gifts in cash or otherwise, including funds generated by the issuance of the armed forces license plate collection under chapter 46.18 RCW. (3) All receipts from the sale of armed forces license plates and Purple Heart license plates as required under RCW 46.68.425 (2) must be deposited into the veterans stewardship account. (4) All moneys deposited into the veterans stewardship account must be used by the department for activities that benefit veterans or their families, including but not limited to, providing programs and services for homeless veterans; establishing memorials honoring veterans; and maintaining state veterans' cemeteries. Funds from the account may not be used to supplant existing funds received by the department.
RCW 43.211.020 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 211 / Section 020
RCW 43.211.020: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Department" means the department of social and health services. (2) "WIN 211" means the Washington information network 211, a 501(c)(3) corporation incorporated in the state of Washington. (3) "Approved 211 service provider" means a public or nonprofit agency or organization designated by WIN 211 to provide 211 services. (4) "211 service area" means an area of the state of Washington identified by WIN 211 as an area in which an approved 211 service provider will provide 211 services. (5) "211" means the abbreviated dialing code assigned by the federal communications commission on July 21, 2000, for consumer access to community information and referral services.
RCW 43.22.400 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 22 / Section 400
RCW 43.22.400: Mobile homes, recreational or commercial vehicles—Meeting standards of other states at least equal to this state.
Status: in_force

If the director of the department of labor and industries determines that the standards for body and frame design, construction and the plumbing, heating and electrical equipment installed in mobile homes, commercial coaches, recreational vehicles, and/or park trailers by the statutes or rules and regulations of other states are at least equal to the standards prescribed by this state, he or she may so provide by regulation. Any mobile home, commercial coach, recreational vehicle, and/or park trailer which a state listed in such regulations has approved as meeting its standards for body and frame design, construction and plumbing, heating and electrical equipment shall be deemed to meet the standards of the director of the department of labor and industries, if he or she determines that the standards of such state are actually being enforced.
RCW 43.102.030 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 102 / Section 030
RCW 43.102.030: Powers and duties.
Status: in_force

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In addition to other responsibilities set forth in this chapter, the office shall: (1) Conduct fair, thorough, transparent, and competent investigations of police use of force and other incidents involving law enforcement as authorized in this chapter and shall prioritize investigations conducted by the office based on resources and other criteria developed in consultation with the advisory board. The office shall commence investigations as follows: (a) Beginning no later than July 1, 2022, the office is authorized to conduct investigations of deadly force cases 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; and (b) Beginning no later than July 1, 2023, the office is authorized to review, and may investigate, prior investigations of deadly force by an involved officer if new evidence is brought forth that was not included in the initial investigation; (2) Analyze data available to the office and provide reports and recommendations as appropriate based on the data regarding issues, trends, and other relevant areas; (3) Provide reports on activities of the office as authorized under this chapter; and (4) Carry out such other responsibilities as may be consistent with this chapter.
RCW 43.43.395 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 395
RCW 43.43.395: Ignition interlock devices—Standards—Compliance.
Status: in_force

(1) The state patrol shall by rule provide standards for the certification, installation, repair, maintenance, monitoring, inspection, and removal of ignition interlock devices, as defined under RCW 46.04.215 , and equipment as outlined under this section, and may inspect the records and equipment of manufacturers and vendors during regular business hours for compliance with statutes and rules and may suspend or revoke certification for any noncompliance. (2)(a) When a certified service provider or individual installer of ignition interlock devices is found to be out of compliance, the installation privileges of that certified service provider or individual installer may be suspended or revoked until the certified service provider or individual installer comes into compliance. During any suspension or revocation period, the certified service provider or individual installer is responsible for notifying affected customers of any changes in their service agreement. (b) A certified service provider or individual installer whose certification is suspended or revoked for noncompliance has a right to an administrative hearing under chapter 34.05 RCW to contest the suspension or revocation, or both. For the administrative hearing, the procedure and rules of evidence are as specified in chapter 34.05 RCW, except as otherwise provided in this chapter. Any request for an administrative hearing must be made in writing and must be received by the state patrol within twenty days after the receipt of the notice of suspension or revocation. (3)(a) An ignition interlock device must employ: (i) Fuel cell technology. For the purposes of this subsection, "fuel cell technology" consists of the following electrochemical method: An electrolyte designed to oxidize the alcohol and release electrons to be collected by an active electrode; a current flow is generated within the electrode proportional to the amount of alcohol oxidized on the fuel cell surface; and the electrical current is measured and reported as breath alcohol concentration. Fuel cell technology is highly specific for alcohols; (ii) Technology capable of taking a photo identification of the user giving the breath sample and recording on the photo the time the breath sample was given; and (iii) Technology capable of providing the global positioning coordinates at the time of each test sequence. Such coordinates must be displayed within the data log that is downloaded by the manufacturer and must be made available to the state patrol to be used for circumvention and tampering investigations. (b) To be certified, an ignition interlock device must: (i) Meet or exceed the minimum test standards according to rules adopted by the state patrol. Only a notarized statement from a laboratory that is accredited and certified under the current edition of ISO (the international organization of standardization) 17025 standard for testing and calibration laboratories and is capable of performing the tests specified will be accepted as proof of meeting or exceeding the standards. The notarized statement must include the name and signature of the person in charge of the tests under the certification statement. The state patrol must adopt by rule the required language of the certification statement that must, at a minimum, outline that the testing meets or exceeds all specifications listed in the federal register adopted in rule by the state patrol; and (ii) Be maintained in accordance with the rules and standards adopted by the state patrol.
RCW 43.52.525 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 52 / Section 525
RCW 43.52.525: Security force—Criminal history record information.
Status: in_force

An operating agency is authorized to obtain criminal history record information pursuant to RCW 10.97.050 for any member of an operating agency security force and for any applicant seeking employment as a member of an operating agency security force.
RCW 43.30.490 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 30 / Section 490
RCW 43.30.490: Cost-reimbursement agreements.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may enter into a written cost-reimbursement agreement with a permit or lease 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, establishment of development units and approval or establishment of pooling agreements under chapter 78.52 RCW, including necessary technical studies, permit or lease processing, and monitoring for permit compliance. (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 or lease 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 or lease. 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 or leases, 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 43.20B.355 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20B / Section 355
RCW 43.20B.355: Mental illness—Hospitalization charges—Due date—Collection.
Status: in_force

Hospitalization charges are payable on the tenth day of each calendar month, for services rendered during the preceding month, and the department may make all necessary rules and regulations relative to the billing and collection of such charges.
RCW 43.52.250 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 52 / Section 250
RCW 43.52.250: Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter and unless the context indicates otherwise, words and phrases shall mean: "District" means a public utility district as created under the laws of the state of Washington authorized to engage in the business of generating and/or distributing electricity. "City" means any city or town in the state of Washington authorized to engage in the business of generating and/or distributing electricity. "Canada" means Canada or any province thereof. "Operating agency" or "joint operating agency" means a municipal corporation created pursuant to RCW 43.52.360 , as now or hereafter amended. "Board of directors" means the board established under RCW 43.52.370 . "Executive board" means the board established under RCW 43.52.374 . "Board" means the board of directors of the joint operating agency unless the operating agency is constructing, operating, terminating, or decommissioning a nuclear power plant under a site certification agreement under chapter 80.50 RCW, in which case "board" means the executive board. "Public utility" means any person, firm or corporation, political subdivision or governmental subdivision including cities, towns and public utility districts engaged in or authorized to engage in the business of generating, transmitting or distributing electric energy. "Revenue bonds or warrants" means bonds, notes, bond anticipation notes, warrants, certificates of indebtedness, commercial paper, refunding or renewal obligations, payable from a special fund or revenues of the utility properties operated by the joint operating agency. "Electrical resources" means both electric energy and conservation. "Electrical energy" means electric energy produced by any means including water power, steam power, nuclear power, and conservation. "Conservation" means any reduction in electric power consumption as a result of increases in efficiency of energy use, production, or distribution.
RCW 43.71C.070 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 71C / Section 070
RCW 43.71C.070: Manufacturers—Notice of price increases.
Status: in_force

(1) Beginning October 1, 2019, a manufacturer of a covered drug must notify the authority of a qualifying price increase in writing at least sixty days prior to the planned effective date of the increase. The notice must include: (a) The date of the increase, the current wholesale acquisition cost of the prescription drug, and the dollar amount of the future increase in the wholesale acquisition cost of the prescription drug; and (b) A statement regarding whether a change or improvement in the drug necessitates the price increase. If so, the manufacturer shall describe the change or improvement. (2) For any drug approved under section 505(j) of the federal food, drug, and cosmetic act, as it existed on July 28, 2019, or a biosimilar approved under section 351(k) of the federal public health service act, as it existed on July 28, 2019, if notification is not possible sixty days before the price increase, that submission must be made as soon as known but not later than the date of the price increase. (3) The information submitted pursuant to this section is not subject to public disclosure under chapter 42.56 RCW. (4) By December 1, 2020, the authority must provide recommendations on how to provide advance notice of price increases to purchasers consistent with state and federal law.
RCW 43.99U.020 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 99U / Section 020
RCW 43.99U.020: Conditions and limitations.
Status: in_force

The proceeds from the sale of the bonds authorized in RCW 43.99U.010 shall be deposited in the state building construction account created by RCW 43.83.020 . If the state finance committee deems it necessary to issue taxable bonds in order to comply with federal internal revenue service rules and regulations pertaining to the use of nontaxable bond proceeds, the proceeds of such taxable bonds shall be transferred to the state taxable building construction account in lieu of any deposits otherwise provided by this section. The state treasurer shall submit written notice to the director of financial management if it is determined that any such transfer to the state taxable building construction account is necessary. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. These proceeds shall be used exclusively for the purposes specified in RCW 43.99U.010 and for the payment of expenses incurred in the issuance and sale of the bonds. These proceeds shall be administered by the office of financial management subject to legislative appropriation.
RCW 43.99X.110 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 99X / Section 110
RCW 43.99X.110: General obligation bonds for capital and operating appropriations acts.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of providing funds to finance the projects described and authorized by the legislature in the capital and operating appropriations acts for the 2011-2013 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 five hundred five million four hundred sixty-six 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 43.06.030 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 06 / Section 030
RCW 43.06.030: Appointments to senate for confirmation—Notice.
Status: in_force

For a gubernatorial appointment to be effective, the governor must transmit to the secretary of the senate notice of the appointment, along with pertinent information regarding the appointee, within fourteen days after making any appointment subject to senate confirmation.
RCW 43.216.760 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 216 / Section 760
RCW 43.216.760: Child care and early learning providers—Firearms, dangerous weapons.
Status: in_force

(1) Every child day care center and early childhood education and assistance program provider is subject to RCW 9.41.282 . (2)(a) A family day care provider must store any firearm, ammunition, or other dangerous weapon as described in RCW 9.41.250 in a secure area when children for whom the family day care provider is licensed to provide care are present on the premises. (b) The secure area must be inaccessible to children and must consist of a locked gun safe or a locked room. If stored in a locked room, each firearm must be stored unloaded and with a trigger lock or other disabling feature. (3) The department may deny, suspend, revoke, modify or not renew the license of a child care provider in violation of this section.
RCW 43.06.060 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 06 / Section 060
RCW 43.06.060: Expense of publishing proclamations.
Status: in_force

When the governor is authorized or required by law to issue a proclamation, payment for publishing it shall be made out of the state treasury.
RCW 43.70.617 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 70 / Section 617
RCW 43.70.617: Prenatal nutrition best practices—Educational resources for pregnant women.
Status: in_force

The department shall develop and make available educational resources for pregnant women regarding prenatal nutrition best practices to promote infant health. The educational resources may include, but are not limited to, courses delivered in-person or electronically and pamphlets printed on paper or made available on the department's website. The educational resources are intended to provide pregnant women knowledge of healthy foods and essential daily nutrients needed to promote infant growth and development.
RCW 43.21C.560 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21C / Section 560
RCW 43.21C.560: Solar energy generation projects exempt from this chapter.
Status: in_force

The following actions are categorically exempt from the requirements of this chapter, except when undertaken wholly or partly on lands covered by water: (1)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, the placement of an array of solar energy generation panels or associated equipment with a footprint of less than 1,000 square feet, or the construction of structures with a footprint of less than 1,000 square feet that support solar energy generation panels or associated equipment, when such arrays or structures are located on previously disturbed or developed lands including, but not limited to, driveways, lawns, patios, and walkways, and are not located on the portions of lands that are eligible for current use valuation under chapter 84.34 RCW as open space land, farm and agricultural land, or timberland; (b) Multiple arrays or structures with a footprint of less than 1,000 square feet undertaken by the same owner or operator on the same parcel, as defined in RCW 17.10.010 , that exceed 1,000 square feet in aggregate are deemed connected actions and are not eligible for the categorical exemption established in this subsection; (2) The construction of structures that support solar energy generation panels or associated equipment on elevated structures located wholly over parking lots; and (3) Solar energy generation and accompanying energy storage and electricity transmission and distribution when such facilities do not involve penetration of an asphalt or soil cap, are served by and accessible to emergency fire response services, as determined by the entity that would be lead agency for purposes of the chapter, and are located wholly on: (a) Closed or capped portions of landfills; or (b) Reclaimed or former surface mine lands.
RCW 43.88C.050 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 88C / Section 050
RCW 43.88C.050: Research staff.
Status: in_force

The caseload forecast council shall appoint a research staff of sufficient size and with sufficient resources to accomplish its duties. The caseload forecast council may request from the administrative office of the courts, the department of children, youth, and families, the department of corrections, the health care authority, the superintendent of public instruction, the Washington student achievement council, the department of social and health services, and other agencies with caseloads forecasted by the council, such data, information, and data processing assistance as it may need to accomplish its duties, and such services shall be provided without cost to the caseload forecast council.
RCW 43.330.595 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 330 / Section 595
RCW 43.330.595: Employee ownership revolving loan program account.
Status: in_force

(1) The employee ownership revolving loan program account is created in the custody of the state treasury. All transfers and appropriations by the legislature, repayments of loans, private contributions, and all other sources must be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the purposes of the Washington employee ownership program created in RCW 43.330.590 . Only the director or the director's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures. (2) This section expires June 30, 2030.
RCW 43.23.255 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 23 / Section 255
RCW 43.23.255: Assessments levied by director—Personal debt—Costs of collecting—Civil actions authorized—Attorneys' fees.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise specified by law, any due and payable assessment levied under the authority of the director or his or her designee in such specified amount as may be determined by the department shall constitute a personal debt of every person so assessed or who otherwise owes the same, and the same shall be due and payable to the department when payment is called for by the department. In the event any person fails to pay the department the full amount of such assessment or such other sum on or before the date due, the department may, and is hereby authorized to, add to such unpaid assessment or other sum an amount not exceeding ten percent of the same to defray the cost of enforcing the collecting of the same. In the event of failure of such person or persons to pay any such due and payable assessment or other sum, the department may bring a civil action against such person or persons in a court of competent jurisdiction for the collections thereof, including all costs and reasonable attorneys' fees together with the above specified ten percent, and such action shall be tried and judgment rendered as in any other cause of action for debt due and payable.
RCW 43.20A.005 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20A / Section 005
RCW 43.20A.005: Intent—Public involvement and outreach.
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the legislature that the department of social and health services and the department of ecology, in consultation with affected constituent groups, continue appropriate public involvement and outreach mechanisms designed to provide cost-effective public input on their programs and policies.
RCW 43.21G.060 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21G / Section 060
RCW 43.21G.060: Consideration of actions, orders, etc., of federal authorities.
Status: in_force

In order to attain uniformity, as far as is practicable throughout the United States, in measures taken to aid in energy crisis management, all action taken under this chapter as now or hereafter amended, and all orders and rules made pursuant hereto, shall be taken or made with due consideration for and consistent when practicable with the orders, rules, regulations, actions, recommendations, and requests of federal authorities.
RCW 43.30.293 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 30 / Section 293
RCW 43.30.293: Committee on geographic names—Meetings—Rules—Reports and recommendations.
Status: in_force

(1) The committee on geographic names shall hold at least two meetings each year, and may hold special meetings as called by the chair or a majority of the members of the committee. All meetings must be open to the public. (a) Notice of all committee meetings shall be as provided in RCW 42.30.080 . The notice must include the names to be considered by the committee and the names to be adopted by the board on geographic names. (b) Four committee members shall constitute a quorum. (2) The committee shall establish rules for the conduct of its affairs and to carry out the duties of this section. (3) The committee shall cooperate with the United States board on geographic names. (4) The committee shall make reports and recommendations to the board on geographic names following each meeting of the committee. Recommendations regarding adoption of names may only be made following consideration at two committee meetings. (5) In considering the names and spellings of geographic place names, the committee's recommendations to the board on geographic names may only be made after careful deliberation of all available information relating to such names, including the recommendations of the United States board on geographic names.
RCW 43.71.130 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 71 / Section 130
RCW 43.71.130: State health care affordability account.
Status: in_force

(1) The state health care affordability account is created in the state treasury. Expenditures from the account may only be used for premium and cost-sharing assistance programs established in RCW 43.71.110 . (2) The following funds must be deposited in the account: (a) Any grants, donations, or contributions of money collected for purposes of the premium assistance or cost-sharing reduction programs established in RCW 48.43.795 ; (b) Any federal funds received by the health benefit exchange pursuant to RCW 43.71.120 ; and (c) Any additional funding specifically appropriated to the account.
RCW 43.22A.210 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 22A / Section 210
RCW 43.22A.210: Manufactured homes—Warranty disputes.
Status: in_force

The department may mediate disputes that arise regarding any warranty required in chapter 46.70 RCW pertaining to the purchase or installation of a manufactured home. The department may charge reasonable fees for this service and shall deposit the moneys collected in accordance with RCW 43.22A.100 .
RCW 43.21C.0301 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21C / Section 0301
RCW 43.21C.0301: Decisions not subject to RCW 43.21C.030.
Status: in_force

(1) Decisions made under RCW 36.70A.720 pertaining to work plans, as defined in RCW 36.70A.703 , are not subject to the requirements of RCW 43.21C.030 (2)(c). (2) Decisions made by a county under RCW 36.70A.710 on whether to participate in the voluntary stewardship program established by RCW 36.70A.705 are not subject to the requirements of RCW 43.21C.030 (2)(c).
RCW 43.70.060 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 70 / Section 060
RCW 43.70.060: Duties of department—Promotion of health care cost-effectiveness.
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the legislature to promote appropriate use of health care resources to maximize access to adequate health care services. The legislature understands that the rapidly increasing costs of health care are limiting access to care. To promote health care cost-effectiveness, the department shall: (1) Implement the certificate of need program; (2) Monitor and evaluate health care costs; (3) Evaluate health services and the utilization of services for outcome and effectiveness; and (4) Recommend strategies to encourage adequate and cost-effective services and discourage ineffective services.
RCW 43.60A.190 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 60A / Section 190
RCW 43.60A.190: Certified veteran-owned businesses.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall: (a) Maintain a current list of certified veteran-owned businesses; and (b) Make the list of certified veteran-owned businesses available on the department's public website. (2) To qualify as a certified veteran-owned business, the business must: (a) Be at least fifty-one percent owned and controlled by: (i) A person who at the time he or she seeks certification is a veteran as defined in RCW 41.04.007 ; (ii) A person who is in receipt of disability compensation or pension from the department of veterans affairs; or (iii) An active or reserve member in any branch of the armed forces of the United States, including the national guard, coast guard, and armed forces reserves; and (b) Be either an enterprise which is incorporated in the state of Washington as a Washington domestic corporation, or an enterprise whose principal place of business is located within the state of Washington for enterprises which are not incorporated. (3) To participate in the linked deposit program under chapter 43.86A RCW, a veteran-owned business qualified under this section must be certified by the department as a business: (a) In which the veteran owner possesses and exercises sufficient expertise specifically in the business's field of operation to make decisions governing the long-term direction and the day-to-day operations of the business; (b) That is organized for profit and performing a commercially useful function; and (c) That meets the criteria for a small business concern as established under chapter 39.19 RCW. (4) The department shall create a logo for the purpose of identifying veteran-owned businesses to the public. The department shall put the logo on an adhesive sticker or decal suitable for display in a business window and distribute the stickers or decals to veteran-owned businesses listed with the department. (5)(a) Businesses may submit an application on a form prescribed by the department to apply for certification under this section. (b) The department must notify the state treasurer of veteran-owned businesses who have participated in the linked deposit program and are no longer certified under this section. The written notification to the state treasurer must contain information regarding the reasons for the decertification and information on financing provided to the veteran-owned business under RCW 43.86A.060 . (6) The department may adopt rules necessary to implement this section.
RCW 43.21J.070 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21J / Section 070
RCW 43.21J.070: Unemployment compensation benefits—Special base year and benefit year.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of providing the protection of the unemployment compensation system to individuals at the conclusion of training or employment obtained as a result of this chapter, a special base year and benefit year are established. (1) Only individuals who have entered training or employment provided by the *environmental and forest restoration account, and whose employment or training under such account was not considered covered under chapter 50.04 RCW, shall be allowed the special benefit provisions of this chapter. (2) An application for initial determination made under this chapter must be filed in writing with the employment security department within twenty-six weeks following the week in which the individual commenced employment or training obtained as a result of this chapter. Notice from the individual, from the employing entity, or notice of hire from employment security department administrative records shall satisfy this requirement. (3) For the purpose of this chapter, a special base year is established for an individual consisting of the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters, or if a benefit year is not established using the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters as the base year, the last four completed calendar quarters immediately prior to the first day of the calendar week in which the individual began employment or training provided by the *environmental and forest restoration account. (4) A special individual benefit year is established consisting of the entire period of training or employment provided by the *environmental and forest restoration account and a fifty-two consecutive week period commencing with the first day of the calendar week in which the individual last participated in such employment or training. No special benefit year shall have a duration in excess of three hundred twelve calendar weeks. Such special benefit year will not be established unless the criteria contained in RCW 50.04.030 has been met, except that an individual meeting the requirements of this chapter and who has an unexpired benefit year established which would overlap the special benefit year may elect to establish a special benefit year under this chapter, notwithstanding the provisions in RCW 50.04.030 relating to establishment of a subsequent benefit year, and RCW 50.40.010 relating to waiver of rights. Such unexpired benefit year shall be terminated with the beginning of the special benefit year if the individual elects to establish a special benefit year under this chapter. (5) The individual's weekly benefit amount and maximum amount payable during the special benefit year shall be governed by the provisions contained in RCW 50.20.120 . The individual's basic and continuing right to benefits shall be governed by the general laws and rules relating to the payment of unemployment compensation benefits to the extent that they are not in conflict with the provisions of this chapter. (6) The fact that wages, hours, or weeks worked during the special base year may have been used in computation of a prior valid claim for unemployment compensation shall not affect a claim for benefits made under the provisions of this chapter. However, wages, hours, and weeks worked used in computing entitlement on a claim filed under this chapter shall not be available or used for establishing entitlement or amount of benefits in any succeeding benefit year. (7) Benefits paid to an individual filing under the provisions of this section shall not be charged to the experience rating account of any contribution paying employer.
RCW 43.216.904 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 216 / Section 904
RCW 43.216.904: Short title—2015 3rd sp.s. c 7.
Status: in_force

Chapter 7, Laws of 2015 3rd sp. sess. may be known and cited as the early start act.
RCW 43.23.110 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 23 / Section 110
RCW 43.23.110: Powers and duties.
Status: in_force

The director of agriculture shall exercise all powers and perform all duties prescribed by law with respect to grains, grain and hay products, grain and terminal warehouses, commercial feeds, commercial fertilizers, and chemical pesticides. He or she shall enforce and supervise the administration of all laws relating to grains, grain and hay products, grain and terminal warehouses, commercial feeds, commercial fertilizers, and chemical pesticides.
RCW 43.388.010 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 388 / Section 010
RCW 43.388.010: Creation.
Status: in_force

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(1) The Washington state leadership board is designated a trustee for the state of Washington. (2) The purpose of the Washington state leadership board is to: (a) Provide the state a means of extending formal recognition for an individual's outstanding services to the state; and (b) Expand educational, sports, leadership, and/or employment opportunities for youth, veterans, and people with disabilities in Washington state by administering the following programs: (i) Washington world fellows; (ii) Sports mentoring; (iii) Boundless Washington; and (iv) Compassion scholars. (3) The Washington state leadership board may conduct activities in support of their mission. (4)(a) The Washington state leadership board is governed by a board of directors. The board of directors is composed of the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the secretary of state, who serve as ex officio, nonvoting members, and other officers and members as the Washington state leadership board designates. In addition, four legislators may be appointed to the board of directors as ex officio members in the following manner: One legislator from each of the two largest caucuses of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate, and one legislator from each of the two largest caucuses of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. (b) The Washington state leadership board shall appoint its executive director with the consent of the lieutenant governor. The lieutenant governor may remove an executive director for cause if a majority of the Washington state leadership board votes for removal. (5) The board of directors shall adopt bylaws and establish governance and transparency policies. (6) The lieutenant governor's office may provide facilities and administrative support for the Washington state leadership board, where the work of the board aligns with the mission of the office. Assistance from the lieutenant governor's office may include, but is not limited to: (a) Collaboration with the Washington state leadership board on the Washington world fellows program, a college readiness and study abroad fellowship; (b) Collaboration with the Washington state leadership board to administer the sports mentoring program as established under *RCW 43.388.040 , a mentoring program to encourage underserved youth to join sports or otherwise participate in the area of sports. If approved by the board of directors, boundless Washington, an outdoor leadership program for young people with disabilities, shall satisfy the terms of the sports mentoring program; and (c) The compilation of a yearly financial report, which shall be made available to the appropriate committees of the legislature no later than January 15th of each year, detailing all revenues and expenditures associated with the Washington world fellows program and the sports mentoring program. (7) The legislature may make appropriations in support of the Washington state leadership board subject to the availability of funds. (8) The Washington state leadership board must post on its website detailed information on all funds received by the board and all expenditures by the board.
RCW 43.114.005 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 114 / Section 005
RCW 43.114.005: Legislative declaration.
Status: in_force

The legislature declares that the public policy of this state is to ensure equal opportunity for all Washingtonians. The legislature believes that the state is responsible for improving its interface with the LGBTQ community, identifying the needs of its members, and ensuring that there is an effective means of advocating for LGBTQ equity in all aspects of state government. Therefore, the legislature deems it necessary to create a commission to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
RCW 43.33A.170 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 33A / Section 170
RCW 43.33A.170: Commingled trust funds—Participation of funds in investments of board.
Status: in_force

The state investment board is authorized to establish commingled trust funds in the state treasury for the implementation of specific investment programs for any combination of funds under its jurisdiction. At the discretion of the state investment board, the funds under the jurisdiction of the board may participate in the investments made by the board through state investment board commingled trust funds. The state investment board may establish accounts within any such commingled trust fund as necessary for the implementation of specific investment programs. The combining of moneys from funds located outside the state treasury with moneys from funds located within the state treasury for investment under this section shall not affect the nature, character, or purpose of a participating fund.
RCW 43.19.781 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 19 / Section 781
RCW 43.19.781: Risk management—Safety and loss control program.
Status: in_force

(1) The office of risk management shall establish a coordinated safety and loss control program to reduce liability exposure, safeguard state assets, and reduce costs associated with state liability and property losses. (2) State agencies shall provide top management support and commitment to safety and loss control, and develop awareness through education, training, and information sharing. (3) The office of risk management shall develop and maintain centralized loss history information for the purpose of identifying and analyzing risk exposures. Loss history information shall be privileged and confidential and reported only to appropriate agencies. (4) The office of risk management shall develop methods of statistically monitoring agency and statewide effectiveness in controlling losses. (5) The office of risk management will routinely review agency loss control programs as appropriate to suggest improvements, and observe and recognize successful safety policies and procedures. (6) The office of risk management shall provide direct assistance to smaller state agencies in technical aspects of proper safety and loss control procedures, upon request.
RCW 43.08.066 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 08 / Section 066
RCW 43.08.066: Lost or destroyed warrants, instruments, or other evidence of indebtedness—Conditions on issuance.
Status: in_force

Before a duplicate instrument is issued, the state treasurer or other issuing officer shall require the person making application for its issue to file in his or her office a written affidavit specifically alleging on oath that he or she is the proper owner, payee, or legal representative of such owner or payee of the original instrument, giving the date of issue, the number, amount, and for what services or claim or purpose the original instrument or series of instruments of which it is a part was issued, and that the same has been lost or destroyed, and has not been paid, or has not been received by him or her.
RCW 43.09.2855 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 09 / Section 2855
RCW 43.09.2855: Local governments—Use of credit cards.
Status: in_force

(1) Local governments, including counties, cities, towns, special purpose districts, municipal and quasi-municipal corporations, and political subdivisions, are authorized to use credit cards for official government purchases and acquisitions. (2) A local government may contract for issuance of the credit cards. (3) The legislative body shall adopt a system for: (a) The distribution of the credit cards; (b) The authorization and control of the use of credit card funds; (c) The credit limits available on the credit cards; (d) Payment of the bills; and (e) Any other rule necessary to implement or administer the system under this section. (4) As used in this section, "credit card" means a card or device issued under an arrangement pursuant to which the issuer gives to a cardholder the privilege of obtaining credit from the issuer. (5) Any credit card system adopted under this section is subject to examination by the state auditor's office pursuant to chapter 43.09 RCW. (6) Cash advances on credit cards are prohibited.
RCW 43.70.800 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 70 / Section 800
RCW 43.70.800: Oversight, consolidation, and standardization—Review.
Status: in_force

The department must conduct a review of statutes for all health care facility types licensed by the department under chapters 18.46 , 18.64, 70.41, 70.42, 70.127, 70.230, 71.12, and 71.24 RCW to evaluate appropriate levels of oversight and identify opportunities to consolidate and standardize licensing and enforcement requirements across facility types. The department must work with stakeholders including, but not limited to, the statewide associations of the facilities under review to create recommendations that will be shared with stakeholders and the legislature for a uniform health care facility enforcement act for consideration in the 2021 legislative session.
RCW 43.211.060 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 211 / Section 060
RCW 43.211.060: Use of 211 account moneys.
Status: in_force

(1) WIN 211 shall study, design, implement, and support a statewide 211 system. (2) Activities eligible for assistance from the 211 account include, but are not limited to: (a) Creating a structure for a statewide 211 resources database that will meet the alliance for information and referral systems standards for information and referral systems databases and that will be integrated with local resources databases maintained by approved 211 service providers; (b) Developing a statewide resources database for the 211 system; (c) Maintaining public information available from state agencies, departments, and programs that provide health and human services for access by 211 service providers; (d) Providing grants to approved 211 service providers for the design, development, and implementation of 211 for its 211 service area; (e) Providing grants to approved 211 service providers to enable 211 service providers to provide 211 service on an ongoing basis; and (f) Providing grants to approved 211 service providers to enable the provision of 211 services on a twenty-four-hour per day seven-day a week basis.
RCW 43.216.685 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 216 / Section 685
RCW 43.216.685: Child care—Toll-free information number.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall establish and maintain a toll-free telephone number, and an interactive web-based system through which persons may obtain information regarding child day care centers, outdoor nature-based child care providers, and family day care providers. This number shall be available twenty-four hours a day for persons to request information. The department shall respond to recorded messages left at the number within two business days. The number shall be published in reasonably available printed and electronic media. The number shall be easily identifiable as a number through which persons may obtain information regarding child day care centers and family day care providers as set forth in this section. (2) Through the toll-free telephone line established by this section, the department shall provide information to callers about: (a) Whether a day care provider is licensed; (b) whether a day care provider's license is current; (c) the general nature of any enforcement against the providers; (d) how to report suspected or observed noncompliance with licensing requirements; (e) how to report alleged abuse or neglect in a day care; (f) how to report health, safety, and welfare concerns in a day care; (g) how to receive follow-up assistance, including information on the office of the family and children's ombuds; and (h) how to receive referral information on other agencies or entities that may be of further assistance to the caller. (3) The department shall print the toll-free number established by this section on the face of new licenses issued to child day care centers, outdoor nature-based child care providers, and family day care providers. (4) This section shall not be construed to require the disclosure of any information that is exempt from public disclosure under chapter 42.56 RCW.
RCW 43.160.077 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 160 / Section 077
RCW 43.160.077: Applications—Processing of recyclable materials—Department of ecology notice.
Status: in_force

(1) When the board receives an application from a political subdivision that includes a request for assistance in financing the cost of public facilities to encourage the development of a private facility to process recyclable materials, a copy of the application shall be sent by the board to the department of ecology. (2) The board shall notify the department of ecology of its decision regarding any application made under this section.
RCW 43.180.040 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 180 / Section 040
RCW 43.180.040: Commission created.
Status: in_force

(1) There is hereby established a public body corporate and politic, with perpetual corporate succession, to be known as the Washington state housing finance commission. The commission is an instrumentality of the state exercising essential government functions and, for purposes of the code, acts as a constituted authority on behalf of the state when it issues bonds pursuant to this chapter. The commission is a "public body" within the meaning of RCW 39.53.010 . (2) The commission shall consist of the following voting members: (a) The state treasurer, ex officio; (b) The director of commerce, ex officio; (c) An elected local government official, ex officio, with experience in local housing programs, who shall be appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate; (d) A representative of housing consumer interests, appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate; (e) A representative of labor interests, appointed by the governor, with the consent of the senate, after consultation with representatives of organized labor; (f) A representative of low-income persons, appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate; (g) Five members of the public appointed by the governor, with the consent of the senate, on the basis of geographic distribution and their expertise in housing, real estate, finance, energy efficiency, or construction, one of whom shall be appointed by the governor as chair of the commission and who shall serve on the commission and as chair of the commission at the pleasure of the governor. The term of the persons appointed by the governor, other than the chair, shall be four years from the date of their appointment, except that the terms of three of the initial appointees shall be for two years from the date of their appointment. The governor shall designate the appointees who will serve the two-year terms. An appointee may be removed by the governor for cause pursuant to RCW 43.06.070 and 43.06.080 . The governor shall fill any vacancy in an appointed position by appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term. If the department of commerce is abolished, the resulting vacancy shall be filled by a state official who shall be appointed to the commission by the governor. If this official occupies an office or position for which senate confirmation is not required, then his or her appointment to the commission shall be subject to the consent of the senate. The members of the commission shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 and may be reimbursed, solely from the funds of the commission, for expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties under this chapter, subject to the provisions of RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 . A majority of the commission constitutes a quorum. Designees shall be appointed in such manner and shall exercise such powers as are specified by the rules of the commission. (3) The commission may adopt an official seal and may select from its membership a vice chair, a secretary, and a treasurer. The commission shall establish rules concerning its exercise of the powers authorized by this chapter. The rules shall be adopted in conformance with chapter 34.05 RCW.
RCW 43.135.031 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 135 / Section 031
RCW 43.135.031: Bills raising taxes or fees—Cost analysis—Press release—Notice of hearings—Updated analyses.
Status: in_force

(1) For any bill introduced in either the house of representatives or the senate that raises taxes as defined by RCW 43.135.034 or increases fees, the office of financial management must expeditiously determine its cost to the taxpayers in its first ten years of imposition, must promptly and without delay report the results of its analysis by public press release via email to each member of the house of representatives, each member of the senate, the news media, and the public, and must post and maintain these releases on its website. Any ten-year cost projection must include a year-by-year breakdown. For any bill containing more than one revenue source, a ten-year cost projection for each revenue source will be included along with the bill's total ten-year cost projection. The press release shall include the names of the legislators, and their contact information, who are sponsors and cosponsors of the bill so they can provide information to, and answer questions from, the public. (2) Any time any legislative committee schedules a public hearing on a bill that raises taxes as defined by RCW 43.135.034 or increases fees, the office of financial management must promptly and without delay report the results of its most up-to-date analysis of the bill required by subsection (1) of this section and the date, time, and location of the hearing by public press release via email to each member of the house of representatives, each member of the senate, the news media, and the public, and must post and maintain these releases on its website. The press release required by this subsection must include all the information required by subsection (1) of this section and the names of the legislators, and their contact information, who are members of the legislative committee conducting the hearing so they can provide information to, and answer questions from, the public. (3) Each time a bill that raises taxes as defined by RCW 43.135.034 or increases fees is approved by any legislative committee or by at least a simple majority in either the house of representatives or the senate, the office of financial management must expeditiously reexamine and redetermine its ten-year cost projection due to amendment or other changes during the legislative process, must promptly and without delay report the results of its most up-to-date analysis by public press release via email to each member of the house of representatives, each member of the senate, the news media, and the public, and must post and maintain these releases on its website. Any ten-year cost projection must include a year-by-year breakdown. For any bill containing more than one revenue source, a ten-year cost projection for each revenue source will be included along with the bill's total ten-year cost projection. The press release shall include the names of the legislators, and their contact information, and how they voted on the bill so they can provide information to, and answer questions from, the public. (4) For the purposes of this section, "names of legislators, and their contact information" includes each legislator's position (senator or representative), first name, last name, party affiliation (for example, Democrat or Republican), city or town they live in, office phone number, and office email address. (5) For the purposes of this section, "news media" means any member of the press or media organization, including newspapers, radio, and television, that signs up with the office of financial management to receive the public press releases by email. (6) For the purposes of this section, "the public" means any person, group, or organization that signs up with the office of financial management to receive the public press releases by email.
RCW 43.70.835 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 70 / Section 835
RCW 43.70.835: Lead contamination in drinking water in school buildings—State-tribal compact schools.
Status: in_force

The department shall allow state-tribal compact schools established under chapter 28A.715 RCW to opt into sampling and testing for lead contamination at drinking water outlets in school buildings built, or with all plumbing replaced, before 2016 pursuant to RCW 43.70.830 .
RCW 43.19.800 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 19 / Section 800
RCW 43.19.800: Transfer of ownership of department-owned vessel—Further requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) Following the inspection required under RCW 43.19.1919 and prior to transferring ownership of a department-owned vessel, the department shall obtain the following from the transferee: (a) The purposes for which the transferee intends to use the vessel; and (b) Information demonstrating the prospective owner's intent to obtain legal moorage following the transfer, in the manner determined by the department. (2)(a) The department shall remove any containers or other materials that are not fixed to the vessel and contain hazardous substances, as defined under RCW 70A.305.020 . (b) However, the department may transfer a vessel with: (i) Those containers or materials described under (a) of this subsection where the transferee demonstrates to the department's satisfaction that the container's or material's presence is consistent with the anticipated use of the vessel; and (ii) A reasonable amount of fuel as determined by the department, based on factors including the vessel's size, condition, and anticipated use of the vessel, including initial destination following transfer. (c) The department may consult with the department of ecology in carrying out the requirements of this subsection (2). (3) Prior to sale, and unless the vessel has a title or valid marine document, the department is required to apply for a certificate of title for the vessel under RCW 88.02.510 and register the vessel under RCW 88.02.550 .
RCW 43.20.230 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20 / Section 230
RCW 43.20.230: Water resource planning—Procedures, criteria, technical assistance.
Status: in_force

Consistent with the water resource planning process of the department of ecology, the department of health shall: (1) Develop procedures and guidelines relating to water use efficiency, as defined in *section 4(3), chapter 348, Laws of 1989, to be included in the development and approval of cost-efficient water system plans required under RCW 43.20.050 ; (2) Develop criteria, with input from technical experts, with the objective of encouraging the cost-effective reuse of greywater and other water recycling practices, consistent with protection of public health and water quality; (3) Provide advice and technical assistance upon request in the development of water use efficiency plans; and (4) Provide advice and technical assistance on request for development of model conservation rate structures for public water systems. Subsections (1), (2), and (3) of this section are subject to the availability of funding.
RCW 43.19.904 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 19 / Section 904
RCW 43.19.904: Transfer of certain powers, duties, functions, and assets of the office of financial management.
Status: in_force

(1) The powers, duties, and functions of the office of financial management as set forth in Part V, chapter 43, Laws of 2011 1st sp. sess. are hereby transferred to the department of enterprise services. (2)(a) All reports, documents, surveys, books, records, files, papers, or written material in the possession of the office of financial management pertaining to the powers, duties, and functions transferred 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 office of financial management in carrying out the powers, duties, and functions transferred shall be made available to the department of enterprise services. All funds, credits, or other assets held by the office of financial management in connection with the powers, duties, and functions transferred shall be assigned to the department of enterprise services. (b) Any appropriations made to the office of financial management for carrying out the powers, functions, and duties transferred 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 office of financial management pertaining to the powers, duties, and functions transferred 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 office of financial management 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 office of financial management engaged in performing the powers, functions, and duties transferred to the department of enterprise services, are transferred to the department of enterprise services. All employees classified under chapter 41.06 RCW, the state civil service law, are assigned to department of enterprise services to perform their usual duties upon the same terms as formerly, without any loss of rights, subject to any action that may be appropriate thereafter in accordance with the laws and rules governing state civil service law.
RCW 43.20.065 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20 / Section 065
RCW 43.20.065: On-site sewage system failures and inspections—Rule making.
Status: in_force

(1) Rules adopted by the state board under RCW 43.20.050 (3) regarding failures of on-site sewage systems must: (a) Give first priority to allowing repair and second priority to allowing replacement of an existing conventional on-site sewage system, consisting of a septic tank and drainfield, with a similar conventional system; (b) Not impose or allow the imposition of more stringent performance requirements of equivalent on-site sewage systems on private entities than public entities; and (c) Allow a system to be repaired using the least expensive alternative that meets standards and is likely to provide comparable or better long-term sewage treatment and effluent dispersal outcomes. (2) Rules adopted by the state board under RCW 43.20.050 (3) regarding inspections must: (a) Require any inspection of an on-site sewage system carried out by a certified professional inspector or public agency to be coordinated with the owner of the on-site sewage system prior to accessing the on-site sewage system; (b) Require any inspection of an on-site sewage system carried out by a certified professional inspector or responsible public agency to be authorized by the owner of the on-site sewage system prior to accessing the on-site sewage system; (c) Allow, in cases where an inspection has not been authorized by a property owner, the local health jurisdiction to follow the procedures established for an administrative search warrant in RCW 70A.105.030 ; and (d) Forbid local health jurisdictions from requiring private property owners to grant inspection or maintenance easements for on-site sewage systems as a condition of permit issuance for on-site sewage systems that are located on a single property and service a single dwelling unit.
RCW 43.22A.080 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 22A / Section 080
RCW 43.22A.080: Installer certification—Revocation.
Status: in_force

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(1) The department may revoke a certificate of manufactured home installation upon the following grounds: (a) The certificate was obtained through error or fraud; (b) The holder of the certificate is judged to be incompetent as a result of multiple infractions of the state installation requirements, WAC 296-150I-0300 through 296-150I-0410; or (c) The holder has violated a provision of this chapter or a rule adopted to implement this chapter. (2) Before a certificate of manufactured home installation is revoked, the holder must be given written notice of the department's intention to revoke the certificate, sent using a method by which the mailing can be tracked or the delivery can be confirmed to the holder's last known address. The notice shall enumerate the allegations against the holder, and shall give the holder the opportunity to request a hearing. At the hearing, the department and the holder may produce witnesses and give testimony. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW.
RCW 43.43.735 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 735
RCW 43.43.735: Photographing and fingerprinting—Powers and duties of law enforcement agencies—Other data.
Status: in_force

(1) It shall be the duty of the sheriff or director of public safety of every county, and the chief of police of every city or town, and of every chief officer of other law enforcement agencies duly operating within this state, to cause the photographing and fingerprinting of all adults and juveniles lawfully arrested for the commission of any criminal offense constituting a felony or gross misdemeanor. (a) When such juveniles are brought directly to a juvenile detention facility, the juvenile court administrator is also authorized, but not required, to cause the photographing, fingerprinting, and record transmittal to the appropriate law enforcement agency; and (b) a further exception may be made when the arrest is for a violation punishable as a gross misdemeanor and the arrested person is not taken into custody. (2) It shall be the right, but not the duty, of the sheriff or director of public safety of every county, and the chief of police of every city or town, and every chief officer of other law enforcement agencies operating within this state to photograph and record the fingerprints of all adults lawfully arrested. (3) Such sheriffs, directors of public safety, chiefs of police, and other chief law enforcement officers, may record, in addition to photographs and fingerprints, the palmprints, soleprints, toeprints, or any other identification data of all persons whose photograph and fingerprints are required or allowed to be taken under this section when in the discretion of such law enforcement officers it is necessary for proper identification of the arrested person or the investigation of the crime with which he or she is charged.
RCW 43.83B.430 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 83B / Section 430
RCW 43.83B.430: State drought preparedness account.
Status: in_force

The state drought preparedness account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from appropriated funds designated for the account and all cost recovery revenues collected under RCW 43.83B.410 (5) must be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may be used for drought planning and preparedness activities under this chapter, including grants issued under RCW 43.83B.415 . Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. During the 2023-2025 and 2025-2027 fiscal biennia, the legislature may appropriate moneys from the account for activities related to water banking. During the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the state drought preparedness account to the state general fund.
RCW 43.21C.020 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21C / Section 020
RCW 43.21C.020: Legislative recognitions—Declaration—Responsibility.
Status: in_force

(1) The legislature, recognizing that a human being depends on biological and physical surroundings for food, shelter, and other needs, and for cultural enrichment as well; and recognizing further the profound impact of a human being's activity on the interrelations of all components of the natural environment, particularly the profound influences of population growth, high-density urbanization, industrial expansion, resource utilization and exploitation, and new and expanding technological advances and recognizing further the critical importance of restoring and maintaining environmental quality to the overall welfare and development of human beings, declares that it is the continuing policy of the state of Washington, in cooperation with federal and local governments, and other concerned public and private organizations, to use all practicable means and measures, including financial and technical assistance, in a manner calculated to: (a) Foster and promote the general welfare; (b) create and maintain conditions under which human beings and nature can exist in productive harmony; and (c) fulfill the social, economic, and other requirements of present and future generations of Washington citizens. (2) In order to carry out the policy set forth in this chapter, it is the continuing responsibility of the state of Washington and all agencies of the state to use all practicable means, consistent with other essential considerations of state policy, to improve and coordinate plans, functions, programs, and resources to the end that the state and its citizens may: (a) Fulfill the responsibilities of each generation as trustee of the environment for succeeding generations; (b) Assure for all people of Washington safe, healthful, productive, and aesthetically and culturally pleasing surroundings; (c) Attain the widest range of beneficial uses of the environment without degradation, risk to health or safety, or other undesirable and unintended consequences; (d) Preserve important historic, cultural, and natural aspects of our national heritage; (e) Maintain, wherever possible, an environment which supports diversity and variety of individual choice; (f) Achieve a balance between population and resource use which will permit high standards of living and a wide sharing of life's amenities; and (g) Enhance the quality of renewable resources and approach the maximum attainable recycling of depletable resources. (3) The legislature recognizes that each person has a fundamental and inalienable right to a healthful environment and that each person has a responsibility to contribute to the preservation and enhancement of the environment.
RCW 43.113.030 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 113 / Section 030
RCW 43.113.030: Powers and duties.
Status: in_force

The commission shall have the following powers and duties: (1) Examine and define issues pertaining to the rights and needs of African Americans, and make recommendations to the governor and state agencies for changes in programs and laws. (2) Advise the governor and state agencies on the development and implementation of policies, plans, and programs that relate to the special needs of African Americans. (3) Advise the legislature on issues of concern to the African American community. (4) Establish relationships with state agencies, local governments, and private sector organizations that promote equal opportunity and benefits for African Americans. (5) Receive gifts, grants, and endowments from public or private sources that are made for the use or benefit of the commission and expend, without appropriation, the same or any income from the gifts, grants, or endowments according to their terms.
RCW 43.92.020 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 92 / Section 020
RCW 43.92.020: Objects of survey.
Status: in_force

The geological survey shall have for its objects: (1) An examination of the economic products of the state, including: Gold, silver, copper, lead, and iron ores, as well as building stones, clays, coal, and all mineral substances of value; (2) An examination and classification of soils, and the study of their adaptability to particular crops; (3) An investigation and report upon the water supplies, artesian wells, the water power of the state, gauging the streams, etc., with reference to their application for irrigation and other purposes; (4) An examination and report upon the occurrence of different road building material; (5) An examination of the physical features of the state with reference to their practical bearing upon the occupations of the people; (6) The preparation of special geological and economic maps to illustrate the resources of the state; (7) The preparation of special reports with necessary illustrations and maps, which shall embrace both the general and detailed description of the geology and natural resources of the state; and (8) The consideration of similar scientific and economic questions that, in the judgment of the state geologist, is deemed of value to the people of the state.
RCW 43.19.1917 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 19 / Section 1917
RCW 43.19.1917: Records of equipment owned by state—Inspection—"State equipment" defined.
Status: in_force

All state agencies, including educational institutions, shall maintain a perpetual record of ownership of state owned equipment, which shall be available for the inspection and check of those officers who are charged by law with the responsibility for auditing the records and accounts of the state organizations owning the equipment, or to such other special investigators and others as the governor may direct. In addition, these records shall be made available to members of the legislature, the legislative committees, and legislative staff on request. All state agencies, including educational institutions, shall account to the office of financial management upon request for state equipment owned by, assigned to, or otherwise possessed by them and maintain such records as the office of financial management deems necessary for proper accountability therefor. The office of financial management shall publish a procedural directive for compliance by all state agencies, including educational institutions, which establishes a standard method of maintaining records for state owned equipment, including the use of standard state forms. This published directive also shall include instructions for reporting to the department all state equipment which is excess to the needs of state organizations owning such equipment. The term "state equipment" means all items of machines, tools, furniture, or furnishings other than expendable supplies and materials as defined by the office of financial management.
RCW 43.21C.914 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21C / Section 914
RCW 43.21C.914: Effective dates—1983 c 117.
Status: in_force

(1) Sections 1, 2, and 4 through 16 of this act are necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately [April 23, 1983]. (2) Section 3 of this act shall take effect one hundred eighty days after the remainder of this act goes into effect under subsection (1) of this section.
RCW 43.330.100 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 330 / Section 100
RCW 43.330.100: Local infrastructure and public facilities—Grants and loans.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall support the development and maintenance of local infrastructure and public facilities and provide local communities with flexible sources of funding. The department shall coordinate grant and loan programs that provide infrastructure and investment in local communities. This shall include coordinating funding for eligible projects with other federal, state, local, private, and nonprofit funding sources. (2) At a minimum, the department shall provide coordinated procedures for applying for and tracking grants and loans among and between the community economic revitalization board, the public works trust fund, and community development block grants.
RCW 43.119.060 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 119 / Section 060
RCW 43.119.060: Interagency committee of state employed women—Staffing support.
Status: in_force

The Washington state women's commission must provide staffing support to the interagency committee of state employed women, a volunteer organization that aims to better the lives of state employees by advising the governor and agencies on policies that affect state-employed women.
RCW 43.20B.455 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20B / Section 455
RCW 43.20B.455: Residential habilitation centers—Costs of services—Discretionary allowance in resident's fund.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of RCW 43.20B.410 through 43.20B.455 , the secretary may, if in the secretary's discretion any resident of a residential habilitation center can be terminated from receiving services at the habilitation center more rapidly and assimilated into a community, keep an amount not exceeding five thousand dollars in the resident's fund for such resident and such resident shall not thereafter be liable thereon for per capita costs of care, support and treatment as provided for in RCW 43.20B.415 .
RCW 43.99S.020 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 99S / Section 020
RCW 43.99S.020: Conditions and limitations.
Status: in_force

The proceeds from the sale of the bonds authorized in RCW 43.99S.010 shall be deposited in the state building construction account created by RCW 43.83.020 . The proceeds shall be transferred as follows: (1) One billion two hundred thirty-four million dollars to remain in the state building construction account created by RCW 43.83.020 ; (2) Twenty-five million dollars to the outdoor recreation account created by RCW 79A.25.060 ; (3) Twenty-five million dollars to the habitat conservation account created by RCW 79A.15.020 ; (4) One hundred eight million two hundred thousand dollars to the state taxable building construction account. All receipts from taxable bond issues are to be deposited into the account. If the state finance committee deems it necessary to issue more than the amount specified in this subsection (4) as taxable bonds in order to comply with federal internal revenue service rules and regulations pertaining to the use of nontaxable bond proceeds, the proceeds of such additional taxable bonds shall be transferred to the state taxable building construction account in lieu of any transfer otherwise provided by this section. The state treasurer shall submit written notice to the director of financial management if it is determined that any such additional transfer to the state taxable building construction account is necessary. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. These proceeds shall be used exclusively for the purposes specified in this section and for the payment of expenses incurred in the issuance and sale of the bonds issued for the purposes of this section, and shall be administered by the office of financial management subject to legislative appropriation.
RCW 43.17.070 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 17 / Section 070
RCW 43.17.070: Administrative committees.
Status: in_force

There shall be administrative committees of the state government, which shall be known as: (1) The state finance committee and (2) the state capitol committee.
RCW 43.06.420 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 06 / Section 420
RCW 43.06.420: Undergraduate internship program—Executive fellows program.
Status: in_force

The state internship program shall consist of two individual internship programs as follows: (1) An undergraduate internship program consisting of three-month to six-month positions for students working toward an undergraduate degree. In addition, a public sector employee, whether working toward a degree or not, shall be eligible to participate in the program upon the written recommendation of the head of the employee's agency. (2) An executive fellows program consisting of one-year to two-year placements for students who have successfully completed at least one year of graduate level work and have demonstrated a substantial interest in public sector management. Positions in this program shall be as assistants or analysts at the midmanagement level or higher. In addition, a public sector employee, whether working toward an advanced degree or not, or who has not successfully completed one year of graduate-level work as required by this subsection, shall be eligible to participate in the program upon the written recommendation of the head of the employee's agency. Participants in the executive fellows program who were not public employees prior to accepting a position in the program shall receive insurance and retirement credit commensurate with other employees of the employing agency.
RCW 43.92.900 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 92 / Section 900
RCW 43.92.900: Intent—2006 c 340.
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the legislature that there be an effective state geological survey that can produce essential information that provides for the health, safety, and economic well-being of the citizens.
RCW 43.43.575 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 575
RCW 43.43.575: Firearms safety training program.
Status: in_force

The Washington state patrol shall establish a program to provide certifications for firearms safety training programs that meet the requirements of RCW 9.41.070 and 9.41.1132 , and to require certified firearms safety programs to apply for recertification every five years. The Washington state patrol shall develop the form and manner of documentation for applicants for permits to purchase firearms to provide proof of completion of a certified firearms safety training program, for concealed pistol license applicants to provide proof of completion of a certified concealed carry firearms safety training program, and for use as proof of qualifying for an exemption from the firearms safety training requirement or concealed carry firearms safety training requirement.
RCW 43.09.270 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 09 / Section 270
RCW 43.09.270: Local government accounting—Expense of audit, what constitutes.
Status: in_force

The expense of auditing local governments and those expenses directly related to prescribing accounting systems, training, maintenance of working capital including reserves for late and uncollectible accounts and necessary adjustments to billings, and field audit supervision, shall be considered expenses of auditing public accounts within the meaning of RCW 43.09.280 and 43.09.282 , and shall be prorated for that purpose equally among all entities directly affected by such service.
RCW 43.20A.720 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20A / Section 720
RCW 43.20A.720: Telecommunications devices and services for the hearing and speech impaired—Definitions.
Status: in_force

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this section and RCW 43.20A.725 . (1) "Hearing impaired" means those persons who are certified to be deaf, deaf-blind, or hard of hearing, and those persons who are certified to have a hearing disability limiting their access to telecommunications. (2) "Speech impaired" means persons who are certified to be unable to speak or who are certified to have a speech impairment limiting their access to telecommunications. (3) "Department" means the department of social and health services. (4) "Office" means the office of deaf and hard of hearing within the state department of social and health services.
RCW 43.216.550 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 216 / Section 550
RCW 43.216.550: Authority to solicit gifts, grants, and support.
Status: in_force

The department may solicit gifts, grants, conveyances, bequests and devises for the use or benefit of the early childhood state education and assistance program established by RCW 43.216.500 through 43.216.550 and 43.216.900 and 43.216.901 . The department shall actively solicit support from business and industry and from the federal government for the state early childhood education and assistance program and shall assist local programs in developing partnerships with the community for eligible children.
RCW 43.63A.730 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 63A / Section 730
RCW 43.63A.730: Prostitution prevention and intervention grants—Applications, contents.
Status: in_force

At a minimum, grant applications must include the following: (1) The proposed geographic service area; (2) A description of the extent and effect of the needs for prostitution prevention and intervention within the relevant geographic area; (3) An explanation of how the funds will be used, their relationship to existing services available within the community, and the need that they will fulfill; (4) An explanation of what organizations were involved in the development of the proposal; and (5) The methods that will be employed to measure the success of the program.
RCW 43.60A.010 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 60A / Section 010
RCW 43.60A.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise: (1) "Committee" means the veterans affairs advisory committee. (2) "Department" means the department of veterans affairs. (3) "Director" means the director of the department of veterans affairs. (4) "Goods and services" includes professional services and all other goods and services. (5) "Procurement" means the purchase, lease, or rental of any goods or services. (6) "State agency" includes the state of Washington and all agencies, departments, offices, divisions, boards, commissions, and correctional and other types of institutions. (7) "Veteran-owned business" means a business that is certified by the department to be at least fifty-one percent owned and controlled by: (a) A veteran as defined in RCW 41.04.007 ; or (b) An active or reserve member in any branch of the armed forces of the United States, including the national guard, coast guard, and armed forces reserves.
RCW 43.340.020 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 340 / Section 020
RCW 43.340.020: Tobacco settlement authority—Governing board—Meetings—Staff support.
Status: in_force

(1) The tobacco settlement authority is created and constitutes a public instrumentality and agency of the state, separate and distinct from the state, exercising public and essential governmental functions. The authority is a public body within the meaning of RCW 39.53.010 . (2) The powers of the authority are vested in and shall be exercised by a board consisting of five directors appointed by the governor, one of whom shall be appointed by the governor as chair of the authority and who shall serve on the authority and as chair of the authority at the pleasure of the governor. The governor shall make the initial appointments no later than thirty days after April 4, 2002. The term of the directors, other than the chair, shall be four years from the date of their appointment, except that the terms of two of the initial appointees, as determined by the governor, shall be for two years from the date of their appointment. A director may be removed by the governor for cause under RCW 43.06.070 and 43.06.080 . The governor shall fill any vacancy on the board by appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term. The members of the authority shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 and may be reimbursed, solely from the funds of the authority, for expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties under this chapter, subject to RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 . (3) Three members of the board constitute a quorum. (4) The members shall elect a treasurer and secretary annually, and other officers as the members determine necessary. (5) Meetings of the board shall be held in accordance with the open public meetings act, chapter 42.30 RCW, and at the call of the chair or when a majority of the members so requests. Meetings of the board may be held at any location within or out of the state, and members of the board may participate in a meeting of the board by means of a conference telephone or similar communication equipment under RCW 23B.08.200 . (6) The staff of the state housing finance commission under chapter 43.180 RCW shall provide administrative and staff support to the authority and shall be compensated for its services solely from the funds of the authority.
RCW 43.22.435 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 22 / Section 435
RCW 43.22.435: Altering a mobile or manufactured home—Permit—Penalties—Appeals—Notice of correction.
Status: in_force

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(1)(a) In addition to or in lieu of any other penalty applicable under this chapter, and except as provided in (b) of this subsection, the department may assess a civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars against a contractor, firm, partnership, or corporation, that fails to obtain a permit before altering a mobile or manufactured home as required under this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter. Each day on which a violation occurs constitutes a separate violation. However, the cumulative penalty for the same occurrence may not exceed five thousand dollars. (b) The department must adopt a schedule of civil penalties giving due consideration to the appropriateness of the penalty with respect to the gravity of the violation and the history of previous violations. Penalties for subsequent violations, not constituting the same occurrence, committed within two years of a prior violation by the same party or entity, or by an individual who was a principal or officer of the same entity, must be double the amount of the penalty for the prior violation or one thousand dollars, whichever is greater. (2)(a) The department may issue a notice of correction before issuing a civil penalty assessment. The notice must include: (i) A description of the violation; (ii) A statement of what is required to correct the violation; (iii) The date by which the department requires correction to be achieved; and (iv) Notice of the individual or department office that must be contacted to obtain a permit or other compliance information. (b) A notice of correction is not a formal enforcement action, is not subject to appeal, and is a public record. (c) If the department issues a notice of correction, it shall not issue a civil penalty for the violation identified in the notice of correction unless the responsible person fails to comply with the notice. (3)(a) The department must issue written notices of civil penalties imposed under this section, with the reasons for the penalty, using a method by which the mailing can be tracked or the delivery can be confirmed to the last known address of the party named in the notice. (b) If a party desires to contest a notice of civil penalty issued under this section, the party must file a notice of appeal with the department within twenty days of the department's mailing of the notice of civil penalty. An administrative law judge of the office of administrative hearings will hear and determine the appeal. Appeal proceedings must be conducted pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW. An appeal of the administrative law judge's determination or order shall be to the superior court. The superior court's decision is subject only to discretionary review under the rules of appellate procedure.
RCW 43.99G.162 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 99G / Section 162
RCW 43.99G.162: Proceeds—Deposit—Use.
Status: in_force

The proceeds from the sale of the bonds authorized in RCW 43.99G.160 shall be deposited in the Columbia river basin water supply development account created in chapter 6, Laws of 2006. If the state finance committee deems it necessary to issue the bonds authorized in RCW 43.99G.160 as taxable bonds in order to comply with federal internal revenue service rules and regulations pertaining to the use of nontaxable bond proceeds, the proceeds of such taxable bonds shall be transferred to the Columbia river basin taxable bond water supply development account in lieu of any deposit otherwise provided by this section. The state treasurer shall submit written notice to the director of financial management if it is determined that any such transfer to the Columbia river basin taxable bond water supply development account is necessary. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. The proceeds shall be used exclusively for the purposes specified in RCW 43.99G.160 and for the payment of expenses incurred in the issuance and sale of the bonds. These proceeds shall be administered by the office of financial management, subject to legislative appropriation.
RCW 43.360.010 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 360 / Section 010
RCW 43.360.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Area" means a geographic area within a local government that is described by a closed perimeter boundary. (2) "Department" means the department of archaeology and historic preservation. (3) "Director" means the director of the department. (4) "Local government" means a city, code city, or town. (5) "Qualified levels of participation" means a local downtown or neighborhood commercial district revitalization program that has been designated by the department.
RCW 43.216.325 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 216 / Section 325
RCW 43.216.325: Licenses—Denial, suspension, revocation, modification, nonrenewal—Proceedings—Penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) An agency may be denied a license, or any license issued pursuant to this chapter may be suspended, revoked, modified, or not renewed by the secretary upon proof (a) that the agency has failed or refused to comply with the provisions of this chapter or the requirements adopted pursuant to this chapter; or (b) that the conditions required for the issuance of a license under this chapter have ceased to exist with respect to such licenses. RCW 43.216.327 governs notice of a license denial, revocation, suspension, or modification and provides the right to an adjudicative proceeding. (2) In any adjudicative proceeding regarding the denial, modification, suspension, or revocation of any license under this chapter, the department's decision shall be upheld if it is supported by a preponderance of the evidence. (3)(a) The department may assess civil monetary penalties upon proof that an agency has failed or refused to comply with the rules adopted under this chapter or that an agency subject to licensing under this chapter is operating without a license except that civil monetary penalties shall not be levied against a licensed foster home. (b) Monetary penalties levied against unlicensed agencies that submit an application for licensure within thirty days of notification and subsequently become licensed will be forgiven. These penalties may be assessed in addition to or in lieu of other disciplinary actions. Civil monetary penalties, if imposed, may be assessed and collected, with interest, for each day an agency is or was out of compliance. (c) Civil monetary penalties shall not exceed one hundred fifty dollars per violation for a family day care home and two hundred fifty dollars per violation for child day care centers or outdoor nature-based child care programs. Each day upon which the same or substantially similar action occurs is a separate violation subject to the assessment of a separate penalty. (d) The department shall provide a notification period before a monetary penalty is effective and may forgive the penalty levied if the agency comes into compliance during this period. (e) The department may suspend, revoke, or not renew a license for failure to pay a civil monetary penalty it has assessed pursuant to this chapter within ten days after such assessment becomes final. RCW 43.216.335 governs notice of a civil monetary penalty and provides the right to an adjudicative proceeding. The preponderance of evidence standard shall apply in adjudicative proceedings related to assessment of civil monetary penalties. (4)(a) In addition to or in lieu of an enforcement action being taken, the department may place a child day care center, outdoor nature-based child care provider, or family day care provider on nonreferral status if the center or provider has failed or refused to comply with this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter or an enforcement action has been taken. The nonreferral status may continue until the department determines that: (i) No enforcement action is appropriate; or (ii) a corrective action plan has been successfully concluded. (b) Whenever a child day care center, outdoor nature-based child care provider, or family day care provider is placed on nonreferral status, the department shall provide written notification to the child day care center, outdoor nature-based child care provider, or family day care provider. (5) The department shall notify appropriate public and private child care resource and referral agencies of the department's decision to: (a) Take an enforcement action against a child day care center, outdoor nature-based child care provider, or family day care provider; or (b) place or remove a child day care center, outdoor nature-based child care provider, or family day care provider on nonreferral status.
RCW 43.06C.080 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 06C / Section 080
RCW 43.06C.080: Unexpected fatality review team—Duties.
Status: in_force

(1) The ombuds or the ombuds' designee shall serve as a member of the unexpected fatality review team convened under chapter 72.09 RCW. (2) The department shall: (a) Permit the ombuds or the ombuds' designee physical access to state institutions serving incarcerated individuals and state-licensed facilities or residences for the purposes of carrying out its duties under this chapter; and (b) Upon the ombuds' request, grant the ombuds or the ombuds' designee the right to access, inspect, and copy all relevant information, records, or documents in the possession or control of the department that the ombuds considers necessary in an investigation. (3) The office shall issue an annual report to the legislature on the status of the implementation of unexpected fatality review recommendations.
RCW 43.216.802 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 216 / Section 802
RCW 43.216.802: Eligibility—General requirements.
Status: in_force

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(1) It is the intent of the legislature to increase working families' access to affordable, high quality child care and to support the expansion of the workforce to support businesses and the statewide economy. (2) A family is eligible for working connections child care when the household's annual income is at or below 60 percent of the state median income adjusted for family size and: (a) The child receiving care is: (i) Less than 13 years of age; or (ii) less than 19 years of age and has a verified special need according to department rule or is under court supervision; and (b) The household meets all other program eligibility requirements established in this chapter or in rule by the department as authorized by RCW 43.216.055 or 43.216.065 or any other authority granted by this chapter. (3) Beginning July 1, 2029, a family is eligible for working connections child care when the household's annual income is above 60 percent and at or below 75 percent of the state median income adjusted for family size and: (a) The child receiving care is: (i) Less than 13 years of age; or (ii) less than 19 years of age and has a verified special need according to department rule or is under court supervision; and (b) The household meets all other program eligibility requirements established in this chapter or in rule by the department as authorized by RCW 43.216.055 or 43.216.065 or any other authority granted by this chapter. (4) Beginning July 1, 2031, and subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, a family is eligible for working connections child care when the household's annual income is above 75 percent of the state median income and is at or below 85 percent of the state median income adjusted for family size and: (a) The child receiving care is: (i) Less than 13 years of age; or (ii) less than 19 years of age and has a verified special need according to department rule or is under court supervision; and (b) The household meets all other program eligibility requirements established in this chapter or in rule by the department as authorized by RCW 43.216.055 or 43.216.065 or any other authority granted by this chapter. (5) Beginning November 1, 2024, when an applicant or consumer is a member of an assistance unit that is eligible for or receiving basic food benefits under the federal supplemental nutrition assistance program or the state food assistance program the department must determine that the household income eligibility requirements in this section are met. (6) The department must adopt rules to implement this section, including an income phase-out eligibility period. (7) The department may not consider the citizenship status of an applicant or consumer's child when determining eligibility for working connections child care benefits. (8) The income eligibility requirements in subsections (2) through (4) of this section do not apply to households eligible for the working connections child care program under RCW 43.216.808 and 43.216.814 .
RCW 43.21A.160 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21A / Section 160
RCW 43.21A.160: Request for certification of records as confidential—Procedure.
Status: in_force

Whenever any records or other information furnished under the authority of this chapter to the director, the department, or any division of the department, relate to the processes of production unique to the owner or operator thereof, or may affect adversely the competitive position of such owner or operator if released to the public or to a competitor, the owner or operator of such processes or production may so certify, and request that such information or records be made available only for the confidential use of the director, the department, or the appropriate division of the department. The director shall give consideration to the request, and if such action would not be detrimental to the public interest and is otherwise within accord with the policies and purposes of this chapter, may grant the same.
RCW 43.31.575 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 31 / Section 575
RCW 43.31.575: Early learning facilities grant and loan program—Eligible organizations—Requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) Organizations eligible to receive funding from the early learning facilities grant and loan program include: (a) Early childhood education and assistance program providers; (b) Working connections child care providers who are eligible to receive state subsidies; (c) Licensed early learning centers not currently participating in the early childhood education and assistance program, but intending to do so; (d) Developers of housing and community facilities; (e) Community and technical colleges; (f) Educational service districts; (g) Local governments; (h) Federally recognized tribes in the state; and (i) Religiously affiliated entities. (2) To be eligible to receive funding from the early learning facilities grant and loan program for activities described in RCW 43.31.577 (1) (b), (c), and (d) and (2), eligible organizations, school districts, and tribal compact schools must: (a) Commit to being an active participant in good standing with the early achievers program as defined by chapter 43.216 RCW; and (b) Demonstrate that projects receiving construction, purchase, or renovation grants or loans must also: (i) Demonstrate that the project site is under the applicant's control for a minimum of 10 years, either through ownership or a long-term lease; and (ii) Commit to using the facility funded by the grant or loan for the purposes of providing preschool or child care for a minimum of 10 years. (3) To be eligible to receive funding from the early learning facilities grant and loan program for activities described in RCW 43.31.577 (1) (b), (c), and (d) and (2), religiously affiliated entities must use the facility to provide child care and education services consistent with subsection (4)(a) of this section. (4)(a) Upon receiving a grant or loan, the recipient must continue to be an active participant and in good standing with the early achievers program. (b) If the recipient does not meet the conditions specified in (a) of this subsection, the grants shall be repaid to the early learning facilities revolving account or the early learning facilities development account, as directed by the department. So long as an eligible organization continues to provide an early learning program in the facility, the facility is used as authorized, and the eligible organization continues to be an active participant and in good standing with the early achievers program, the grant repayment is waived.
RCW 43.250.060 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 250 / Section 060
RCW 43.250.060: Investment pool—Generally.
Status: in_force

The state treasurer shall by rule prescribe the time periods for investments in the investment pool and the procedure for withdrawal of funds from the investment pool. The state treasurer shall promulgate such other rules as are deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the investment pool. The rules shall also provide for the administrative expenses of the investment pool, including repayment of the initial administrative costs financed out of the appropriation included in chapter 294, Laws of 1986, to be paid from the pool's earnings and for the interest earnings in excess of the expenses to be credited or paid to participants in the pool. The state treasurer may deduct the amounts necessary to reimburse the treasurer's office for the actual expenses the office incurs and to repay any funds appropriated and expended for the initial administrative costs of the pool. Any credits or payments to the participants shall be calculated and made in a manner which equitably reflects the differing amounts of the participants' respective deposits in the investment pool fund and the differing periods of time for which the amounts were placed in the investment pool.
RCW 43.21A.702 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21A / Section 702
RCW 43.21A.702: Transfer of ownership of department-owned vessel—Further requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) Following the inspection required under RCW 43.21A.700 and prior to transferring ownership of a department-owned vessel, the department shall obtain the following from the transferee: (a) The purposes for which the transferee intends to use the vessel; and (b) Information demonstrating the prospective owner's intent to obtain legal moorage following the transfer, in the manner determined by the department. (2)(a) The department shall remove any containers or other materials that are not fixed to the vessel and contain hazardous substances, as defined under RCW 70A.305.020 . (b) However, the department may transfer a vessel with: (i) Those containers or materials described under (a) of this subsection where the transferee demonstrates to the department's satisfaction that the container's or material's presence is consistent with the anticipated use of the vessel; and (ii) A reasonable amount of fuel as determined by the department, based on factors including the vessel's size, condition, and anticipated use of the vessel including initial destination following transfer. (3) Prior to sale, and unless the vessel has a valid marine document, the department is required to apply for a title or certificate of title for the vessel under RCW 88.02.510 and register the vessel under RCW 88.02.550 .
RCW 43.99Z.900 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 99Z / Section 900
RCW 43.99Z.900: Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 37.
Status: in_force

This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [July 10, 2015].
RCW 43.22.282 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 22 / Section 282
RCW 43.22.282: Industrial welfare committee abolished—Transfer of powers, duties, and functions.
Status: in_force

The industrial welfare committee established by this chapter is abolished. All powers, duties, and functions of the committee are transferred to the director of labor and industries.
RCW 43.99Z.030 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 99Z / Section 030
RCW 43.99Z.030: Retirement of bonds—Reimbursement of general fund from debt-limit general fund bond retirement account.
Status: in_force

(1) The debt-limit general fund bond retirement account shall be used for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds authorized in RCW 43.99Z.020 (1) (a) through (c). (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 43.99Z.020 (1) (a) through (c). (3) On each date on which any interest or principal and interest payment is due on bonds issued for the purposes of RCW 43.99Z.020 (1) (a) through (c) 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 43.41.420 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 41 / Section 420
RCW 43.41.420: Undergraduate and graduate educational costs—Reports to regents and trustees.
Status: in_force

The education data center must determine and report on amounts constituting undergraduate and graduate educational costs to the several boards of regents and trustees for the state institutions of higher education by November 10th of each even-numbered year.
RCW 43.99Y.050 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 99Y / Section 050
RCW 43.99Y.050: Payment of principal and interest—Additional means for raising money authorized.
Status: in_force

The legislature may provide additional means for raising moneys for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds authorized in RCW 43.99Y.010 , and RCW 43.99Y.020 and 43.99Y.030 shall not be deemed to provide an exclusive method for the payment.
RCW 43.155.120 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 155 / Section 120
RCW 43.155.120: Administering funds—Preference to an evergreen community.
Status: in_force

When administering funds under this chapter, the board shall give preference only to an evergreen community recognized under RCW 76.15.090 in comparison to other entities that are eligible to receive evergreen community designation. Entities not eligible for designation as an evergreen community shall not be given less preferential treatment than an evergreen community.
RCW 43.131.430 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 131 / Section 430
RCW 43.131.430: Port district noise mitigation grant program—Repeal.
Status: repealed

The following acts or parts of acts, as now existing or hereafter amended, are each repealed, effective July 1, 2030: (1) RCW 43.330.610 and 2024 c 194 s 5 ; and (2) RCW 53.20.090 and 2024 c 194 s 6 .
RCW 43.79.072 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 79 / Section 072
RCW 43.79.072: University of Washington fund—Appropriations to be paid from general fund.
Status: in_force

From and after the first day of April, 1955, all appropriations made by the thirty-fourth legislature from the University of Washington fund shall be paid out of moneys in the general fund.
RCW 43.21H.010 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21H / Section 010
RCW 43.21H.010: Purpose.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to assert that it is the intent of the legislature that economic values are given appropriate consideration along with environmental, social, health, and safety considerations in the promulgation of rules by state and local government.
RCW 43.330.750 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 330 / Section 750
RCW 43.330.750: Rules—Rule development process.
Status: in_force

The director shall adopt rules necessary to allow the marketplace to operate as authorized by this subchapter. As part of the rule development process, the director shall consult with organizations representing eligible employers, qualified employees, private and nonprofit sector retirement plan administrators and providers, organizations representing private sector financial services firms, and any other individuals or entities that the director determines relevant to the development of an effective and efficient method for operating the marketplace. The director or the director's designee may take the actions necessary to ensure chapter 69, Laws of 2017 is implemented on July 23, 2017.
RCW 43.216.525 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 216 / Section 525
RCW 43.216.525: Rules.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW for the administration of the early childhood education and assistance program. Approved early childhood education and assistance programs shall conduct needs assessments of their service area and identify any targeted groups of children, to include but not be limited to children of seasonal and migrant farmworkers and native American populations living either on or off reservation. Approved early childhood education and assistance programs shall provide to the department a service delivery plan, to the extent practicable, that addresses these targeted populations. (2) The department, in developing rules for the early childhood education and assistance program, shall consult with the early learning advisory council, and shall consider such factors as coordination with existing head start and other early childhood programs, the preparation necessary for instructors, qualifications of instructors, adequate space and equipment, and special transportation needs. The rules shall specifically require the early childhood programs to provide for parental involvement in participation with their child's program, in local program policy decisions, in development and revision of service delivery systems, and in parent education and training. (3) By January 1, 2016, the department shall adopt rules requiring early childhood education and assistance program employees who have access to children to submit to a fingerprint background check. Fingerprint background check procedures for the early childhood education and assistance program shall be the same as the background check procedures in *RCW 43.215.215 .
RCW 43.42.901 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 42 / Section 901
RCW 43.42.901: Authority of permit agencies not affected.
Status: in_force

(1) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to abrogate or diminish the functions, powers, or duties granted to any permit agency by law. (2) Nothing in this chapter grants the office authority to decide if a permit shall be issued. The authority for determining if a permit shall be issued shall remain with the permit agency.
RCW 43.06.525 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 06 / Section 525
RCW 43.06.525: State sales, use, and business and occupation taxes—Indian tribe compacts—Effect on local taxes.
Status: in_force

Nothing in chapter 132, Laws of 2020 in any way limits, restricts, reduces, or affects local taxes authorized under chapter 82.14 RCW, RCW 81.104.170 , Title 35 , 36 , or 84 RCW, or any other provision of state law authorizing a local tax.
RCW 43.20B.750 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20B / Section 750
RCW 43.20B.750: Recipients holding title to real property or purchasing under land sales contracts—Recording request for notice or termination or request for notice of transfer or encumbrance of property—Notice and hearing—Rules.
Status: in_force

(1) When an individual receives medical assistance subject to recovery under this chapter and the individual is the holder of record title to real property or the purchaser under a land sale contract, the department of social and health services may present to the county auditor for recording in the deed and mortgage records of a county a request for notice of transfer or encumbrance of the real property. The department shall adopt a rule providing prior notice and hearing rights to the record titleholder or purchaser under a land sale contract. (2) The department shall present to the county auditor for recording a termination of request for notice of transfer or encumbrance when, in the judgment of the department, it is no longer necessary or appropriate for the department to monitor transfers or encumbrances related to the real property. (3) The department shall adopt by rule a form for the request for notice of transfer or encumbrance and the termination of request for notice of transfer or encumbrance that, at a minimum: (a) Contains the name of the public assistance recipient and a departmental case identifier or other appropriate information that links the individual who is the holder of record title to real property or the purchaser under a land sale contract to the individual's public assistance records; (b) Contains the legal description of the real property; (c) Contains a mailing address for the department to receive the notice of transfer or encumbrance; and (d) Complies with the requirements for recording in RCW 36.18.010 for those forms intended to be recorded. (4) The department shall pay the recording fee required by the county clerk under RCW 36.18.010 . (5) The request for notice of transfer or encumbrance described in this section does not affect title to real property and is not a lien on, encumbrance of, or other interest in the real property.
RCW 43.20B.325 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20B / Section 325
RCW 43.20B.325: Mental illness—Hospitalization charges—How computed.
Status: in_force

Charges for hospitalization of patients in state hospitals are to be based on the actual cost of operating such hospitals for the previous year, taking into consideration the overhead expense of operating the hospital and expense of maintenance and repair, including in both cases all salaries of supervision and management as well as material and equipment actually used or expended in operation as computed by the department: PROVIDED, That a schedule of differing hospitalization charges may be computed, including a schedule of charges for outpatient services, considering the costs of care, treatment and maintenance in accordance with the classification of mental illness, type and intensity of treatment rendered, which may vary among and within the several state hospitals. Costs of transportation shall be computed by the department.
RCW 43.371.100 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 371 / Section 100
RCW 43.371.100: Development of data set and business process to assist in determining commercially reasonable payment amounts and resolving out-of-network payment disputes for medical services covered under the balance billing protection act.
Status: in_force

(1) The office of the insurance commissioner shall contract with the state agency responsible for administration of the database and the lead organization to establish a data set and business process to provide health carriers, health care providers, hospitals, ambulatory surgical facilities, and arbitrators with data to assist in determining commercially reasonable payments and resolving payment disputes for out-of-network medical services rendered by health care facilities or providers. (a) The data set and business process must be developed in collaboration with health carriers, health care providers, hospitals, and ambulatory surgical facilities. (b) The data set must provide the amounts for the services described in RCW 48.49.020 . The data used to calculate the median in-network and out-of-network allowed amounts and the median billed charge amounts by geographic area, for the same or similar services, must be drawn from commercial health plan claims, and exclude medicare and medicaid claims as well as claims paid on other than a fee-for-service basis. (c) The data set and business process must be available beginning November 1, 2019, and must be reviewed by an advisory committee established under this chapter that includes representatives of health carriers, health care providers, hospitals, and ambulatory surgical facilities for validation before use. (2) The 2019 data set must be based upon the most recently available full calendar year of claims data. The data set for each subsequent year must be adjusted by applying the consumer price index-medical component established by the United States department of labor, bureau of labor statistics to the previous year's data set. (3) Until December 31, 2030, the office of the insurance commissioner shall contract with the state agency responsible for administration of the database or other organizations biennially beginning in 2022, for an analysis of commercial health plan claims data to assess any impact that chapter 48.49 RCW or P.L. 116-260 have had or may have had on payments to participating and nonparticipating providers and facilities and on the volume and percentage of claims that are provided by participating compared to nonparticipating providers. To the extent that data related to self-funded group health plans is available within funds appropriated for this purpose, the analysis may include such data. The first analysis shall compare 2019 claims data to the most recent full year's claims data. The analysis must be published on the website of the office of the insurance commissioner, with the first analysis published on or before December 15, 2022.
RCW 43.105.369 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 105 / Section 369
RCW 43.105.369: Office of privacy and data protection.
Status: in_force

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(1) The office of privacy and data protection is created within the agency. The purpose of the office of privacy and data protection is to serve as a central point of contact for state agencies on policy matters involving data privacy and data protection. (2) The director shall appoint the chief privacy officer, who is the director of the office of privacy and data protection. (3) The primary duties of the office of privacy and data protection with respect to state agencies are: (a) To conduct an annual privacy review; (b) To conduct an annual privacy training for state agencies and employees; (c) To articulate privacy principles and best practices; (d) To coordinate data protection in cooperation with the agency; and (e) To participate with the agency in the review of major state agency projects involving personally identifiable information. (4) The office of privacy and data protection must serve as a resource to local governments and the public on data privacy and protection concerns by: (a) Developing and promoting the dissemination of best practices for the collection and storage of personally identifiable information, including establishing and conducting a training program or programs for local governments; and (b) Educating consumers about the use of personally identifiable information on mobile and digital networks and measures that can help protect this information. (5) By December 1, 2016, and every four years thereafter, the office of privacy and data protection must prepare and submit to the legislature a report evaluating its performance. The office of privacy and data protection must establish performance measures in its 2016 report to the legislature and, in each report thereafter, demonstrate the extent to which performance results have been achieved. These performance measures must include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) The number of state agencies and employees who have participated in the annual privacy training; (b) A report on the extent of the office of privacy and data protection's coordination with international and national experts in the fields of data privacy, data protection, and access equity; (c) A report on the implementation of data protection measures by state agencies attributable in whole or in part to the office of privacy and data protection's coordination of efforts; and (d) A report on consumer education efforts, including but not limited to the number of consumers educated through public outreach efforts, as indicated by how frequently educational documents were accessed, the office of privacy and data protection's participation in outreach events, and inquiries received back from consumers via telephone or other media. (6) Within one year of June 9, 2016, the office of privacy and data protection must submit to the joint legislative audit and review committee for review and comment the performance measures developed under subsection (5) of this section and a data collection plan. (7) The office of privacy and data protection shall submit a report to the legislature on the: (a) Extent to which telecommunications providers in the state are deploying advanced telecommunications capability; and (b) existence of any inequality in access to advanced telecommunications infrastructure experienced by residents of tribal lands, rural areas, and economically distressed communities. The report may be submitted at a time within the discretion of the office of privacy and data protection, at least once every four years, and only to the extent the office of privacy and data protection is able to gather and present the information within existing resources.
RCW 43.43.856 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 856
RCW 43.43.856: Divulging investigative information prohibited—Confidentiality—Security of records and files.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) On and after April 26, 1973, it shall be unlawful for any person to divulge specific investigative information pertaining to activities related to organized crime which he or she has obtained by reason of public employment with the state of Washington or its political subdivisions unless such person is authorized or required to do so by operation of state or federal law. (b) Any person violating (a) of this subsection is guilty of a class B felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW. (2) Except as provided in RCW 43.43.854 , or pursuant to the rules of the supreme court of Washington, all of the information and data collected and processed by the organized crime intelligence unit shall be confidential and not subject to examination or publication pursuant to chapter 42.56 RCW. (3) The chief of the Washington state patrol shall prescribe such standards and procedures relating to the security of the records and files of the organized crime intelligence unit, as he or she deems to be in the public interest with the advice of the governor and the board.
RCW 43.330.400 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 330 / Section 400
RCW 43.330.400: Federal broadband account.
Status: in_force

(1) The federal broadband account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from funds received from legislative appropriation or transfer, federal funding, and moneys directed to the account from any other lawful source, must be deposited in the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for broadband activities authorized under federal law and for nonfederal match requirements. (2) Federal funding received by the department from the broadband equity, access, and deployment state grants program in section 60102 of P.L. 117-58 (the infrastructure investment and jobs act) or a substantially similar successor federal program, must be deposited into the account for broadband activities and must be used in accordance with any federal requirements and, subject to those requirements, may be distributed by the department on a competitive basis to other entities in the state.
RCW 43.85.190 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 85 / Section 190
RCW 43.85.190: Investment deposits and rate of interest.
Status: in_force

It is the purpose of RCW 43.85.190 through 43.85.230 to authorize the state treasurer to make investment deposits of state moneys or funds in his or her custody in qualified public depositaries at a rate of interest permitted by any applicable statute or regulation.
RCW 43.17.150 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 17 / Section 150
RCW 43.17.150: Receipt of property or money from United States attorney general—Use, expenditure—Deposit.
Status: in_force

(1) Each state agency is authorized to receive property or money made available by the attorney general of the United States under section 881(e) of Title 21 of the United States Code and, except as required to the contrary under subsection (2) of this section, to use the property or spend the money for such purposes as are permitted under both federal law and the state law specifying the powers and duties of the agency. (2) Unless precluded by federal law, all funds received by a state agency under section 881(e) of Title 21 of the United States Code shall be promptly deposited into the state general fund.
RCW 43.185C.900 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 185C / Section 900
RCW 43.185C.900: Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be known and cited as the homelessness housing and assistance act.
RCW 43.43.941 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 941
RCW 43.43.941: Fire services training—Student training programs.
Status: in_force

(1) The director of fire protection shall assess its policies affecting students who are participating in fire services training offered at: A community and technical college, including through the running start program established in RCW 28A.600.300 ; a preparatory secondary career and technical education program under chapter 28A.700 RCW, including a program administered by a skill center under chapter 28A.245 RCW; and other relevant educational programs. The policies, including age restrictions for fire services training, examinations, and certification, must be assessed for the purposes of increasing professional and volunteer opportunities in the fire service. (2) The director of fire protection shall report to the legislature by October 1, 2025, on any changes made to its policies and practices and any recommendations on changes to state laws and rules for purposes of improving professional and volunteer opportunities in the fire service.
RCW 43.52.391 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 52 / Section 391
RCW 43.52.391: Powers and duties of operating agency.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this section, a joint operating agency shall have all powers now or hereafter granted public utility districts under the laws of this state. It shall not acquire nor operate any electric distribution properties nor condemn any properties owned by a public utility which are operated for the generation and transmission of electric power and energy or are being developed for such purposes with due diligence under a valid license or permit, nor purchase or acquire any operating hydroelectric generating plant owned by any city or district on June 11, 1953, or which may be acquired by any city or district by condemnation on or after January 1, 1957, nor levy taxes, issue general obligation bonds, or create subdistricts. It may enter into any contracts, leases or other undertakings deemed necessary or proper and acquire by purchase or condemnation any real or personal property used or useful for its corporate purposes. Actions in eminent domain may be instituted in the superior court of any county in which any of the property sought to be condemned is located and the court in any such action shall have jurisdiction to condemn property wherever located within the state; otherwise such actions shall be governed by the same procedure as now or hereafter provided by law for public utility districts. An operating agency may sell steam or water not required by it for the generation of power and may construct or acquire any facilities it deems necessary for that purpose. An operating agency may make contracts for any term relating to the purchase, sale, interchange or wheeling of power with the government of the United States or any agency thereof and with any municipal corporation or public utility, within or without the state, and may purchase or deliver power anywhere pursuant to any such contract. An operating agency may acquire any coal-bearing lands for the purpose of assuring a long-term, adequate supply of coal to supply its needs, both actual and prospective, for the generation of power and may make such contracts with respect to the extraction, sale or disposal of coal that it deems proper. Any member of an operating agency may advance or contribute funds to an agency as may be agreed upon by the agency and the member, and the agency shall repay such advances or contributions from proceeds of revenue bonds, from operating revenues or from any other funds of the agency, together with interest not to exceed the maximum specified in RCW 43.52.395 (1). The legislative body of any member may authorize and make such advances or contributions to an operating agency to assist in a plan for termination of a project or projects, whether or not such member is a participant in such project or projects. Any member who makes such advances or contributions for terminating a project or projects in which it is not a participant shall not assume any liability for any debts or obligations related to the terminated project or projects on account of such advance or contribution.
RCW 43.23.265 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 23 / Section 265
RCW 43.23.265: Dishonored check or negotiable instrument.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise specified by law, in the event a check or negotiable instrument as defined by RCW 62A.3-104 is dishonored by nonacceptance or nonpayment, the department is entitled to collect a reasonable handling fee for each instrument. If the check or instrument is not paid within fifteen days and proper notice is sent, the department is authorized to recover the assessment, the handling fee, and any other charges allowed by RCW 62A.3-515 .
RCW 43.185D.010 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 185D / Section 010
RCW 43.185D.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Commission" means the Washington state housing finance commission. (2) "Department" means the department of commerce. (3) "Eligible organizations" includes nonprofit developers, for-profit developers, public housing authorities, public development authorities, or other applicants eligible under rules established by the commission. (4) "Low-income household" means a single person, family, or unrelated persons living together whose adjusted income is at or above 50 percent, but not exceeding 80 percent, of the median family income adjusted for family size, for the county where the affordable housing is located, as reported by the United States department of housing and urban development. (5) "Program" means the workforce housing accelerator revolving loan fund program created under RCW 43.185D.020 and 43.185D.030 .
RCW 43.59.180 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 59 / Section 180
RCW 43.59.180: Negligent driving with a vulnerable user victim—First degree—Information and education.
Status: in_force

Subject to funds appropriated for this purpose, the Washington traffic safety commission shall produce and disseminate through all possible media, informational and educational materials explaining the penalties of the crime of negligent driving with a vulnerable user victim in the first degree.
RCW 43.23.270 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 23 / Section 270
RCW 43.23.270: Export market development project records—Confidentiality.
Status: in_force

Except for release of statistical information not descriptive of any readily identifiable person or persons, all financial and commercial information and records supplied by persons to the department with respect to export market development projects shall be kept confidential unless confidentiality is waived by the party supplying the information. For purposes of this section, persons include any natural person, joint venture, firm, partnership or association, private or public corporation, or governmental entity.
RCW 43.31.485 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 31 / Section 485
RCW 43.31.485: SEED act—Short title—2005 c 402.
Status: in_force

This act shall be known as the saving, earning, and enabling dreams (SEED) act.
RCW 43.43.680 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 43 / Section 680
RCW 43.43.680: Controlled substance, simulator solution analysis—Prima facie evidence.
Status: in_force

(1) In all prosecutions involving the analysis of a controlled substance or a sample of a controlled substance by the crime laboratory system of the state patrol, a certified copy of the analytical report signed by the supervisor of the state patrol's crime laboratory or the forensic scientist conducting the analysis is prima facie evidence of the results of the analytical findings. (2) The defendant or a prosecutor may subpoena the forensic scientist who conducted the analysis of the substance to testify at the preliminary hearing and trial of the issue at no cost to the defendant, if the subpoena is issued at least ten days prior to the trial date. (3) In all prosecutions involving the analysis of a certified simulator solution by the Washington state toxicology laboratory of the University of Washington, a certified copy of the analytical report signed by the state toxicologist or the toxicologist conducting the analysis is prima facie evidence of the results of the analytical findings, and of certification of the simulator solution used in the BAC verifier datamaster or any other alcohol/breath-testing equipment subsequently adopted by rule. (4) The defendant of a prosecution may subpoena the toxicologist who conducted the analysis of the simulator solution to testify at the preliminary hearing and trial of the issue at no cost to the defendant, if thirty days prior to issuing the subpoena the defendant gives the state toxicologist notice of the defendant's intention to require the toxicologist's appearance.
RCW 43.23.042 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 23 / Section 042
RCW 43.23.042: Consultation with commodity commissions.
Status: in_force

The director may consult with each commodity commission established under state law in order to establish or maintain an integrated comprehensive regulatory scheme for each commodity and the agricultural industry in this state as a whole.
RCW 43.380.040 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 380 / Section 040
RCW 43.380.040: Council—Initial appointments—Terms—Selection committee—Cochairs.
Status: in_force

(1) The governor shall make initial appointments to the council. Initial appointments are for staggered terms from the date of appointment according to the following: Four members have four-year terms; four members have three-year terms; and five members have two-year terms. The governor shall designate the appointees who will serve the staggered terms. (2) Except for initial appointments under subsection (1) of this section, all appointments are for two years from the date of appointment. Any member may be reappointed for additional terms. Any member of the council may be removed by the governor for misfeasance, malfeasance, or willful neglect of duty after notice and a public hearing, unless such notice and hearing is expressly waived in writing by the affected member. In the event of a vacancy due to death, resignation, or removal, or upon the expiration of a term, the governor shall appoint a successor for the remainder of the unexpired term according to the procedures in subsection (3) of this section. Vacancies must be filled within ninety days. (3) The council shall create a selection committee to recruit, review, and recommend future members. Prior to thirty days before the expiration of a term or within sixty days of a vacancy due to death, resignation, or removal, the selection committee shall submit a recommendation of possible appointees. The governor shall consider the recommendations of the committee when making appointments. (4) The council shall elect cochairs from among its membership. Cochairs are elected for two-year terms from the date of election. Any former or current cochair may be reelected for an additional term.
RCW 43.380.005 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 380 / Section 005
RCW 43.380.005: Finding—Intent.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that the cycle of recidivism warrants a closer examination of our criminal justice system, correctional systems, and community services in Washington. Over ninety-five percent of persons in prison will return to the community, and more than half of those persons will reoffend and be reincarcerated in today's system. This high rate of recidivism results in more crimes, more victims, more prisons, and more trauma within families and communities. We can do better for the people of Washington. The legislature intends to establish the Washington statewide reentry council to develop collaborative and cooperative relationships between the criminal justice system, victims and their families, impacted individuals and their families, and service providers, with the purpose of improving public safety and outcomes for people reentering the community from incarceration.
RCW 43.331.040 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 331 / Section 040
RCW 43.331.040: Program administration by department of commerce, in consultation with department of enterprise services and Washington State University energy program—Definitions.
Status: in_force

(1) The department of commerce, in consultation with the department of enterprise services and the Washington State University energy program, shall administer the jobs act. (2) The department of enterprise services must develop guidelines that are consistent with national and international energy savings performance standards for the implementation of energy savings performance contracting projects by the energy savings performance contractors by December 31, 2010. (3) The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (a) "Cost-effectiveness" means that the present value to higher education institutions and school districts of the energy reasonably expected to be saved or produced by a facility, activity, measure, or piece of equipment over its useful life, including any compensation received from a utility or the Bonneville power administration, is greater than the net present value of the costs of implementing, maintaining, and operating such facility, activity, measure, or piece of equipment over its useful life, when discounted at the cost of public borrowing. (b) "Energy cost savings" means savings realized in expenses for energy use and expenses associated with water, wastewater, or solid waste systems. (c) "Energy equipment" means energy management systems and any equipment, materials, or supplies that are expected, upon installation, to reduce the energy use or energy cost of an existing building or facility, and the services associated with the equipment, materials, or supplies, including but not limited to design, engineering, financing, installation, project management, guarantees, operations, and maintenance. Reduction in energy use or energy cost may also include reductions in the use or cost of water, wastewater, or solid waste. (d) "Energy savings performance contracting" means the process authorized by chapter 39.35C RCW by which a company contracts with a public agency to conduct energy audits and guarantee energy savings from energy efficiency. (e) "Innovative measures" means advanced or emerging technologies, systems, or approaches that may not yet be in common practice but improve energy efficiency, accelerate deployment, or reduce energy usage, and become widely commercially available in the future if proven successful in demonstration programs without compromising the guaranteed performance or measurable energy and operational cost savings anticipated. Examples of innovative measures include, but are not limited to, advanced energy and systems operations monitoring, diagnostics, and controls systems for buildings; novel heating, cooling, ventilation, and water heating systems; advanced windows and insulation technologies, highly efficient lighting technologies, designs, and controls; and integration of renewable energy sources into buildings, and energy savings verification technologies and solutions. (f) "Operational cost savings" means savings realized from parts, service fees, capital renewal costs, and other measurable annual expenses to maintain and repair systems. This definition does not mean labor savings related to existing facility staff. (g) "Public facilities" means buildings, building components, and major equipment or systems owned by public school districts and public higher education institutions.
RCW 43.42.095 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 42 / Section 095
RCW 43.42.095: Multiagency permitting team account.
Status: in_force

The multiagency permitting team account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from cost-reimbursement agreements authorized in RCW 43.42.070 and solicitations authorized in RCW 43.42.092 must be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only for covering staffing, consultant, technology, and other administrative costs of multiagency permitting teams and other costs associated with multiagency project review and management that may arise. Only the director of the office of regulatory assistance or the director's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures.
RCW 43.23.001 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 23 / Section 001
RCW 43.23.001: Definitions.
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter: (1) "Department" means department of agriculture; (2) "Person" means any individual, partnership, association, corporation, or organized group of persons whether or not incorporated.
RCW 43.330.075 — Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 330 / Section 075
RCW 43.330.075: Local government regulation and policy handouts—Technical assistance.
Status: in_force

The department shall provide technical assistance in the compilation of and support in the production of the handouts to be published and kept current by counties and cities under RCW 36.70B.220 .