E. The Committee utilizes substantial computer support services provided by the Legislative Service Center and provides committee data bases for access by the Public Printer's photocomposition operation and for automated legal research services. The Statute Law Committee Publications Account consists of proceeds from the sale of our major legal publications, including the RCW, WAC, Washington State Register, and Session Laws. These publications are edited and published by the Statute Law Committee, printed by the Public Printer, or private printer subject to bid. The RCW is distributed on a contract basis by a publishing company and the other publications are distributed by our staff. The material is sold on the basis of returning to the state the actual cost of printing and distribution.
Editorial cost is considered a governmental expense.
The Committee consists of twelve attorneys. Five are appointed by the Washington State Bar Association, two each by the Senate and House Judiciary Committees, and one each by the Governor, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and the Speaker of the House. The Committee employs a Code Reviser who serves as its secretary. The Reviser's staff consists of bill drafting attorneys, editorial assistants, data entry operators, proof readers, and other support personnel. The objectives of the Committee are to provide high quality services in a professional and strictly nonpartisan and cost effective manner.