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WA Rev Code § 44.39.015 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.39 - Joint Committee on Energy Supply and Energy Conservation.|44.39.015 - Composition—Appointment of members.

RCW 44.39.015 Composition—Appointment of members.The committee shall consist of four senators and four representatives who shall be selected biennially as follows:(1) The president of the senate shall appoint four members from the senate to serve on the committee, including the chair of the committee responsible for energy issues. Two members from each major political party must be appointed.(2) The speaker or co-speakers of the house of representatives shall appoint four members from the house of representatives to serve on the committee, including the chair or co-chairs of the committee responsible for energy issues. Two members from each major political party must be appointed.(3) The committee shall elect a chair and a vice chair. The chair shall be a member of the house of representatives in even-numbered years and a member of the senate in odd-numbered years. In the case of a tie in the membership of the house of representatives in an even-numbered year, the committee shall elect co-chairs from the house of representatives in that year.[ 2001 c 214 § 31; 1977 ex.s. c 328 § 14; 1969 ex.s. c 260 § 2.]NOTES:Severability—Effective date—2001 c 214: See notes following RCW 80.50.010.Findings—2001 c 214: See note following RCW 39.35.010.Severability—1977 ex.s. c 328: See note following RCW 43.21G.010.
WA Rev Code § 44.39.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.39 - Joint Committee on Energy Supply and Energy Conservation.|44.39.020 - Terms.

RCW 44.39.020 Terms.Members shall serve until their successors are installed as provided in RCW 44.39.015, as now or hereafter amended, at the next succeeding regular session of the legislature during an odd-numbered year, or until they are no longer members of the legislature, whichever is sooner.[ 1980 c 87 § 38; 1977 ex.s. c 328 § 15; 1969 ex.s. c 260 § 3.]NOTES:Severability—1977 ex.s. c 328: See note following RCW 43.21G.010.
WA Rev Code § 44.39.025 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.39 - Joint Committee on Energy Supply and Energy Conservation.|44.39.025 - Vacancies.

RCW 44.39.025 Vacancies.The presiding officer of the appropriate legislative chamber shall fill any vacancies occurring on the committee by appointment from the same political party as the departing member. Notwithstanding the provisions of RCW 44.39.015 as now or hereafter amended, any such appointee shall be deemed installed as a member upon appointment. Members filling vacancies shall serve until they or their successors are installed as provided in RCW 44.39.015, as now or hereafter amended, or until they are no longer members of the legislature, whichever is sooner.[ 1977 ex.s. c 328 § 16; 1969 ex.s. c 260 § 4.]NOTES:Severability—1977 ex.s. c 328: See note following RCW 43.21G.010.
WA Rev Code § 44.39.038 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.39 - Joint Committee on Energy Supply and Energy Conservation.|44.39.038 - Study of state building code relating to energy.

RCW 44.39.038 Study of state building code relating to energy.The senate and house committees on energy and utilities shall make continuing studies of the state building code as it relates to energy consumption, conservation and retention and shall submit their recommendations concerning such to the legislature periodically.[ 1977 ex.s. c 14 § 13.]NOTES:Severability—1977 ex.s. c 14: See RCW 19.27.905.Energy-related building standards: Chapter 19.27A RCW.
WA Rev Code § 44.39.045 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.39 - Joint Committee on Energy Supply and Energy Conservation.|44.39.045 - Expenses and per diem.

RCW 44.39.045 Expenses and per diem.The members of the committee shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for their expenses incurred while attending sessions of the committee or any subcommittee of the committee, or while engaged in other committee business authorized by the committee, as provided for in RCW 44.04.120.[ 1969 ex.s. c 260 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 44.39.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.39 - Joint Committee on Energy Supply and Energy Conservation.|44.39.050 - Payment of expenses—Vouchers.

RCW 44.39.050 Payment of expenses—Vouchers.All expenses incurred by the committee, including salaries and expenses of employees, shall be paid upon voucher forms as provided by the director of financial management and signed by the chair of the committee. Vouchers may be drawn upon funds appropriated generally by the legislature for legislative expenses or upon any special appropriation which may be provided by the legislature for the expenses of the committee.[ 2009 c 549 § 6015; 1979 c 151 § 156; 1969 ex.s. c 260 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 44.39.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.39 - Joint Committee on Energy Supply and Energy Conservation.|44.39.060 - Examinations—Subpoenas—Depositions—Contempt proceedings—Witness fees.

RCW 44.39.060 Examinations—Subpoenas—Depositions—Contempt proceedings—Witness fees.In the discharge of any duty imposed by this chapter, the committee or any personnel acting under its direction shall have the authority to examine and inspect all properties, equipment, facilities, files, records, and accounts of any state office, department, institution, board, committee, commission, or agency; to administer oaths; and to issue subpoenas, upon approval of a majority of the members of the house or senate rules committee, to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of any papers, books, accounts, documents, and testimony, and to cause the deposition of witnesses, either residing within or without the state, to be taken in the manner prescribed by law for taking depositions in civil actions in the superior courts.In case of the failure of any person to comply with any subpoena issued in behalf of the committee, or on the refusal of any witness to testify to any matters regarding which he or she may be lawfully interrogated, it shall be the duty of the superior court of any county, or of the judge thereof, on application of the committee, to compel obedience by proceedings for contempt, as in the case of disobedience of the requirements of a subpoena issued from such court or a refusal to testify therein.Each witness who appears before the committee by its order, other than a state official or employee, shall receive for his or her attendance the fees and mileage provided for witnesses in civil cases in courts of record, which shall be audited and paid upon the presentation of proper vouchers signed by such witness and approved by the chair of the committee.[ 2010 c 8 § 8001; 2009 c 549 § 6016; 1977 ex.s. c 328 § 17.]NOTES:Severability—1977 ex.s. c 328: See note following RCW 43.21G.010.
WA Rev Code § 44.44.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.44 - Office of State Actuary—Select Committee on Pension Policy.|44.44.010 - Office of state actuary—Created—Qualifications.

RCW 44.44.010 Office of state actuary—Created—Qualifications.(1) There is hereby created an office within the legislative branch to be known as the office of the state actuary.(2) The executive head of the office shall be the state actuary who shall be qualified by education and experience in the field of actuarial science.[ 1987 c 25 § 1; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 105 § 19.]
WA Rev Code § 44.44.013 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.44 - Office of State Actuary—Select Committee on Pension Policy.|44.44.013 - State actuary appointment committee—Creation—Membership—Powers.

RCW 44.44.013 State actuary appointment committee—Creation—Membership—Powers.(1) The state actuary appointment committee is created. The committee shall consist of: (a) The chair and ranking minority member of the house of representatives appropriations committee and the chair and ranking minority member of the senate ways and means committee; and (b) four members of the select committee on pension policy appointed jointly by the chair and vice chair of the select committee, at least one member representing state retirement systems active or retired members, and one member representing state retirement system employers.(2) The state actuary appointment committee shall be jointly chaired by the chair of the house of representatives appropriations committee and the chair of the senate ways and means committee.(3) The state actuary appointment committee shall appoint or remove the state actuary by a two-thirds vote of the committee. When considering the appointment or removal of the state actuary, the appointment committee shall consult with the director of the department of retirement systems, the director of the office of financial management, and other interested parties.(4) The state actuary appointment committee shall be convened by the chairs of the house of representatives appropriations committee and the senate ways and means committee (a) whenever the position of state actuary becomes vacant, or (b) upon the written request of any four members of the appointment committee.[ 2003 c 295 § 13.]
WA Rev Code § 44.44.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.44 - Office of State Actuary—Select Committee on Pension Policy.|44.44.030 - Personnel—Member of American academy of actuaries.

RCW 44.44.030 Personnel—Member of American academy of actuaries.(1) Subject to RCW 44.04.260, the state actuary shall have the authority to select and employ such research, technical, clerical personnel, and consultants as the actuary deems necessary, whose salaries shall be fixed by the actuary and approved by the state actuary appointment committee, and who shall be exempt from the provisions of the state civil service law, chapter 41.06 RCW.(2) All actuarial valuations and experience studies performed by the office of the state actuary shall be signed by a member of the American academy of actuaries. If the state actuary is not such a member, the state actuary, after approval by the select committee, shall contract for a period not to exceed two years with a member of the American academy of actuaries to assist in developing actuarial valuations and experience studies.[ 2003 c 295 § 14; 2001 c 259 § 11; 1987 c 25 § 2; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 105 § 21.]
WA Rev Code § 44.44.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.44 - Office of State Actuary—Select Committee on Pension Policy.|44.44.040 - Powers and duties—Actuarial fiscal notes.

RCW 44.44.040 Powers and duties—Actuarial fiscal notes.The office of the state actuary shall have the following powers and duties:(1) Perform all actuarial services for the department of retirement systems, including all studies required by law.(2) Advise the legislature and the governor regarding pension benefit provisions, and funding policies and investment policies of the state investment board.(3) Consult with the legislature and the governor concerning determination of actuarial assumptions used by the department of retirement systems.(4) Prepare a report, to be known as the actuarial fiscal note, on each pension bill introduced in the legislature which briefly explains the financial impact of the bill. The actuarial fiscal note shall include: (a) The statutorily required contribution for the biennium and the following twenty-five years; (b) the biennial cost of the increased benefits if these exceed the required contribution; and (c) any change in the present value of the unfunded accrued benefits. An actuarial fiscal note shall also be prepared for all amendments which are offered in committee or on the floor of the house of representatives or the senate to any pension bill. However, a majority of the members present may suspend the requirement for an actuarial fiscal note for amendments offered on the floor of the house of representatives or the senate.(5) Provide such actuarial services to the legislature as may be requested from time to time.(6) Provide staff and assistance to the committee established under RCW 41.04.276.(7) Provide actuarial assistance to the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' plan 2 retirement board as provided in chapter 2, Laws of 2003. Reimbursement for services shall be made to the state actuary under RCW 39.34.130 and section 5(5), chapter 2, Laws of 2003.(8) Provide actuarial assistance to the committee on advanced tuition payment pursuant to chapter 28B.95 RCW, including recommending a tuition unit price to the committee on advanced tuition payment to be used in the ensuing enrollment period. Reimbursement for services shall be made to the state actuary under RCW 39.34.130.(9) Provide actuarial assistance to the long-term services and supports trust commission pursuant to chapter 50B.04 RCW. Reimbursement for services shall be made to the state actuary under RCW 39.34.130.[ 2019 c 363 § 22; 2011 1st sp.s. c 12 § 7. Prior: 2003 c 295 § 4; 2003 c 92 § 2; 1987 c 25 § 3; 1986 c 317 § 6; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 105 § 22.]NOTES:Effective date—2003 c 92: See RCW 41.26.906.Legislative findings—Intent—Severability—1986 c 317: See notes following RCW 41.40.150.
WA Rev Code § 44.48.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.48 - Legislative Evaluation and Accountability Program Committee.|44.48.010 - Committee created—Composition.

RCW 44.48.010 Committee created—Composition.There is hereby created a legislative evaluation and accountability program committee which shall consist of four senators and four representatives from the legislature. The senate members of the committee shall be appointed by the president of the senate and the house members of the committee shall be appointed by the speaker of the house. Not more than two members from each house shall be from the same political party. All members shall be appointed before the close of the 1977 session of the legislature and before the close of each regular session during an odd-numbered year thereafter. Members shall be subject to confirmation, as to the senate members by the senate, and as to the house members by the house.[ 1980 c 87 § 40; 1977 ex.s. c 373 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 44.48.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.48 - Legislative Evaluation and Accountability Program Committee.|44.48.020 - Terms of members—Vacancies.

RCW 44.48.020 Terms of members—Vacancies.The term of office of the members of the committee who continue to be members of the senate and house shall be from the close of the session in which they were appointed or elected as provided in RCW 44.48.010 until the close of the next regular session during an odd-numbered year, or, in the event that such appointments or elections are not made, until the close of the next regular session during an odd-numbered year during which successors are appointed or elected. The term of office of such committee members as shall not continue to be members of the senate and house shall cease upon the convening of the next regular session of the legislature during an odd-numbered year after their confirmation, election, or appointment. Vacancies on the committee shall be filled by appointment by the remaining members. All such vacancies shall be filled from the same political party and from the same house as the member whose seat was vacated.[ 1980 c 87 § 41; 1977 ex.s. c 373 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 44.48.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.48 - Legislative Evaluation and Accountability Program Committee.|44.48.030 - Continuation of memberships, powers, duties, etc.

RCW 44.48.030 Continuation of memberships, powers, duties, etc.On and after the commencement of a succeeding regular session of the legislature during an odd-numbered year, those members of the committee who continue to be members of the senate and house, respectively, shall continue as members of the committee as indicated in RCW 44.48.020 and the committee shall continue with all its powers, duties, authorities, records, papers, personnel and staff, and all funds made available for its use.[ 1980 c 87 § 42; 1977 ex.s. c 373 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 44.48.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.48 - Legislative Evaluation and Accountability Program Committee.|44.48.040 - Travel expenses of members—Reimbursement.

RCW 44.48.040 Travel expenses of members—Reimbursement.The members of the committee shall serve without additional compensation, but shall be reimbursed in accordance with RCW 44.04.120 while attending sessions of the committee or meetings of any subcommittee of the committee, or on other committee business authorized by the committee.[ 1977 ex.s. c 373 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 44.48.045 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.48 - Legislative Evaluation and Accountability Program Committee.|44.48.045 - Administration.

RCW 44.48.045 Administration.The administration of the legislative evaluation and accountability program committee is subject to RCW 44.04.260.[ 2001 c 259 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 44.48.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.48 - Legislative Evaluation and Accountability Program Committee.|44.48.050 - Expenses of committee—Vouchers.

RCW 44.48.050 Expenses of committee—Vouchers.Subject to RCW 44.04.260, all expenses incurred by the committee, including salaries and expenses of employees, shall be paid upon voucher forms as provided by the administrator and signed by the chair or vice chair of the committee and attested by the secretary of said committee, and the authority of said chair and secretary to sign vouchers shall continue until their successors are selected after each ensuing session of the legislature. Vouchers may be drawn on funds appropriated by law for the committee: PROVIDED, That the senate and the house may authorize the committee to draw on funds appropriated by the legislature for legislative expenses.[ 2009 c 549 § 6017; 2001 c 259 § 13; 1977 ex.s. c 373 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 44.48.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.48 - Legislative Evaluation and Accountability Program Committee.|44.48.060 - Officers and rules.

RCW 44.48.060 Officers and rules.The committee shall have the power and duty to appoint its own chair, vice chair, and other officers; and to make rules for orderly procedure.[ 2009 c 549 § 6018; 1977 ex.s. c 373 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 44.48.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.48 - Legislative Evaluation and Accountability Program Committee.|44.48.070 - Committee's duties with respect to data processing capability for fiscal matters—LEAP defined.

RCW 44.48.070 Committee's duties with respect to data processing capability for fiscal matters—LEAP defined.The committee shall acquire a data processing service capability under the exclusive jurisdiction and control of the legislature acting through the committee and its administrator for the purpose of providing the legislature and its staff with the type of information required for in-depth analysis and monitoring of state agency expenditures, budgets, and related fiscal matters. The legislative evaluation and accountability program established in this section may be referred to in this chapter as the LEAP administration.[ 1977 ex.s. c 373 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 44.48.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.48 - Legislative Evaluation and Accountability Program Committee.|44.48.080 - Duties of LEAP administration.

RCW 44.48.080 Duties of LEAP administration.To carry out the provisions of RCW 44.48.070 the LEAP administration shall provide for:(1) Automated databases and application systems in support of legislative requirements to monitor, evaluate, analyze, report, and review;(2) Maintenance of computer software, application programs, databases, and related documentation;(3) Education, training, and programming services;(4) Procedural documentation support; and(5) Consulting assistance on special projects.[ 1977 ex.s. c 373 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 44.48.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.48 - Legislative Evaluation and Accountability Program Committee.|44.48.090 - Committee's powers.

RCW 44.48.090 Committee's powers.The committee shall have the following powers:(1) To have timely access, upon written request of the administrator, to all machine readable, printed, and other data of state agencies relative to expenditures, budgets, and related fiscal matters;(2) To suggest changes relative to state accounting and reporting systems to the office of financial management or its successor and to require timely written responses to such suggestions; and(3) Subject to RCW 44.04.260, to enter into contracts; and when entering into any contract for computer access, make necessary provisions relative to the scheduling of computer time and usage in recognition of the unique requirements and priorities of the legislative process.[ 2001 c 259 § 14; 1979 c 151 § 158; 1977 ex.s. c 373 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 44.48.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.48 - Legislative Evaluation and Accountability Program Committee.|44.48.100 - Reports to legislature—Minutes.

RCW 44.48.100 Reports to legislature—Minutes.The committee shall have the power to make reports to the legislature. The committee shall keep complete minutes of its meetings.[ 1987 c 505 § 46; 1977 ex.s. c 373 § 10.]
WA Rev Code § 44.48.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.48 - Legislative Evaluation and Accountability Program Committee.|44.48.110 - Witness fees and mileage.

RCW 44.48.110 Witness fees and mileage.Each person who appears before the committee, other than a state official or employee, may upon request receive for attendance the fees and mileage provided for witnesses in civil cases in courts of record in accordance with the provisions of RCW 2.40.010, which shall be audited and paid upon the presentation of proper vouchers signed by such person and approved by the secretary and chair of the committee.[ 2009 c 549 § 6019; 1977 ex.s. c 373 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 44.48.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.48 - Legislative Evaluation and Accountability Program Committee.|44.48.120 - LEAP administrator and other assistants—Employment—Duties of LEAP administrator.

RCW 44.48.120 LEAP administrator and other assistants—Employment—Duties of LEAP administrator.The committee is hereby authorized and empowered to appoint an officer to be known as the LEAP administrator who shall be the executive officer of the committee and assist in its duties and shall compile information for the committee.Subject to RCW 44.04.260, the committee is hereby authorized and empowered to select and employ temporary and permanent personnel and fix their salaries.The duties of the administrator shall be as follows:(1) To manage the LEAP operations.(2) To assist the several standing committees of the house and senate; to appear before other legislative committees; and to assist any other legislative committee upon instruction by the committee.(3) To provide the legislature with information obtained under the direction of the committee.(4) To maintain a record of all work performed by the administrator under the direction of the committee and to keep and make available all documents, data, and reports submitted to the administrator by any legislative committee.[ 2001 c 259 § 15; 1977 ex.s. c 373 § 12.]