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WA Rev Code § 43.07.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.07 - Secretary of State.|43.07.180 - Staggered corporate license renewal system authorized.

RCW 43.07.180 Staggered corporate license renewal system authorized.The secretary of state may, by rule adopted under chapter 34.05 RCW, adopt and implement a system of renewals for annual corporate licenses or filings in which the renewal dates are staggered throughout the year.To facilitate the implementation of the staggered system, the secretary of state may extend the duration of corporate licensing periods or report filing periods and may impose and collect such additional proportional fees as may be required on account of the extended periods.[ 1982 c 35 § 192.]NOTES:Intent—Severability—Effective dates—Application—1982 c 35: See notes following RCW 43.07.160.
WA Rev Code § 43.07.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.07 - Secretary of State.|43.07.190 - Use of a summary face sheet or cover sheet with the filing of certain documents authorized.

RCW 43.07.190 Use of a summary face sheet or cover sheet with the filing of certain documents authorized. (Effective until January 1, 2022.)Where the secretary of state determines that a summary face sheet or cover sheet would expedite review of any documents made under Title 23B RCW, or chapter 18.100, 23.86, 23.90, 24.03, 24.06, 24.12, 24.20, 24.24, 24.36, 25.10, or 25.15 RCW, the secretary of state may require the use of a summary face sheet or cover sheet that accurately reflects the contents of the attached document. The secretary of state may, by rule adopted under chapter 34.05 RCW, specify the required contents of any summary face sheet and the type of document or documents in which the summary face sheet will be required, in addition to any other filing requirements which may be applicable.[ 2016 c 202 § 62; 1991 c 72 § 56; 1989 c 307 § 41; 1982 c 35 § 193.]NOTES:Legislative finding—1989 c 307: See note following RCW 23.86.007.Application—1989 c 307: See RCW 23.86.900.Intent—Severability—Effective dates—Application—1982 c 35: See notes following RCW 43.07.160.RCW 43.07.190Use of a summary face sheet or cover sheet with the filing of certain documents authorized. (Effective January 1, 2022.)Where the secretary of state determines that a summary face sheet or cover sheet would expedite review of any documents made under Title 23B RCW, or chapter 18.100, 23.86, 23.90, 24.03A, 24.06, 24.12, 24.20, 24.24, 24.36, 25.10, or 25.15 RCW, the secretary of state may require the use of a summary face sheet or cover sheet that accurately reflects the contents of the attached document. The secretary of state may, by rule adopted under chapter 34.05 RCW, specify the required contents of any summary face sheet and the type of document or documents in which the summary face sheet will be required, in addition to any other filing requirements which may be applicable.[ 2021 c 176 § 5221; 2016 c 202 § 62; 1991 c 72 § 56; 1989 c 307 § 41; 1982 c 35 § 193.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.Legislative finding—1989 c 307: See note following RCW 23.86.007.Application—1989 c 307: See RCW 23.86.900.Intent—Severability—Effective dates—Application—1982 c 35: See notes following RCW 43.07.160.
WA Rev Code § 43.07.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.07 - Secretary of State.|43.07.200 - Department of revenue as secretary of state's agent for legal entity renewals.

RCW 43.07.200 Department of revenue as secretary of state's agent for legal entity renewals.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.[ 2011 c 298 § 24; 1982 c 182 § 12.]NOTES:Purpose—Intent—Agency transfer—Contracting—Effective date—2011 c 298: See notes following RCW 19.02.020.Business licensing service act: Chapter 19.02 RCW.Certain business or professional activity licenses exempt: RCW 19.02.800.
WA Rev Code § 43.07.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.07 - Secretary of State.|43.07.210 - Filing false statements—Penalty.

RCW 43.07.210 Filing false statements—Penalty.Any person who files a false statement, which he or she knows to be false, in the articles of incorporation or in any other materials required to be filed with the secretary of state shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.[ 1984 c 75 § 25.]
WA Rev Code § 43.07.300 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.07 - Secretary of State.|43.07.300 - Division of elections—Director.

RCW 43.07.300 Division of elections—Director.The secretary of state shall establish a division of elections within the office of the secretary of state and under the secretary's supervision. The division shall be under the immediate supervision of a director of elections who shall be appointed by the secretary of state and serve at the secretary's pleasure.[ 1992 c 163 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.07.310 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.07 - Secretary of State.|43.07.310 - Division of elections—Duties.

RCW 43.07.310 Division of elections—Duties.The secretary of state, through the division of elections, is responsible for the following duties, as prescribed by Title 29A RCW:(1) The filing, verification of signatures, and certification of state initiative, referendum, and recall petitions;(2) The production and distribution of a state voters' pamphlet;(3) The examination, testing, and certification of voting equipment, voting devices, and vote tallying systems;(4) The administration, canvassing, and certification of the presidential primary, state primaries, and state general elections;(5) The administration of motor voter and other voter registration and voter outreach programs;(6) The training, testing, and certification of state and local elections personnel as established in RCW 29A.04.530;(7) The conduct of reviews as established in RCW 29A.04.570; and(8) Other duties that may be prescribed by the legislature.[ 2009 c 415 § 11; 2003 c 111 § 2303; 1992 c 163 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 43.07.350 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.07 - Secretary of State.|43.07.350 - Citizens' exchange program.

RCW 43.07.350 Citizens' exchange program.The secretary of state, in consultation with the *department of trade, the department of agriculture, economic development consultants, the consular corps, and other international trade organizations, shall develop a Washington state citizens' exchange program that will initiate and promote:(1) Citizen exchanges between Washington state agricultural, technical, and educational groups and organizations with their counterparts in targeted foreign countries.(2) Expanded educational and training exchanges between Washington state individuals and organizations with similar groups in targeted foreign countries.(3) Programs to extend Washington state expertise to targeted foreign countries to help promote better health and technical assistance in agriculture, water resources, hydroelectric power, forestry management, education, and other areas.(4) Efforts where a special emphasis is placed on utilizing Washington state's rich human resources who are retired from public and private life and have the time to assist in this program.(5) People-to-people programs that may result in increased tourism, business relationships, and trade from targeted foreign nations to the Pacific Northwest.[ 1993 c 113 § 1.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The department of trade and economic development was the correct name for this department. The name of the department is now the department of community, trade, and economic development, pursuant to 1993 c 280. The "department of community, trade, and economic development" was renamed the "department of commerce" by 2009 c 565.
WA Rev Code § 43.07.363 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.07 - Secretary of State.|43.07.363 - Washington state legacy project—Oral histories—Advisory council.

RCW 43.07.363 Washington state legacy project—Oral histories—Advisory council.(1) The secretary of state shall administer and conduct a program to record and document oral histories of current and former members and staff of the Washington state executive and judicial branches, the state's congressional delegation, and other citizens who have participated in the political history of Washington state. The program shall be called the Washington state legacy project. The secretary of state may contract with independent oral historians or history departments of the state universities to interview and record oral histories. The manuscripts and publications shall be made available for research and reference through the state archives. The transcripts, together with current and historical photographs, may be published for distribution to libraries and the general public, and be posted on the secretary of state's website.(2) The Washington state legacy project may act as a principal repository for oral histories related to community, family, and other various projects.(3) The oral history of a person who occupied positions, or was staff to a person who occupied positions, in more than one branch of government shall be conducted by the entity authorized to conduct oral histories of persons in the position last held by the person who is the subject of the oral history. However, the person being interviewed may select the entity he or she wishes to prepare his or her oral history.(4) The secretary of state may create a Washington state legacy project advisory council to provide advice and guidance on matters pertaining to operating the legacy project. The secretary of state may not compensate members of the legacy project advisory council but may provide reimbursement to members for expenses that are incurred in the conduct of their official duties.[ 2008 c 222 § 10.]NOTES:Purpose—2008 c 222: See note following RCW 44.04.320.
WA Rev Code § 43.07.365 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.07 - Secretary of State.|43.07.365 - Washington state legacy project—Funding—Rules.

RCW 43.07.365 Washington state legacy project—Funding—Rules.The secretary of state may fund Washington state legacy project activities through donations as provided in RCW 43.07.037. The activities may include, but not be limited to, conducting interviews, preparing and indexing transcripts, publishing transcripts and photographs, and presenting displays and programs. Donations that do not meet the criteria of the Washington state legacy project may not be accepted. The secretary of state shall adopt rules necessary to implement this section.[ 2008 c 222 § 11; 2002 c 358 § 3.]NOTES:Purpose—2008 c 222: See note following RCW 44.04.320.
WA Rev Code § 43.07.370 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.07 - Secretary of State.|43.07.370 - Washington state legacy project—Gifts, grants, conveyances—Expenditures—Rules.

RCW 43.07.370 Washington state legacy project—Gifts, grants, conveyances—Expenditures—Rules.(1) The secretary of state may solicit and accept gifts, grants, conveyances, bequests, and devises of real or personal property, or both, in trust or otherwise, and sell, lease, exchange, invest, or expend these donations or the proceeds, rents, profits, and income from the donations except as limited by the donor's terms.(2) Moneys received under this section may be used only for the following purposes:(a) Conducting the Washington state legacy project;(b) Archival activities;(c) Washington state library activities;(d) Development, construction, and operation of the Washington state library-archives building; and(e) Donation of Washington state flags.(3)(a) Moneys received under subsection (2)(a) through (c) of this section must be deposited in the Washington state legacy project, state library, and archives account established in RCW 43.07.380.(b) Moneys received under subsection (2)(d) of this section must be deposited in the Washington state library-archives building account created in RCW 43.07.410.(c) Moneys received under subsection (2)(e) of this section must be deposited in the Washington state flag account created in RCW 43.07.388.(4) The secretary of state shall adopt rules to govern and protect the receipt and expenditure of the proceeds.[ 2019 c 448 § 8; 2009 c 71 § 1; 2008 c 222 § 12; 2007 c 523 § 3; 2003 c 164 § 1.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2019 c 448: See note following RCW 43.07.405.Purpose—2008 c 222: See note following RCW 44.04.320.Contingency—2007 c 523: See note following RCW 43.07.128.
WA Rev Code § 43.07.380 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.07 - Secretary of State.|43.07.380 - Washington state legacy project, state library, and archives account.

RCW 43.07.380 Washington state legacy project, state library, and archives account.The Washington state legacy project, state library, and archives account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All moneys received under RCW 43.07.370 must be deposited in the account. Expenditures from the account may be made only for the purposes of the Washington state legacy project under RCW 43.07.363, archives program under RCW 40.14.020, and the state library program under chapter 27.04 RCW. 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.[ 2008 c 222 § 13; 2003 c 164 § 2.]NOTES:Purpose—2008 c 222: See note following RCW 44.04.320.
WA Rev Code § 43.07.388 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.07 - Secretary of State.|43.07.388 - Washington state flag account.

RCW 43.07.388 Washington state flag account.The Washington state flag account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All moneys received under RCW 43.07.370(2)(e) must be deposited in the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the purpose of donating Washington state flags to Washington state military personnel. Only the secretary of state or the secretary of state'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.[ 2009 c 71 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 43.07.390 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.07 - Secretary of State.|43.07.390 - Real estate excise tax enforcement—Disclosure of transfer of controlling interest, real property.

RCW 43.07.390 Real estate excise tax enforcement—Disclosure of transfer of controlling interest, real property.(1)(a) The secretary of state must adopt rules requiring any entity that is required to file an annual report with the secretary of state, including entities under Titles 23, 23B, 24, and 25 RCW, to disclose: (i) Any transfer of the controlling interest in the entity or an interest that amounts to at least one-third of a controlling interest in the entity; and (ii) the granting of any option to acquire an interest described in (a)(i) of this subsection.(b) The disclosure requirement in this subsection only applies to entities owning an interest in real property located in this state.(2) This information must be made available to the department of revenue upon request for the purposes of tracking the transfer of the controlling interest in entities owning real property and to determine when the real estate excise tax is applicable in such cases.(3) For the purposes of this section, "controlling interest" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 82.45.033.[ 2019 c 424 § 6; 2010 1st sp.s. c 23 § 213; 2005 c 326 § 2.]NOTES:Automatic expiration date and tax preference performance statement exemption—Effective date—2019 c 424: See notes following RCW 82.45.060.Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 23: See note following RCW 82.32.655.Findings—Intent—2010 1st sp.s. c 23: See notes following RCW 82.04.220.
WA Rev Code § 43.07.400 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.07 - Secretary of State.|43.07.400 - Domestic partnership registry—Forms—Rules.

RCW 43.07.400 Domestic partnership registry—Forms—Rules.(1) The state domestic partnership registry is created within the secretary of state's office.(2)(a) The secretary shall prepare a form entitled "declaration of state registered domestic partnership" to meet the requirements of RCW 26.60.010, 26.60.020, 26.60.030, and 26.60.070.(b) The "declaration of state registered domestic partnership" form must contain a statement that registration may affect property and inheritance rights, that registration is not a substitute for a will, deed, or partnership agreement, and that any rights conferred by registration may be completely superseded by a will, deed, or other instrument that may be executed by either party. The form must also contain instructions on how the partnership may be terminated.(3) This form shall be available to the public at the secretary of state's office and on the internet.(4) The secretary shall adopt rules necessary to implement the administration of the state domestic partnership registry.[ 2016 c 202 § 63; 2007 c 156 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 43.07.405 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.07 - Secretary of State.|43.07.405 - Library-archives building.

RCW 43.07.405 Library-archives building.The secretary of state's office shall own and operate the library-archives building. The secretary of state's office is authorized to enter into a long-term land lease from the port of Olympia for a period of up to seventy-five years. To comply with the provisions of this section, this project is exempt from the provisions of RCW 43.82.010.[ 2019 c 448 § 2.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2019 c 448: "(1) The legislature finds that the current facilities housing the Washington state archives, Washington state library, Washington state corporations and charities office, and the state elections office is in need of modernization and update. This is due to these vital programs being housed in obsolete and crowded facilities that do not meet modern standards for the functions performed in each.(2) It is the intent of the secretary of state and the legislature to preserve and protect the state's vital records and collections, provide convenient service to the public, be excellent stewards of state funds, and house staff and collections in a state of the art, energy efficient building owned and operated by the office of the secretary of state. This will be accomplished by constructing a new building funded by a financing contract entered into by the secretary of state pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW. The principal and interest requirements of the financing contract will be serviced by existing rents, existing fees, and a new fee on documents recorded at county recording offices.(3) This building, to be known as the library-archives building, will replace the existing state archives, the existing leased library location, the existing leased elections office, and the corporations and charities building on Capitol Way in addition to consolidating other archival structures. The consolidation of facilities will create efficiency under RCW 43.82.010(6) and convenience for customers with the eventual goal of housing all functions of the various divisions of the office of the secretary of state." [ 2019 c 448 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.07.410 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.07 - Secretary of State.|43.07.410 - Library-archives building account.

RCW 43.07.410 Library-archives building account.The Washington state library-archives building account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All moneys received under RCW 36.18.010(12), 36.22.175(3), and 43.07.370(3) must be deposited in the account. Expenditures from the account may be made only for the purposes of payment of the financing contract entered into by the secretary of state for the Washington state library-archives building. 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.[ 2019 c 448 § 9.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2019 c 448: See note following RCW 43.07.405.
WA Rev Code § 43.08.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.08 - State Treasurer.|43.08.005 - Definitions.

RCW 43.08.005 Definitions.The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Cancel or cancellation" means to void.(2) "Redeem or redemption" means to clear or pay.[ 2018 c 35 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 43.08.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.08 - State Treasurer.|43.08.010 - General duties.

RCW 43.08.010 General duties.The state treasurer shall:(1) Receive and keep all moneys of the state in the manner provided in RCW 43.88.160, as now or hereafter amended;(2) Disburse the public moneys only upon warrants or checks drawn upon the treasurer in the manner provided by law;(3) Account for moneys in the manner provided by law;(4) Render accounts in the manner provided by law;(5) Indorse on each warrant when required by law, the date of payment, the amount of the principal, and the interest due on that date;(6) Report annually to the legislature a detailed statement of the condition of the treasury, and of its operations for the preceding fiscal year;(7) Give information, in writing, to either house of the legislature, whenever required, upon any subject connected with the treasury, or touching any duty of his or her office;(8) Account for and pay over all moneys on hand to his or her successor in office, and deliver all books, vouchers, and effects of office to him or her, who shall receipt therefor;(9) Upon payment of any warrant, or check, take upon the back thereof the indorsement of the person to whom it is paid.[ 2009 c 549 § 5031; 1977 c 75 § 38; 1965 c 8 § 43.08.010. Prior: 1890 p 642 § 1; RRS § 11019; prior: 1886 p 134 § 2; 1871 p 77 § 2; 1864 p 52 § 3; 1854 p 413 § 3.]NOTES:Budget and accounting system, powers and duties: RCW 43.88.160.
WA Rev Code § 43.08.015 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.08 - State Treasurer.|43.08.015 - Cash management duties.

RCW 43.08.015 Cash management duties.Within the policies and procedures established pursuant to RCW 43.41.110(13) and 43.88.160(1), the state treasurer shall take such actions as are necessary to ensure the effective cash management of public funds. This cash management shall include the authority to represent the state in all contractual relationships with financial institutions. The state treasurer may delegate cash management responsibilities to the affected agencies.[ 2019 c 147 § 3; 1993 c 500 § 3.]NOTES:Finding—Severability—Effective date—1993 c 500: See notes following RCW 43.41.180.