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WA Rev Code § 43.06D.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.06D - Office of Equity.|43.06D.020 - Office established—Purpose.

RCW 43.06D.020 Office established—Purpose.(1) The Washington state office of equity is established within the office of the governor for the purpose of promoting access to equitable opportunities and resources that reduce disparities, and improve outcomes statewide across state government.(2) The office envisions everyone in Washington having full access to the opportunities and resources they need to flourish and achieve their full potential.(3) The work of the office must:(a) Be guided by the following principles of equity:(i) Equity requires developing, strengthening, and supporting policies and procedures that distribute and prioritize resources to those who have been historically and currently marginalized, including tribes;(ii) Equity requires the elimination of systemic barriers that have been deeply entrenched in systems of inequality and oppression; and(iii) Equity achieves procedural and outcome fairness, promoting dignity, honor, and respect for all people;(b) Complement and not supplant the work of the statutory commissions.[ 2020 c 332 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—2020 c 332 § 3: "Section 3 of this act takes effect July 1, 2020." [ 2020 c 332 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 43.06D.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.06D - Office of Equity.|43.06D.030 - Appointment of director—Duties—Other employees.

RCW 43.06D.030 Appointment of director—Duties—Other employees.(1) The office is administered by a director, who is appointed by the governor with advice and consent of the senate. The director shall report to the governor. The director must receive a salary as fixed by the governor in accordance with RCW 43.03.040.(2) The director shall:(a) Employ and supervise staff as necessary to carry out the purpose of this chapter and the duties of the office; and(b) Oversee the administration, programs, and policies of the office in accordance with the principles in RCW 43.06D.020.[ 2020 c 332 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 43.06D.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.06D - Office of Equity.|43.06D.050 - Authority.

RCW 43.06D.050 Authority.The office may:(1) Provide technical assistance to agencies;(2) Conduct research projects, as needed, provided that no research project is proposed or authorizes funding without consideration of the business case for the project including a review of the total cost of the project, similar projects conducted in the state, and alternatives analyzed;(3) Conduct policy analyses and provide a forum where ideas and issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion plans, policies, and standards can be reviewed;(4) Develop policy positions and legislative proposals;(5) Consider, on an ongoing basis, ways to promote investments in enterprise-level diversity, equity, and inclusion projects that will result in service improvements and cost efficiency;(6) Fulfill external data requests, as resources allow; and(7) Receive and solicit gifts, grants, and endowments from public or private sources that are made for the use or benefit of the office and to expend the same or any income therefrom according to their terms and this chapter. The director must report funds received from private sources to the office of financial management on a regular basis. Funds received from private sources may not be applied to reduce or substitute the office's budget as appropriated by the legislature, but must be applied and expended toward projects and functions authorized by this chapter that were not funded by the legislature.[ 2020 c 332 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 43.06D.901 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.06D - Office of Equity.|43.06D.901 - Construction—2020 c 332.

RCW 43.06D.901 Construction—2020 c 332.Nothing in chapter 332, Laws of 2020 creates any right or cause of action, nor may it be relied upon to compel the establishment of any program or special entitlement.[ 2020 c 332 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 43.07.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.07 - Secretary of State.|43.07.010 - Official bond.

RCW 43.07.010 Official bond.The secretary of state must execute an official bond to the state in the sum of ten thousand dollars, conditioned for the faithful performance of the duties of his or her office, and shall receive no pay until such bond, approved by the governor, is filed with the state auditor.[ 2009 c 549 § 5024; 1965 c 8 § 43.07.010. Prior: 1890 p 633 § 10; RRS § 10994.]
WA Rev Code § 43.07.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.07 - Secretary of State.|43.07.020 - Assistant and deputy secretary of state.

RCW 43.07.020 Assistant and deputy secretary of state.The secretary of state may have one assistant secretary of state and one deputy secretary of state each of whom shall be appointed by him or her in writing, and continue during his or her pleasure. The assistant secretary of state and deputy secretary of state shall have the power to perform any act or duty relating to the secretary of state's office, that the secretary of state has, and the secretary of state shall be responsible for the acts of said assistant and deputy.[ 2009 c 549 § 5025; 1965 c 8 § 43.07.020. Prior: 1947 c 107 § 1; 1903 c 75 § 1; 1890 p 633 § 12; RRS § 10995.]
WA Rev Code § 43.07.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.07 - Secretary of State.|43.07.030 - General duties.

RCW 43.07.030 General duties.The secretary of state shall:(1) Keep a register of and attest the official acts of the governor;(2) Affix the state seal, with his or her attestation, to commissions, pardons, and other public instruments to which the signature of the governor is required, and also attestations and authentications of certificates and other documents properly issued by the secretary;(3) Record all articles of incorporation, deeds, or other papers filed in the secretary of state's office;(4) Receive and file all the official bonds of officers required to be filed with the secretary of state;(5) Take and file in the secretary of state's office receipts for all books distributed by him or her;(6) Certify to the legislature the election returns for all officers required by the Constitution to be so certified, and certify to the governor the names of all other persons who have received at any election the highest number of votes for any office the incumbent of which is to be commissioned by the governor;(7) Furnish, on demand, to any person paying the fees therefor, a certified copy of all or any part of any law, record, or other instrument filed, deposited, or recorded in the secretary of state's office;(8) Present to the speaker of the house of representatives, at the beginning of each regular session of the legislature during an odd-numbered year, a full account of all purchases made and expenses incurred by the secretary of state on account of the state;(9) File in his or her office an impression of each and every seal in use by any state officer;(10) Keep a record of all fees charged or received by the secretary of state.[ 2009 c 549 § 5026; 1982 c 35 § 186; 1980 c 87 § 21; 1969 ex.s. c 53 § 3; 1965 c 8 § 43.07.030. Prior: 1890 p 630 § 2; RRS § 10992.]NOTES:Intent—Severability—Effective dates—Application—1982 c 35: See notes following RCW 43.07.160.
WA Rev Code § 43.07.032 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.07 - Secretary of State.|43.07.032 - Authenticity or certification of signatures—Attestation.

RCW 43.07.032 Authenticity or certification of signatures—Attestation.(1) The secretary of state may attest to the authenticity of the signature of a public official in the state of Washington.(2) The secretary of state may attest to the authenticity [of], or certify a signature of, a notary public except as noted in subsection (3) of this section.(3) The secretary of state may not certify or attest to the signature of a notary public on a document:(a) Regarding allegiance to a government or jurisdiction;(b) Relating to the relinquishment or renunciation of citizenship, sovereignty, military status, or world service authority; or(c) Setting forth or implying for the bearer a claim of immunity from the laws of the jurisdictions of Washington, immunity from the laws of the state of Washington, or immunity from federal law.(4) The secretary of state may adopt rules to implement this section.[ 2016 sp.s. c 23 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.07.035 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.07 - Secretary of State.|43.07.035 - Memorandum of agreement or contract for secretary of state's services with state agencies or private entities.

RCW 43.07.035 Memorandum of agreement or contract for secretary of state's services with state agencies or private entities.The secretary of state shall have the authority to enter into a memorandum of agreement or contract with any agency of state government or private entity to provide for the performance of any of the secretary of state's services or duties under the various corporation statutes of this state.[ 1985 c 156 § 19; 1982 c 35 § 190.]NOTES:Effective date—1985 c 156: "Sections 1 through 19, 21, and 23 through 26 shall take effect on January 1, 1986." [ 1985 c 156 § 27.]Intent—Severability—Effective dates—Application—1982 c 35: See notes following RCW 43.07.160.
WA Rev Code § 43.07.037 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.07 - Secretary of State.|43.07.037 - Gifts, grants, conveyances—Receipt, sale—Rules.

RCW 43.07.037 Gifts, grants, conveyances—Receipt, sale—Rules.The secretary of state and the *council may 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. The secretary of state shall adopt rules to govern and protect the receipt and expenditure of the proceeds.[ 1996 c 253 § 105.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: 1996 c 253 § 101, which created the international education and exchange council, was vetoed.Findings—Purpose—Severability—Part headings not law—1996 c 253: See notes following RCW 28B.109.010.
WA Rev Code § 43.07.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.07 - Secretary of State.|43.07.040 - Custodian of state records.

RCW 43.07.040 Custodian of state records.The secretary of state is charged with the custody:(1) Of all acts and resolutions passed by the legislature;(2) Of the journals of the legislature;(3) Of the seal of the state;(4) Of all books, records, deeds, parchments, maps, and papers required to be kept on deposit in his or her office pursuant to law;(5) Of the enrolled copy of the Constitution.[ 2009 c 549 § 5027; 1965 c 8 § 43.07.040. Prior: 1903 c 107 § 1; 1890 p 629 § 1; RRS § 10991.]
WA Rev Code § 43.07.125 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.07 - Secretary of State.|43.07.125 - Fees—Charitable trusts—Charitable solicitations.

RCW 43.07.125 Fees—Charitable trusts—Charitable solicitations.The secretary of state may adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW establishing reasonable fees for the following services rendered under chapter 11.110 or 19.09 RCW:(1) Any service rendered in-person at the secretary of state's office;(2) Any expedited service;(3) The electronic transmittal of documents;(4) The providing of information by microfiche or other reduced-format compilation;(5) The handling of checks or drafts for which sufficient funds are not on deposit;(6) The resubmission of documents previously submitted to the secretary of state where the documents have been returned to the submitter to make such documents conform to the requirements of the applicable statute;(7) The handling of telephone requests for information; and(8) Special search charges.[ 1993 c 471 § 24; 1993 c 269 § 14.]NOTES:Effective date—1993 c 471: See RCW 19.09.915.Effective date—1993 c 269: See note following RCW 23.86.070.
WA Rev Code § 43.07.128 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.07 - Secretary of State.|43.07.128 - Fees—Library operations account.

RCW 43.07.128 Fees—Library operations account.(1) In addition to other required filing fees, the secretary of state shall collect a fee of five dollars at the time of filing for:(a) Articles of incorporation for domestic corporations or applications for certificates of authority for foreign corporations under Title 23B RCW;(b) Certificates of formation for domestic limited liability companies or registrations of foreign limited liability companies under chapter 25.15 RCW;(c) Registrations of foreign and domestic partnerships and limited liability partnerships under chapter 25.05 RCW;(d) Certificates of limited partnerships and registrations of foreign limited partnerships under chapter 25.10 RCW; and(e) Registrations of trademarks under chapter 19.77 RCW.(2) Moneys received under subsection (1) of this section must be deposited into the library operations account created in RCW 43.07.129.[ 2019 c 448 § 6; 2007 c 523 § 1.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2019 c 448: See note following RCW 43.07.405.Effective date—2007 c 523 § 1: "Section 1 of this act takes effect January 1, 2009." [ 2007 c 523 § 7.]Contingency—2007 c 523: "If specific funding for the purposes of this act, referencing this act by bill or chapter number, is not provided by June 30, 2007, in the omnibus appropriations act, this act is null and void." [ 2007 c 523 § 6.] Funding was provided in 2007 c 520 § 6013(9) (capital budget).
WA Rev Code § 43.07.129 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.07 - Secretary of State.|43.07.129 - Washington state library operations account.

RCW 43.07.129 Washington state library operations account.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.[ 2019 c 448 § 7; 2012 2nd sp.s. c 7 § 917; 2011 1st sp.s. c 50 § 940; 2007 c 523 § 4.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2019 c 448: See note following RCW 43.07.405.Effective date—2012 2nd sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 2.68.020.Effective dates—2011 1st sp.s. c 50: See note following RCW 15.76.115.Contingency—2007 c 523: See note following RCW 43.07.128.
WA Rev Code § 43.07.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.07 - Secretary of State.|43.07.130 - Secretary of state's revolving fund—Publication fees authorized, disposition.

RCW 43.07.130 Secretary of state's revolving fund—Publication fees authorized, disposition.There is created within the state treasury a revolving fund, to be known as the "secretary of state's revolving fund," which must be used by the office of the secretary of state to defray the costs of providing registration and information services authorized by law by the office of the secretary of state, and any other cost of carrying out the functions of the secretary of state under Title 11, 18, 19, 23, 23B, 24, 25, 26, 30A, 30B, 42, 43, or 64 RCW.The secretary of state is authorized to charge a fee for publications in an amount which will compensate for the costs of printing, reprinting, and distributing such printed matter. Fees recovered by the secretary of state under RCW 43.07.120(2), 19.09.305, 19.09.315, 19.09.440, 23.95.260(1) (a)(ii) and (iii) and (d), or 46.64.040, and such other moneys as are expressly designated for deposit in the secretary of state's revolving fund must be placed in the secretary of state's revolving fund.During the 2005-2007 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the secretary of state's revolving fund to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the fund.[ 2015 c 176 § 8102; 2010 1st sp.s. c 29 § 7; 2005 c 518 § 924; 1994 c 211 § 1311; 1991 c 72 § 54; 1989 c 307 § 40; 1982 c 35 § 188; 1973 1st ex.s. c 85 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 122 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—Contingent effective date—2015 c 176: See note following RCW 23.95.100.Intent—2010 1st sp.s. c 29: See note following RCW 24.03.405.Effective date—2005 c 518: See note following RCW 28A.600.110.Effective date—1994 c 211: See note following RCW 18.04.025.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 § 43.07.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.07 - Secretary of State.|43.07.140 - Materials specifically authorized to be printed and distributed.

RCW 43.07.140 Materials specifically authorized to be printed and distributed.The secretary of state is hereby specifically authorized to print, reprint, and distribute the following materials:(1) Lists of active corporations;(2) The provisions of Title 23 RCW;(3) The provisions of Title 23B RCW;(4) The provisions of Title 24 RCW;(5) The provisions of chapter 25.10 RCW;(6) The provisions of Title 29A RCW;(7) The provisions of chapter 18.100 RCW;(8) The provisions of chapter 19.77 RCW;(9) The provisions of chapter 43.07 RCW;(10) The provisions of the Washington state Constitution;(11) The provisions of chapters 40.14, 40.16, and 40.20 RCW, and any statutes, rules, schedules, indexes, guides, descriptions, or other materials related to the public records of state or local government or to the state archives; and(12) Rules and informational publications related to the statutory provisions set forth above.[ 2015 c 53 § 70; 1991 c 72 § 55; 1982 c 35 § 189; 1973 1st ex.s. c 85 § 2.]NOTES:Intent—Severability—Effective dates—Application—1982 c 35: See notes following RCW 43.07.160.
WA Rev Code § 43.07.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.07 - Secretary of State.|43.07.150 - Uniform commercial code powers, duties, and functions transferred to department of licensing.

RCW 43.07.150 Uniform commercial code powers, duties, and functions transferred to department of licensing.All powers, duties, and functions vested by law in the secretary of state relating to the Uniform Commercial Code are transferred to the department of licensing.[ 1979 c 158 § 92; 1977 ex.s. c 117 § 1.]NOTES:Severability—1977 ex.s. c 117: "If any provision of this 1977 amendatory act, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1977 ex.s. c 117 § 13.]Effective date—1977 ex.s. c 117: "This 1977 amendatory act is 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 July 1, 1977." [ 1977 ex.s. c 117 § 14.]
WA Rev Code § 43.07.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.07 - Secretary of State.|43.07.170 - Establishment of a corporate filing system using other methods authorized.

RCW 43.07.170 Establishment of a corporate filing system using other methods authorized.(1) If the secretary of state determines that the public interest and the purpose of the filing and registration statutes administered by the secretary of state would be best served by a filing system utilizing microfilm, microfiche, methods of reduced-format document recording, or electronic or online filing, the secretary of state may, by rule adopted under chapter 34.05 RCW, establish such a filing system.(2) In connection with a reduced-format filing system, the secretary of state may eliminate any requirement for a duplicate original filing copy, and may establish reasonable requirements concerning paper size, print legibility, and quality for photo-reproduction processes as may be necessary to ensure utility and readability of any reduced-format filing system.(3) In connection with an electronic or online filing system, the secretary of state may eliminate any requirement for a duplicate original filing copy and may establish reasonable requirements for electronic filing, including but not limited to signature technology, file format and type, delivery, types of filing that may be completed electronically, and methods for the return of filed documents.[ 2002 c 74 § 20; 1982 c 35 § 191.]NOTES:Captions not law—2002 c 74: See note following RCW 19.09.020.Intent—Severability—Effective dates—Application—1982 c 35: See notes following RCW 43.07.160.
WA Rev Code § 43.07.173 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.07 - Secretary of State.|43.07.173 - Electronic transmissions—Acceptance and filing by the secretary of state.

RCW 43.07.173 Electronic transmissions—Acceptance and filing by the secretary of state.(1) The secretary of state may accept and file in the secretary's office electronic transmissions of any documents authorized or required to be filed pursuant to Title 23, 23B, 24, or 25 RCW or chapter 18.100 RCW. The acceptance by the secretary of state is conditional upon the document being legible and otherwise satisfying the requirements of state law or rules with respect to form and content, including those established under RCW 43.07.170. If the document must be signed, that requirement may be satisfied by an electronic signature.(2) If a fee is required for filing the document, the secretary may reject the document for filing if the fee is not received before, or at the time of, receipt.[ 2019 c 132 § 4; 2016 c 202 § 61; 1998 c 38 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.07.175 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.07 - Secretary of State.|43.07.175 - Copies of certain filed documents to insurance commissioner.

RCW 43.07.175 Copies of certain filed documents to insurance commissioner.The secretary of state shall deliver to the office of the insurance commissioner copies of corporate documents filed with the secretary of state by health care service contractors and health maintenance organizations that have been provided for the insurance commissioner under RCW 48.44.013 and 48.46.012.[ 1998 c 23 § 18.]