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WA Rev Code § 29A.92.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.92 - Voting Rights Act.|29A.92.030 - Violations—Factors.

RCW 29A.92.030 Violations—Factors.(1) A political subdivision is in violation of this chapter when it is shown that:(a) Elections in the political subdivision exhibit polarized voting; and(b) Members of a protected class or classes do not have an equal opportunity to elect candidates of their choice as a result of the dilution or abridgment of the rights of members of that protected class or classes.(2) The fact that members of a protected class are not geographically compact or concentrated to constitute a majority in a proposed or existing district-based election district shall not preclude a finding of a violation under this chapter, but may be a factor in determining a remedy. The equal opportunity to elect shall be assessed pragmatically, based on local election conditions, and may include crossover districts.(3) In determining whether there is polarized voting under this chapter, the court shall analyze elections of the governing body of the political subdivision, ballot measure elections, elections in which at least one candidate is a member of a protected class, and other electoral choices that affect the rights and privileges of members of a protected class. Elections conducted prior to the filing of an action pursuant to this chapter are more probative to establish the existence of racially polarized voting than elections conducted after the filing of an action.(4) The election of candidates who are members of a protected class and who were elected prior to the filing of an action pursuant to this chapter shall not preclude a finding of polarized voting that results in an unequal opportunity for a protected class to elect candidates of their choice.(5) Proof of intent on the part of the voters or elected officials to discriminate against a protected class is not required for a cause of action to be sustained.(6) Other factors such as the history of discrimination, the use of electoral devices or other voting practices or procedures that may enhance the dilutive effects of at large elections, denial of access to those processes determining which groups of candidates will receive financial or other support in a given election, the extent to which members of a protected class bear the effects of past discrimination in areas such as education, employment, and health, which hinder their ability to participate effectively in the political process, and the use of overt or subtle racial appeals in political campaigns are probative, but not necessary factors, to establish a violation of this chapter.[ 2019 c 64 § 7; 2018 c 113 § 302.]NOTES:Explanatory statement—2019 c 64: See note following RCW 1.20.110.
WA Rev Code § 29A.92.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.92 - Voting Rights Act.|29A.92.040 - Voluntary change to electoral system—Authorized.

RCW 29A.92.040 Voluntary change to electoral system—Authorized.(1) A political subdivision that conducts an election pursuant to state, county, or local law, is authorized to change its electoral system, including, but not limited to, implementing a district-based election system, to remedy a potential violation of RCW 29A.92.020.(2) If a political subdivision invokes its authority under this section to implement a district-based election system, the districts shall be drawn in a manner consistent with RCW 29A.92.050.[ 2018 c 113 § 201.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.92.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.92 - Voting Rights Act.|29A.92.060 - Voter challenge of electoral system—Notice.

RCW 29A.92.060 Voter challenge of electoral system—Notice.(1) A voter who resides in the political subdivision who intends to challenge a political subdivision's electoral system under this chapter shall first notify the political subdivision. The political subdivision shall promptly make such notice public.(2) The notice provided shall identify and provide contact information for the person or persons who intend to file an action, and shall identify the protected class or classes whose members do not have an equal opportunity to elect candidates of their choice or an equal opportunity to influence the outcome of an election because of alleged vote dilution and polarized voting. The notice shall also include a type of remedy the person believes may address the alleged violation of RCW 29A.92.030.[ 2019 c 64 § 9; 2018 c 113 § 301.]NOTES:Explanatory statement—2019 c 64: See note following RCW 1.20.110.
WA Rev Code § 29A.92.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.92 - Voting Rights Act.|29A.92.070 - Voter challenge of electoral system—Good faith effort to remedy—Court approval—Safe harbor.

RCW 29A.92.070 Voter challenge of electoral system—Good faith effort to remedy—Court approval—Safe harbor.(1) The political subdivision shall work in good faith with the person providing the notice to implement a remedy that provides the protected class or classes identified in the notice an equal opportunity to elect candidates of their choice. Such work in good faith to implement a remedy may include, but is not limited to consideration of: (a) Relevant electoral data; (b) relevant demographic data, including the most recent census data available; and (c) any other information that would be relevant to implementing a remedy.(2) If the political subdivision adopts a remedy that takes the notice into account, or adopts the notice's proposed remedy, the political subdivision shall seek a court order acknowledging that the political subdivision's remedy complies with RCW 29A.92.020 and was prompted by a plausible violation. The person who submitted the notice may support or oppose such an order, and may obtain public records to do so. The political subdivision must provide all political, census, and demographic data and any analysis of that data used to develop the remedy in its filings seeking the court order and with any documents made public. All facts and reasonable inferences shall be viewed in the light most favorable to those opposing the political subdivision's proposed remedy at this stage. There shall be a rebuttable presumption that the court will decline to approve the political subdivision's proposed remedy at this stage.(3) If the court concludes that the political subdivision's remedy complies with RCW 29A.92.020, an action under this chapter may not be brought against that political subdivision for four years by any party so long as the political subdivision does not enact a change to or deviation from the remedy during this four-year period that would otherwise give rise to an action under this chapter.(4) In agreeing to adopt the person's proposed remedy, the political subdivision may do so by stipulation, which shall become a public document.[ 2019 c 64 § 10; 2018 c 113 § 303.]NOTES:Explanatory statement—2019 c 64: See note following RCW 1.20.110.
WA Rev Code § 29A.92.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.92 - Voting Rights Act.|29A.92.080 - Voter challenge of electoral system—Filing of action—Multiple challenges.

RCW 29A.92.080 Voter challenge of electoral system—Filing of action—Multiple challenges.(1) Any voter who resides in the political subdivision may file an action under this chapter if, one hundred eighty days after a political subdivision receives notice of a challenge to its electoral system under RCW 29A.92.060, the political subdivision has not obtained a court order stating that it has adopted a remedy in compliance with RCW 29A.92.020. However, if notice is received after July 1, 2021, then the political subdivision shall have ninety days to obtain a court order before an action may be filed.(2) If a political subdivision has received two or more notices containing materially different proposed remedies, the political subdivision shall work in good faith with the persons to implement a remedy that provides the protected class or classes identified in the notices an equal opportunity to elect candidates of their choice. If the political subdivision adopts one of the remedies offered, or a different remedy that takes multiple notices into account, the political subdivision shall seek a court order acknowledging that the political subdivision's remedy is reasonably necessary to avoid a violation of RCW 29A.92.020. The persons who submitted the notice may support or oppose such an order, and may obtain public records to do so. The political subdivision must provide all political, census, and demographic data and any analysis of that data used to develop the remedy in its filings seeking the court order and with any documents made public. All facts and reasonable inferences shall be viewed in the light most favorable to those opposing the political subdivision's proposed remedy at this stage. There shall be a rebuttable presumption that the court will decline to approve the political subdivision's proposed remedy at this stage.(3) If the court concludes that the political subdivision's remedy complies with RCW 29A.92.020, an action under this chapter may not be brought against that political subdivision for four years by any party so long as the political subdivision does not enact a change to or deviation from the remedy during this four-year period that would otherwise give rise to an action under this chapter.[ 2019 c 64 § 11; 2018 c 113 § 304.]NOTES:Explanatory statement—2019 c 64: See note following RCW 1.20.110.
WA Rev Code § 29A.92.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.92 - Voting Rights Act.|29A.92.090 - Action in superior court—Venue—Joint action.

RCW 29A.92.090 Action in superior court—Venue—Joint action.(1) After exhaustion of the time period in RCW 29A.92.080, any voter who resides in a political subdivision where a violation of RCW 29A.92.020 is alleged may file an action in the superior court of the county in which the political subdivision is located. If the action is against a county, the action may be filed in the superior court of such county, or in the superior court of either of the two nearest judicial districts as determined pursuant to RCW 36.01.050(2). An action filed pursuant to this chapter does not need to be filed as a class action.(2) Members of different protected classes may file an action jointly pursuant to this chapter if they demonstrate that the combined voting preferences of the multiple protected classes are polarized against the rest of the electorate.[ 2019 c 64 § 12; 2018 c 113 § 401.]NOTES:Explanatory statement—2019 c 64: See note following RCW 1.20.110.
WA Rev Code § 29A.92.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.92 - Voting Rights Act.|29A.92.100 - Trial schedule—Statute of limitations—Secrecy of vote—Plaintiff bond.

RCW 29A.92.100 Trial schedule—Statute of limitations—Secrecy of vote—Plaintiff bond.(1) In an action filed pursuant to this chapter, the trial court shall set a trial to be held no later than one year after the filing of a complaint, and shall set a discovery and motions calendar accordingly.(2) For purposes of any applicable statute of limitations, a cause of action under this chapter arises every time there is an election for any members of the governing body of the political subdivision.(3) The plaintiff's constitutional right to the secrecy of the plaintiff's vote is preserved and is not waived by the filing of an action pursuant to this chapter, and the filing is not subject to discovery or disclosure.(4) In seeking a temporary restraining order or a preliminary injunction, a plaintiff shall not be required to post a bond or any other security in order to secure such equitable relief.(5) No notice may be submitted to any political subdivision pursuant to this chapter before July 19, 2018.[ 2019 c 64 § 13; 2018 c 113 § 402.]NOTES:Explanatory statement—2019 c 64: See note following RCW 1.20.110.
WA Rev Code § 29A.92.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.92 - Voting Rights Act.|29A.92.120 - Safe harbor—Limitation of actions.

RCW 29A.92.120 Safe harbor—Limitation of actions.(1) No action under this chapter may be brought by any person against a political subdivision that has adopted a remedy to its electoral system after an action is filed that is approved by a court pursuant to RCW 29A.92.070 or implemented a court-ordered remedy pursuant to RCW 29A.92.110 for four years after adoption of the remedy if the political subdivision does not enact a change to or deviation from the remedy during this four-year period that would otherwise give rise to an action under this chapter.(2) No action under this chapter may be brought by any person against a political subdivision that has adopted a remedy to its electoral system in the previous decade before June 7, 2018, as a result of a claim under the federal voting rights act until after the political subdivision completes redistricting pursuant to RCW 29A.76.010 for the 2020 decennial census.[ 2019 c 64 § 14; 2018 c 113 § 404.]NOTES:Explanatory statement—2019 c 64: See note following RCW 1.20.110.
WA Rev Code § 29A.92.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.92 - Voting Rights Act.|29A.92.130 - Award of fees.

RCW 29A.92.130 Award of fees.(1) In any action to enforce this chapter, the court may allow the prevailing plaintiff or plaintiffs, other than the state or political subdivision thereof, reasonable attorneys' fees, all nonattorney fee costs as defined by RCW 4.84.010, and all reasonable expert witness fees. No fees or costs may be awarded if no action is filed.(2) Prevailing defendants may recover an award of fees or costs pursuant to RCW 4.84.185.[ 2018 c 113 § 405.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.92.700 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.92 - Voting Rights Act.|29A.92.700 - Not applicable to certain political subdivisions.

RCW 29A.92.700 Not applicable to certain political subdivisions.The provisions of RCW 29A.92.005 through 29A.92.030, 29A.92.060 through 29A.92.130, and 29A.92.900 are not applicable to cities and towns with populations under one thousand or to school districts with K-12 full-time equivalent enrollments of less than two hundred fifty.[ 2018 c 113 § 501.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.92.710 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.92 - Voting Rights Act.|29A.92.710 - Other laws superseded.

RCW 29A.92.710 Other laws superseded.This chapter supersedes other state laws and local ordinances to the extent that those state laws or ordinances would otherwise restrict a jurisdiction's ability to comply with this chapter.[ 2019 c 64 § 15; 2018 c 113 § 503.]NOTES:Explanatory statement—2019 c 64: See note following RCW 1.20.110.
WA Rev Code § 29A.92.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.92 - Voting Rights Act.|29A.92.900 - Short title.

RCW 29A.92.900 Short title.This chapter may be known and cited as the Washington voting rights act of 2018.[ 2019 c 64 § 16; 2018 c 113 § 101.]NOTES:Explanatory statement—2019 c 64: See note following RCW 1.20.110.
WA Rev Code § 30A.04.002 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 30A - Washington Commercial Bank Act|Chapter 30A.04 - General Provisions.|30A.04.002 - Short title.

RCW 30A.04.002 Short title.This title may be known and cited as the Washington commercial bank act.[ 2014 c 37 § 101.]
WA Rev Code § 30A.04.007 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 30A - Washington Commercial Bank Act|Chapter 30A.04 - General Provisions.|30A.04.007 - Notice—Use of internet—Rules.

RCW 30A.04.007 Notice—Use of internet—Rules.(1) Notwithstanding any provisions of this title, wherever notice by publication is required by a bank, such notice may be undertaken by internet publication upon terms and conditions that the director may adopt by rule.(2) Notice to shareholders required under this title may be undertaken by electronic means in the same manner as permitted for general business corporations under RCW 23B.01.410.[ 2014 c 37 § 149.]
WA Rev Code § 30A.04.017 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 30A - Washington Commercial Bank Act|Chapter 30A.04 - General Provisions.|30A.04.017 - Director's subpoenas—Unauthorized banking activity.

RCW 30A.04.017 Director's subpoenas—Unauthorized banking activity.(1) The director or authorized assistants may apply for and obtain a superior court order approving and authorizing a subpoena in advance of its issuance. The application may be made in the county where the subpoenaed person resides or is found, or the county where the subpoenaed documents, records, or evidence are located, or in Thurston county. The application must:(a) State that an order is sought under this section;(b) Adequately specify the documents, records, evidence, or testimony; and(c) Include a declaration made under oath that an investigation is being conducted for a lawfully authorized purpose related to an investigation within the department's authority and that the subpoenaed documents, records, evidence, or testimony are reasonably related to an investigation within the department's authority.(2) When an application under this section is made to the satisfaction of the court, the court must issue an order approving the subpoena. An order under this subsection constitutes authority of law for the agency to subpoena the documents, records, evidence, or testimony.(3) The director or authorized assistants may seek approval and a court may issue an order under this section without prior notice to any person, including the person to whom the subpoena is directed and the person who is the subject of an investigation. An application for court approval is subject to the fee and process set forth in RCW 36.18.012(3).(4) Subsections (1) through (3) of this section are applicable to the director's enforcement authority under this title against persons engaged in unauthorized banking activity and persons, other than a bank authorized under this title, whom the director has reason to believe are in violation of this title. This section does not limit the authority of the director to investigate or examine a bank authorized under this title without applying for or obtaining a superior court order or issuing a subpoena pursuant to this section.[ 2014 c 37 § 261.]
WA Rev Code § 30A.04.025 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 30A - Washington Commercial Bank Act|Chapter 30A.04 - General Provisions.|30A.04.025 - Financial institutions—Loan charges—Out-of-state national banks.

RCW 30A.04.025 Financial institutions—Loan charges—Out-of-state national banks.Notwithstanding any restrictions, limitations, requirements, or other provisions of law, a financial institution, as defined in RCW 30A.22.040(8), may charge, take, receive, or reserve interest, discount or other points, finance charges, or other similar charges on any loan or other extension of credit, at a rate or amount that is equal to, or less than, the maximum rate or amount of interest, discount or other points, finance charges, or other similar charges that national banks located in any other state or states may charge, take, receive, or reserve, under 12 U.S.C. Sec. 85, on loans or other extensions of credit to residents of this state. However, this section does not authorize any subsidiary of a bank, of a savings bank, of a savings and loan association, or of a credit union to charge, take, receive, or reserve interest, discount or other points, finance charges, or other similar charges on any loan or other extension of credit, unless the subsidiary is itself a bank, savings bank, savings and loan association, or credit union.[ 2014 c 37 § 104; 2003 c 24 § 3. Formerly RCW 30.04.025.]
WA Rev Code § 30A.04.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 30A - Washington Commercial Bank Act|Chapter 30A.04 - General Provisions.|30A.04.030 - Rules—Administration and interpretation of title.

RCW 30A.04.030 Rules—Administration and interpretation of title.(1) The director shall have power to adopt uniform rules in accordance with the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW, to govern examinations and reports of banks, trust companies, and holding companies and the form in which they shall report their assets, liabilities, and reserves, charge off bad debts and otherwise keep their records and accounts, and otherwise to govern the administration of this title.(2) The director shall have the power, and broad administrative discretion, to administer and interpret the provisions of this title to facilitate the delivery of financial services to the citizens of the state of Washington by the banks, trust companies, and holding companies subject to this title.[ 2014 c 37 § 105; 2010 c 88 § 5; 1994 c 92 § 8; 1986 c 279 § 1; 1955 c 33 § 30.04.030. Prior: 1917 c 80 § 58, part; RRS § 3265, part. Formerly RCW 30.04.030.]NOTES:Effective date—2010 c 88: See RCW 32.50.900.
WA Rev Code § 30A.04.045 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 30A - Washington Commercial Bank Act|Chapter 30A.04 - General Provisions.|30A.04.045 - Director—Powers under chapter 19.144 RCW.

RCW 30A.04.045 Director—Powers under chapter 19.144 RCW.The director or the director's designee may take such action as provided for in this title to enforce, investigate, or examine persons covered by chapter 19.144 RCW.[ 2008 c 108 § 15. Formerly RCW 30.04.045.]NOTES:Findings—2008 c 108: See RCW 19.144.005.
WA Rev Code § 30A.04.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 30A - Washington Commercial Bank Act|Chapter 30A.04 - General Provisions.|30A.04.050 - Duty to comply—Violations—Penalty.

RCW 30A.04.050 Duty to comply—Violations—Penalty.(1) Each bank and its directors, officers, employees, and agents, shall comply with:(a) This title and Title 30B RCW as applicable to each of them;(b) The rules adopted by the department with respect to banks and trust companies;(c) Any lawful direction or order of the director;(d) Any lawful supervisory agreement with the director; and(e) The applicable statutes, rules, and regulations administered by the board of governors of the federal reserve system, the federal deposit insurance corporation, or their successor agencies, with respect to banks or trust companies.(2) Each holding company, and its directors, officers, employees, and agents, shall comply with:(a) The provisions of this title that are applicable to each of them;(b) The rules adopted by the department with respect to holding companies;(c) Any lawful direction or order of the director;(d) Any lawful supervisory agreement with the director; and(e) The applicable statutes, rules, and regulations administered by the board of governors of the federal reserve system, or its successor agency, with respect to holding companies, the violation of which would result in an unsafe and unsound practice or material violation of law with respect to the subsidiary bank of the holding company.(3) The violation of any supervisory agreement, direction, order, statute, rule, or regulation referenced in this section, in addition to any other penalty provided in this title, shall, at the option of the director, subject the offender to a penalty of up to ten thousand dollars for each offense, payable upon issuance of any order or directive of the director, which may be recovered by the attorney general in a civil action in the name of the department.[ 2014 c 37 § 106; 2010 c 88 § 6; 1955 c 33 § 30.04.050. Prior: 1917 c 80 § 58, part; RRS § 3265, part. Formerly RCW 30.04.050.]NOTES:Effective date—2010 c 88: See RCW 32.50.900.