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WA Rev Code § 43.386.901 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.386 - Facial Recognition.|43.386.901 - Effective date—2020 c 257.

RCW 43.386.901 Effective date—2020 c 257.Sections 1 through 9 and 11 through 13 of this act take effect July 1, 2021.[ 2020 c 257 § 14.]
WA Rev Code § 43.950.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.950 - Construction.|43.950.010 - Continuation of existing law.

RCW 43.950.010 Continuation of existing law.The provisions of this title insofar as they are substantially the same as statutory provisions repealed by this chapter, and relating to the same subject matter, shall be construed as restatements and continuations, and not as new enactments. Nothing in this 1965 reenactment of this title shall be construed as authorizing any new bond issues or new or additional appropriations of moneys but the bond issue authorizations herein contained shall be construed only as continuations of bond issues authorized by prior laws herein repealed and reenacted, and the appropriations of moneys herein contained are continued herein for historical purposes only and this act shall not be construed as a reappropriation thereof and no appropriation contained herein shall be deemed to be extended or revived hereby and such appropriation shall lapse or shall have lapsed in accordance with the original enactment.[ 1965 c 8 § 43.198.010. Formerly RCW 43.198.010.]
WA Rev Code § 43.950.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.950 - Construction.|43.950.020 - Title, chapter, section headings not part of law.

RCW 43.950.020 Title, chapter, section headings not part of law.Title headings, chapter headings, and section or subsection headings, as used in this title do not constitute any part of the law.[ 1965 c 8 § 43.198.020. Formerly RCW 43.198.020.]
WA Rev Code § 43.950.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.950 - Construction.|43.950.030 - Invalidity of part of title not to affect remainder.

RCW 43.950.030 Invalidity of part of title not to affect remainder.If any provision of this title, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the title, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.[ 1965 c 8 § 43.198.030. Formerly RCW 43.198.030.]
WA Rev Code § 43.950.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.950 - Construction.|43.950.040 - Repeals and saving.

RCW 43.950.040 Repeals and saving.See 1965 c 8 s 43.198.040. Formerly RCW 43.198.040.
WA Rev Code § 44.04.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.04 - General Provisions.|44.04.010 - Date of regular sessions.

RCW 44.04.010 Date of regular sessions.Regular sessions of the legislature shall be held annually, commencing on the second Monday of January.[ 1980 c 87 § 27; 1979 ex.s. c 48 § 1; 1891 c 20 § 1; RRS § 8177.]NOTES:Effective date—1979 ex.s. c 48: "This 1979 act shall take effect on January 1, 1980, if the proposed amendment to Article II, section 12 of the state Constitution by Substitute Senate Joint Resolution No. 110, providing for annual sessions of the legislature, is validly submitted and is approved and ratified by the voters at a general election held in November, 1979. If the proposed amendment is not so approved and ratified, this 1979 act shall be null and void in its entirety." [ 1979 ex.s. c 48 § 2.] "This 1979 act" refers to the amendment to RCW 44.04.010 by 1979 ex.s. c 48. Substitute Senate Joint Resolution No. 110 was approved and ratified by the people at the November 6, 1979, general election.Regular and special sessions: State Constitution, Art. 2 § 12.
WA Rev Code § 44.04.021 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.04 - General Provisions.|44.04.021 - Commencement of terms of office.

RCW 44.04.021 Commencement of terms of office.The regular term of office of each senator and representative shall commence on the second Monday in January following the date of election.[ 1987 c 13 § 1; 1981 c 288 § 68. Formerly RCW 44.07B.870.]
WA Rev Code § 44.04.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.04 - General Provisions.|44.04.040 - Vouchers for pay and mileage of members—Warrants.

RCW 44.04.040 Vouchers for pay and mileage of members—Warrants.The chief clerk of the house of representatives and the secretary of the senate are hereby directed to prepare vouchers for the state treasurer for the mileage and daily pay of members of the legislature on presentation of certificates showing amounts due for miles traveled and services rendered to dates specified. The certificates shall be signed by the speaker or president, and countersigned by the chief clerk or secretary, respectively, of the body to which the members belong. The state treasurer shall issue warrants which shall be in favor of and payable to the order of the persons named in said certificates.[ 1973 c 106 § 17; 1890 p 6 § 1; RRS § 8150.]NOTES:Annual salary: RCW 43.03.010.Mileage allowance: State Constitution Art. 2 § 23; RCW 43.03.010.
WA Rev Code § 44.04.041 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.04 - General Provisions.|44.04.041 - Warrants for pay and mileage of members—Payment of.

RCW 44.04.041 Warrants for pay and mileage of members—Payment of.Upon presentation of a warrant drawn as provided for in RCW 44.04.040, to the state treasurer, that officer shall pay the same out of any money in the treasury of the state appropriated for the expenses of the legislature of the state of Washington: PROVIDED, That should there be no money in the state treasury covered by such appropriation, the state treasurer shall indorse such fact on the warrant presented, and said warrant shall draw interest from the date of such presentation and indorsement, and shall be payable thereafter in the manner provided by existing law and custom.[ 1890 p 6 § 2; RRS § 8151. Formerly RCW 44.04.070, part.]
WA Rev Code § 44.04.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.04 - General Provisions.|44.04.050 - Vouchers for pay of employees—Warrants.

RCW 44.04.050 Vouchers for pay of employees—Warrants.The chief clerk of the house of representatives and the secretary of the senate shall prepare vouchers for the state treasurer for sums covering amounts due officers and employees of the legislature on presentation of certificates signed by the speaker or president, and countersigned by the chief clerk or secretary of the body in which the service of the officer or employee is rendered, and showing amounts due to dates specified. The state treasurer shall issue warrants which shall be drawn in favor and be made payable to the order of the officer or employee named in each certificate.[ 1973 c 106 § 18; 1890 p 3 § 1; RRS § 8148.]
WA Rev Code § 44.04.051 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.04 - General Provisions.|44.04.051 - Warrants for pay of employees—Payment of.

RCW 44.04.051 Warrants for pay of employees—Payment of.Upon presentation to the state treasurer of a warrant drawn as provided for in RCW 44.04.050, that officer shall pay the same from any money in the state treasury appropriated for the expenses of the legislature of the state of Washington: PROVIDED, That should there be no money in the treasury of the state covered by such appropriation, the state treasurer shall indorse such fact on the warrant presented, and said warrant shall draw interest from date of such indorsement and shall be payable thereafter as is provided by law and custom.[ 1890 p 3 § 2; RRS § 8149. Formerly RCW 44.04.070, part.]
WA Rev Code § 44.04.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.04 - General Provisions.|44.04.060 - Vouchers for incidental expenses—Warrants.

RCW 44.04.060 Vouchers for incidental expenses—Warrants.The chief clerk of the house of representatives and the secretary of the senate are hereby directed to prepare vouchers for the state treasurer for the incidental expenses of the legislature, on presentation of certificates showing amounts due for material furnished and services rendered to dates specified. The certificates shall be signed by the speaker or president, and countersigned by the sergeant-at-arms, respectively, of the body ordering the expenditures. The state treasurer shall issue warrants which shall be in favor of and payable to the order of the persons named in said certificates.[ 1973 c 106 § 19; 1890 p 10 § 1; RRS § 8152.]
WA Rev Code § 44.04.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.04 - General Provisions.|44.04.070 - Warrants for incidental expenses—Payment of.

RCW 44.04.070 Warrants for incidental expenses—Payment of.Upon presentation of a warrant, drawn as provided for in RCW 44.04.060, to the state treasurer, that officer shall pay the same out of any money in the treasury of the state appropriated for the expenses of the legislature of the state of Washington: PROVIDED, That should there be no money in the state treasury covered by such appropriation, the state treasurer shall indorse such fact on the warrant presented, and said warrant shall draw interest from the date of such presentation and indorsement, and shall be payable thereafter in the manner provided by existing law and custom.[ 1890 p 10 § 2; RRS § 8153. FORMER PARTS OF SECTION: (i) 1890 p 3 § 2, now codified as RCW 44.04.051. (ii) 1890 p 6 § 2, now codified as RCW 44.04.041.]
WA Rev Code § 44.04.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.04 - General Provisions.|44.04.090 - Warrants for subsistence and lodging.

RCW 44.04.090 Warrants for subsistence and lodging.The state treasurer shall issue warrants for said reimbursement supported by affidavits that the reimbursement is claimed for expenses of subsistence and lodging actually incurred without itemization and without receipts. Such warrants shall be immediately paid from any funds appropriated for the purpose.[ 1973 c 106 § 20; 1941 c 173 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 8153-2.]
WA Rev Code § 44.04.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.04 - General Provisions.|44.04.100 - Contest of election—Depositions.

RCW 44.04.100 Contest of election—Depositions.Any person desiring to contest the election of any member of the legislature, may, at any time after the presumptive election of such member and before the convening of the ensuing regular session of the legislature, have the testimony of witnesses, to be used in support of such contest, taken and perpetuated, by serving not less than three days' written notice upon the member whose election he or she desires to contest, of his or her intention to institute such contest and that he or she desires to take the testimony of certain witnesses named in such notice, at a time and place named therein, before a notary public duly commissioned and qualified and residing in the county where the presumptive member resides, giving the name of such notary public, which deposition shall be taken in the manner provided by law for the taking of depositions in civil actions in the superior court. The presumptive member of the legislature, whose election is to be contested, shall have the right to appear, in person or by counsel, at the time and place named in the notice, and cross examine any witness produced and have such cross examination made a part of such deposition, and to produce witnesses and have their depositions taken for the purpose of sustaining his or her election. The notary public before whom such deposition is taken shall transmit such depositions to the presiding officer of the senate, or house of representatives, as the case may be, in which said contest is to be instituted, in the care of the secretary of state, at the state capitol, by registered mail, and it shall be the duty of the secretary of state upon the convening of the legislature to transmit said depositions, unopened, to the presiding officer of the senate, or the house of representatives, as the case may be, to whom it is addressed, and in case such contest is instituted said depositions may be opened and read in evidence in the manner provided by law for the opening and introduction of depositions in civil actions in the superior court.[ 2009 c 549 § 6001; 1927 c 205 § 1; RRS § 8162-1. Prior: Code 1881 §§ 3125-3139.]NOTES:Contest of elections: Chapter 29A.68 RCW.Depositions: Rules of court: CR 26 through 37.Legislature to judge election and qualifications of members: State Constitution Art. 2 § 8.Recall: State Constitution Art. 1 §§ 33, 34, chapter 29A.56 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 44.04.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.04 - General Provisions.|44.04.120 - Members' allowances when engaged in legislative business.

RCW 44.04.120 Members' allowances when engaged in legislative business.Each member of the senate or house of representatives when serving on official legislative business shall be entitled to receive, in lieu of per diem or any other payment, for each day or major portion thereof in which he or she is actually engaged in legislative business or business of the committee, commission, or council, notwithstanding any laws to the contrary, an allowance in an amount fixed by the secretary of the senate and chief clerk of the house, respectively, in accordance with applicable rules and resolutions of each body. Such allowance shall be reasonably calculated to reimburse expenses, exclusive of mileage, which are ordinary and necessary in the conduct of legislative business, recognizing cost variances which are encountered in different locales. The allowance authorized shall not exceed the greater of forty-four dollars per day or the maximum daily amount determined under RCW 43.03.050, as now or hereafter amended. In addition, a mileage allowance shall be paid at the rate per mile provided for in RCW 43.03.060, as now or hereafter amended, when authorized by the house, committee, commission, or council of which he or she is a member and on the business of which he or she is engaged.[ 2009 c 549 § 6002; 1985 c 3 § 1; 1979 ex.s. c 255 § 3; 1974 ex.s. c 157 § 2; 1973 1st ex.s. c 197 § 5; 1967 ex.s. c 112 § 4; 1963 ex.s. c 7 § 1; 1959 ex.s. c 10 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—1979 ex.s. c 255: See note following RCW 43.03.010.
WA Rev Code § 44.04.125 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.04 - General Provisions.|44.04.125 - Allowances of members-elect when attending meetings.

RCW 44.04.125 Allowances of members-elect when attending meetings.Each member-elect of the senate or house of representatives who attends any meeting of the legislature or any of its committees, upon the invitation of the committee on rules of his or her respective house, shall be entitled to receive per diem, mileage, and incidental expense allowances at the rates prescribed in chapter 44.04 RCW, as now or hereafter amended.[ 1975 1st ex.s. c 185 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 44.04.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.04 - General Provisions.|44.04.170 - Information from municipal associations.

RCW 44.04.170 Information from municipal associations.It shall be the duty of each association of municipal corporations or municipal officers, which is recognized by law and utilized as an official agency for the coordination of the policies and/or administrative programs of municipal corporations, to submit biennially, or oftener as necessary, to the governor and to the legislature the joint recommendations of such participating municipalities regarding changes which would affect the efficiency of such municipal corporations. Such associations shall include but shall not be limited to the Washington state association of fire commissioners and the Washington state school directors' association.[ 2007 c 31 § 7; 1999 c 153 § 59; 1970 ex.s. c 69 § 2.]NOTES:Part headings not law—1999 c 153: See note following RCW 57.04.050.Purpose—1970 ex.s. c 69: "It is the purpose of this act to assist the legislature in obtaining adequate information as to the needs of its municipal corporations and other public agencies and their recommendations for improvements." [ 1970 ex.s. c 69 § 1.]Intent—Construction—1970 ex.s. c 69: "The intent of this act is to clarify and implement the powers of the public agencies to which it relates and nothing herein shall be construed to impair or limit the existing powers of any municipal corporation or association." [ 1970 ex.s. c 69 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 44.04.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.04 - General Provisions.|44.04.200 - References to regular session of the legislature.

RCW 44.04.200 References to regular session of the legislature.After June 12, 1980, all references in the Revised Code of Washington to a regular session of the legislature mean a regular session during an odd- or even-numbered year unless the context clearly requires otherwise.[ 1980 c 87 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 44.04.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.04 - General Provisions.|44.04.210 - Gender-neutral terms.

RCW 44.04.210 Gender-neutral terms.(1) All statutes, memorials, and resolutions enacted, adopted, or amended by the legislature after July 1, 1983, shall be written in gender-neutral terms unless a specification of gender is intended.(2) No statute, memorial, or resolution is invalid because it does not comply with this section.[ 1983 c 20 § 3.]NOTES:Intent—1983 c 20: See note following RCW 43.01.160.Number and gender in statutes: RCW 1.12.050.
WA Rev Code § 44.04.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.04 - General Provisions.|44.04.230 - Teachers' insurance benefits—Reimbursement.

RCW 44.04.230 Teachers' insurance benefits—Reimbursement.The chief clerk of the house of representatives and the secretary of the senate shall prepare vouchers for the state treasurer for sums covering amounts due a school district for any teacher who is on a leave of absence as a legislator, and who has chosen to continue insurance benefits provided by the school district, in lieu of insurance benefits provided to that legislator as a state employee. The amount of reimbursement due the school district is for the actual cost of continuing benefits, but may not exceed the cost of the insurance benefits package that would otherwise be provided through the health care authority.[ 1998 c 62 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—1998 c 62: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [March 20, 1998]." [ 1998 c 62 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 44.04.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.04 - General Provisions.|44.04.240 - Teachers' insurance benefits—Payment of warrants.

RCW 44.04.240 Teachers' insurance benefits—Payment of warrants.Upon presentation to the state treasurer of a warrant issued by the treasurer and drawn for the purposes under RCW 44.04.230, the treasurer shall pay the amount necessary from appropriated funds. If sufficient funds have not been appropriated, the treasurer shall endorse the warrant and the warrant draws interest from the date of the endorsement until paid.[ 1998 c 62 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—1998 c 62: See note following RCW 44.04.230.
WA Rev Code § 44.04.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.04 - General Provisions.|44.04.250 - Surplus computer equipment—Donation to schools.

RCW 44.04.250 Surplus computer equipment—Donation to schools.The chief clerk of the house of representatives may authorize surplus computers and computer-related equipment owned by the house, the secretary of the senate may authorize surplus computers and computer-related equipment owned by the senate, and the directors of legislative agencies may authorize surplus computers and computer-related equipment owned by his or her respective agency, to be donated to school districts and educational service districts. This section shall not be construed to limit the discretion of the legislature regarding disposal of its surplus property.[ 1999 c 186 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 44.04.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.04 - General Provisions.|44.04.260 - Legislative committees and agencies—Oversight.

RCW 44.04.260 Legislative committees and agencies—Oversight.The joint legislative audit and review committee, the joint transportation committee, the select committee on pension policy, the legislative evaluation and accountability program committee, the office of legislative support services, the joint higher education committee, and the *joint legislative systems committee are subject to such operational policies, procedures, and oversight as are deemed necessary by the facilities and operations committee of the senate and the executive rules committee of the house of representatives to ensure operational adequacy of the agencies of the legislative branch. As used in this section, "operational policies, procedures, and oversight" includes the development process of biennial budgets, contracting procedures, personnel policies, and compensation plans, selection of a chief administrator, facilities, and expenditures. This section does not grant oversight authority to the facilities and operations committee of the senate over any standing committee of the house of representatives or oversight authority to the executive rules committee of the house of representatives over any standing committee of the senate.[ 2012 c 229 § 204; 2012 c 113 § 6; 2005 c 319 § 112; 2003 c 295 § 12; 2001 c 259 § 1.]NOTES:Reviser's note: *(1) RCW 44.68.020, creating the joint legislative systems committee, was repealed by 2020 c 114 § 1.(2) This section was amended by 2012 c 113 § 6 and by 2012 c 229 § 204, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).Effective date—2012 c 113: See note following RCW 44.80.010.Findings—Intent—Part headings—Effective dates—2005 c 319: See notes following RCW 43.17.020.