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WA Rev Code § 34.05.630 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 34 - Administrative Law|Chapter 34.05 - Administrative Procedure Act.|34.05.630 - Review of existing rules—Policy and interpretive statements, etc.—Notice—Hearing.

RCW 34.05.630 Review of existing rules—Policy and interpretive statements, etc.—Notice—Hearing.(1) All rules required to be filed pursuant to RCW 34.05.380, and emergency rules adopted pursuant to RCW 34.05.350, are subject to selective review by the committee.(2) All agency policy and interpretive statements, guidelines, and documents that are of general applicability, or their equivalents, are subject to selective review by the committee to determine whether or not a statement, guideline, or document that is of general applicability, or its equivalent, is being used as a rule that has not been adopted in accordance with all applicable provisions of law.(3) If the rules review committee finds by a majority vote of its members: (a) That an existing rule is not within the intent of the legislature as expressed by the statute which the rule implements, (b) that the rule has not been adopted in accordance with all applicable provisions of law, or (c) that an agency is using a policy or interpretive statement in place of a rule, the agency affected shall be notified of such finding and the reasons therefor. Within thirty days of the receipt of the rules review committee's notice, the agency shall file notice of a hearing on the rules review committee's finding with the code reviser and mail notice to all persons who have made timely request of the agency for advance notice of its rule-making proceedings as provided in RCW 34.05.320. The agency's notice shall include the rules review committee's findings and reasons therefor, and shall be published in the Washington state register in accordance with the provisions of chapter 34.08 RCW.(4) The agency shall consider fully all written and oral submissions regarding (a) whether the rule in question is within the intent of the legislature as expressed by the statute which the rule implements, (b) whether the rule was adopted in accordance with all applicable provisions of law, and (c) whether the agency is using a policy or interpretive statement, guideline, or document that is of general applicability, or its equivalent, in place of a rule.[ 1998 c 21 § 1; 1996 c 318 § 4; 1994 c 249 § 18; 1993 c 277 § 1; 1988 c 288 § 603; 1987 c 451 § 2; 1981 c 324 § 7. Formerly RCW 34.04.230.]NOTES:Severability—Application—1994 c 249: See notes following RCW 34.05.310.Legislative affirmation—Severability—1981 c 324: See notes following RCW 34.05.010.
WA Rev Code § 34.05.650 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 34 - Administrative Law|Chapter 34.05 - Administrative Procedure Act.|34.05.650 - Recommendations by committee to legislature.

RCW 34.05.650 Recommendations by committee to legislature.The rules review committee may recommend to the legislature that the original enabling legislation serving as authority for the adoption of any rule reviewed by the committee be amended or repealed in such manner as the committee deems advisable.[ 1988 c 288 § 605; 1987 c 451 § 4; 1981 c 324 § 9. Formerly RCW 34.04.250.]NOTES:Legislative affirmation—Severability—1981 c 324: See notes following RCW 34.05.010.
WA Rev Code § 34.05.660 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 34 - Administrative Law|Chapter 34.05 - Administrative Procedure Act.|34.05.660 - Review and objection procedures—No presumption established.

RCW 34.05.660 Review and objection procedures—No presumption established.It is the express policy of the legislature that establishment of procedures for review of administrative rules by the legislature and the notice of objection required by RCW 34.05.630(3) and 34.05.640(2) in no way serves to establish a presumption as to the legality or constitutionality of a rule in any subsequent judicial proceedings interpreting such rules.[ 2001 c 64 § 2; 1988 c 288 § 606; 1981 c 324 § 10. Formerly RCW 34.04.260.]NOTES:Legislative affirmation—Severability—1981 c 324: See notes following RCW 34.05.010.
WA Rev Code § 34.05.665 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 34 - Administrative Law|Chapter 34.05 - Administrative Procedure Act.|34.05.665 - Submission of rule for review—State employees protected.

RCW 34.05.665 Submission of rule for review—State employees protected.Any individual employed or holding office in any department or agency of state government may submit rules warranting review to the rules review committee. Any such state employee is protected under chapter 42.40 RCW.[ 1995 c 403 § 503.]NOTES:Findings—Short title—Intent—1995 c 403: See note following RCW 34.05.328.
WA Rev Code § 34.05.671 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 34 - Administrative Law|Chapter 34.05 - Administrative Procedure Act.|34.05.671 - Reports—Advisory boards—Staff.

RCW 34.05.671 Reports—Advisory boards—Staff.(1) The rules review committee may make reports from time to time to the members of the legislature and to the public with respect to any of its findings or recommendations. The committee shall keep complete minutes of its meetings.(2) The committee may establish ad hoc advisory boards, including but not limited to, ad hoc economics or science advisory boards to assist the committee in its rules review functions.(3) The committee may hire staff as needed to perform functions under this chapter.[ 1995 c 403 § 505.]NOTES:Findings—Short title—Intent—1995 c 403: See note following RCW 34.05.328.
WA Rev Code § 34.05.675 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 34 - Administrative Law|Chapter 34.05 - Administrative Procedure Act.|34.05.675 - Inspection of properties—Oaths, subpoenas, witnesses, depositions.

RCW 34.05.675 Inspection of properties—Oaths, subpoenas, witnesses, depositions.In the discharge of any duty imposed under this chapter, the rules review committee may examine and inspect all properties, equipment, facilities, files, records, and accounts of any state office, department, institution, board, committee, commission, or agency, and administer oaths, issue subpoenas, compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of any papers, books, accounts, documents, and testimony, and cause the deposition of witnesses, either residing within or without the state, to be taken in the manner prescribed by law for taking depositions in civil actions in the superior courts.[ 1995 c 403 § 506.]NOTES:Findings—Short title—Intent—1995 c 403: See note following RCW 34.05.328.
WA Rev Code § 34.05.681 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 34 - Administrative Law|Chapter 34.05 - Administrative Procedure Act.|34.05.681 - Enforcement—Committee subpoena—Refusal to testify.

RCW 34.05.681 Enforcement—Committee subpoena—Refusal to testify.In case of the failure on the part of any person to comply with any subpoena issued in [on] behalf of the rules review committee, or on the refusal of any witness to testify to any matters regarding which he or she may be lawfully interrogated, it is the duty of the superior court of any county, or of the judge thereof, on application of the committee, to compel obedience by proceedings for contempt, as in the case of disobedience of the requirements of a subpoena issued from the court or a refusal to testify in the court.[ 1995 c 403 § 507.]NOTES:Findings—Short title—Intent—1995 c 403: See note following RCW 34.05.328.
WA Rev Code § 34.05.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 34 - Administrative Law|Chapter 34.05 - Administrative Procedure Act.|34.05.900 - Captions and headings.

RCW 34.05.900 Captions and headings.Section captions and subchapter headings used in this chapter do not constitute any part of the law.[ 1988 c 288 § 703.]
WA Rev Code § 34.05.902 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 34 - Administrative Law|Chapter 34.05 - Administrative Procedure Act.|34.05.902 - Effective date—Application—1988 c 288.

RCW 34.05.902 Effective date—Application—1988 c 288.RCW 34.05.001 through 34.05.902 shall take effect on July 1, 1989, and shall apply to all rule-making actions and agency proceedings begun on or after that date. Rule-making actions or other agency proceedings begun before July 1, 1989, shall be completed under the applicable provisions of chapter 28B.19 or 34.04 RCW existing immediately before that date in the same manner as if they were not amended by chapter 288, Laws of 1988 or repealed by section 701 of chapter 288, Laws of 1988.[ 1988 c 288 § 705.]NOTES:Recodification—Correction of statutory references—1988 c 288: "Parts X through XV of this act shall constitute a new chapter in Title 34 RCW, and the sections amended or set forth in this act shall be recodified in the order they appear in this act. The code reviser shall correct all statutory references to these sections and to the repealed chapters 28B.19 and 34.04 RCW to reflect this recodification and repeal." [ 1988 c 288 § 706.]
WA Rev Code § 34.08.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 34 - Administrative Law|Chapter 34.08 - Washington State Register Act of 1977.|34.08.010 - Legislative finding.

RCW 34.08.010 Legislative finding.The legislature finds that a need exists to adequately inform the public on the conduct of the people's business by state government, and that providing adequate notice of the affairs of government enables the public to actively participate in the conduct of state government. The legislature further finds that the promulgation of rules by state agencies has a direct effect on the ability of the people to conduct their personal affairs and knowledgeably deal with state government. It is therefore the intent and purpose of RCW 1.08.110 and 42.30.075 and of this chapter to require the publication of a state register by which the public will be adequately informed of the activities of government and where they may actively participate in the conduct of state government and influence the decision making process of the people's business.[ 1977 ex.s. c 240 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 34.08.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 34 - Administrative Law|Chapter 34.08 - Washington State Register Act of 1977.|34.08.030 - Preparation and transmittal of material by agencies to code reviser—Rules regarding.

RCW 34.08.030 Preparation and transmittal of material by agencies to code reviser—Rules regarding.All material included in the register pursuant to RCW 34.08.020 shall be prepared by the appropriate agency or official and transmitted to the code reviser in accordance with rules adopted by the code reviser prescribing the style, format, and numbering system therefor, the date of receipt for inclusion within a particular register, and such other requirements as may be necessary for the orderly and efficient publication of the register and the Washington Administrative Code.[ 1977 ex.s. c 240 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 34.08.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 34 - Administrative Law|Chapter 34.08 - Washington State Register Act of 1977.|34.08.040 - Publication in register deemed official notice—Certification of material.

RCW 34.08.040 Publication in register deemed official notice—Certification of material.The publication of any information in the Washington State Register shall be deemed to be official notice of such information, and publication in the register of such information and materials shall be certified to be the true and correct copy of such rules or other information as filed in the code reviser's office. The code reviser shall certify, to any court of record, the publication of any notice or information, and attached to such certification shall be the agency's declaration of compliance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act (chapter 42.30 RCW), the Administrative Procedure Act (chapter 34.05 RCW), and this chapter.[ 1989 c 175 § 31; 1977 ex.s. c 240 § 5.]NOTES:Effective date—1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.
WA Rev Code § 34.08.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 34 - Administrative Law|Chapter 34.08 - Washington State Register Act of 1977.|34.08.050 - Institutions of higher education considered state agencies for certain purposes.

RCW 34.08.050 Institutions of higher education considered state agencies for certain purposes.For the purposes of the state register and this chapter, an institution of higher education, as defined in RCW 34.05.010, shall be considered to be a state agency.[ 1989 c 175 § 32; 1977 ex.s. c 240 § 6.]NOTES:Effective date—1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.
WA Rev Code § 34.08.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 34 - Administrative Law|Chapter 34.08 - Washington State Register Act of 1977.|34.08.900 - Short title.

RCW 34.08.900 Short title.This 1977 amendatory act may be known as the Washington State Register Act of 1977.[ 1977 ex.s. c 240 § 15.]
WA Rev Code § 34.08.905 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 34 - Administrative Law|Chapter 34.08 - Washington State Register Act of 1977.|34.08.905 - Effective date—1977 ex.s. c 240.

RCW 34.08.905 Effective date—1977 ex.s. c 240.This 1977 amendatory act shall take effect January 1, 1978.[ 1977 ex.s. c 240 § 16.]
WA Rev Code § 34.12.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 34 - Administrative Law|Chapter 34.12 - Office of Administrative Hearings.|34.12.010 - Office created—Conduct of hearings—Chief administrative law judge, appointment, term, qualifications, removal.

RCW 34.12.010 Office created—Conduct of hearings—Chief administrative law judge, appointment, term, qualifications, removal.A state office of administrative hearings is hereby created. The office shall be independent of state administrative agencies and shall be responsible for impartial administration of administrative hearings in accordance with the legislative intent expressed by this chapter. Hearings shall be conducted with the greatest degree of informality consistent with fairness and the nature of the proceeding. The office shall be under the direction of a chief administrative law judge, appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate, for a term of five years. The person appointed is required, as a condition of appointment, to be admitted to practice law in the state of Washington, and may be removed for cause.[ 1981 c 67 § 1.]NOTES:Effective dates—1981 c 67: "Sections 12 and 37 of this act are 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 immediately. The remainder of the act shall take effect July 1, 1982." [ 1981 c 67 § 40.]Severability—1981 c 67: "If any provision of this 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." [ 1981 c 67 § 39.]
WA Rev Code § 34.12.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 34 - Administrative Law|Chapter 34.12 - Office of Administrative Hearings.|34.12.020 - Definitions.

RCW 34.12.020 Definitions.Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Administrative law judge" means any person appointed by the chief administrative law judge to conduct or preside over hearings as provided in this chapter.(2) "Hearing" means an adjudicative proceeding within the meaning of RCW 34.05.010(1) conducted by a state agency under RCW 34.05.413 through 34.05.476.(3) "Office" means the office of administrative hearings.(4) "State agency" means any state board, commission, department, or officer authorized by law to make rules or to conduct adjudicative proceedings, except those in the legislative or judicial branches, the growth management hearings board, the utilities and transportation commission, the pollution control hearings board, the shorelines hearings board, the forest practices appeals board, the *environmental hearings office, the board of industrial insurance appeals, the Washington personnel resources board, the public employment relations commission, and the board of tax appeals.[ 2010 c 211 § 16; 2002 c 354 § 226; 1995 c 331 § 1; 1994 c 257 § 22; 1993 c 281 § 16; 1989 c 175 § 33; 1982 c 189 § 1; 1981 c 67 § 2.]NOTES:Reviser's note: *(1) The "environmental hearings office" was renamed the "environmental and land use hearings office" by 2010 c 210 § 4, effective July 1, 2011.(2) The definitions in this section have been alphabetized pursuant to RCW 1.08.015(2)(k).Effective date—Transfer of power, duties, and functions—2010 c 211: See notes following RCW 36.70A.250.Short title—Headings, captions not law—Severability—Effective dates—2002 c 354: See RCW 41.80.907 through 41.80.910.Severability—1994 c 257: See note following RCW 36.70A.270.Effective date—1993 c 281: See note following RCW 41.06.022.Effective date—1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.Effective date—1982 c 189: "This act shall take effect July 1, 1982." [ 1982 c 189 § 16.]Effective dates—Severability—1981 c 67: See notes following RCW 34.12.010.
WA Rev Code § 34.12.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 34 - Administrative Law|Chapter 34.12 - Office of Administrative Hearings.|34.12.030 - Administrative law judges—Appointment and contractual basis—Clerical personnel—Discipline and termination of administrative law judges—Civil service—Rules for operation of office.

RCW 34.12.030 Administrative law judges—Appointment and contractual basis—Clerical personnel—Discipline and termination of administrative law judges—Civil service—Rules for operation of office.(1) The chief administrative law judge shall appoint administrative law judges to fulfill the duties prescribed in this chapter. All administrative law judges shall have a demonstrated knowledge of administrative law and procedures. The chief administrative law judge may establish different levels of administrative law judge positions.(2) The chief administrative law judge may also contract with qualified individuals to serve as administrative law judges for specified hearings. Such individuals shall be compensated for their services on a contractual basis for each hearing, in accordance with chapter 43.88 RCW. The chief administrative law judge may not contract with any individual who is at that time an employee of the state.(3) The chief administrative law judge may appoint such clerical and other specialized or technical personnel as may be necessary to carry on the work of this chapter.(4) Subject to any collective bargaining agreement, the administrative law judges appointed under subsection (1) of this section are subject to discipline and termination, for cause, by the chief administrative law judge. Upon written request by the person so disciplined or terminated, the chief administrative law judge shall forthwith put the reasons for such action in writing. The person affected has a right of review by the superior court of Thurston county on petition for reinstatement or other remedy filed within thirty days of receipt of such written reasons.(5) All employees of the office except the chief administrative law judge and the administrative law judges are subject to chapter 41.06 RCW.(6) Administrative law judges appointed under subsection (1) of this section have the right to collectively bargain under chapter 41.80 RCW, regardless of their exemption from chapter 41.06 RCW.(7) The office may adopt rules for its own operation and in furtherance of this chapter in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW.[ 2020 c 77 § 5; 1981 c 67 § 3.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Effective date—2020 c 77: See notes following RCW 41.80.410.Effective dates—Severability—1981 c 67: See notes following RCW 34.12.010.
WA Rev Code § 34.12.034 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 34 - Administrative Law|Chapter 34.12 - Office of Administrative Hearings.|34.12.034 - Retail internet service adequacy proceedings.

RCW 34.12.034 Retail internet service adequacy proceedings.When requested by the public utility district commissioners, the chief administrative law judge shall assign an administrative law judge to conduct proceedings under *RCW 54.16.420.[ 2018 c 186 § 2.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 54.16.420 was repealed by 2021 c 294 § 13.
WA Rev Code § 34.12.035 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 34 - Administrative Law|Chapter 34.12 - Office of Administrative Hearings.|34.12.035 - State patrol disciplinary hearings and decertification hearings.

RCW 34.12.035 State patrol disciplinary hearings and decertification hearings.The chief administrative law judge shall designate an administrative law judge with subject matter expertise to serve, as the need arises, as presiding officer in:(1) State patrol disciplinary hearings conducted under RCW 43.43.090; and(2) Decertification hearings conducted under RCW 43.101.380.[ 2021 c 323 § 18; 1984 c 141 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 34.12.036 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 34 - Administrative Law|Chapter 34.12 - Office of Administrative Hearings.|34.12.036 - Landlord-tenant proceedings.

RCW 34.12.036 Landlord-tenant proceedings.When requested by the attorney general, the chief administrative law judge shall assign an administrative law judge to conduct proceedings under Title 59 RCW.[ 2007 c 431 § 9.]NOTES:Implementation—2007 c 431: See note following RCW 59.30.010.
WA Rev Code § 34.12.037 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 34 - Administrative Law|Chapter 34.12 - Office of Administrative Hearings.|34.12.037 - Human rights commission proceedings.

RCW 34.12.037 Human rights commission proceedings.When requested by the state human rights commission, the chief administrative law judge shall assign an administrative law judge to conduct proceedings under chapter 49.60 RCW.[ 1985 c 185 § 29.]
WA Rev Code § 34.12.038 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 34 - Administrative Law|Chapter 34.12 - Office of Administrative Hearings.|34.12.038 - Local government whistleblower proceedings.

RCW 34.12.038 Local government whistleblower proceedings.When requested by a local government, the chief administrative law judge shall assign an administrative law judge to conduct proceedings under chapter 42.41 RCW.[ 1992 c 44 § 8.]NOTES:Effective dates—1992 c 44: See RCW 42.41.901.
WA Rev Code § 34.12.039 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 34 - Administrative Law|Chapter 34.12 - Office of Administrative Hearings.|34.12.039 - Local government whistleblower proceedings—Costs.

RCW 34.12.039 Local government whistleblower proceedings—Costs.Costs for the services of the office of administrative hearings for the initial twenty-four hours of services on a hearing under chapter 42.41 RCW shall be billed to the local government administrative hearings account. Costs for services beyond the initial twenty-four hours of services shall be allocated to the parties by the administrative law judge, the proportion to be borne by each party at the discretion of the administrative law judge. The charges for these costs shall be billed to the affected local government that shall recover payment from any other party specified by the administrative law judge.[ 1992 c 44 § 9.]NOTES:Effective date—1992 c 44: See RCW 42.41.901.
WA Rev Code § 34.12.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 34 - Administrative Law|Chapter 34.12 - Office of Administrative Hearings.|34.12.040 - Hearings conducted by administrative law judges—Criteria for assignment.

RCW 34.12.040 Hearings conducted by administrative law judges—Criteria for assignment.Except pursuant to RCW 43.70.740, whenever a state agency conducts a hearing which is not presided over by officials of the agency who are to render the final decision, the hearing shall be conducted by an administrative law judge assigned under this chapter. In assigning administrative law judges, the chief administrative law judge shall wherever practical (1) use personnel having expertise in the field or subject matter of the hearing, and (2) assign administrative law judges primarily to the hearings of particular agencies on a long-term basis.[ 2013 c 109 § 5; 1981 c 67 § 4.]NOTES:Effective dates—Severability—1981 c 67: See notes following RCW 34.12.010.