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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.04 - General Provisions. › 44.04.320 - Oral history program.

RCW 44.04.320
Oral history program.
(1) The secretary of the senate and the chief clerk of the house of representatives, at the direction of the legislative oral history committee, shall administer and conduct a program to record and document oral histories of current and former members and staff of the Washington state legislature, and other citizens who have participated in the political history of the Washington state legislature. The secretary of the senate and the chief clerk of the house of representatives may contract with independent oral historians or the history departments of the state universities to interview and record oral histories. The manuscripts and publications shall be made available for research and reference through the state archives. The manuscripts, together with current and historical photographs, may be published for distribution to libraries and the general public, and posted on the legislative oral history website.
(2) The oral history of a person who occupied positions, or was staff to a person who occupied positions, in more than one branch of government, shall be conducted by the entity authorized to conduct oral histories of persons in the position last held by the person who is the subject of the oral history. However, the person being interviewed may select the entity he or she wishes to prepare his or her oral history.
[ 2008 c 222 § 3; 1991 c 237 § 1. Formerly RCW 43.07.220.]
NOTES:
Purpose—2008 c 222: "Washington has developed an impressive oral history program of recording and documenting the recollections of public officials and citizens who have contributed to the rich political history surrounding the legislature. Schools, museums, historians, state agencies, and interested citizens have benefited from the availability of these educational materials. The purpose of this act is to enhance this resource by reinforcing the decision-making role of the legislature." [ 2008 c 222 § 1.]
Effective date—1991 c 237: "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 shall take effect on July 1, 1991." [ 1991 c 237 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.04 - General Provisions. › 44.04.325 - Legislative oral history committee—Members, staff.

RCW 44.04.325
Legislative oral history committee—Members, staff.
(1) A legislative oral history committee is created, which shall consist of the following individuals:
(a) Four members of the house of representatives, two from each of the two largest caucuses of the house, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives;
(b) Four members of the senate, two from each of the two largest caucuses of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate;
(c) The chief clerk of the house of representatives; and
(d) The secretary of the senate.
(2) Ex officio members may be appointed by a majority vote of the committee's members appointed under subsection (1) of this section.
(3) The chair of the committee shall be elected by a majority vote of the committee members appointed under subsection (1) of this section.
(4) Staff support for the committee must be provided by the office of the secretary of the senate and the office of the chief clerk of the house of representatives.
[ 2020 c 114 § 8; 2008 c 222 § 4; 1991 c 237 § 2. Formerly RCW 43.07.230.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2020 c 114: See note following RCW 28A.175.075.
Purpose—2008 c 222: See note following RCW 44.04.320.
Effective date—1991 c 237: See note following RCW 44.04.320.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.04 - General Provisions. › 44.04.330 - Legislative oral history committee—Duties.

RCW 44.04.330
Legislative oral history committee—Duties.
The legislative oral history committee shall have the following responsibilities:
(1) To select appropriate oral history interview candidates and subjects;
(2) To select transcripts or portions of transcripts, and related historical material, for publication;
(3) To advise the secretary of the senate and the chief clerk of the house of representatives on the format and length of individual interview series and on appropriate issues and subjects for related series of interviews;
(4) To advise the secretary of the senate and the chief clerk of the house of representatives on the appropriate subjects, format, and length of interviews and on the process for conducting oral history interviews;
(5) To advise the secretary of the senate and the chief clerk of the house of representatives on joint programs and activities with state universities, colleges, museums, and other groups conducting oral histories; and
(6) To advise the secretary of the senate and the chief clerk of the house of representatives on other aspects of the administration of the oral history program and on the conduct of individual interview projects.
[ 2008 c 222 § 5; 1991 c 237 § 3. Formerly RCW 43.07.240.]
NOTES:
Purpose—2008 c 222: See note following RCW 44.04.320.
Effective date—1991 c 237: See note following RCW 44.04.320.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.04 - General Provisions. › 44.04.335 - Oral history activities—Funding—Joint rules.

RCW 44.04.335
Oral history activities—Funding—Joint rules.
The secretary of the senate and the chief clerk of the house of representatives may fund oral history activities through donations as provided in RCW 44.04.340 and through funds in the legislative gift center account created in RCW 44.73.020. The activities may include, but not be limited to, conducting interviews, preparing and indexing transcripts, publishing manuscripts and photographs, and presenting displays and programs. Donations that do not meet the criteria of the legislative oral history program may not be accepted. The secretary of the senate and the chief clerk of the house of representatives shall adopt joint rules necessary to implement this section.
[ 2008 c 222 § 6.]
NOTES:
Purpose—2008 c 222: See note following RCW 44.04.320.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.04 - General Provisions. › 44.04.340 - Oral history activities—Gifts, grants, conveyances—Expenditures—Joint rules.

RCW 44.04.340
Oral history activities—Gifts, grants, conveyances—Expenditures—Joint rules.
(1) The secretary of the senate and the chief clerk of the house of representatives may solicit and accept gifts, grants, conveyances, bequests, and devises of real or personal property, or both, in trust or otherwise, and sell, lease, exchange, invest, or expend these donations or the proceeds, rents, profits, and income from the donations except as limited by the donor's terms.
(2) Moneys received under this section may be used only for conducting oral histories.
(3) Moneys received under this section must be deposited in the legislative oral history account established in RCW 44.04.345.
(4) The secretary of the senate and the chief clerk of the house of representatives shall adopt joint rules to govern and protect the receipt and expenditure of the proceeds.
[ 2008 c 222 § 7.]
NOTES:
Purpose—2008 c 222: See note following RCW 44.04.320.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.04 - General Provisions. › 44.04.345 - Legislative oral history account.

RCW 44.04.345
Legislative oral history account.
The legislative oral history account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All moneys received under RCW 44.04.340 and from the legislative gift center account created in RCW 44.73.020 must be deposited in the account. Expenditures from the account may be made only for the purposes of the legislative oral history program under RCW 44.04.320. Only the secretary of the senate or the chief clerk of the house of representatives or their designee may authorize expenditures from the account. An appropriation is not required for expenditures, but the account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW.
[ 2008 c 222 § 8.]
NOTES:
Purpose—2008 c 222: See note following RCW 44.04.320.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.04 - General Provisions. › 44.04.360 - Joint higher education committee—Purpose.

RCW 44.04.360
Joint higher education committee—Purpose.
(1) A joint higher education committee is created.
(2) The purpose of the joint higher education committee is to:
(a) By December 1, 2012, and annually thereafter, review the work of the student achievement council and provide legislative feedback;
(b) Engage with the student achievement council and the higher education community to create greater communication, coordination, and alignment between the higher education system and the expectations of the legislature; and
(c) Provide recommendations for higher education policy, including proposed legislation, to the higher education and fiscal committees of the legislature.
[ 2012 c 229 § 201.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.04 - General Provisions. › 44.04.362 - Joint higher education committee—Membership.

RCW 44.04.362
Joint higher education committee—Membership.
(1) The joint higher education committee shall consist of the following members:
(a) Four members of the house of representatives, two each appointed by the leadership of the two largest caucuses, with at least one member from each caucus who is a member of the house of representatives ways and means committee and at least one member from each caucus who is a member of the house of representatives higher education committee; and
(b) Four members of the senate, two each appointed by the leadership of the two largest caucuses, with at least one member from each caucus who is a member of the senate ways and means committee and at least one member from each caucus who is a member of the senate higher education and workforce development committee.
(2) All members must be appointed by July 1, 2012, and must serve a term of no less than two years.
(3) Vacancies on the joint higher education committee shall be filled by appointment by either the president of the senate or the speaker of the house of representatives. All such vacancies shall be filled from the same political party and from the same house as the member whose seat was vacated.
(4) The joint higher education committee shall appoint its own cochairs, representing two different parties and the two chambers of the legislature.
[ 2012 c 229 § 202.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.04 - General Provisions. › 44.04.364 - Joint higher education committee—Meetings—Reimbursement—Rules—Staffing.

RCW 44.04.364
Joint higher education committee—Meetings—Reimbursement—Rules—Staffing.
(1) The joint higher education committee shall meet at least twice annually after the conclusion of the legislative session.
(2) The members of the joint higher education committee shall serve without additional compensation, but shall be reimbursed in accordance with RCW 44.04.120 while attending meetings of the joint higher education committee.
(3) The joint higher education committee shall adopt rules and procedures for its operations.
(4) Staff support for the joint higher education committee must be provided by the senate committee services and the house of representatives office of program research.
[ 2012 c 229 § 203.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.04 - General Provisions. › 44.04.370 - Gina Grant Bull memorial legislative page scholarship program.

RCW 44.04.370
Gina Grant Bull memorial legislative page scholarship program.
The secretary of the senate and the chief clerk of the house of representatives may administer and conduct a legislative page scholarship program to provide resources for Washington students who participate in the page programs of the senate or house of representatives. The scholarship program should provide assistance to students, based on financial need, who qualify for a page program. The program is called the Gina Grant Bull memorial legislative page scholarship program.
[ 2017 c 322 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.04 - General Provisions. › 44.04.375 - Legislative page scholarship program—Gifts, grants, conveyances, bequests, devises—Expenditures—Joint rules.

RCW 44.04.375
Legislative page scholarship program—Gifts, grants, conveyances, bequests, devises—Expenditures—Joint rules.
(1) The secretary of the senate and the chief clerk of the house of representatives may solicit and accept gifts, grants, conveyances, bequests, and devises of real or personal property, or both, in trust or otherwise, and sell, lease, exchange, or expend these donations or the proceeds, rents, profits, and income from the donations except as limited by the donor's terms. Any legislative member or legislative employee may solicit the same types of contributions for the secretary of the senate and the chief clerk of the house of representatives.
(2) Moneys received under this section may be used only for establishing and operating the legislative page scholarship program authorized in RCW 44.04.370.
(3) Moneys received under this section must be deposited in the Gina Grant Bull memorial legislative page scholarship account established in RCW 44.04.380.
(4) The secretary of the senate and the chief clerk of the house of representatives must adopt joint rules to govern and protect the receipt and expenditure of the proceeds.
[ 2017 c 322 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.04 - General Provisions. › 44.04.380 - Gina Grant Bull memorial legislative page scholarship account.

RCW 44.04.380
Gina Grant Bull memorial legislative page scholarship account.
The Gina Grant Bull memorial legislative page scholarship account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All moneys received under RCW 44.04.370 must be deposited in the account. Expenditures from the account may be made only for the purposes of the legislative page scholarship program in RCW 44.04.370. Only the secretary of the senate or the chief clerk of the house of representatives or their 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.
[ 2017 c 322 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.04 - General Provisions. › 44.04.390 - Code of conduct—Training for registered lobbyists.

RCW 44.04.390
Code of conduct—Training for registered lobbyists.
The chief clerk of the house of representatives and the secretary of the senate shall develop and provide a training course for registered lobbyists regarding the legislative code of conduct and any policies related to appropriate conduct adopted by the senate or the house of representatives.
[ 2019 c 469 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.04 - General Provisions. › 44.04.400 - Rosa Franklin legislative internship program scholarship.

RCW 44.04.400
Rosa Franklin legislative internship program scholarship.
The secretary of the senate and the chief clerk of the house of representatives may administer and conduct the Rosa Franklin legislative internship program scholarship to provide resources for Washington students who participate in the legislative internship program of the senate and house of representatives. The scholarship program should provide assistance to students, based on financial need, who are accepted as legislative interns. The program is called the Rosa Franklin legislative internship program scholarship.
[ 2021 c 108 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.04 - General Provisions. › 44.04.405 - Rosa Franklin legislative internship program scholarship—Gifts, grants, conveyances, bequests, devises—Expenditures—Joint rules.

RCW 44.04.405
Rosa Franklin legislative internship program scholarship—Gifts, grants, conveyances, bequests, devises—Expenditures—Joint rules.
(1) The secretary of the senate and the chief clerk of the house of representatives may solicit and accept gifts, grants, conveyances, bequests, and devises of real or personal property, or both, in trust or otherwise, and sell, lease, exchange, or expend these donations or the proceeds, rents, profits, and income from the donations except as limited by the donor's terms. Any legislative member or legislative employee may solicit the same types of contributions for the secretary of the senate and the chief clerk of the house of representatives.
(2) Moneys received under this section may be used only for establishing and operating the Rosa Franklin legislative internship program scholarship authorized in RCW 44.04.400.
(3) Moneys received under this section must be deposited in the legislative internship program scholarship account established in RCW 44.04.410.
(4) The secretary of the senate and the chief clerk of the house of representatives must adopt joint rules to govern and protect the receipt and expenditure of the proceeds.
[ 2021 c 108 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.04 - General Provisions. › 44.04.410 - Rosa Franklin legislative internship program scholarship account.

RCW 44.04.410
Rosa Franklin legislative internship program scholarship account.
The Rosa Franklin legislative internship program scholarship account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All moneys received under RCW 44.04.405 must be deposited in the account. Expenditures from the account may be made only for the purposes of the Rosa Franklin legislative internship program scholarship created in RCW 44.04.400. Only the secretary of the senate or the chief clerk of the house of representatives or their 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.
[ 2021 c 108 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.05 - Washington State Redistricting Act. › 44.05.020 - Definitions.

RCW 44.05.020
Definitions.
The definitions set forth in this section apply throughout this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise.
(1) "Chief election officer" means the secretary of state.
(2) "Federal census" means the decennial census required by federal law to be prepared by the United States bureau of the census in each year ending in zero.
(3) "Lobbyist" means an individual required to register with the Washington public disclosure commission pursuant to RCW 42.17A.600.
(4) "Plan" means a plan for legislative and congressional redistricting mandated by Article II, section 43 of the state Constitution.
[ 2011 c 60 § 41; 1983 c 16 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2011 c 60: See RCW 42.17A.919.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.05 - Washington State Redistricting Act. › 44.05.030 - Redistricting commission—Membership—Chairperson—Vacancies.

RCW 44.05.030
Redistricting commission—Membership—Chairperson—Vacancies.
A redistricting commission shall be established in January of each year ending in one to accomplish state legislative and congressional redistricting. The five-member commission shall be appointed as follows:
(1) Each legislative leader of the two largest political parties in each house of the legislature shall appoint one voting member to the commission by January 15th of each year ending in one.
(2) The four legislators appointing commission members pursuant to this section shall certify their appointments to the chief election officer. If an appointing legislator does not certify an appointment by January 15th of each year ending in one, within five days the supreme court shall certify an appointment to the chief election officer.
(3) No later than January 31st of the year of their selection, the four appointed members, by an affirmative vote of at least three, shall appoint and certify to the chief election officer the nonvoting fifth member who shall act as the commission's chairperson. If by January 31st of the year of their selection three of the four voting members fail to elect a chairperson, the supreme court shall within five days certify an appointment to the chief election officer. A vacancy on the commission shall be filled by the person who made the initial appointment, or their successor, within fifteen days after the vacancy occurs.
[ 1984 c 13 § 1; 1983 c 16 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.05 - Washington State Redistricting Act. › 44.05.040 - Oath.

RCW 44.05.040
Oath.
Before serving on the commission every person shall take and subscribe an oath to faithfully perform the duties of that office. The oath shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state.
[ 1983 c 16 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.05 - Washington State Redistricting Act. › 44.05.050 - Members—Persons ineligible to serve.

RCW 44.05.050
Members—Persons ineligible to serve.
No person may serve on the commission who:
(1) Is not a registered voter of the state at the time of selection; or
(2) Is or has within one year prior to selection been a registered lobbyist; or
(3) Is or has within two years prior to selection been an elected official or elected legislative district, county, or state party officer. The provisions of this subsection do not apply to the office of precinct committeeperson.
[ 1984 c 13 § 2; 1983 c 16 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.05 - Washington State Redistricting Act. › 44.05.060 - Members—Political activities prohibited.

RCW 44.05.060
Members—Political activities prohibited.
No member of the commission may:
(1) Campaign for elective office while a member of the commission;
(2) Actively participate in or contribute to any political campaign of any candidate for state or federal elective office while a member of the commission; or
(3) Hold or campaign for a seat in the state house of representatives, the state senate, or congress for two years after the effective date of the plan.
[ 1984 c 13 § 3; 1983 c 16 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.05 - Washington State Redistricting Act. › 44.05.070 - Employment of personnel—Assistance of state officials—Witness expenses—Appropriations—Compensation.

RCW 44.05.070
Employment of personnel—Assistance of state officials—Witness expenses—Appropriations—Compensation.
(1) The commission may employ the services of experts, consultants, and support staff, including attorneys not employed by the attorney general, as necessary to carry out its duties pursuant to this chapter.
(2) The chief election officer, the treasurer, and the attorney general shall make available to the commission such personnel, facilities, and other assistance as the commission may reasonably request. The chief election officer shall be the official recipient of all provisional and preliminary census data and maps, and shall forward such data and maps, upon request, to the commission.
(3) The commission, upon written request by a witness and subject to rules promulgated by the commission, may reimburse witnesses for their necessary expenses incurred in appearing before the commission.
(4) The legislature shall appropriate funds to enable the commission to carry out its duties. Members shall receive one hundred dollars of compensation for each day spent in the performance of their duties. Compensation of employees shall be determined by the commission. The provisions of RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 shall apply to both the members and the employees of the commission.
[ 1983 c 16 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.05 - Washington State Redistricting Act. › 44.05.080 - Duties.

RCW 44.05.080
Duties.
In addition to other duties prescribed by law, the commission shall:
(1) Adopt rules pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 34.05 RCW, to carry out the provisions of Article II, section 43 of the state Constitution and of this chapter, which rules shall provide that three voting members of the commission constitute a quorum to do business, and that the votes of three of the voting members are required for any official action of the commission;
(2) Act as the legislature's recipient of the final redistricting data and maps from the United States Bureau of the Census;
(3) Comply with requirements to disclose and preserve public records as specified in chapters 40.14 and 42.56 RCW;
(4) Hold open meetings pursuant to the open public meetings act, chapter 42.30 RCW;
(5) Prepare and disclose its minutes pursuant to RCW 42.30.035;
(6) Be subject to the provisions of RCW 42.17A.700;
(7) Prepare and publish a report with the plan; the report will be made available to the public at the time the plan is published. The report will include but will not be limited to: (a) The population and percentage deviation from the average district population for every district; (b) an explanation of the criteria used in developing the plan with a justification of any deviation in a district from the average district population; (c) a map of all the districts; and (d) the estimated cost incurred by the counties for adjusting precinct boundaries;
(8) Adopt a districting plan for a noncharter county with a population of four hundred thousand or more, pursuant to RCW 36.32.054.
[ 2018 c 301 § 10; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 25 § 33; 2011 c 60 § 42; 2005 c 274 § 303; 1983 c 16 § 8.]
NOTES:
Findings—Short title—2018 c 301: See notes following RCW 36.32.051.
Effective date—2011 c 60: See RCW 42.17A.919.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.05 - Washington State Redistricting Act. › 44.05.090 - Redistricting plan.

RCW 44.05.090
Redistricting plan.
In the redistricting plan:
(1) Districts shall have a population as nearly equal as is practicable, excluding nonresident military personnel, based on the population reported in the federal decennial census as adjusted by RCW 44.05.140.
(2) To the extent consistent with subsection (1) of this section the commission plan should, insofar as practical, accomplish the following:
(a) District lines should be drawn so as to coincide with the boundaries of local political subdivisions and areas recognized as communities of interest. The number of counties and municipalities divided among more than one district should be as small as possible;
(b) Districts should be composed of convenient, contiguous, and compact territory. Land areas may be deemed contiguous if they share a common land border or are connected by a ferry, highway, bridge, or tunnel. Areas separated by geographical boundaries or artificial barriers that prevent transportation within a district should not be deemed contiguous; and
(c) Whenever practicable, a precinct shall be wholly within a single legislative district.
(3) The commission's plan and any plan adopted by the supreme court under RCW 44.05.100(4) shall provide for forty-nine legislative districts.
(4) The house of representatives shall consist of ninety-eight members, two of whom shall be elected from and run at large within each legislative district. The senate shall consist of forty-nine members, one of whom shall be elected from each legislative district.
(5) The commission shall exercise its powers to provide fair and effective representation and to encourage electoral competition. The commission's plan shall not be drawn purposely to favor or discriminate against any political party or group.
[ 2019 c 456 § 2; 1990 c 126 § 1; 1983 c 16 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.05 - Washington State Redistricting Act. › 44.05.100 - Submission of plan to legislature—Amendment—Effect—Adoption by supreme court, when.

RCW 44.05.100
Submission of plan to legislature—Amendment—Effect—Adoption by supreme court, when.
(1) Upon approval of a redistricting plan by three of the voting members of the commission, but not later than November 15th of the year ending in one, the commission shall submit the plan to the legislature.
(2) After submission of the plan by the commission, the legislature shall have the next thirty days during any regular or special session to amend the commission's plan. If the legislature amends the commission's plan the legislature's amendment must be approved by an affirmative vote in each house of two-thirds of the members elected or appointed thereto, and may not include more than two percent of the population of any legislative or congressional district.
(3) The plan approved by the commission, with any amendment approved by the legislature, shall be final upon approval of such amendment or after expiration of the time provided for legislative amendment by subsection (2) of this section whichever occurs first, and shall constitute the districting law applicable to this state for legislative and congressional elections, beginning with the next elections held in the year ending in two. This plan shall be in force until the effective date of the plan based upon the next succeeding federal decennial census or until a modified plan takes effect as provided in RCW 44.05.120(6).
(4) If three of the voting members of the commission fail to approve and submit a plan within the time limitations provided in subsection (1) of this section, the supreme court shall adopt a plan by April 30th of the year ending in two. Any such plan approved by the court is final and constitutes the districting law applicable to this state for legislative and congressional elections, beginning with the next election held in the year ending in two. This plan shall be in force until the effective date of the plan based on the next succeeding federal decennial census or until a modified plan takes effect as provided in RCW 44.05.120(6).
[ 2019 c 192 § 1; 2002 c 4 § 1; 1995 c 88 § 1; 1983 c 16 § 10.]
NOTES:
Retroactive application—2002 c 4: "This act is remedial and curative in nature and applies retroactively to any plan or portion of a plan submitted to the legislature by the redistricting commission established in 2001." [ 2002 c 4 § 2.]
Effective date—2002 c 4: "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 [January 22, 2002]." [ 2002 c 4 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.05 - Washington State Redistricting Act. › 44.05.110 - Cessation of operations—Financial statement—Official record.

RCW 44.05.110
Cessation of operations—Financial statement—Official record.
(1) Following the period provided by RCW 44.05.100(1) for the commission's adoption of a plan, the commission shall take all necessary steps to conclude its business and cease operations. The commission shall prepare a financial statement disclosing all expenditures made by the commission. The official record shall contain all relevant information developed by the commission pursuant to carrying out its duties under this chapter, maps, data collected, minutes of meetings, written communications, and other information of a similar nature. Once the commission ceases to exist, the chief election officer shall be the custodian of the official record for purposes of reprecincting and election administration. The chief election officer shall provide for the permanent preservation of this official record pursuant to chapter 42.56 RCW and Title 40 RCW. Once the commission ceases to exist any budget surplus shall revert to the state general fund.
(2) Except as provided in RCW 44.05.120 for a reconvened commission, the commission shall cease to exist on July 1st of each year ending in two unless the supreme court extends the commission's term.
[ 2011 c 60 § 43; 1983 c 16 § 11.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2011 c 60: See RCW 42.17A.919.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.05 - Washington State Redistricting Act. › 44.05.130 - Challenges to plan.

RCW 44.05.130
Challenges to plan.
After the plan takes effect as provided in RCW 44.05.100, any registered voter may file a petition with the supreme court challenging the plan. After a modification to the redistricting plan takes effect as provided in RCW 44.05.120, any registered voter may file a petition with the supreme court challenging the amended plan. The court may consolidate any or all petitions and shall give all such petitions precedence over all other matters.
[ 1983 c 16 § 13.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.05 - Washington State Redistricting Act. › 44.05.900 - Contingent effective date—1983 c 16.

RCW 44.05.900
Contingent effective date—1983 c 16.
This act shall take effect if the proposed amendment to Article II of the state Constitution establishing a commission for state legislative and congressional redistricting is validly submitted to and is approved and ratified by the voters at a general election held in November, 1983. If the proposed amendment is not so approved and ratified, this act shall be null and void in its entirety.
[ 1983 c 16 § 18.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: Senate Joint Resolution No. 103, requiring redistricting commissions and plans, was approved by the voters November 8, 1983, and is codified as Article II, section 43 of the state Constitution.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.16 - Legislative Inquiry. › 44.16.010 - Examination of witnesses—Compulsory process.

RCW 44.16.010
Examination of witnesses—Compulsory process.
Every chair or presiding member of any committee of either the senate or house of representatives, or any joint committee of the senate or house of representatives, which, by the terms of its appointment, shall be authorized to send for persons and papers, shall have power, under the direction of such committee, to issue compulsory process for the attendance of any witness within the state whom the committee may wish to examine.
[ 2009 c 549 § 6003; 1895 c 6 § 1; RRS § 8178.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.16 - Legislative Inquiry. › 44.16.020 - Service of process.

RCW 44.16.020
Service of process.
All process provided for in this chapter may be served in the same manner as is provided by law for the service of process in the superior court; and it shall be the duty of any officer to whom any process may be delivered or issued, to serve the same as directed: PROVIDED, That in the service of process a copy thereof shall be delivered to the witness.
[ 1895 c 6 § 15; RRS § 8192.]
NOTES:
Service of summons: RCW 4.28.080.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.16 - Legislative Inquiry. › 44.16.030 - Chair to administer oaths.

RCW 44.16.030
Chair to administer oaths.
The chair or presiding member of any committee of either the senate, house of representatives, or any joint committee thereof, shall be authorized to administer oaths to all witnesses coming before such committee for examination; and all witnesses who shall testify in any proceeding provided for in this chapter, shall be under oath or affirmation.
[ 2009 c 549 § 6004; 1895 c 6 § 2; RRS § 8179.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.16 - Legislative Inquiry. › 44.16.040 - Commission to examine absent witness.

RCW 44.16.040
Commission to examine absent witness.
Every such chair or presiding member shall also have power, under the direction of the committee, to issue a commission for the examination of any witness who shall be without the jurisdiction of the state, or if within the state, shall be unable to attend, or who shall, for any reasons, be excused by the committee from attendance.
[ 2009 c 549 § 6005; 1895 c 6 § 3; RRS § 8180.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.16 - Legislative Inquiry. › 44.16.050 - Commission executed during recess.

RCW 44.16.050
Commission executed during recess.
Whenever such committee shall obtain authority for that purpose, from the senate or house, or legislature, by which it may be appointed, it may issue such commission to be executed during the recess of the legislature.
[ 1895 c 6 § 4; RRS § 8181.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.16 - Legislative Inquiry. › 44.16.060 - To whom directed—Interrogatories.

RCW 44.16.060
To whom directed—Interrogatories.
Every such commission shall be directed to such magistrate or other person, as the committee may designate, and interrogatories framed by the committee shall be annexed thereto.
[ 1895 c 6 § 5; RRS § 8182.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.16 - Legislative Inquiry. › 44.16.070 - Oath and powers of commissioner.

RCW 44.16.070
Oath and powers of commissioner.
The person to whom such commission shall be directed, if he or she reside within the state and accept the trust, shall, before entering upon the execution of his or her duties, take the oath of office prescribed in the Constitution. Such commissioner shall have power to issue process to compel the attendance of witnesses, whom he or she shall be required to examine, and shall have power to administer oaths to such witnesses.
[ 2009 c 549 § 6006; 1895 c 6 § 6; RRS § 8183.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.16 - Legislative Inquiry. › 44.16.080 - Examination to be private.

RCW 44.16.080
Examination to be private.
Unless otherwise directed by the committee, it shall in all cases be the duty of the commissioner to examine, in private, every witness attending before him or her, and not to make public the particulars of such examination, when so made in private, until the same shall be made public by order of the house or legislature appointing the committee.
[ 2009 c 549 § 6007; 1895 c 6 § 7; RRS § 8184.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.16 - Legislative Inquiry. › 44.16.090 - Testimony reduced to writing.

RCW 44.16.090
Testimony reduced to writing.
Every witness so attending shall be examined on oath or affirmation, and his or her testimony shall be reduced to writing by the commissioner, or by some disinterested person in his or her presence and under the direction of said commissioner, and signed by the witness.
[ 2009 c 549 § 6008; 1895 c 6 § 8; RRS § 8185.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.16 - Legislative Inquiry. › 44.16.100 - Return of depositions.

RCW 44.16.100
Return of depositions.
When a commission shall have been duly executed, the commissioner shall annex thereto the depositions of the witnesses, duly certified by him or her, and shall, without delay, transmit the same by mail, inclosed [enclosed] and under seal, or deliver the same, to the chair of the committee by which the commission shall have been issued, or to such person as by the committee directed.
[ 2009 c 549 § 6009; 1895 c 6 § 9; RRS § 8186.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.16 - Legislative Inquiry. › 44.16.110 - Fees of commissioner and witnesses.

RCW 44.16.110
Fees of commissioner and witnesses.
A person executing any such commission shall be paid, out of the state treasury, the same fees that are allowed by law for the taking of depositions on commissions issued out of the superior courts of this state; and any witness attending before either house of the legislature, or any committee or joint committee thereof, or before any such commissioner, shall be so paid two dollars per day for each day in attendance, and five cents a mile for the distance necessarily traveled in attending as such witness.
[ 1895 c 6 § 10; RRS § 8187.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.16 - Legislative Inquiry. › 44.16.120 - Punishment of recalcitrant witness.

RCW 44.16.120
Punishment of recalcitrant witness.
Any person who shall fail to attend as a witness upon any committee appointed by either the house or senate of the state of Washington, or both, after having been duly subpoenaed as provided in this chapter, or who, being in attendance as a witness before such committee, shall refuse to answer any question or produce any paper or document or book which he or she is required to answer or to produce by such committee, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding five hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not longer than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
[ 2009 c 549 § 6010; 1897 c 33 § 1; RRS § 8194.]
NOTES:
Witness refusing to attend legislature or committee or to testify: RCW 9.55.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.16 - Legislative Inquiry. › 44.16.130 - Failure to attend—Contempt.

RCW 44.16.130
Failure to attend—Contempt.
A person who, being duly summoned to attend as a witness before either house of the legislature, or any committee or joint committee thereof, or commissioner authorized to summon witnesses, refuses or neglects, without lawful excuse, to attend pursuant to such summons, shall be punished as for contempt, as hereinafter provided.
[ 1895 c 6 § 11; RRS § 8188.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.16 - Legislative Inquiry. › 44.16.140 - Refusal to testify—Contempt.

RCW 44.16.140
Refusal to testify—Contempt.
A person who, being present before either house of the legislature, or any committee or joint committee thereof, or commissioner authorized to summon witnesses, wilfully refuses to be sworn or affirmed, or to answer any material and proper question, or to produce, upon reasonable notice, any material and proper books, papers or documents in his or her possession or under his or her control, shall be punished as for contempt, as hereinafter provided.
[ 2009 c 549 § 6011; 1895 c 6 § 12; RRS § 8189.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.16 - Legislative Inquiry. › 44.16.150 - Punishment for contempt.

RCW 44.16.150
Punishment for contempt.
Any person being in contempt, as hereinbefore provided, shall be punished by fine in any sum not less than fifty dollars and not exceeding one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail in the county where such examination is being had, for any period of time not extending beyond the legislative session then being held, or by both such fine and imprisonment, as the legislative body which authorized such examination may order. And in case the contempt arises in a joint proceeding of both houses, or before a joint committee thereof, the senate shall prescribe the penalty.
[ 1895 c 6 § 13; RRS § 8190.]
NOTES:
Contempt: Chapter 7.21 RCW.
Witness refusing to attend legislature or committee or to testify: RCW 9.55.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.16 - Legislative Inquiry. › 44.16.160 - Warrant of imprisonment.

RCW 44.16.160
Warrant of imprisonment.
If any fine is imposed against any person for contempt, as hereinbefore provided, he or she shall stand committed to the county jail of the county in which the offense was committed until such fine is paid. The presiding officer of the house, fixing the fine, shall issue a warrant to the sheriff of the county where the offense was committed, commanding him or her to imprison such person in the county jail until such fine is paid, or until he or she has been imprisoned in such jail one day for every three dollars of such fine.
[ 2009 c 549 § 6012; 1895 c 6 § 14; RRS § 8191.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.16 - Legislative Inquiry. › 44.16.170 - Record of proceedings.

RCW 44.16.170
Record of proceedings.
Every such committee shall keep a record of its proceedings under the provisions of this chapter, which record shall be signed by the chair or presiding officer of the committee, and the same returned to the legislative body by which the committee was appointed, as a part of the report of such committee.
[ 2009 c 549 § 6013; 1895 c 6 § 16; RRS § 8193.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.20 - Session Laws. › 44.20.010 - Engrossed bills filed with secretary of state.

RCW 44.20.010
Engrossed bills filed with secretary of state.
Whenever any bill shall have passed both houses, the house transmitting the enrolled bill to the governor shall also file with the secretary of state the engrossed bill, together with the history of such bill up to the time of transmission to the governor.
[ 1907 c 136 § 1; RRS § 8196.]
NOTES:
Secretary of state to keep record of acts of the legislature: State Constitution Art. 3 § 17; RCW 43.07.040.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.20 - Session Laws. › 44.20.020 - Chapter numbers—Bill copies certified, delivered—Citation by number and year.

RCW 44.20.020
Chapter numbers—Bill copies certified, delivered—Citation by number and year.
Whenever any bill shall become a law the secretary of state shall number such bill in the order in which it became a law, commencing with each session of the legislature, and shall forthwith certify and deliver three copies of such bill to the statute law committee. Such number shall be in Arabic numerals, and shall be the chapter number of the act when published. A citation to the chapter number and year of the session laws heretofore or hereafter published shall be a sufficient reference to the act so designated.
[ 1969 c 6 § 1; 1907 c 136 § 2; RRS § 8197.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.20 - Session Laws. › 44.20.030 - Session laws—Separate copies to be available.

RCW 44.20.030
Session laws—Separate copies to be available.
The statute law committee, after every legislative session, whether regular or special, shall have available, on demand, for temporary use separate copies of each act filed in the office of secretary of state within ten days after the filing thereof.
[ 2006 c 46 § 1; 1982 1st ex.s. c 32 § 3; 1969 c 6 § 2; 1961 c 21 § 1; 1933 ex.s. c 31 § 1; 1933 c 27 § 1; 1925 ex.s. c 35 § 1; 1907 c 136 § 3; RRS § 8198.]
NOTES:
Statute law committee: Chapter 1.08 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 44 - State Government—Legislative › Chapter 44.20 - Session Laws. › 44.20.050 - Publication of session laws—Headings, index.

RCW 44.20.050
Publication of session laws—Headings, index.
When all of the acts of any session of the legislature and initiative measures enacted by the people since the next preceding session have been certified to the statute law committee, the code reviser employed by the statute law committee shall make the proper headings and index of such acts or laws and, after such work has been completed, the statute law committee shall have published on the code reviser or legislative website within seventy-five days after final adjournment of the legislature for that year and publish as many paper sets as deemed necessary by the committee of such acts and laws, with such headings and indexes, and such other matter as may be deemed essential, including a title page showing the session at which such acts were passed, the date of convening and adjournment of the session, and any other matter deemed proper, including a certificate by the secretary of state of such referendum measures as may have been enacted by the people since the next preceding session.
[ 2011 c 156 § 6; 2006 c 46 § 2; 1982 1st ex.s. c 32 § 4; 1969 c 6 § 4; 1951 c 157 § 18; 1915 c 27 § 1; 1907 c 136 § 5; RRS § 8200.]
NOTES:
Purpose—Finding—Intent—2011 c 156: See note following RCW 1.08.080.