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2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.]
2023 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.
2023 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.]
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 34 - Administrative Law › Chapter 34.12 - Office of Administrative Hearings. › 34.12.050 - Administrative law judge—Motion of prejudice against—Request for assignment of.

RCW 34.12.050
Administrative law judge—Motion of prejudice against—Request for assignment of.
(1) Any party to a hearing being conducted under the provisions of this chapter (including the state agency, whether or not it is nominally a party) may file with the chief administrative law judge a motion of prejudice, with supporting affidavit, against the administrative law judge assigned to preside at the hearing. The first such motion filed by any party shall be automatically granted.
(2) Any state agency may request from the chief administrative law judge the assignment of an administrative law judge for the purpose of conducting a rule-making or investigatory proceeding.
[ 1981 c 67 § 5.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—Severability—1981 c 67: See notes following RCW 34.12.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 34 - Administrative Law › Chapter 34.12 - Office of Administrative Hearings. › 34.12.060 - Initial decision or proposal for decision—Findings of fact and conclusions of law—Inapplicability to state patrol disciplinary hearings.

RCW 34.12.060
Initial decision or proposal for decision—Findings of fact and conclusions of law—Inapplicability to state patrol disciplinary hearings.
When an administrative law judge presides at a hearing under this chapter and a majority of the officials of the agency who are to render the final decision have not heard substantially all of the oral testimony and read all exhibits submitted by any party, it shall be the duty of such judge, or in the event of his or her unavailability or incapacity, of another judge appointed by the chief administrative law judge, to issue an initial decision or proposal for decision including findings of fact and conclusions of law in accordance with RCW 34.05.461 or 34.05.485. However, this section does not apply to a state patrol disciplinary hearing conducted under RCW 43.43.090.
[ 2011 c 336 § 763; 1989 c 175 § 34; 1984 c 141 § 7; 1982 c 189 § 2; 1981 c 67 § 6.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.
Effective date—1982 c 189: See note following RCW 34.12.020.
Effective dates—Severability—1981 c 67: See notes following RCW 34.12.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 34 - Administrative Law › Chapter 34.12 - Office of Administrative Hearings. › 34.12.070 - Record of hearings.

RCW 34.12.070
Record of hearings.
The chief administrative law judge may establish a method of making a record of all hearings and may employ or contract in order to implement such method.
[ 1981 c 67 § 7.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—Severability—1981 c 67: See notes following RCW 34.12.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 34 - Administrative Law › Chapter 34.12 - Office of Administrative Hearings. › 34.12.080 - Procedural conduct of hearings—Rules.

RCW 34.12.080
Procedural conduct of hearings—Rules.
All hearings shall be conducted in conformance with the Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 34.05 RCW. After consultation with affected agencies, the chief administrative law judge may promulgate rules governing the procedural conduct of the hearings. Such rules shall seek the maximum procedural uniformity in agency hearings consistent with demonstrable needs for individual agency variation.
[ 1981 c 67 § 8.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—Severability—1981 c 67: See notes following RCW 34.12.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 34 - Administrative Law › Chapter 34.12 - Office of Administrative Hearings. › 34.12.090 - Transfer of employees and equipment.

RCW 34.12.090
Transfer of employees and equipment.
(1) All state employees who have exclusively or principally conducted or presided over hearings for state agencies prior to July 1, 1982, shall be transferred to the office.
(2) All state employees who have exclusively or principally served as support staff for those employees transferred under subsection (1) of this section shall be transferred to the office.
(3) All equipment or other tangible property in possession of state agencies, used or held exclusively or principally by personnel transferred under subsection (1) of this section shall be transferred to the office unless the office of financial management, in consultation with the head of the agency and the chief administrative law judge, determines that the equipment or property will be more efficiently used by the agency if such property is not transferred.
[ 1981 c 67 § 9.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—Severability—1981 c 67: See notes following RCW 34.12.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 34 - Administrative Law › Chapter 34.12 - Office of Administrative Hearings. › 34.12.100 - Salaries.

RCW 34.12.100
Salaries.
The chief administrative law judge shall be paid a salary fixed by the governor after recommendation of the director of financial management. Subject to any collective bargaining agreement, the salaries of administrative law judges appointed under the terms of this chapter shall be determined by the chief administrative law judge after recommendation of the director of financial management.
[ 2020 c 77 § 6; 2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 § 310; 2011 1st sp.s. c 43 § 469; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 § 3; 1986 c 155 § 10; 1981 c 67 § 10.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—Effective date—2020 c 77: See notes following RCW 41.80.410.
Effective date—Purpose—2011 1st sp.s. c 43: See notes following RCW 43.19.003.
Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 26; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 43.03.027.
Contingent effective date—Severability—1986 c 155: See notes following RCW 43.03.300.
Effective dates—Severability—1981 c 67: See notes following RCW 34.12.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 34 - Administrative Law › Chapter 34.12 - Office of Administrative Hearings. › 34.12.110 - Application of chapter.

RCW 34.12.110
Application of chapter.
The creation of the office of administrative hearings and the transfer of duties and personnel under this chapter shall not affect the validity of any rule, action, decision, or proceeding held or promulgated by any state agency before July 1, 1982. This chapter applies to hearings occurring after July 1, 1982.
[ 1981 c 67 § 11.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—Severability—1981 c 67: See notes following RCW 34.12.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 34 - Administrative Law › Chapter 34.12 - Office of Administrative Hearings. › 34.12.120 - Appointment of chief administrative law judge.

RCW 34.12.120
Appointment of chief administrative law judge.
The governor shall appoint the chief administrative law judge.
[ 1989 c 175 § 35; 1981 c 67 § 12.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.
Effective dates—Severability—1981 c 67: See notes following RCW 34.12.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 34 - Administrative Law › Chapter 34.12 - Office of Administrative Hearings. › 34.12.130 - Administrative hearings revolving fund—Created, purposes.

RCW 34.12.130
Administrative hearings revolving fund—Created, purposes.
The administrative hearings revolving fund is hereby created in the state treasury for the purpose of centralized funding, accounting, and distribution of the actual costs of the services provided to agencies of the state government by the office of administrative hearings.
[ 1982 c 189 § 9.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1982 c 189: See note following RCW 34.12.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 34 - Administrative Law › Chapter 34.12 - Office of Administrative Hearings. › 34.12.140 - Transfers and payments into revolving fund—Limitation on employment security department payments—Allotment by director of financial management—Disbursements from fund by voucher.

RCW 34.12.140
Transfers and payments into revolving fund—Limitation on employment security department payments—Allotment by director of financial management—Disbursements from fund by voucher.
The amounts to be disbursed from the administrative hearings revolving fund from time to time shall be transferred thereto by the state treasurer from funds appropriated to any and all agencies for administrative hearings expenses on a quarterly basis. Agencies operating in whole or in part from nonappropriated funds shall pay into the administrative hearings revolving fund such funds as will fully reimburse funds appropriated to the office of administrative hearings for any services provided activities financed by nonappropriated funds. The funds from the employment security department for the administrative hearings services provided by the office of administrative hearings shall not exceed that portion of the resources provided to the employment security department by the department of labor, employment and training administration, for such administrative hearings services. To satisfy department of labor funding requirements, the office of administrative hearings shall meet or exceed timeliness standards under federal regulations in the conduct of employment security department appeals.
The director of financial management shall allot all such funds to the office of administrative hearings for the operation of the office, pursuant to appropriation, in the same manner as appropriated funds are allocated to other agencies under chapter 43.88 RCW.
Disbursements from the administrative hearings revolving fund shall be pursuant to vouchers executed by the chief administrative law judge or his or her designee.
[ 2011 c 336 § 764; 1982 c 189 § 10.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1982 c 189: See note following RCW 34.12.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 34 - Administrative Law › Chapter 34.12 - Office of Administrative Hearings. › 34.12.150 - Accounting procedures.

RCW 34.12.150
Accounting procedures.
The chief administrative law judge shall keep such records as are necessary to facilitate proper allocation of costs to funds and agencies served and the director of financial management shall prescribe appropriate accounting procedures to accurately allocate costs to funds and agencies served. Billings shall be adjusted in line with actual costs incurred at intervals not to exceed six months.
[ 1982 c 189 § 11.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1982 c 189: See note following RCW 34.12.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 34 - Administrative Law › Chapter 34.12 - Office of Administrative Hearings. › 34.12.160 - Direct payments by agencies, when authorized.

RCW 34.12.160
Direct payments by agencies, when authorized.
In cases where there are unanticipated demands for services of the office of administrative hearings or where there are insufficient funds on hand or available for payment through the administrative hearings revolving fund or in other cases of necessity, the chief administrative law judge may request payment for services directly from agencies for whom the services are performed to the extent that revenues or other funds are available. Upon approval by the director of financial management, the agency shall make the requested payment. The payment may be made on either an advance or reimbursable basis as approved by the director of financial management.
[ 1982 c 189 § 12.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1982 c 189: See note following RCW 34.12.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 35 - Cities and Towns › RCW Dispositions › 35.01 MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS CLASSIFIED

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35.01.030 Third-class city.
[1965 c 7 § 35.01.030. Prior: 1955 c 319 § 4; prior: (i) 1890 p 140 § 11, part; RRS § 8932, part. (ii) 1907 c 248 § 1, part; 1890 p 140 § 12, part; RRS § 8933, part.]
Repealed by 1994 c 81 § 89.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 35 - Cities and Towns › RCW Dispositions › 35.02 INCORPORATION PROCEEDINGS

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35.02.050 Presentation of petition.
[1965 c 7 § 35.02.050. Prior: 1957 c 173 § 5; prior: 1890 p 131 § 2, part; 1888 p 221 § § 1, 2, part; 1877 p 173 § § 1, 2, part; 1871 p 51 § 1, part; RRS § 8884, part.]
Repealed by 1986 c 234 § 39.
35.02.060 Hearing on petition.
[1965 c 7 § 35.02.060. Prior: 1957 c 173 § 6; prior: 1890 p 131 § 2, part; 1888 p 221 § § 1, 2, part; 1877 p 173 § § 1, 2, part; 1871 p 51 § 1, part; RRS § 8884, part.]
Repealed by 1986 c 234 § 39.
35.02.080 Election on question and of officers required.
[1965 c 7 § 35.02.080. Prior: 1957 c 173 § 8; prior: 1953 c 219 § 4; 1890 p 131 § 2, part; 1888 p 221 § § 1, 2, part; 1877 p 173 § § 1, 2, part; 1871 p 51 § 1, part; RRS § 8884, part.]
Repealed by 1986 c 234 § 39.
35.02.085 Election — Selection of form of government.
[1951 c 86 § 1.]
Repealed by 1953 c 219 § 10.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 35 - Cities and Towns › RCW Dispositions › 35.03 INCORPORATION OF FIRST-CLASS CITIES

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35.03.005 "Board of county commissioners" defined.
[1969 ex.s. c 270 § 6.]
Repealed by 1986 c 234 § 39. Later enactment, see chapter 35.02 RCW.
35.03.010 Incorporation authorized — Population — Powers.
[1969 ex.s. c 270 § 1; 1965 c 7 § 35.03.010. Prior: 1951 c 153 § 1.]
Repealed by 1986 c 234 § 39. Later enactment, see chapter 35.02 RCW.
35.03.020 Petition — Determining population, boundaries — Hearing.
[1985 c 469 § 17; 1969 ex.s. c 270 § 2; 1965 c 7 § 35.03.020. Prior: 1951 c 153 § 2, part.]
Repealed by 1986 c 234 § 39. Later enactment, see chapter 35.02 RCW.
35.03.030 Resolution — Election — Conduct of election.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 220 § 4; 1969 ex.s. c 270 § 3; 1965 c 7 § 35.03.030. Prior: 1951 c 153 § 2, part.]
Repealed by 1986 c 234 § 39. Later enactment, see chapter 35.02 RCW.
35.03.035 Incorporation as noncharter code city — Freeholders to act as mayor and council.
[1982 c 220 § 8.]
Repealed by 1986 c 234 § 39. Later enactment, see chapter 35.02 RCW.
35.03.040 Charter — Procedure for adoption — Election of first officials.
[1982 c 220 § 7; 1979 ex.s. c 126 § 16; 1969 ex.s. c 270 § 4; 1965 c 7 § 35.03.040. Prior: 1951 c 153 § 3.]
Repealed by 1986 c 234 § 39. Later enactment, see chapter 35.02 RCW.
35.03.050 Charter — Authentication, recording — Effective date of incorporation — Judicial notice.
[1969 ex.s. c 270 § 5; 1965 c 7 § 35.03.050. Prior: 1951 c 153 § 4.]
Repealed by 1986 c 234 § 39. Later enactment, see chapter 35.02 RCW.
35.03.060 Cancellation, acquisition, of franchise or permit for operation of public service business in territory incorporated.
Cross-reference section, decodified June 1986.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 35 - Cities and Towns › RCW Dispositions › 35.05 REINCORPORATION

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35.05.010 through 35.05.100
[1909 c 185 § 1; 1890 p 133 § 4; RRS § 8886.]
Decodified.
35.05.110
[1890 p 135 § 5; RRS § 8887.]
Decodified.
35.05.120
[1890 p 136 § 8; RRS § 8891.]
Decodified.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 35 - Cities and Towns › RCW Dispositions › 35.06 ADVANCEMENT OF CLASSIFICATION

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35.06.020 Petition — Local census.
[1965 c 7 § 35.06.020. Prior: 1955 c 319 § 7; prior: 1907 c 248 § 1, part; 1890 p 140 § 12, part; RRS § 8933, part.]
Repealed by 1994 c 81 § 89.
35.06.030 Procedure if census is favorable — Election.
[1965 c 7 § 35.06.030. Prior: 1899 p 60 § 1; 1890 p 141 § 16; RRS § 8937.]
Repealed by 1994 c 81 § 89.
35.06.040 Certifying of returns.
[1965 c 7 § 35.06.040. Prior: 1890 p 142 § 17; RRS § 8938.]
Repealed by 1994 c 81 § 89.
35.06.050 Effect of adverse vote.
[1965 c 7 § 35.06.050. Prior: 1890 p 142 § 19; RRS § 8940.]
Repealed by 1994 c 81 § 89.
35.06.060 Effect of favorable vote.
[1965 c 7 § 35.06.060. Prior: 1890 p 142 § 20; RRS § 8941.]
Repealed by 1994 c 81 § 89.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 35 - Cities and Towns › RCW Dispositions › 35.07 DISINCORPORATION

Sections
35.07.030 Census.
[1965 c 7 § 35.07.030. Prior: 1897 c 69 § 16; RRS § 8929.]
Repealed by 1997 c 361 § 23.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 35 - Cities and Towns › RCW Dispositions › 35.11 ANNEXATION OF THIRD-CLASS CITY OR TOWN TO FIRST-CLASS CITY

Sections
35.11.010 Proceedings to initiate annexation.
[1929 c 64 § 2, part; RRS § 8909-2, part.]
Now codified in RCW 35.10.210.
35.11.020 Annexation election — Notice.
[(i) 1929 c 64 § 2, part; RRS § 8909-2, part. Now codified in RCW 35.10.210. (ii) 1929 c 64 § 4, part; RRS § 8909-4, part.]
Now codified in RCW 35.10.230.
35.11.030 Canvass — Census.
[1929 c 64 § 8, part; RRS § 8909-8, part.]
Now codified in RCW 35.10.270.
35.11.040 Petition for annexation.
[1929 c 64 § 8, part; RRS § 8909-8, part.]
Now codified in RCW 35.10.270.
35.11.050 Hearing on petition by annexing city.
[1929 c 64 § 9; RRS § 8909-9.]
Now codified as RCW 35.10.280.
35.11.060 Certified copy of ordinance filed with secretary of state.
[1929 c 64 § 10, part; RRS § 8909-10, part.]
Now codified in RCW 35.10.290.
35.11.070 Effective date of annexation — New councilmen.
[1929 c 64 § 10, part; RRS § 8909-10, part.]
Now codified in RCW 35.10.290.
35.11.080 Effect of annexation.
[(i) 1929 c 64 § 11, part; RRS § 8909-11, part. Now codified in RCW 35.10.300. (ii) 1929 c 64 § 12, part; RRS § 8909-12, part.]
Now codified in RCW 35.10.310. (iii) 1929 c 64 § 13, part; RRS § 8909-13, part. Now codified in RCW 35.10.320. (iv) 1929 c 64 § 14, part; RRS § 8909-14, part. Now codified in RCW 35.10.330.
35.11.090 Funds of annexed portions to be kept distinct.
[1897 c 84 § 11; RRS § 5645.]
Now codified as RCW 35.37.025.
35.11.100 Cancellation, acquisition, of franchise or permit for operation of public service business in territory annexed.
Cross-reference section, decodified. See RCW 35.10.350.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 35 - Cities and Towns › RCW Dispositions › 35.12 ANNEXATION OF ALL OR PART OF ANOTHER CITY OR SUBURB

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35.12.010 Procedure.
[1965 c 7 § 35.12.010. Prior: 1890 p 136 § 9, part; RRS § 8894, part. Cf. 1890 p 227 § § 1-14. Formerly RCW 35.12.010, 35.12.020, 35.12.030, and 35.12.040.]
Repealed by 1969 ex.s. c 89 § 18.
35.12.020 Notice of election.
[1890 p 136 § 9, part; RRS § 8894, part.]
Now codified in RCW 35.12.010.
35.12.030 Canvassing the returns — Abstract of vote.
[1890 § 136 § 9, part; RRS § 8894, part.]
Now codified in RCW 35.12.010.
35.12.040 Effective date of annexation — Effect of annexation.
[1890 p 136 § 9, part; RRS § 8894, part.]
Now codified in RCW 35.12.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 35 - Cities and Towns › RCW Dispositions › 35.13 ANNEXATION OF UNINCORPORATED AREAS

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35.13.025 Review of petition by prosecuting attorney.
[1981 c 332 § 1.]
Repealed by 1989 c 351 § 10.
35.13.165 Termination of annexation proceedings in cities over four hundred thousand—Declarations of termination filed by property owners.
[1989 c 351 § 7; 1981 c 332 § 2.]
Repealed by 2023 c 102 § 25.
35.13.175 Pending final disposition of petition no other petition or resolution for annexation or petition for incorporation shall be acted upon.
[1973 1st ex.s. c 164 § 18; 1965 c 7 § 35.13.175. Prior: 1961 c 200 § 2.]
Repealed by 1994 c 216 § 20.
35.13.220 Annexation of water, sewer, and fire districts — Disposition of properties — Outstanding indebtedness.
[1965 c 7 § 35.13.220. Prior: 1961 c 282 § 21; 1957 c 119 § 1; 1951 c 248 § 1.]
Repealed by 1971 ex.s. c 95 § 10. Later enactment, see chapter 35.13A RCW.
35.13.230 Annexation of water, sewer, and fire districts — Apportionment of properties, debts, control where only part of district is annexed.
[1951 c 248 § 2.]
Repealed by 1961 c 282 § 25.
35.13.240 Annexation of water, sewer, and fire districts — Apportionment of properties, control where part of district is located within the city.
[1951 c 248 § 3.]
Repealed by 1961 c 282 § 25.
35.13.243 Annexation of water, sewer, and fire districts — Assumption of control of entire or part of water or sewer district if sixty percent or more of area or valuation is annexed or lies within city or town — Acquisition subject to obligations.
[1965 c 7 § 35.13.243. Prior: 1963 c 231 § 1; 1961 c 282 § 22.]
Repealed by 1971 ex.s. c 95 § 10. Later enactment, see chapter 35.13A RCW.
35.13.246 Annexation of water, sewer, and fire districts — Assumption of control of part of water or sewer district if less than sixty percent of the area or valuation annexed.
[1965 c 7 § 35.13.246. Prior: 1963 c 231 § 2; 1961 c 282 § 23.]
Repealed by 1971 ex.s. c 95 § 10. Later enactment, see chapter 35.13A RCW.
35.13.247 Annexation of fire districts — Ownership of assets of fire protection district — When at least sixty percent of assessed valuation is annexed or incorporated in city or town.
[1986 c 234 § 18; 1981 c 332 § 5; 1965 c 7 § 35.13.247. Prior: 1963 c 231 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 35.02.190 pursuant to 1986 c 234 § 37.
35.13.248 Annexation of fire districts — Ownership of assets of fire protection district — When less than sixty percent.
[1986 c 234 § 19; 1967 c 146 § 1; 1965 c 7 § 35.13.248. Prior: 1963 c 231 § 4.]
Recodified as RCW 35.02.200 pursuant to 1986 c 234 § 37.
35.13.250 Annexation of water, sewer, and fire districts — City and district may contract regarding rights and obligations.
[1965 c 7 § 35.13.250. Prior: 1961 c 282 § 24; 1951 2nd ex.s. c 27 § 1; 1951 c 248 § 4.]
Repealed by 1971 ex.s. c 95 § 10. Later enactment, see chapter 35.13A RCW.
35.13.255 Acquisition of water or sewer district if sixty percent or more of area or valuation within city or town.
[1969 ex.s. c 51 § 4.]
Repealed by 1971 ex.s. c 95 § 10. Later enactment, see chapter 35.13A RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 35 - Cities and Towns › RCW Dispositions › 35.13A WATER OR SEWER DISTRICTS — ASSUMPTION OF JURISDICTION

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35.13A.0301 Assumption of water-sewer district before July 1, 1999-Limitations.
[1998 c 326 § 3.]
Repealed by 2017 3rd sp.s. c 25 § 21.
35.13A.110 Assumption of water-sewer district with fewer than one hundred twenty customers.
[1997 c 426 § 1.]
Expired December 31, 1998.
35.13A.900 Severability-1971 ex.s. c 95.
[1971 ex.s. c 95 § 12.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 35 - Cities and Towns › RCW Dispositions › 35.13B TAXING AUTHORITY ON WATER-SEWER DISTRICTS

Sections
35.13B.005 Definition.
[2010 c 102 § 4.]
Expired January 1, 2015, pursuant to 2010 c 102 § 11.
35.13B.010 Tax authorized — Interlocal agreement.
[2010 c 102 § 1.]
Expired January 1, 2015, pursuant to 2010 c 102 § 11.
35.13B.020 Feasibility study — Requirements, findings.
[2010 c 102 § 2.]
Expired January 1, 2015, pursuant to 2010 c 102 § 11.
35.13B.030 Assumption of jurisdiction — Voter approval necessary.
[2010 c 102 § 3.]
Expired January 1, 2015, pursuant to 2010 c 102 § 11.
35.13B.900 Alternative provisions — Construction.
[2010 c 102 § 5.]
Expired January 1, 2015, pursuant to 2010 c 102 § 11.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 35 - Cities and Towns › RCW Dispositions › 35.14 COMMUNITY MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS

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35.14.010 When community municipal corporation may be organized-Service areas-Territory.
[1993 c 75 § 1; 1985 c 281 § 24; 1967 c 73 § 1.]
Repealed by 2022 c 26 § 10.
35.14.020 Community council-Membership-Election-Terms.
[1985 c 281 § 25; 1967 c 73 § 2.]
Repealed by 2022 c 26 § 9, effective January 1, 2023.
35.14.030 Community council-Employees-Office-Officers-Quorum-Meetings-Compensation and expenses.
[2009 c 549 § 2012; 1967 c 73 § 3.]
Repealed by 2022 c 26 § 9, effective January 1, 2023.
35.14.040 Ordinances or resolutions of city applying to land, buildings or structures within corporation, effectiveness-Zoning ordinances, resolutions or land use controls to remain in effect upon annexation or consolidation-Comprehensive plan.
[1967 c 73 § 4.]
Repealed by 2022 c 26 § 9, effective January 1, 2023.
35.14.050 Powers and duties of community municipal corporation.
[1967 c 73 § 5.]
Repealed by 2022 c 26 § 9, effective January 1, 2023.
35.14.060 Original term of existence of community municipal corporation-Continuation of existence-Procedure.
[2022 c 26 § 1; 2009 c 549 § 2013; 1967 c 73 § 6.]
Repealed by 2022 c 26 § 9, effective January 1, 2023.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 35 - Cities and Towns › RCW Dispositions › 35.16 REDUCTION OF CITY LIMITS

Sections
35.16.020 Notice of election.
[1994 c 273 § 2; 1985 c 469 § 19; 1965 c 7 § 35.16.020. Prior: 1895 c 92 § 1, part; RRS § 8902, part.]
Repealed by 1996 c 286 § 9.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 35 - Cities and Towns › RCW Dispositions › 35.17 COMMISSION FORM OF GOVERNMENT

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35.17.110 Salaries of commissioners — In general.
[1965 c 22 § 1; 1965 c 7 § 35.17.110. Prior: 1955 c 309 § 2; prior: 1951 c 46 § 1; 1943 c 25 § 4, part; 1911 c 116 § 14, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 9103, part.]
Repealed by 1967 c 100 § 2. Later enactment, see RCW 35.17.108.
35.17.115 Salaries of commissioners in certain cities operating public utilities.
[1965 c 7 § 35.17.115. Prior: 1951 c 47 § 1.]
Repealed by 1967 c 100 § 2. Later enactment, see RCW 35.17.108.
35.17.140 Officers and employees — Interest in contracts prohibited.
[1911 c 116 § 17, part; RRS § 9106, part.]
Repealed by 1961 c 268 §§ 9, 10.
35.17.160 Officers and employees — Political activity forbidden.
[1965 c 7 § 35.17.160. Prior: 1961 c 268 § 12; prior: 1911 c 116 § 17, part; RRS § 9106, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 361 § 23.
35.17.320 Legislative — Initiative — Ballots.
[1965 c 7 § 35.17.320. Prior: 1911 c 116 § 21, part; RRS § 9110, part.]
Repealed by 1993 c 256 § 14, effective May 7, 1993.