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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.52 - Operating Agencies. › 43.52.450 - Chapter requirements are cumulative—Preservation of rights—Not subject to utilities and transportation commission.

RCW 43.52.450
Chapter requirements are cumulative—Preservation of rights—Not subject to utilities and transportation commission.
The provisions of this chapter shall be cumulative and shall not impair or supersede the powers or rights of any person, firm or corporation or political subdivision of the state of Washington under any other law. The rights of all persons, firms, corporations and political subdivisions or operating units of any kind under existing contracts, renewals thereof or supplements thereto, with the United States, or any agency thereof, for power, are hereby preserved and such rights shall not be impaired or modified by any of the provisions of this chapter or any of the powers granted by this chapter.
The rates, services and practices of any operating agency in respect to the power generated, transmitted or sold by it shall not be governed by the regulations of the utilities and transportation commission.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 184 § 11; 1965 c 8 § 43.52.450. Prior: 1953 c 281 § 10.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.52 - Operating Agencies. › 43.52.460 - Operating agency to pay in lieu of taxes.

RCW 43.52.460
Operating agency to pay in lieu of taxes.
Any joint operating agency formed under this chapter shall pay in lieu of taxes payments in the same amounts as paid by public utility districts. Such payments shall be distributed in accordance with the provisions applicable to public utility districts.
[ 2005 c 443 § 3; 1971 ex.s. c 75 § 1; 1965 c 8 § 43.52.460. Prior: 1957 c 295 § 10.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—Effective date—2005 c 443: See notes following RCW 82.08.0255.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.52 - Operating Agencies. › 43.52.470 - Operating agency—Validity of organization and existence.

RCW 43.52.470
Operating agency—Validity of organization and existence.
Except as provided in RCW 43.52.360, the validity of the organization of any joint operating agency can be questioned only by action instituted within six months from the date that the joint operating agency is created. If the validity of the existence of any joint operating agency is not challenged within that period, by the filing and service of a petition or complaint in the action, the state shall be barred forever from questioning the validity of the joint operating agency by reason of any defect claimed to exist in the organization thereof, and it shall be deemed validly organized for all purposes. Any joint operating agency heretofore (March 26, 1957) attempted to be organized pursuant to chapter 43.52 RCW and which has maintained its existence since the date of such attempted organization, is hereby declared legal and valid and its organization and creation are validated and confirmed.
[ 1965 c 8 § 43.52.470. Prior: 1957 c 295 § 11.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.52 - Operating Agencies. › 43.52.515 - Application of Titles 9 and 9A RCW.

RCW 43.52.515
Application of Titles 9 and 9A RCW.
All of the provisions of Titles 9 and 9A RCW apply to actions of a joint operating agency.
[ 1981 c 173 § 6.]
NOTES:
Severability—1981 c 173: "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 173 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.52 - Operating Agencies. › 43.52.520 - Security force—Authorized.

RCW 43.52.520
Security force—Authorized.
An operating agency constructing or operating a nuclear power plant under a site certificate issued under chapter 80.50 RCW may establish a security force for the protection and security of each nuclear power plant site exclusion area. Members of the security force may be supplied with uniforms and badges indicating their position as security force members if the uniforms and badges do not closely resemble the uniforms or badges of any law enforcement agency or other agency possessing law enforcement powers in the surrounding area of the nuclear power plant exclusion area. Members of the security force shall enroll in and successfully complete a training program approved by the criminal justice training commission which does not conflict with any requirements of the United States nuclear regulatory commission for the training of security personnel at nuclear power plants. All costs incurred by the criminal justice training commission in the preparation, delivery, or certification of the training programs shall be paid by the operating agency.
[ 1981 c 301 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.52 - Operating Agencies. › 43.52.525 - Security force—Criminal history record information.

RCW 43.52.525
Security force—Criminal history record information.
An operating agency is authorized to obtain criminal history record information pursuant to RCW 10.97.050 for any member of an operating agency security force and for any applicant seeking employment as a member of an operating agency security force.
[ 1981 c 301 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.52 - Operating Agencies. › 43.52.530 - Security force—Powers and duties—Rules on speed, operation, location of vehicles authorized.

RCW 43.52.530
Security force—Powers and duties—Rules on speed, operation, location of vehicles authorized.
(1) Members of an operating agency security force authorized under RCW 43.52.520 may use reasonable force to detain, search, or remove persons who enter or remain without permission within the nuclear power plant site exclusion area or whenever, upon probable cause, it appears to a member of the security force that a person has committed or is attempting to commit a crime. Should any person be detained, the security force shall immediately notify the law enforcement agency, having jurisdiction over the nuclear power plant site, of the detainment. The security force is authorized to detain the person for a reasonable time until custody can be transferred to a law enforcement officer. Members of a security force may use that force necessary in the protection of persons and properties located within the confines of the nuclear power plant site exclusion area.
(2) An operating agency may adopt and enforce rules controlling the speed, operation, and location of vehicles on property owned or occupied by the operating agency. Such rules shall be conspicuously posted and persons violating the rules may be expelled or detained.
(3) The rights granted in subsection (1) of this section are in addition to any others that may exist by law including, but not limited to, the rights granted in RCW 9A.16.020(4).
[ 1981 c 301 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.52 - Operating Agencies. › 43.52.535 - Security force—Membership in retirement system authorized.

RCW 43.52.535
Security force—Membership in retirement system authorized.
Members of the operating agency security force shall be members of the retirement system under chapter 41.40 RCW.
[ 1981 c 301 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.52 - Operating Agencies. › 43.52.550 - Plans for repayment of operating agency obligations maturing prior to planned operation of plant.

RCW 43.52.550
Plans for repayment of operating agency obligations maturing prior to planned operation of plant.
Any municipal corporation, cooperative or mutual which has entered into a contract with an operating agency to participate in the construction or acquisition of an energy plant as defined in chapter 80.50 RCW shall annually adopt a plan for the repayment of its contractual share of any operating agency obligation which matures prior to the planned operation of the plant. The manner of adoption of the plan shall be subject to the laws regarding approval of rates of the municipal corporation, cooperative or mutual.
The plan shall include the effect of the means of repayment on its financial condition, its customers' rates, its other contractual rights and obligations, and any other matter deemed useful by the participant.
Each such participating municipal corporation, cooperative or mutual shall include a statement of the extent of its contractual obligation to any operating agency in an annual financial report.
[ 1981 1st ex.s. c 1 § 4.]
NOTES:
Severability—1981 1st ex.s. c 1: See note following RCW 43.52.250.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.52 - Operating Agencies. › 43.52.560 - Contracts for materials or work required—Sealed bids.

RCW 43.52.560
Contracts for materials or work required—Sealed bids.
Except as provided otherwise in this chapter, a joint operating agency shall purchase any item or items of materials, equipment, or supplies, the estimated cost of which is more than fifteen thousand dollars exclusive of sales tax, or order work for construction of generating projects and associated facilities, the estimated cost of which is more than twenty-five thousand dollars exclusive of sales tax, by contract in accordance with RCW 54.04.070 and 54.04.080, which require sealed bids for contracts.
[ 2015 c 73 § 1; 2004 c 189 § 1; 1998 c 245 § 69; 1987 c 376 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.52 - Operating Agencies. › 43.52.570 - Purchase of materials by telephone or written quotation authorized—Procedure.

RCW 43.52.570
Purchase of materials by telephone or written quotation authorized—Procedure.
For the awarding of a contract to purchase any item or items of materials, equipment, or supplies in an amount exceeding five thousand dollars but less than seventy-five thousand dollars, exclusive of sales tax, the managing director or a designee may, in lieu of sealed bids, secure telephone and/or written quotations from at least five vendors, where practical, and award contracts for purchase of materials, equipment, or supplies to the lowest responsible bidder. The agency shall establish a procurement roster, which shall consist of suppliers and manufacturers who may supply materials or equipment to the operating agency, and shall provide for solicitations which will equitably distribute opportunity for bids among suppliers and manufacturers on the roster. Immediately after the award is made, the bid quotations obtained shall be recorded and shall be posted or otherwise made available for public inspection and copying pursuant to chapter 42.56 RCW at the office of the operating agency or any other officially designated location. Waiver of the deposit or bid bond required for sealed bids may be authorized by the operating agency in securing the bid quotations.
[ 2005 c 274 § 299; 1987 c 376 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.52 - Operating Agencies. › 43.52.575 - Purchase of materials without competition authorized.

RCW 43.52.575
Purchase of materials without competition authorized.
When the managing director or a designee determines in writing that it is impracticable to secure competition for required materials, equipment, or supplies, he or she may purchase the materials, equipment, or supplies without competition. The term "impracticable to secure competition" means:
(1) When material, equipment, or supplies can be obtained from only one person or firm (single source of supply); or
(2) When specially designed parts or components are being procured as replacement parts in support of equipment specially designed by the manufacturer.
[ 1987 c 376 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.52 - Operating Agencies. › 43.52.580 - Emergency purchase of materials or work by contract.

RCW 43.52.580
Emergency purchase of materials or work by contract.
When the managing director or a designee determines in writing that an emergency endangers the public safety or threatens property damage or that serious financial injury would result if materials, supplies, equipment, or work are not obtained by a certain time, and they cannot be contracted for by that time by means of sealed bids, the managing director or a designee may purchase materials, equipment, or supplies or may order work by contract in any amount necessary, after having taken precautions to secure a responsive proposal at the lowest price practicable under the circumstances.
For the purposes of this section the term "serious financial injury" means that the costs attributable to the delay caused by contracting by sealed bids exceed the cost of materials, supplies, equipment, or work to be obtained.
[ 1987 c 376 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.52 - Operating Agencies. › 43.52.585 - Procedures for implementing RCW 43.52.560 through 43.52.580.

RCW 43.52.585
Procedures for implementing RCW 43.52.560 through 43.52.580.
The executive board shall establish procedures for implementing RCW 43.52.560 through 43.52.580 by operating agency resolution after notice, public hearing, and opportunity for public comment. The procedures shall be established within six months after July 26, 1987.
[ 1987 c 376 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.52 - Operating Agencies. › 43.52.590 - Construction of RCW 43.52.560 through 43.52.585.

RCW 43.52.590
Construction of RCW 43.52.560 through 43.52.585.
Nothing in RCW 43.52.560 through 43.52.585 requires reapplication by a joint operating agency in existence on July 26, 1987.
[ 1987 c 376 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.52 - Operating Agencies. › 43.52.595 - Contracts for electric power and energy.

RCW 43.52.595
Contracts for electric power and energy.
A city or district may contract to purchase from an operating agency electric power and energy required for its present or future requirements. For projects the output of which is limited to qualified alternative energy resources as defined by RCW 19.29A.090(3), the contract may include the purchase of capability of the projects to produce electricity in addition to the actual output of the projects. The contract may provide that the city or district must make the payments required by the contract whether or not a project is completed, operable, or operating and notwithstanding the suspension, interruption, interference, reduction, or curtailment of the output of a project or the power and energy contracted for. The contract may also provide that payments under the contract are not subject to reduction, whether by offset or otherwise, and shall not be conditioned upon the performance or nonperformance of the operating agency or a city or district under the contract or other instrument.
[ 2003 c 138 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.52 - Operating Agencies. › 43.52.612 - Contract bid form.

RCW 43.52.612
Contract bid form.
A joint operating agency shall require that bids upon any construction or improvement of any nuclear generating project and associated facilities shall be made upon the contract bid form supplied by the operating agency, and in no other manner. The operating agency may, before furnishing any person, firm, or corporation desiring to bid upon any work with a contract bid form, require from the person, firm, or corporation, answers to questions contained in a standard form of questionnaire and financial statement, including a complete statement of the financial ability and experience of the person, firm, or corporation in performing work. The questionnaire shall be sworn to before a notary public or other person authorized to take acknowledgment of deeds and shall be submitted once a year or at such other times as the operating agency may require. Whenever the operating agency is not satisfied with the sufficiency of the answers contained in the questionnaire and financial statement or whenever the operating agency determines that the person, firm, or corporation does not meet all of the requirements set forth in this section, it may refuse to furnish the person, firm, or corporation with a contract bid form and any bid of the person, firm, or corporation must be disregarded. The operating agency shall require that a person, firm, or corporation have all of the following requirements in order to obtain a contract form:
(1) Adequate financial resources, the ability to secure these resources, or the capability to secure a one hundred percent payment and performance bond;
(2) The necessary experience, organization, and technical qualifications to perform the proposed contract;
(3) The ability to comply with the required performance schedule taking into consideration all of its existing business commitments;
(4) A satisfactory record of performance, integrity, judgment, and skills; and
(5) Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations.
The refusal shall be conclusive unless appealed to the superior court of the county where the operating agency is situated or Thurston county within fifteen days, which appeal shall be heard summarily within ten days after the appeal is made and on five days' notice thereof to the operating agency.
The prevailing party in such litigation shall be awarded its attorney fees and costs.
The operating agency shall not be required to make available for public inspection or copying under chapter 42.56 RCW financial information provided under this section.
[ 2005 c 274 § 300; 1982 1st ex.s. c 44 § 5.]
NOTES:
Severability—1982 1st ex.s. c 44: "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." [ 1982 1st ex.s. c 44 § 10.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.52 - Operating Agencies. › 43.52.910 - Construction—1965 c 8.

RCW 43.52.910
Construction—1965 c 8.
This chapter shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purposes.
[ 1965 c 8 § 43.52.910. Prior: 1957 c 295 § 12.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.52A - Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council—State's Members. › 43.52A.010 - State agreement to participate in Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council.

RCW 43.52A.010
State agreement to participate in Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council.
The state of Washington agrees to participate in the Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council pursuant to the Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act.
[ 1981 c 14 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.52A - Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council—State's Members. › 43.52A.020 - Definitions.

RCW 43.52A.020
Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1) The term "the act" means the Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act.
(2) The term "council" means the Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council.
[ 1981 c 14 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.52A - Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council—State's Members. › 43.52A.030 - Appointment of members.

RCW 43.52A.030
Appointment of members.
The governor, with the consent of the senate, shall appoint two residents of Washington state to the council pursuant to the act. These persons shall undertake the functions and duties of members of the council as specified in the act and in appropriate state law. Upon appointment by the governor to the council, the nominee shall make available to the senate such disclosure information as is requested for the confirmation process, including that required in RCW 42.17A.710.
[ 2011 c 60 § 36; 1984 c 34 § 8; 1981 c 14 § 3.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2011 c 60: See RCW 42.17A.919.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.52A - Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council—State's Members. › 43.52A.040 - Terms of members—Vacancies—Residence of members.

RCW 43.52A.040
Terms of members—Vacancies—Residence of members.
(1) Unless removed at the governor's pleasure, councilmembers shall serve a term ending January 15 of the third year following appointment except that, with respect to members initially appointed, the governor shall designate one member to serve a term ending January 15 of the second year following appointment. Initial appointments to the council shall be made within thirty days of March 9, 1981.
(2) Each member shall serve until a successor is appointed, but if a successor is not appointed within sixty days of the beginning of a new term, the member shall be considered reappointed, subject to the consent of the senate.
(3) A vacancy on the council shall be filled for the unexpired term by the governor, with the consent of the senate.
(4) For the first available appointment and at all times thereafter, one member of Washington's delegation to the council shall reside east of the crest of the Cascade Mountains and one member shall reside west of the crest of the Cascade Mountains, except as follows: Both members may reside on the same side of the Cascade Mountains as long as this deviation does not exceed 12 months in any 10-year period.
[ 2021 c 316 § 43; 1984 c 223 § 1; 1981 c 14 § 4.]
NOTES:
Short title—2021 c 316: See RCW 70A.65.900.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.52A - Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council—State's Members. › 43.52A.050 - Sufficient time on council activities required—Technical assistance—Reimbursement—Liaison—Report—Compensation—Travel expenses.

RCW 43.52A.050
Sufficient time on council activities required—Technical assistance—Reimbursement—Liaison—Report—Compensation—Travel expenses.
(1) Councilmembers shall spend sufficient time on council activities to fully represent the state of Washington in carrying out the purposes of the act.
(2) State agencies shall provide technical assistance to councilmembers upon request. The councilmembers shall request that the council request the administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration to reimburse the state for the expenses associated with such assistance as provided in the act.
(3) The members of the council shall maintain liaison with the governor or his or her designees and the committees on energy and utilities, or their successor entities, of the senate and house of representatives.
(4) The members of the council shall submit to the governor and legislature an annual report describing the activities and plans of the council.
(5) Each member of the council shall receive compensation to be determined by the governor and applicable federal law and shall be reimbursed for travel expenses under RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060, as now or hereafter amended.
[ 2009 c 549 § 5139; 1981 c 14 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.56 - Uniform Law Commission. › 43.56.010 - Appointment of qualified persons.

RCW 43.56.010
Appointment of qualified persons.
(1) The governor shall appoint three qualified persons to serve on the Washington state uniform law commission for the promotion of uniformity of legislation in the United States. A qualified person is a resident of the state of Washington and a member of the state bar association of this or another state, who is or has been a judge, law professor, legislator, or practicing attorney.
(2) In addition to the members of the commission appointed pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, the governor may appoint to the commission any person who has served at least twenty years on the commission and who is a life member in the national conference of commissioners on uniform state laws or its successor.
(3) In addition to the members of the commission appointed pursuant to subsections (1) and (2) of this section, the code reviser shall serve as a member of the commission.
[ 2009 c 218 § 1; 1965 c 8 § 43.56.010. Prior: 1905 c 59 § 1; RRS § 8204.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.56 - Uniform Law Commission. › 43.56.020 - Duties of commission.

RCW 43.56.020
Duties of commission.
(1) The commission shall identify areas of the law in which (a) uniformity in the laws among the states and other jurisdictions is desirable and practicable and (b)(i) the congress of the United States lacks jurisdiction to act or (ii) it is preferable that the several states enact the laws.
(2) The commissioners, at the national conference of commissioners on uniform state laws or its successor, shall confer upon these matters with the commissioners appointed by other states for the same purpose and shall consider and draft uniform laws to be submitted for approval and adoption by the several states.
(3) The commission shall propose to the legislature for approval and adoption the uniform acts developed with the other commissioners and generally devise and recommend such other and further courses of action as shall accomplish such uniformity.
[ 2009 c 218 § 2; 1965 c 8 § 43.56.020. Prior: 1905 c 59 § 2; RRS § 8205.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.56 - Uniform Law Commission. › 43.56.040 - Travel expenses of members.

RCW 43.56.040
Travel expenses of members.
No member of the commission shall receive any compensation for services, but each member shall be paid travel expenses incurred in the discharge of official duty in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060, after the account thereof has been audited by the commission.
The commission shall keep a full account of its expenditures and shall report it in each report. The commission shall allow expenses for only one meeting of the commission within this state each year, and shall allow expenses for the members to attend, no more than once in each year, any conference of the national conference of commissioners on uniform state laws, or its successor, outside of this state.
[ 2009 c 218 § 3; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 § 118; 1965 c 8 § 43.56.040. Prior: 1955 c 91 § 1; 1905 c 59 § 4; RRS § 8207.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34: See notes following RCW 2.08.115.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.56 - Uniform Law Commission. › 43.56.900 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.

RCW 43.56.900
Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.
For the purposes of this chapter, the terms spouse, marriage, marital, husband, wife, widow, widower, next of kin, and family shall be interpreted as applying equally to state registered domestic partnerships or individuals in state registered domestic partnerships as well as to marital relationships and married persons, and references to dissolution of marriage shall apply equally to state registered domestic partnerships that have been terminated, dissolved, or invalidated, to the extent that such interpretation does not conflict with federal law. Where necessary to implement chapter 521, Laws of 2009, gender-specific terms such as husband and wife used in any statute, rule, or other law shall be construed to be gender neutral, and applicable to individuals in state registered domestic partnerships.
[ 2009 c 521 § 108.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.58 - Washington-Oregon Boundary Commission. › 43.58.050 - Oregon-Washington Columbia River boundary compact—Ratification.

RCW 43.58.050
Oregon-Washington Columbia River boundary compact—Ratification.
The interstate compact determining the Oregon-Washington boundary on the Columbia River which was executed on the 21st day of December, 1956 by the Oregon commission on interstate cooperation for the state of Oregon and the Washington-Oregon boundary commission for the state of Washington is hereby ratified and approved.
[ 1965 c 8 § 43.58.050. Prior: 1957 c 90 § 1.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: The effective date of RCW 43.58.050 was March 13, 1957. State Constitution, Amendment 33, recognizing the modification of the state's boundaries through appropriate compact procedure, was approved by the voters on November 4th, 1958, and the governor's proclamation relating thereto was issued on December 4th, 1958.
The Oregon legislature has ratified the compact, see Oregon Revised Statutes §§ 186.510 and 186.520, effective April 4, 1957. See also, Article XVI of the Oregon Constitution relating to state boundaries which was adopted by the people November 4, 1958, effective December 3, 1958.
Congressional ratification is contained in Public Law 85-575, dated July 31, 1958.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.58 - Washington-Oregon Boundary Commission. › 43.58.070 - Oregon-Washington Columbia River boundary compact—Transfer of records, etc., to division of archives.

RCW 43.58.070
Oregon-Washington Columbia River boundary compact—Transfer of records, etc., to division of archives.
Upon ratification by the state of Oregon and approval by the Congress of the United States of the compact set forth in RCW 43.58.060, the secretary of the Washington-Oregon boundary commission is hereby directed to transmit all records, work sheets, maps, minutes and other papers of said commission to the division of archives and records management of the office of the secretary of state.
[ 1981 c 115 § 3; 1965 c 8 § 43.58.070. Prior: 1957 c 90 § 3.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1981 c 115: See note following RCW 40.14.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.58 - Washington-Oregon Boundary Commission. › 43.58.090 - Oregon-Washington Columbia River boundary compact—Repeal of RCW 43.58.010 through 43.58.040, when.

RCW 43.58.090
Oregon-Washington Columbia River boundary compact—Repeal of RCW 43.58.010 through 43.58.040, when.
Chapter 27, Laws of 1937, as amended by chapter 6, Laws of 1955 extraordinary session and chapter 43.58 RCW [RCW 43.58.010 through 43.58.040] each shall be repealed when the compact set forth in RCW 43.58.060 has been ratified by the state of Oregon and approved by the Congress of the United States.
[ 1965 c 8 § 43.58.090. Prior: 1957 c 90 § 5.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: See note following RCW 43.58.050.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.59 - Traffic Safety Commission. › 43.59.010 - Purpose—Finding.

RCW 43.59.010
Purpose—Finding.
(1) The purpose of this chapter is to establish a new agency of state government to be known as the Washington traffic safety commission. The functions and purpose of this commission shall be to find solutions to the problems that have been created as a result of the tremendous increase of motor vehicles on our highways and the attendant traffic death and accident tolls; to plan and supervise programs for the prevention of accidents on streets and highways including but not limited to educational campaigns designed to reduce traffic accidents in cooperation with all official and unofficial organizations interested in traffic safety; to coordinate the activities at the state and local level in the development of statewide and local traffic safety programs; to promote a uniform enforcement of traffic safety laws and establish standards for investigation and reporting of traffic accidents; to promote and improve driver education; and to authorize the governor to perform all functions required to be performed by him or her under the federal Highway Safety Act of 1966 (Public Law 89-564; 80 Stat. 731).
(2) The legislature finds and declares that bicycling and walking are becoming increasingly popular in Washington as clean and efficient modes of transportation, as recreational activities, and as organized sports. Future plans for the state's transportation system will require increased access and safety for bicycles and pedestrians on our common roadways, and federal transportation legislation and funding programs have created strong incentives to implement these changes quickly. As a result, many more people are likely to take up bicycling in Washington both as a leisure activity and as a convenient, inexpensive form of transportation. Bicyclists are more vulnerable to injury and accident than motorists, and should be as knowledgeable as possible about traffic laws, be highly visible and predictable when riding in traffic, and be encouraged to wear bicycle safety helmets. Hundreds of bicyclists and pedestrians are seriously injured every year in accidents, and millions of dollars are spent on health care costs associated with these accidents. There is clear evidence that organized training in the rules and techniques of safe and effective cycling can significantly reduce the incidence of serious injury and accidents, increase cooperation among road users, and significantly increase the incidence of bicycle helmet use, particularly among minors. A reduction in accidents benefits the entire community. Therefore it is appropriate for businesses and community organizations to provide donations to bicycle and pedestrian safety training programs.
[ 2009 c 549 § 5141; 1998 c 165 § 2; 1967 ex.s. c 147 § 1.]
NOTES:
Short title—1998 c 165: "This act may be known and cited as the Cooper Jones Act." [ 1998 c 165 § 1.]
Driver education courses: Chapter 28A.220 RCW.
Drivers' training schools: Chapter 46.82 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.59 - Traffic Safety Commission. › 43.59.020 - Governor responsible for administration of traffic safety program—Acceptance and disbursal of federal funds.

RCW 43.59.020
Governor responsible for administration of traffic safety program—Acceptance and disbursal of federal funds.
The governor shall be responsible for the administration of the traffic safety program of the state and shall be the official of the state having ultimate responsibility for dealing with the federal government with respect to all programs and activities of the state and local governments pursuant to the Highway Safety Act of 1966 (Public Law 89-564; 80 Stat. 731). The governor is authorized and empowered to accept and disburse federal grants or other funds or donations from any source for the purpose of improving traffic safety programs in the state of Washington, and is hereby empowered to contract and to do all other things necessary in behalf of this state to secure the full benefits available to this state under the federal Highway Safety Act of 1966 (Public Law 89-564; 80 Stat. 731) and in so doing, to cooperate with federal and state agencies, agencies private and public, interested organizations, and with individuals, to effectuate the purposes of that enactment, and any and all subsequent amendments thereto.
[ 1967 ex.s. c 147 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.59 - Traffic Safety Commission. › 43.59.030 - Members of commission—Appointment—Vacancies—Governor's designee to act during governor's absence.

RCW 43.59.030
Members of commission—Appointment—Vacancies—Governor's designee to act during governor's absence.
The governor shall be assisted in his or her duties and responsibilities by the Washington state traffic safety commission. The Washington traffic safety commission shall be composed of the governor as chair, the superintendent of public instruction, the director of licensing, the secretary of transportation, the chief of the state patrol, the secretary of health, the director of the health care authority, a representative of the association of Washington cities to be appointed by the governor, a member of the association of counties to be appointed by the governor, and a representative of the judiciary to be appointed by the governor. Appointments to any vacancies among appointee members shall be as in the case of original appointment.
The governor may designate an employee of the governor's office familiar with the traffic safety commission to act on behalf of the governor during the absence of the governor at one or more of the meetings of the commission. The vote of the designee shall have the same effect as if cast by the governor if the designation is in writing and is presented to the person presiding at the meetings included within the designation.
The governor may designate a member, other than the governor's designee, to preside during the governor's absence.
[ 2018 c 201 § 8010; 2016 c 206 § 2. Prior: 2009 c 549 § 5142; 1991 c 3 § 298; 1982 c 30 § 1; 1979 c 158 § 105; 1971 ex.s. c 85 § 7; 1969 ex.s. c 105 § 1; 1967 ex.s. c 147 § 3.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—Effective date—2018 c 201: See notes following RCW 41.05.018.
Codification correction—2016 c 206: "The 1982 codification of an amendment to RCW 43.59.030, concerning the designation and authority of the governor's designee to the traffic safety commission, incorrectly omitted two phrases that were included in chapter 30, Laws of 1982, as signed into law by governor John Spellman. Section 2 of this act restores the missing phrases." [ 2016 c 206 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.59 - Traffic Safety Commission. › 43.59.040 - Powers and duties of commission.

RCW 43.59.040
Powers and duties of commission.
In addition to other responsibilities set forth in this chapter the commission shall:
(1) Advise and confer with the governing authority of any political subdivision of the state deemed eligible under the federal Highway Safety Act of 1966 (Public Law 89-564; 80 Stat. 731) for participation in the aims and programs and purposes of that act;
(2) Advise and confer with all agencies of state government whose programs and activities are within the scope of the Highway Safety Act including those agencies that are not subject to direct supervision, administration, and control by the governor under existing laws;
(3) Succeed to and be vested with all powers, duties, and jurisdictions previously vested in the Washington state safety council;
(4) Carry out such other responsibilities as may be consistent with this chapter.
[ 1983 1st ex.s. c 14 § 1; 1967 ex.s. c 147 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.59 - Traffic Safety Commission. › 43.59.050 - Meetings—Travel expenses of members.

RCW 43.59.050
Meetings—Travel expenses of members.
The commission shall meet at least quarterly and shall have such special meetings as may be required. Members of the commission shall receive no additional compensation for their services except that which shall be allowed as travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 as now existing or hereafter amended.
[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 § 120; 1967 ex.s. c 147 § 6.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34: See notes following RCW 2.08.115.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.59 - Traffic Safety Commission. › 43.59.060 - Director of commission—Appointment—Salary.

RCW 43.59.060
Director of commission—Appointment—Salary.
The governor as chair of the commission shall appoint a person to be director of the Washington traffic safety commission which director shall be paid such salary as shall be deemed reasonable and shall serve at the pleasure of the governor.
[ 2009 c 549 § 5143; 1967 ex.s. c 147 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.59 - Traffic Safety Commission. › 43.59.070 - Director's duties—Staff—Rules and regulations.

RCW 43.59.070
Director's duties—Staff—Rules and regulations.
The director shall be secretary of the commission and shall be responsible for carrying into effect the commission's orders and rules and regulations promulgated by the commission. The director shall also be authorized to employ such staff as is necessary pursuant to the provisions of chapter 41.06 RCW. The commission shall adopt such rules and regulations as shall be necessary to carry into effect the purposes of this chapter.
[ 1967 ex.s. c 147 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.59 - Traffic Safety Commission. › 43.59.080 - Governor's duties as chair.

RCW 43.59.080
Governor's duties as chair.
The governor as chair of said commission shall have the authority to appoint advisory committees as he or she may deem advisable to aid, advise and assist the commission in carrying out the purposes of this chapter. All actions and decisions, however, shall be made by the commission.
[ 2009 c 549 § 5144; 1967 ex.s. c 147 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.59 - Traffic Safety Commission. › 43.59.140 - Driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug—Information and education.

RCW 43.59.140
Driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug—Information and education.
The Washington traffic safety commission shall produce and disseminate through all possible media, informational and educational materials explaining the extent of the problems caused by drinking drivers, the need for public involvement in their solution, and the penalties of existing and new laws against driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug.
[ 1991 c 290 § 4; 1983 c 165 § 42.]
NOTES:
Legislative finding, intent—Effective dates—Severability—1983 c 165: See notes following RCW 46.20.308.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.59 - Traffic Safety Commission. › 43.59.170 - Child restraint systems in motor vehicles—Information and education.

RCW 43.59.170
Child restraint systems in motor vehicles—Information and education.
(1) The Washington traffic safety commission shall produce and disseminate informational and educational materials explaining the proper use of child restraint systems in motor vehicles, the safety risks of not properly using child restraint systems in motor vehicles, where assistance on the proper installation and use of child restraint systems in motor vehicles can be obtained, and the legal penalties for not properly using child restraint systems in motor vehicles.
(2) As used in this section, "child restraint system" has the same meaning as defined in RCW 46.61.687(6).
[ 2019 c 59 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2019 c 59: See note following RCW 46.61.687.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.59 - Traffic Safety Commission. › 43.59.180 - Negligent driving with a vulnerable user victim—First degree—Information and education.

RCW 43.59.180
Negligent driving with a vulnerable user victim—First degree—Information and education. (Effective January 1, 2025.)
Subject to funds appropriated for this purpose, the Washington traffic safety commission shall produce and disseminate through all possible media, informational and educational materials explaining the penalties of the crime of negligent driving with a vulnerable user victim in the first degree.
[ 2023 c 471 § 11.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2023 c 471: See note following RCW 46.61.5259.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.60A - Department of Veterans Affairs. › 43.60A.010 - Definitions.

RCW 43.60A.010
Definitions.
As used in this chapter the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
(1) "Committee" means the veterans affairs advisory committee.
(2) "Department" means the department of veterans affairs.
(3) "Director" means the director of the department of veterans affairs.
(4) "Goods and services" includes professional services and all other goods and services.
(5) "Procurement" means the purchase, lease, or rental of any goods or services.
(6) "State agency" includes the state of Washington and all agencies, departments, offices, divisions, boards, commissions, and correctional and other types of institutions.
(7) "Veteran-owned business" means a business that is certified by the department to be at least fifty-one percent owned and controlled by:
(a) A veteran as defined in RCW 41.04.007; or
(b) An active or reserve member in any branch of the armed forces of the United States, including the national guard, coast guard, and armed forces reserves.
[ 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 § 117; 2010 c 5 § 2; 2006 c 343 § 2; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 115 § 1.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: (1) The definitions in this section have been alphabetized pursuant to RCW 1.08.015(2)(k).
(2) This section was amended by 2010 c 5 § 2 and by 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 § 117, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).
Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 26; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 43.03.027.
Purpose—2010 c 5: "The legislature recognizes the unique sacrifices made by veterans and the substantial challenges that returning veterans face after a period of military duty away from home. The legislature further recognizes that veterans who own private businesses may face particular hardships as a direct result of their military service. The purpose of this act is to mitigate economic damage to veteran-owned businesses as a result of military service, and to provide opportunities to them in recognition of the outstanding service they have given to their country." [ 2010 c 5 § 1.]
Construction—2010 c 5: "This act is not intended to create a cause of action or entitlement in an individual or class of individuals." [ 2010 c 5 § 12.]
Findings—2006 c 343: See note following RCW 43.60A.160.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.60A - Department of Veterans Affairs. › 43.60A.020 - Department created—Powers, duties, and functions.

RCW 43.60A.020
Department created—Powers, duties, and functions.
There is hereby created a department of state government to be known as the department of veterans affairs. Powers, duties, and functions to be vested in the department shall include, but not be limited to, all those powers, duties, and functions involving cooperation with other governmental units, such as cities and counties, or with the federal government, in particular those concerned with participation in federal grants-in-aid programs relating to veterans and veteran affairs.
[ 2017 c 185 § 1; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 115 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.60A - Department of Veterans Affairs. › 43.60A.030 - Director—Qualifications—Salary—Vacancy.

RCW 43.60A.030
Director—Qualifications—Salary—Vacancy.
The executive head and appointing authority of the department shall be the director of veterans affairs. The director shall be an honorably discharged or retired veteran of the armed forces of the United States and shall be appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate and shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. The director shall be paid a salary to be fixed by the governor in accordance with the provisions of RCW 43.03.040. If a vacancy occurs in the position of director while the senate is not in session, the governor shall make a temporary appointment until the next meeting of the senate, when the governor shall present the nomination for the office to that body.
[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 115 § 3.]