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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.117 - State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs. › 43.117.120 - Filipino American history month.

RCW 43.117.120
Filipino American history month.
October of each year will be known as Filipino American history month. Each October is designated as a time for people of this state to commemorate the contributions of Filipino Americans to the history and heritage of Washington state and the United States.
[ 2019 c 283 § 2.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2019 c 283: "The legislature finds that the writings and teachings of American history have often overlooked the role of people of color, among them the history of Filipino Americans, whose heritage spans a colonial, political, economic, and cultural relationship with the United States. The legislature also finds that the earliest documented proof of Filipino presence in the continental United States was on October 18, 1587, when the first "Luzones Indios" set foot in Morro Bay, California. The Filipino American national historical society recognizes the year of 1763 as the date of the first permanent Filipino settlement in the United States in St. Malo Parrish, Louisiana. Subsequent waves of migration followed, and today Filipino Americans continue to make a lasting impact on the history and heritage of Washington state and the United States. In recognition of the critical economic, cultural, social, and other notable contributions by Filipino Americans to Washington state and the United States, the legislature has proclaimed October as Filipino American history month since 2010.
The legislature further finds that the prominence of Filipino and Filipino American population in Washington state warrants official commemoration of the history and heritage of Filipino Americans. Therefore the legislature intends to designate the month of October as Filipino American history month, a period of commemoration that highlights the contributions of Filipino Americans to Washington state and the United States." [ 2019 c 283 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.119 - Women's Commission. › 43.119.005 - Legislative declaration.

RCW 43.119.005
Legislative declaration.
The legislature finds that it is important to achieve equal opportunity for all of its citizens. The legislature finds that women face unique problems and needs. For economic, social, and historical reasons, a disproportionate number of women find themselves disadvantaged or isolated from the benefits of equal opportunity. It is the purpose of this chapter to improve the well-being of women, by enabling them to participate fully in all fields of endeavor, assisting them in obtaining governmental services, and promoting equal compensation and fairness in employment for women. The legislature also believes that addressing women's issues and improving the well-being of women will have a positive impact on larger societal issues. The legislature further finds that the development of public policy and the efficient delivery of governmental services to meet the needs of women can be improved by establishing a focal point in state government for the interests of women. Therefore, the legislature deems it necessary to establish in statute the Washington state women's commission to further these purposes. The commission shall address issues relevant to the problems and needs of women, such as domestic violence, child care, child support, sexual discrimination, sexual harassment, equal compensation and job pathways opportunities in employment, and the specific needs of women of color.
[ 2018 c 98 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.119 - Women's Commission. › 43.119.010 - Commission established.

RCW 43.119.010
Commission established.
The Washington state women's commission is established in the office of the governor. The commission shall be administered by an executive director, who shall be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the governor. The governor shall set the salary of the executive director. The executive director shall employ the staff of the commission.
[ 2018 c 98 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.119 - Women's Commission. › 43.119.020 - Membership—Terms—Vacancies—Expenses—Quorum.

RCW 43.119.020
Membership—Terms—Vacancies—Expenses—Quorum.
(1) The Washington state women's commission shall consist of nine members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate.
(2) The governor shall consider nominations for membership based upon maintaining a balanced and diverse distribution of ethnic, geographic, gender, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, and occupational representation, where practicable.
(3) All commission members shall serve at the pleasure of the governor, but in no case may any member serve more than three years without formal reappointment by the governor. All legislative advisory members shall serve for a two-year term and the position of any legislative advisory member shall be deemed vacated whenever such member ceases to be a member of the house from which the member was appointed. Of the persons initially appointed by the governor to the commission, three shall be appointed to serve one year, three to serve two years, and three to serve three years. Upon expiration of such terms, subsequent appointments shall be for three years. Any vacancies occurring in the membership of the commission shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointments.
(4) Two members of the senate, one from each of the two major political parties, appointed by the president of the senate, and two members of the house of representatives, one from each of the two major political parties, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, shall serve as advisory members.
(5)(a) Nonlegislative members shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.
(b) Legislative members shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties in accordance with RCW 44.04.120.
(6) A simple majority of the commission's membership constitutes a quorum for the purpose of conducting business.
[ 2018 c 98 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.119 - Women's Commission. › 43.119.030 - Executive director—Duties.

RCW 43.119.030
Executive director—Duties.
The [executive] director of the Washington state women's commission shall:
(1) Monitor state legislation and advocate for legislation affecting women;
(2) Work with state agencies to assess programs and policies that affect women;
(3) Coordinate with the minority commissions and human rights commission to address issues of mutual concern; and
(4) Work as a liaison between the public and private sector to eliminate barriers to women's economic equity.
[ 2018 c 98 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.119 - Women's Commission. › 43.119.040 - Duties of commission—State agencies to give assistance.

RCW 43.119.040
Duties of commission—State agencies to give assistance.
(1) The Washington state women's commission shall have the following duties:
(a) Actively recruit and maintain a list of names of qualified women to fill vacancies on various boards and commissions;
(b) Provide a clearinghouse for information regarding both state and federal legislation as it relates to the purpose of this chapter;
(c) Identify and define specific needs of women of color and provide recommendations for addressing those needs in the biennial report to the legislature and governor under (j) of this subsection;
(d) Consult with state agencies regarding the effect of agency policies, procedures, practices, laws, and administrative rules on the unique problems and needs of women. The commission shall also advise such state agencies on the development and implementation of comprehensive and coordinated policies, plans, and programs focusing on those problems and needs;
(e) Provide resource and referral information to agencies and the public. The commission may gather data and disseminate information to the public in order to implement the purposes of this chapter;
(f) Hold public hearings to gather input on issues related to the unique problems and needs of women. The commission must include in the biennial report submitted under (j) of this subsection the input received and recommendations for addressing the problems and needs discussed at the public hearings;
(g) Advocate for removal of legal and social barriers for women;
(h) Review best practices for sexual harassment policies and training and provide recommendations to state agencies as they update their sexual harassment policies. The commission shall also maintain a file of sexual harassment policies that meet high quality standards and make these files available for agency use;
(i) Review and make recommendations to the legislature on strategies to increase the number of women serving on for-profit corporate boards with gross income of five million dollars or more; and
(j) Submit a report to the appropriate committees of the legislature and the governor every two years detailing the commission's activities. The report submitted must be in electronic format pursuant to RCW 43.01.036.
(2) State agencies must provide appropriate and reasonable assistance to the commission as needed, including gathering data and information, in order for the commission to carry out the purpose of this chapter.
[ 2018 c 98 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.119 - Women's Commission. › 43.119.050 - Powers of commission.

RCW 43.119.050
Powers of commission.
The Washington state women's commission shall have the following powers:
(1) Receive gifts, grants, and endowments from public or private sources that are made for the use or benefit of the commission and to expend the same or any income therefrom according to their terms and the purpose of this chapter. The commission's executive director shall make a report of such funds received from private sources to the office of financial management on a regular basis. Such funds received from private sources shall not be applied to reduce or substitute for the commission's budget as appropriated by the legislature, but shall be applied and expended toward projects and functions authorized by this chapter that were not funded by the legislature.
(2) In carrying out its duties, the commission may establish such relationships with public and private institutions, local governments, private industry, community organizations, and other segments of the general public as may be needed to promote equal opportunity for women in government, education, economic security, employment, and services.
(3) The commission may adopt rules and regulations pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW as shall be necessary to implement the purpose of this chapter.
[ 2018 c 98 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.119 - Women's Commission. › 43.119.060 - Interagency committee of state employed women—Staffing support.

RCW 43.119.060
Interagency committee of state employed women—Staffing support.
The Washington state women's commission must provide staffing support to the interagency committee of state employed women, a volunteer organization that aims to better the lives of state employees by advising the governor and agencies on policies that affect state-employed women.
[ 2018 c 98 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.130 - Economic Impact Act—Closing of State Facilities. › 43.130.010 - Purpose.

RCW 43.130.010
Purpose.
When either for fiscal reasons, obsolescence or other extraordinary reasons, it becomes necessary to close a state facility, as defined by RCW 43.130.020(2), the state has a responsibility to provide certain benefits to affected employees.
It is the purpose of this chapter to establish an economic impact act for the state of Washington to meet the emergency situation now in existence for state employees affected by the closure of state facilities, as defined in RCW 43.130.020.
[ 1973 2nd ex.s. c 37 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.130 - Economic Impact Act—Closing of State Facilities. › 43.130.020 - Definitions.

RCW 43.130.020
Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter:
(1) "Employees" includes those persons performing services for the state on a salaried or hourly basis including, but not limited to, persons in "classified service" as defined in *RCW 41.06.020(3) and those persons defined as exempt from the state civil service laws pursuant to RCW 41.06.070.
(2) The term "closure of a state facility" means the termination of services being provided by a facility operated by the department of social and health services or in conjunction with the department of natural resources, when such facility is terminated for fiscal reasons, obsolescence, or other extraordinary reasons.
(3) "Classified employees" means those employees performing classified service as defined in *RCW 41.06.020(3).
[ 1973 2nd ex.s. c 37 § 2.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 41.06.020 was alphabetized pursuant to RCW 1.08.015(2)(k), changing subsection (3) to subsection (5).
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.130 - Economic Impact Act—Closing of State Facilities. › 43.130.030 - Excluded employment and employees.

RCW 43.130.030
Excluded employment and employees.
Excluded employment and excluded employees under this chapter include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) State employment related to a single project under a program separately financed by a grant of nonstate funds, federal funds or state funds, or by a combination of such funding, which is designed to provide training or employment opportunities, expertise or additional manpower related to the project or which, because of the nature of the project funding requirements, is not intended as a permanent program.
(2) Activities at least seventy-five percent federally funded by a categorical grant for a specific purpose and any other activities terminated because of actions taken by the federal government or other funding sources other than the state of Washington in eliminating or substantially limiting funding sources, except to the extent that the federal government or such other funding sources may permit the use of nonstate funds to pay for any employee benefits authorized pursuant to this chapter.
(3) The following categories of employees are excluded from benefits under this chapter:
(a) employees refusing transfer to vacant positions in the same or a like job classification and at not more than one full range lower than the same salary range;
(b) classified employees having other than permanent status in the classified service;
(c) employees having less than three years' consecutive state service as an employee, except that such employees shall nonetheless be eligible for the benefits provided in subsections (1), (2), (4) and (5) of RCW 43.130.040.
(d) nothing in this chapter shall affect any other rights currently held by classified employees regarding reduction in force procedures and subsequent reemployment.
[ 1973 2nd ex.s. c 37 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.130 - Economic Impact Act—Closing of State Facilities. › 43.130.050 - Eligibility—Conditions.

RCW 43.130.050
Eligibility—Conditions.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter employees affected by the closure of a state facility as defined in RCW 43.130.020(2) who were employed as of May 1, 1973 at such facility, and who are still in employment of the state or on an official leave of absence as of September 26, 1973, who would otherwise qualify for the enumerated benefits of this chapter are hereby declared eligible for such benefits under the following conditions:
(1) Such employee must be actively employed by the state of Washington or on an official leave of absence on September 26, 1973, and unless the early retirement or terminal pay provisions of this chapter are elected, continue to be employed or to be available for employment in a same or like job classification at not less than one full range lower than the same salary range for a period of at least thirty days thereafter;
(2) Such employee must give written notice of his or her election to avail himself or herself of such benefits within thirty days after the *passage of this 1973 act or upon closure of the institution, whichever is later.
[ 2009 c 549 § 5177; 1973 2nd ex.s. c 37 § 5.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: The effective date of 1973 2nd ex.s. c 37 was September 26, 1973, due to the emergency clause contained in section 9, codified as RCW 43.130.910.
1973 2nd ex.s. c 37 (Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 2603) passed the Senate September 14, 1973, passed the House September 13, 1973, and was approved by the governor September 26, 1973.
Employees to whom chapter is operative: RCW 43.130.910.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.130 - Economic Impact Act—Closing of State Facilities. › 43.130.060 - Reimbursement of public employees' retirement system.

RCW 43.130.060
Reimbursement of public employees' retirement system.
In order to reimburse the public employees' retirement system for any increased costs occasioned by the provisions of this chapter which affect the retirement system, the director of retirement systems shall, within thirty days of the date upon which any affected employee elects to take advantage of the retirement provisions of this chapter, determine the increased present and future cost to the retirement system of such employee's election. Upon the determination of the amount necessary to offset the increased cost, the director of retirement systems shall bill the department of enterprise services for the amount of the increased cost: PROVIDED, That such billing shall not exceed eight hundred sixty-one thousand dollars. Such billing shall be paid by the department as, and the same shall be, a proper charge against any moneys available or appropriated to the department for this purpose.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 43 § 458; 1973 2nd ex.s. c 37 § 6.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Purpose—2011 1st sp.s. c 43: See notes following RCW 43.19.003.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.130 - Economic Impact Act—Closing of State Facilities. › 43.130.910 - Emergency—Operative dates—Termination of benefits.

RCW 43.130.910
Emergency—Operative dates—Termination of benefits.
This 1973 act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, the support of state government and its existing public institutions and shall take effect immediately: PROVIDED HOWEVER, That each of the provisions of this 1973 act shall be operative and in effect only for employees of those state facilities closed after May 1, 1973 and prior to September 14, 1974: PROVIDED FURTHER, That benefits under section 4(3) of this 1973 act shall be available until September 14, 1975.
[ 1973 2nd ex.s. c 37 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.131 - Washington Sunset Act of 1977. › 43.131.010 - Short title.

RCW 43.131.010
Short title. (Expires June 30, 2025.)
This chapter may be known and cited as the Washington Sunset Act.
[ 1990 c 297 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 289 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.131 - Washington Sunset Act of 1977. › 43.131.020 - Findings.

RCW 43.131.020
Findings. (Expires June 30, 2025.)
The state legislature finds that state entities may fail to deliver services as effectively and efficiently as is expected by the general public and as originally contemplated by the legislature. It further finds that state government actions have produced a substantial increase in numbers of entities, growth of programs, and proliferation of rules, and that the entire process has evolved without sufficient legislative and executive oversight, regulatory accountability, or a system of checks and balances. The legislature further finds that by establishing a system for the termination, continuation, or modification of state entities, coupled with a system of scheduled review of such entities, it will be in a better position to: Evaluate the need for the continued existence of existing and future state entities; assess the effectiveness and performance of agencies, boards, commissions, and programs; and ensure public accountability. The legislature recognizes that the executive branch shares in this duty and responsibility to assure that state government operates in an efficient, orderly, and responsive manner.
[ 2000 c 189 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 289 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.131 - Washington Sunset Act of 1977. › 43.131.030 - Definitions.

RCW 43.131.030
Definitions. (Expires June 30, 2025.)
As used in this chapter the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Entity" includes every state office, department, board, commission, unit or subunit, and agency of the state, and where provided by law, programs and activities involving less than the full responsibility of a state agency. "Entity" also includes any part of the Revised Code of Washington scheduled for repeal, expiration, or program termination.
(2) "Person" includes every natural person, firm, partnership, corporation, association, or organization.
[ 2000 c 189 § 2; 1983 1st ex.s. c 27 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 289 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.131 - Washington Sunset Act of 1977. › 43.131.040 - Reestablishment of entity scheduled for termination—Review.

RCW 43.131.040
Reestablishment of entity scheduled for termination—Review. (Expires June 30, 2025.)
Any state entity scheduled for termination by the processes provided in this chapter may be reestablished by the legislature for a specified period of time or indefinitely. The legislature may again review the state entity in a manner consistent with the provisions of this chapter and reestablish, modify, or consolidate such state entity or allow it to be terminated.
[ 2000 c 189 § 3; 1983 1st ex.s. c 27 § 2; 1977 ex.s. c 289 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.131 - Washington Sunset Act of 1977. › 43.131.051 - Program and fiscal review—Reports.

RCW 43.131.051
Program and fiscal review—Reports. (Expires June 30, 2025.)
The joint legislative audit and review committee shall conduct a program and fiscal review of any entity scheduled for termination under this chapter. This program and fiscal review shall be completed and a preliminary report prepared during the calendar year prior to the date established for termination. These reports shall be prepared in the manner set forth in RCW 44.28.071 and 44.28.075. Upon completion of its preliminary report, the joint legislative audit and review committee shall transmit copies of the report to the office of financial management and any affected entity. The final report shall include the response, if any, of the affected entity and the office of financial management in the same manner as set forth in RCW 44.28.088, except the affected entity and the office of financial management shall have sixty days to respond to the report. The joint legislative audit and review committee shall transmit the final report to the legislature, to the state entity affected, to the governor, and to the state library.
[ 2000 c 189 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.131 - Washington Sunset Act of 1977. › 43.131.061 - Sunset termination and review—Performance measures—Minimum period for sunset termination.

RCW 43.131.061
Sunset termination and review—Performance measures—Minimum period for sunset termination. (Expires June 30, 2025.)
(1) Any entity may be scheduled for sunset termination and review under this chapter by law.
(2) An entity scheduled for sunset termination shall establish performance measures, as required under subsection (3) of this section, and must be evaluated, in part, in terms of the results. The entity has the burden of demonstrating the extent to which performance results have been achieved. The sunset termination legislation shall name a lead entity, if more than one entity is impacted by scheduled termination. The affected entity or lead entity has the responsibility for developing and implementing a data collection plan and submitting the resulting performance information to the joint legislative audit and review committee.
(3) An entity shall develop performance measures and a data collection plan and submit them for review and comment to the joint legislative audit and review committee within one year of the effective date of the legislation establishing the sunset termination.
(4) Unless specified otherwise, sunset terminations under this chapter shall be a minimum of seven years. The joint legislative audit and review committee shall complete its review in the year prior to the date of termination.
[ 2000 c 189 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.131 - Washington Sunset Act of 1977. › 43.131.071 - Scope of review—Recommendations to the legislature.

RCW 43.131.071
Scope of review—Recommendations to the legislature. (Expires June 30, 2025.)
(1) In conducting the review of an entity, the joint legislative audit and review committee shall determine the scope and objectives of the review and consider, but not be limited to, the following factors, if applicable:
(a) The extent to which the entity has complied with legislative intent;
(b) The extent to which the entity is operating in an efficient and economical manner which results in optimum performance;
(c) The extent to which the entity is operating in the public interest by controlling costs;
(d) The extent to which the entity duplicates the activities of other entities or of the private sector;
(e) The extent to which the entity is meeting the performance measures developed under RCW 43.131.061; and
(f) The possible impact of the termination or modification of the entity.
(2) After completing the review under subsection (1) of this section, the committee shall make its recommendations to the legislature.
[ 2000 c 189 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.131 - Washington Sunset Act of 1977. › 43.131.090 - Termination of entity—Procedures—Employee transfers—Property disposition—Funds and moneys—Rules—Contracts.

RCW 43.131.090
Termination of entity—Procedures—Employee transfers—Property disposition—Funds and moneys—Rules—Contracts. (Expires June 30, 2025.)
Unless the legislature specifies a shorter period of time, a terminated entity shall continue in existence until June 30th of the next succeeding year for the purpose of concluding its affairs: PROVIDED, That the powers and authority of the entity shall not be reduced or otherwise limited during this period. Unless otherwise provided:
(1) All employees of terminated entities classified under chapter 41.06 RCW, the state civil service law, shall be transferred as appropriate or as otherwise provided in the procedures adopted by the director of financial management pursuant to RCW 41.06.150;
(2) All documents and papers, equipment, or other tangible property in the possession of the terminated entity shall be delivered to the custody of the entity assuming the responsibilities of the terminated entity or if such responsibilities have been eliminated, documents and papers shall be delivered to the state archivist and equipment or other tangible property to the department of enterprise services;
(3) All funds held by, or other moneys due to, the terminated entity shall revert to the fund from which they were appropriated, or if that fund is abolished to the general fund;
(4) Notwithstanding the provisions of RCW 34.05.020, all rules made by a terminated entity shall be repealed, without further action by the entity, at the end of the period provided in this section, unless assumed and reaffirmed by the entity assuming the related legal responsibilities of the terminated entity;
(5) All contractual rights and duties of an entity shall be assigned or delegated to the entity assuming the responsibilities of the terminated entity, or if there is none to such entity as the governor shall direct.
[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 § 322; (2011 1st sp.s. c 43 § 459 expired June 30, 2015); (2002 c 354 § 230 expired June 30, 2015); 2000 c 189 § 7; 1993 c 281 § 54; 1983 1st ex.s. c 27 § 4; 1977 ex.s. c 289 § 9.]
NOTES:
Expiration date—2011 1st sp.s. c 43 § 459: "Section 459 of this act expires June 30, 2015." [ 2011 1st sp.s. c 43 § 482.]
Effective date—Purpose—2011 1st sp.s. c 43: See notes following RCW 43.19.003.
Expiration date—2002 c 354 § 230: "Section 230 of this act expires June 30, 2015." [ 2002 c 354 § 412.]
Short title—Headings, captions not law—Severability—Effective dates—2002 c 354: See RCW 41.80.907 through 41.80.910.
Effective date—1993 c 281: See note following RCW 41.06.022.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.131 - Washington Sunset Act of 1977. › 43.131.100 - Termination of entity—Pending business—Savings.

RCW 43.131.100
Termination of entity—Pending business—Savings. (Expires June 30, 2025.)
This chapter shall not affect the right to institute or prosecute any cause of action by or against an entity terminated pursuant to this chapter if the cause of action arose prior to the end of the period provided in RCW 43.131.090. Such causes of action may be instituted, prosecuted, or defended in the name of the state of Washington by the office of the attorney general. Any hearing or other proceeding pending before an entity to be terminated and not completed before the end of the period provided in RCW 43.131.090, may be completed by the entity assuming the responsibilities of the terminated entity.
[ 2000 c 189 § 8; 1977 ex.s. c 289 § 10.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.131 - Washington Sunset Act of 1977. › 43.131.110 - Committees—Reference to include successor.

RCW 43.131.110
Committees—Reference to include successor. (Expires June 30, 2025.)
Any reference in this chapter to a committee of the legislature including the joint legislative audit and review committee shall also refer to the successor of that committee.
[ 1996 c 288 § 47; 1977 ex.s. c 289 § 11.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.131 - Washington Sunset Act of 1977. › 43.131.130 - Legislature—Powers unaffected by enactment of chapter.

RCW 43.131.130
Legislature—Powers unaffected by enactment of chapter. (Expires June 30, 2025.)
Nothing in this chapter or RCW 43.06.010 shall prevent the legislature from abolishing or modifying an entity scheduled for termination prior to the entity's established termination date or from abolishing or modifying any other entity.
[ 2000 c 189 § 9; 1977 ex.s. c 289 § 13.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.131 - Washington Sunset Act of 1977. › 43.131.150 - Termination of entities—Review under Sunset Act.

RCW 43.131.150
Termination of entities—Review under Sunset Act. (Expires June 30, 2025.)
The entities scheduled for termination under this chapter shall be subject to all of the processes provided in this chapter.
[ 2000 c 189 § 10; 1983 1st ex.s. c 27 § 8; 1979 c 99 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.131 - Washington Sunset Act of 1977. › 43.131.393 - Underground storage tank program—Termination.

RCW 43.131.393
Underground storage tank program—Termination.
The underground storage tank program shall be terminated on July 1, 2029, as provided in RCW 43.131.394.
[ 2018 c 194 § 1; 2007 c 147 § 10; 1998 c 155 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.131 - Washington Sunset Act of 1977. › 43.131.394 - Underground storage tank program—Repeal.

RCW 43.131.394
Underground storage tank program—Repeal.
The following acts or parts of acts, as now existing or hereafter amended, are each repealed, effective July 1, 2030:
(1) RCW 70A.355.005 and 2007 c 147 s 1 & 1989 c 346 s 1;
(2) RCW 70A.355.010 and 2013 c 144 s 53, 2011 c 298 s 39, 2007 c 147 s 2, 1998 c 155 s 1, & 1989 c 346 s 2;
(3) RCW 70A.355.020 and 2013 c 144 s 54, 2011 c 298 s 40, 2007 c 147 s 3, 1998 c 155 s 2, & 1989 c 346 s 3;
(4) RCW 70A.355.030 and 1998 c 155 s 3 & 1989 c 346 s 5;
(5) RCW 70A.355.040 and 2007 c 147 s 4, 1998 c 155 s 4, & 1989 c 346 s 6;
(6) RCW 70A.355.050 and 1998 c 155 s 5 & 1989 c 346 s 7;
(7) RCW 70A.355.060 and 2007 c 147 s 5 & 1989 c 346 s 8;
(8) RCW 70A.355.070 and 2007 c 147 s 6, 1995 c 403 s 639, & 1989 c 346 s 9;
(9) RCW 70A.355.080 and 2007 c 147 s 7, 1998 c 155 s 6, & 1989 c 346 s 10;
(10) RCW 70A.355.090 and 1991 sp.s. c 13 s 72 & 1989 c 346 s 11;
(11) RCW 70A.355.100 and 2007 c 147 s 8, 1991 c 83 s 1, & 1989 c 346 s 12;
(12) RCW 70A.355.900 and 1989 c 346 s 15;
(13) RCW 70A.355.901 and 1989 c 346 s 14; and
(14) RCW 70A.355.902 and 1989 c 346 s 18.
[ 2020 c 20 s 1051; 2018 c 194 s 2; 2007 c 147 s 11; 1998 c 155 s 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.131 - Washington Sunset Act of 1977. › 43.131.400 - Program review—Rangeland damage.

RCW 43.131.400
Program review—Rangeland damage.
The joint legislative audit and review committee must conduct a program review, as provided in this chapter, of the program to reimburse landowners for damage to rangeland used for grazing or browsing of domestic livestock caused by deer and elk, established in sections 1 through 3, chapter 274, Laws of 2001. The review must be completed by January 1, 2004.
[ 2001 c 274 § 4.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2001 c 274: See note following RCW 77.36.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.131 - Washington Sunset Act of 1977. › 43.131.407 - Alternative public works contracting procedures—Termination.

RCW 43.131.407
Alternative public works contracting procedures—Termination.
The alternative public works contracting procedures under chapter 39.10 RCW shall be terminated June 30, 2031, as provided in RCW 43.131.408.
[ 2021 c 230 § 21; 2013 c 222 § 21; 2007 c 494 § 506.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2021 c 230: See note following RCW 39.10.210.
Effective date—2013 c 222: See note following RCW 39.10.210.
Part headings and captions not law—Effective dates—Severability—2007 c 494: See RCW 39.10.903 through 39.10.905.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.131 - Washington Sunset Act of 1977. › 43.131.417 - Joint center for aerospace technology innovation—Termination.

RCW 43.131.417
Joint center for aerospace technology innovation—Termination.
The joint center for aerospace technology innovation shall be terminated July 1, 2030, as provided in RCW 43.131.418.
[ 2020 c 306 § 1; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 24 § 2; 2012 c 242 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.131 - Washington Sunset Act of 1977. › 43.131.418 - Joint center for aerospace technology innovation—Repeal.

RCW 43.131.418
Joint center for aerospace technology innovation—Repeal.
The following acts or parts of acts, as now existing or hereafter amended, are each repealed, effective July 1, 2031:
(1) RCW 28B.155.010 and 2014 c 174 s 3, 2014 c 112 s 102, & 2012 c 242 s 1;
(2) RCW 28B.155.020 and 2012 c 242 s 2; and
(3) RCW 28B.155.030 and 2020 c 306 s 3.
[ 2020 c 306 § 2; 2014 c 112 § 122; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 24 § 3; 2012 c 242 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.131 - Washington Sunset Act of 1977. › 43.131.421 - Mercury-containing lights product stewardship program—Termination.

RCW 43.131.421
Mercury-containing lights product stewardship program—Termination.
The mercury-containing lights product stewardship program as established under chapter 70A.505 RCW is terminated July 1, 2025, as provided in RCW 43.131.422.
[ 2021 c 65 § 47; 2014 c 119 § 7.]
NOTES:
Explanatory statement—2021 c 65: See note following RCW 53.54.030.
Finding—2014 c 119: See note following RCW 70A.505.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.131 - Washington Sunset Act of 1977. › 43.131.422 - Mercury-containing lights product stewardship program—Repeal.

RCW 43.131.422
Mercury-containing lights product stewardship program—Repeal.
The following acts or parts of acts, as now existing or hereafter amended, are each repealed, effective July 1, 2026:
(1) RCW 70A.505.010 (Findings—Purpose) and 2010 c 130 s 1;
(2) RCW 70A.505.020 (Definitions) and 2014 c 119 s 2 & 2010 c 130 s 2;
(3) RCW 70A.505.030 (Product stewardship program) and 2014 c 119 s 3 & 2010 c 130 s 3;
(4) RCW 70A.505.040 (Submission of proposed product stewardship plans—Department to establish rules—Public review—Plan update—Annual report) and 2017 c 254 s 2, 2014 c 119 s 4, & 2010 c 130 s 4;
(5) RCW 70A.505.050 (Financing the mercury-containing light recycling program) and 2017 c 254 s 1, 2014 c 119 s 5, & 2010 c 130 s 5;
(6) RCW 70A.505.060 (Collection and management of mercury) and 2010 c 130 s 6;
(7) RCW 70A.505.070 (Collectors of unwanted mercury-containing lights—Duties) and 2010 c 130 s 7;
(8) RCW 70A.505.090 (Producers must participate in an approved product stewardship program) and 2010 c 130 s 9;
(9) RCW 70A.505.100 (Written warning—Penalty—Appeal) and 2010 c 130 s 10;
(10) RCW 70A.505.110 (Department's website to list producers participating in product stewardship plan—Required participation in a product stewardship plan—Written warning—Penalty—Rules—Exemptions) and 2010 c 130 s 11;
(11) RCW 70A.505.120 (Product stewardship programs account) and 2017 c 254 s 3 & 2010 c 130 s 13;
(12) RCW 70A.505.130 (Adoption of rules—Report to the legislature—Invitation to entities to comment on issues—Estimate of statewide recycling rate for mercury-containing lights—Mercury vapor barrier packaging) and 2010 c 130 s 14;
(13) RCW 70A.505.140 (Application of chapter to the Washington utilities and transportation commission) and 2010 c 130 s 15;
(14) RCW 70A.505.150 (Application of chapter to entities regulated under chapter 70A.300 RCW) and 2010 c 130 s 16;
(15) RCW 70A.505.900 (Chapter liberally construed) and 2010 c 130 s 17;
(16) RCW 70A.505.901 (Severability—2010 c 130) and 2010 c 130 s 21; and
(17) RCW 70A.505.160 and 2014 c 119 s 6.
[ 2021 c 65 § 48; 2017 c 254 § 4; 2014 c 119 § 8.]
NOTES:
Explanatory statement—2021 c 65: See note following RCW 53.54.030.
Finding—2014 c 119: See note following RCW 70A.505.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.131 - Washington Sunset Act of 1977. › 43.131.423 - Drug take-back program—Termination.

RCW 43.131.423
Drug take-back program—Termination.
The authorization for drug take-back programs created in chapter 196, Laws of 2018 and chapter 155, Laws of 2021 shall be terminated on January 1, 2029, as provided in RCW 43.131.424.
[ 2021 c 155 § 6; 2018 c 196 § 26.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2021 c 155: See note following RCW 69.48.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.131 - Washington Sunset Act of 1977. › 43.131.424 - Drug take-back program—Repeal.

RCW 43.131.424
Drug take-back program—Repeal.
The following acts or parts of acts, as now existing or hereafter amended, are each repealed, effective January 1, 2030:
(1) RCW 69.48.010 and 2021 c 155 s 1 & 2018 c 196 s 1;
(2) RCW 69.48.020 and 2018 c 196 s 2;
(3) RCW 69.48.030 and 2018 c 196 s 3;
(4) RCW 69.48.040 and 2018 c 196 s 4;
(5) RCW 69.48.050 and 2021 c 155 s 3 & 2018 c 196 s 5;
(6) RCW 69.48.060 and [2021 c 65 s 64 &] 2018 c 196 s 6;
(7) RCW 69.48.070 and 2021 c 155 s 4 & 2018 c 196 s 7;
(8) RCW 69.48.080 and 2018 c 196 s 8;
(9) RCW 69.48.090 and 2018 c 196 s 9;
(10) RCW 69.48.100 and 2018 c 196 s 10;
(11) RCW 69.48.110 and 2018 c 196 s 11;
(12) RCW 69.48.120 and 2021 c 155 s 5 & 2018 c 196 s 12;
(13) RCW 69.48.130 and 2018 c 196 s 13;
(14) RCW 69.48.140 and 2018 c 196 s 14;
(15) RCW 69.48.150 and 2018 c 196 s 15;
(16) RCW 69.48.160 and 2018 c 196 s 16;
(17) RCW 69.48.170 and 2018 c 196 s 17;
(18) RCW 69.48.180 and 2018 c 196 s 18;
(19) RCW 69.48.190 and 2018 c 196 s 19; and
(20) RCW 69.48.200 and 2018 c 196 s 20.
[ 2021 c 155 § 7; 2018 c 196 § 27.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2021 c 155: See note following RCW 69.48.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.131 - Washington Sunset Act of 1977. › 43.131.425 - Office of the corrections ombuds—Termination.

RCW 43.131.425
Office of the corrections ombuds—Termination.
The office of the corrections ombuds is terminated July 1, 2028, as provided in RCW 43.131.426.
[ 2018 c 270 § 10.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.131 - Washington Sunset Act of 1977. › 43.131.426 - Office of the corrections ombuds—Repeal.

RCW 43.131.426
Office of the corrections ombuds—Repeal.
The following acts or parts of acts, as now existing or hereafter amended, are each repealed, effective July 1, 2029:
(1) RCW 43.06C.005 and 2018 c 270 s 1;
(2) RCW 43.06C.020 and 2018 c 270 s 2;
(3) RCW 43.06C.010 and 2018 c 270 s 3;
(4) RCW 43.06C.030 and 2018 c 270 s 4;
(5) RCW 43.06C.040 and 2018 c 270 s 5;
(6) RCW 43.06C.050 and 2018 c 270 s 6;
(7) RCW 43.06C.060 and 2018 c 270 s 7; and
(8) RCW 43.06C.070 and 2018 c 270 s 8.
[ 2018 c 270 § 11.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.131 - Washington Sunset Act of 1977. › 43.131.427 - Washington dual enrollment scholarship pilot program—Termination.

RCW 43.131.427
Washington dual enrollment scholarship pilot program—Termination.
The Washington dual enrollment scholarship pilot program is terminated July 1, 2025, as provided in RCW 43.131.428.
[ 2019 c 176 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.131 - Washington Sunset Act of 1977. › 43.131.428 - Washington dual enrollment scholarship pilot program—Repeal.

RCW 43.131.428
Washington dual enrollment scholarship pilot program—Repeal.
The following acts or parts of acts, as now existing or hereafter amended, are each repealed, effective July 1, 2026:
RCW 28B.76.730 and 2019 c 176 s 1.
[ 2019 c 176 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.131 - Washington Sunset Act of 1977. › 43.131.900 - Expiration of RCW 43.131.010 through 43.131.150—Exception.

RCW 43.131.900
Expiration of RCW 43.131.010 through 43.131.150—Exception.
RCW 43.131.010 through 43.131.150 expire June 30, 2025, unless extended by law for an additional fixed period of time.
[ 2013 c 44 § 2; 2000 c 189 § 12; 1988 c 17 § 2; 1982 c 223 § 16; 1979 c 22 § 3; 1977 ex.s. c 289 § 16.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2013 c 44: "The legislature finds that the sunset review process allows the legislature to evaluate the need for the continued existence of agencies and programs, to assess the effectiveness and performance of these agencies and programs, and to ensure public accountability. It is the intent of the legislature to continue using this important accountability tool." [ 2013 c 44 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.132 - Fiscal Impact of Proposed Legislation on Political Subdivisions. › 43.132.010 - Intent.

RCW 43.132.010
Intent.
It is the intent of this chapter to create a uniform and coordinated procedure to determine the fiscal impact of proposed legislation on units of local government.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 19 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.132 - Fiscal Impact of Proposed Legislation on Political Subdivisions. › 43.132.030 - Designation of department of commerce to prepare fiscal notes—Cooperation of state agencies, legislative staffs, and local government associations.

RCW 43.132.030
Designation of department of commerce to prepare fiscal notes—Cooperation of state agencies, legislative staffs, and local government associations.
The director of financial management is hereby empowered to designate the director of commerce as the official responsible for the preparation of fiscal notes authorized and required by this chapter. It is the intent of the legislature that when necessary the resources of other state agencies, appropriate legislative staffs, and the various associations of local government may be employed in the development of such fiscal notes.
[ 2023 c 470 § 2058; 1995 c 399 § 80; 1985 c 6 § 10; 1979 c 151 § 150; 1977 ex.s. c 19 § 3.]
NOTES:
Explanatory statement—2023 c 470: See note following RCW 10.99.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.132 - Fiscal Impact of Proposed Legislation on Political Subdivisions. › 43.132.040 - Fiscal notes—Transmission of copies to designated recipients.

RCW 43.132.040
Fiscal notes—Transmission of copies to designated recipients.
When a fiscal note is prepared and approved as to form and completeness by the director of financial management, the director shall transmit copies immediately to:
(1) The requesting legislator;
(2) With respect to proposed legislation held by the senate, the chairperson of the committee which holds or has acted upon the proposed legislation, the chairperson of the ways and means committee or equivalent committees with jurisdiction over matters normally considered by a ways and means committee, the chairperson of the local government committee or equivalent committee that considers local government matters, and the secretary of the senate; and
(3) With respect to proposed legislation held by the house of representatives, the chairperson of the committee which holds or has acted upon the proposed legislation, the chairpersons of the ways and means committee or equivalent committees with jurisdiction over matters normally considered by a ways and means committee, the chairperson of the local government committee or equivalent committee that considers local government matters, and the chief clerk of the house of representatives.
[ 2000 c 182 § 3; 1986 c 158 § 18; 1979 c 151 § 151; 1977 ex.s. c 19 § 4.]
NOTES:
Intent—2000 c 182: See note following RCW 43.132.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.132 - Fiscal Impact of Proposed Legislation on Political Subdivisions. › 43.132.050 - Fiscal notes—Transmission of copies upon request.

RCW 43.132.050
Fiscal notes—Transmission of copies upon request.
The office of financial management may make additional copies of the fiscal note available to members of the legislature and others on request.
At the request of any member of the senate or house of representatives, whichever is considering the proposed legislation, and unless it is prohibited by the rules of the body, copies of the fiscal note or a synopsis thereof shall be placed on the members' desks at the time the proposed legislation takes its place on the second reading calendar.
Whenever proposed legislation accompanied by such a fiscal note is passed by either the senate or the house of representatives, the fiscal note shall be transmitted with the bill to the other house.
[ 1986 c 158 § 19; 1979 c 151 § 152; 1977 ex.s. c 19 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.132 - Fiscal Impact of Proposed Legislation on Political Subdivisions. › 43.132.055 - Fiscal notes—Expenditures by local government—Fiscal responsibility.

RCW 43.132.055
Fiscal notes—Expenditures by local government—Fiscal responsibility.
When the fiscal note indicates that a bill or resolution would require expenditures of funds by a county, city, town, or other unit of local government, the legislature shall determine the state's fiscal responsibility and shall make every effort to appropriate the funds or provide the revenue generating authority necessary to implement the legislation during the ensuing biennium.
[ 1979 ex.s. c 112 § 2.]