Title 43 — Title 43 STATE GOVERNMENT—EXECUTIVE
178 chapters · 3,474 sections in this title.
RCW 43.59.010 Purpose—Finding.
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*** CHANGE IN 2026 *** (SEE 2192-S.SL) ***(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 be…
RCW 43.59.020 Governor responsible for administration of traffic safety program—Acceptance and disbursal of federal funds.
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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 gov…
RCW 43.59.030 Members of commission—Appointment—Vacancies—Governor's designee to act during governor's absence.
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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, th…
RCW 43.59.040 Powers and duties of commission.
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*** CHANGE IN 2026 *** (SEE 2192-S.SL) ***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…
RCW 43.59.050 Meetings—Travel expenses of members.
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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 4…
RCW 43.59.060 Director of commission—Appointment—Salary.
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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 s 5143; 1967 ex.s. c 147 s…
RCW 43.59.070 Director's duties—Staff—Rules and regulations.
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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 provisio…
RCW 43.59.080 Governor's duties as chair.
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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 commiss…
RCW 43.59.140 Driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug—Information and education.
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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 exi…
RCW 43.59.156 Cooper Jones active transportation safety council.
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*** CHANGE IN 2026 *** (SEE 2192-S.SL) ***(1) Within amounts appropriated to the traffic safety commission, the commission must convene the Cooper Jones active transportation safety council comprised of stakeholders who have a unique interest or expertise in the safety of pedestr…
RCW 43.59.170 Child restraint systems in motor vehicles—Information and education.
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(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 assis…
RCW 43.59.180 Negligent driving with a vulnerable user victim—First degree—Information and education.
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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 t…