14 chapters · 184 sections in this title.
RCW 44.05.010 Short title.
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This act may be cited as the Washington State Redistricting Act. [ 1983 c 16 s 1.]
RCW 44.05.020 Definitions.
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The definitions set forth in this section apply throughout this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise. (1) "Chief election officer" means the secretary of state. (2) "Federal census" means the decennial census required by federal law to be prepared by the United States b…
RCW 44.05.030 Redistricting commission—Membership—Chairperson—Vacancies.
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A redistricting commission shall be established in January of each year ending in one to accomplish state legislative and congressional redistricting. The five-member commission shall be appointed as follows: (1) Each legislative leader of the two largest political parties in eac…
RCW 44.05.040 Oath.
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Before serving on the commission every person shall take and subscribe an oath to faithfully perform the duties of that office. The oath shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state. [ 1983 c 16 s 4.]