Title 44 — Title 44 STATE GOVERNMENT—LEGISLATIVE
14 chapters · 183 sections in this title.
RCW 44.39.010 Committee created.
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There is hereby created the joint committee on energy supply, energy conservation, and energy resilience.[ 2023 c 230 s 308; 2005 c 299 s 1; 2001 c 214 s 30; 1977 ex.s. c 328 s 13; 1969 ex.s. c 260 s 1.]Notes:Findings—Intent—2023 c 230: See note following RCW 43.394.010.Intent—20…
RCW 44.39.012 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Committee" means the joint committee on energy supply, energy conservation, and energy resilience.(2) "Conservation" means reduced energy consumption or energy cost, o…
RCW 44.39.015 Composition—Appointment of members.
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The committee shall consist of four senators and four representatives who shall be selected biennially as follows:(1) The president of the senate shall appoint four members from the senate to serve on the committee, including the chair of the committee responsible for energy issu…
RCW 44.39.020 Terms.
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Members shall serve until their successors are installed as provided in RCW 44.39.015, as now or hereafter amended, at the next succeeding regular session of the legislature during an odd-numbered year, or until they are no longer members of the legislature, whichever is sooner.[…
RCW 44.39.025 Vacancies.
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The presiding officer of the appropriate legislative chamber shall fill any vacancies occurring on the committee by appointment from the same political party as the departing member. Notwithstanding the provisions of RCW 44.39.015 as now or hereafter amended, any such appointee s…
RCW 44.39.038 Study of state building code relating to energy.
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The senate and house committees on energy and utilities shall make continuing studies of the state building code as it relates to energy consumption, conservation and retention and shall submit their recommendations concerning such to the legislature periodically.[ 1977 ex.s. c 1…
RCW 44.39.045 Expenses and per diem.
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The members of the committee shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for their expenses incurred while attending sessions of the committee or any subcommittee of the committee, or while engaged in other committee business authorized by the committee, as provided…
RCW 44.39.050 Payment of expenses—Vouchers.
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All expenses incurred by the committee, including salaries and expenses of employees, shall be paid upon voucher forms as provided by the director of financial management and signed by the chair of the committee. Vouchers may be drawn upon funds appropriated generally by the legi…
RCW 44.39.060 Examinations—Subpoenas—Depositions—Contempt proceedings—Witness fees.
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In the discharge of any duty imposed by this chapter, the committee or any personnel acting under its direction shall have the authority to examine and inspect all properties, equipment, facilities, files, records, and accounts of any state office, department, institution, board,…
RCW 44.39.070 Meetings—Energy supply alert or energy emergency—Duties.
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(1) The committee shall meet and function at the following times: (a) At least once per year or at anytime upon the call of the chair to receive information related to the state or regional energy supply situation; (b) during a condition of energy supply alert or energy emergency…