Title 43, STATE GOVERNMENT—EXECUTIVE

(1) Bonds issued under RCW 43.99Z.010 through 43.99Z.030 shall state that they are a general obligation of the state of Washington, shall pledge the full faith and credit of the state to the payment of the principal thereof and the interest thereon, and shall contain an unconditi…

The legislature may provide additional means for raising moneys for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds authorized in RCW 43.99Z.010, and RCW 43.99Z.020 and 43.99Z.030 shall not be deemed to provide an exclusive method for the payment. [ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 37 …

This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [July 10, 2015]. [ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 37 s 8.]

For the purpose of providing funds to finance the projects described and authorized by the legislature in the omnibus capital and operating appropriations acts for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, and all costs incidental thereto, the state finance committee is authorized to issue …

(1) The proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized in RCW 43.100A.300 shall be deposited in the state building construction account created by RCW 43.83.020. The proceeds shall be transferred as follows: (a) Two billion seven hundred six million one hundred thirty-one thousand do…

(1) The debt-limit general fund bond retirement account shall be used for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds authorized in RCW 43.100A.300. (2) The state finance committee shall, on or before June 30th of each year, certify to the state treasurer the amount…

(1) Bonds issued under RCW 43.100A.300 shall state that they are a general obligation of the state of Washington, shall pledge the full faith and credit of the state to the payment of the principal thereof and the interest thereon, and shall contain an unconditional promise to pa…

The legislature may provide additional means for raising moneys for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds authorized in RCW 43.100A.300, and RCW 43.100A.301 and 43.100A.302 shall not be deemed to provide an exclusive method for the payment. [ 2018 c 3 s 105.] …

For the purpose of providing funds for the watershed and fisheries restoration and enhancement program, the state finance committee is authorized to issue general obligation bonds of the state of Washington in the sum of three hundred million dollars, or as much thereof as may be…

The proceeds from the sale of the bonds authorized in RCW 43.100A.305 must be deposited in the watershed restoration and enhancement bond account. If the state finance committee deems it necessary to issue the bonds authorized in RCW 43.100A.305 as taxable bonds in order to compl…

The debt-limit general fund bond retirement account shall be used for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds authorized in RCW 43.100A.305. The state finance committee shall, on or before June 30th of each year, certify to the state treasurer the amount needed …

The legislature may provide additional means for raising moneys for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds authorized in RCW 43.100A.305, and RCW 43.100A.308 shall not be deemed to provide an exclusive method for the payment. [ 2018 c 3 s 205.] Notes: Effective…

The bonds authorized in RCW 43.100A.305 shall be a legal investment for all state funds or funds under state control and for all funds of any other public body. [ 2018 c 3 s 206.] Notes: Effective date—2018 c 3: See note following RCW 43.100A.300.

For the purpose of providing funds to finance the projects described and authorized by the legislature in the omnibus capital and operating appropriations acts for the 2017-2019 and 2019-2021 fiscal biennia and future biennia, and all costs incidental thereto, the state finance c…

(1) The proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized in RCW 43.100A.311 shall be deposited in the state building construction account created by RCW 43.83.020. The proceeds shall be transferred as follows: (a) Three billion twenty-four million two hundred ninety-two thousand dollar…

(1) The debt-limit general fund bond retirement account shall be used for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds authorized in RCW 43.100A.311. (2) The state finance committee shall, on or before June 30th of each year, certify to the state treasurer the amount…

(1) Bonds issued under RCW 43.100A.311 shall state that they are a general obligation of the state of Washington, shall pledge the full faith and credit of the state to the payment of the principal thereof and the interest thereon, and shall contain an unconditional promise to pa…

The legislature may provide additional means for raising moneys for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds authorized in RCW 43.100A.311, and RCW 43.100A.312 and 43.100A.313 shall not be deemed to provide an exclusive method for the payment. [ 2019 c 414 s 5.] …

For the purpose of providing funds to finance the projects described and authorized by the legislature in the omnibus capital and operating appropriations acts for the 2019-2021 and 2021-2023 fiscal biennia and future biennia, and all costs incidental thereto, the state finance c…

(1) The proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized in RCW 43.100A.316 shall be deposited in the state building construction account created by RCW 43.83.020. The proceeds shall be transferred as follows: (a) $3,800,722,793 to remain in the state building construction account crea…

(1) The debt-limit general fund bond retirement account shall be used for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds authorized in RCW 43.100A.316. (2) The state finance committee shall, on or before June 30th of each year, certify to the state treasurer the amount…

(1) Bonds issued under RCW 43.100A.316 shall state that they are a general obligation of the state of Washington, shall pledge the full faith and credit of the state to the payment of the principal thereof and the interest thereon, and shall contain an unconditional promise to pa…

The legislature may provide additional means for raising moneys for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds authorized in RCW 43.100A.316, and RCW 43.100A.317 and 43.100A.318 shall not be deemed to provide an exclusive method for the payment. [ 2021 c 331 s 5.] …

For the purpose of providing funds to finance the projects described and authorized by the legislature in the omnibus capital and operating appropriations acts for the 2021-2023 and 2023-2025 fiscal biennia and future biennia, and all costs incidental thereto, the state finance c…

(1) The proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized in RCW 43.100A.321 shall be deposited in the state building construction account created by RCW 43.83.020. The proceeds shall be transferred as follows: (a) $3,834,193,000 to remain in the state building construction account crea…

(1) The debt-limit general fund bond retirement account shall be used for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds authorized in RCW 43.100A.321. (2) The state finance committee shall, on or before June 30th of each year, certify to the state treasurer the amount…

(1) Bonds issued under RCW 43.100A.321 shall state that they are a general obligation of the state of Washington, shall pledge the full faith and credit of the state to the payment of the principal thereof and the interest thereon, and shall contain an unconditional promise to pa…

The legislature may provide additional means for raising moneys for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds authorized in RCW 43.100A.321, and RCW 43.100A.322 and 43.100A.323 shall not be deemed to provide an exclusive method for the payment. [ 2023 c 473 s 105.…

The legislature acknowledges that legislation authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds of the state requires the legislature to appropriate the proceeds of sale of the bonds before the bonds may be issued. The legislature finds that the state has not fully expended al…

For the purpose of providing funds to finance the projects described and authorized by the legislature in the omnibus capital and operating appropriations acts for the 2023-2025 and 2025-2027 fiscal biennia and future biennia, and all costs incidental thereto, the state finance c…

(1) The proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized in RCW 43.100A.327 shall be deposited in the state building construction account created by RCW 43.83.020. The proceeds shall be transferred as follows: (a) $4,123,420,000 to remain in the state building construction account crea…

(1) The debt-limit general fund bond retirement account shall be used for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds authorized in RCW 43.100A.327. (2) The state finance committee shall, on or before June 30th of each year, certify to the state treasurer the amount…

(1) Bonds issued under RCW 43.100A.327 shall state that they are a general obligation of the state of Washington, shall pledge the full faith and credit of the state to the payment of the principal thereof and the interest thereon, and shall contain an unconditional promise to pa…

The legislature may provide additional means for raising moneys for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds authorized in RCW 43.100A.327, and RCW 43.100A.328 and 43.100A.329 shall not be deemed to provide an exclusive method for the payment. [ 2025 c 415 s 105.…

When used in this chapter: (1) "Applicant" means an individual who has received a conditional offer of employment with a law enforcement or corrections agency. (2) "Certified" means the individual has met the background check requirements under this chapter; completed the basic l…

(1) There is hereby created and established a state commission to be known and designated as the Washington state criminal justice training commission. (2) The purpose of the commission shall be to establish and administer standards and processes for certification, suspension, an…

It is the policy of the state of Washington that all commissioned, appointed, and elected law enforcement personnel comply with their oath of office and agency policies regarding the duty to be truthful and honest in the conduct of their official business. [ 2010 c 294 s 1.]

The commission shall consist of 21 members as follows: (1) The governor shall appoint: (a) One incumbent sheriff and one incumbent chief of police. The governor shall additionally appoint an alternate incumbent chief of police who may perform commission duties in place of the app…

All members appointed to the commission by the governor shall be appointed for terms of six years, such terms to commence on July first, and expire on June thirtieth. However, for members first appointed as a result of chapter 323, Laws of 2021, the governor shall appoint members…

Any member of the commission appointed pursuant to RCW 43.101.030 as an incumbent official or as an employee in a correctional system, as the case may be, shall immediately upon the termination of his or her holding of said office or employment, cease to be a member of the commis…

The commission shall elect a chair and a vice chair from among its members. Nine members of the commission shall constitute a quorum. The commission shall meet at least quarterly. Additional meetings may be called by the chair and shall be called by the chair upon the written req…

Members of the commission shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 and shall be reimbursed for their travel expenses incurred in the performance of their duties in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060. Attendance at meetings of the commission shall be deemed p…

The commission shall have all of the following powers: (1) Conduct training, including the basic law enforcement academy and in-service training, and assume legal, fiscal, and program responsibility for all training conducted by the commission; (2) Grant, deny, suspend, or revoke…

In addition to its other powers granted under this chapter, the commission has authority and power to: (1) Contract for services as it deems necessary in order to carry out its duties and responsibilities; (2) Cooperate with and secure the cooperation of any department, agency, o…

(1)(a) As a condition of employment, or of holding office, all peace officers and all corrections officers are required to obtain certification and maintain certification as required by this chapter and the rules of the commission. (b) To ensure that sheriffs, police chiefs, and …

A corrections officer must be a citizen of the United States or a person who is legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. This section shall be interpreted and applied consistent with federal law and regulations. This section shall not be construed to per…