Title 43, STATE GOVERNMENT—EXECUTIVE

(1) 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 base the appointment of the executive director on recommendations of the commission. The salary of the executive director sha…

In carrying out its duties the commission may establish such relationships with local governments and private industry as may be needed to promote equal opportunity for Hispanics in government, education and employment. [ 1987 c 249 s 6; 1971 ex.s. c 34 s 6.]

If any provision of this act, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected. [ 1971 ex.s. c 34 s 7.]

The legislature declares that the public policy of this state is to insure equal opportunity for all of its citizens. The legislature finds that Asian Pacific Americans have unique and special problems. It is the purpose of this chapter to improve the well-being of Asian Pacific …

As used in this chapter unless the context indicates otherwise: (1) "Asian Pacific Americans" include persons of Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, Korean, Samoan, Guamanian, Thai, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, and other South East Asian, South Asian, and Pacific Island ancestry. (2)…

There is established a Washington state commission on Asian Pacific American affairs in the office of the governor. The now existing Asian American advisory council shall become the commission upon enactment of this chapter. The council may transfer all office equipment, includin…

(1) The commission shall consist of twelve members appointed by the governor. In making such appointments, the governor shall give due consideration to recommendations submitted to him or her by the commission. The governor may also consider nominations of members made by the var…

The commission shall: (1) Elect one of its members to serve as chair; and also such other officers as necessary to form an executive committee; (2) Adopt rules and regulations pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW; (3) Meet at the call of the chair or the call of a majority of its member…

The executive director shall employ a staff who shall be state employees pursuant to Title 41 RCW and prescribe their duties as may be necessary to implement the purposes of this chapter. [ 1974 ex.s. c 140 s 6.]

(1) The commission shall examine and define issues pertaining to the rights and needs of Asian Pacific Americans, and make recommendations to the governor and state agencies with respect to desirable changes in program and law. (2) The commission shall advise such state governmen…

In carrying out its duties, the commission may establish such relationships with local governments and private industry as may be needed to promote equal opportunity and benefits to Asian Pacific Americans in government, education, economic development, employment, and services. …

(1) The commission may for the purpose of carrying out the purposes of this chapter hold such public hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence, as the commission may deem advisable. The commission may administer oaths or affirm…

The commission shall have authority to receive such gifts, grants, and endowments from public or private sources as may be made from time to time in trust or otherwise for the use and benefit of the purposes of the commission and to expend the same or any income therefrom accordi…

The legislature declares that: (1) May of each year will be known as Asian Pacific American heritage month; (2) The fourth week of May is designated as a time for people of this state to celebrate the contributions to the state by Asian Pacific Americans in the arts, sciences, co…

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 s 2.] No…

(1) With the rise of economic opportunity in America and other parts of the world in the 19th century, the Chinese diaspora is now one of the largest in the world. As a result, many of those who are, or whose ancestors were, part of the Chinese diaspora have varied perspectives, …

(1) The lunar new year of each year is designated as a time for people of this state to celebrate Asian American culture and to commemorate the contributions of Asian Americans to the history and heritage of Washington state. (2) The legislature encourages state governmental enti…

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 isol…

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.…

(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, geograph…

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 …

(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 legi…

The Washington state women's commission shall have the following powers: (1) Solicit and 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 t…

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…

Contributions, grants, or gifts in cash or otherwise, including funds generated by the sale of "heirloom" birth certificates under chapter 70.58A RCW from persons, associations, or corporations and funds generated through the issuance of the "Keep Kids Safe" license plate under c…

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 est…

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 c…

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 su…

In order to carry out the purposes of this chapter, the state shall take every reasonable step at its disposal to provide alternative employment and to minimize the economic loss of state employees affected by the closure of state facilities. Affected state employees shall be pai…

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 Se…

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 …

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 operat…

This chapter may be known and cited as the Washington Sunset Act. [ 1990 c 297 s 1; 1977 ex.s. c 289 s 1.]

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 …

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, p…

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 chapte…

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 es…

(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 resu…

(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 legis…

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 otherwis…

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, prose…

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 s 47; 1977 ex.s. c 289 s 11.]

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 s 9; 1977 ex.s. c 289 s 13.]

The entities scheduled for termination under this chapter shall be subject to all of the processes provided in this chapter. [ 2000 c 189 s 10; 1983 1st ex.s. c 27 s 8; 1979 c 99 s 1.]

The underground storage tank program shall be terminated on July 1, 2029, as provided in RCW 43.131.394. [ 2018 c 194 s 1; 2007 c 147 s 10; 1998 c 155 s 7.]

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 …