19 chapters · 357 sections in this title.
RCW 42.56.900 Purpose—2005 c 274 ss 402-429.
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The purpose of sections 402 through 429 of this act is to reorganize the public inspection and copying exemptions in *RCW 42.17.310 through 42.17.31921 by creating smaller, discrete code sections organized by subject matter. The legislature does not intend that this act effectuat…
RCW 42.56.904 Intent—2007 c 391.
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It is the intent of the legislature to clarify that no reasonable construction of chapter 42.56 RCW has ever allowed attorney invoices to be withheld in their entirety by any public entity in a request for documents under that chapter. It is further the intent of the legislature …
RCW 42.60.010 Findings.
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The legislature finds and declares the following: (1) Washington state celebrates the rich cultural heritage and diversity of its residents; and (2) Freedom of religion and protection from persecution on the basis of religion is one of the founding ideals of the nation. [ 2018 c …
RCW 42.60.020 Prohibitions—Government agencies and public employees.
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A state or local government agency or public employee shall not: (1) Provide or disclose to federal government authorities personally identifiable information regarding the religious beliefs, practices, or affiliation of any individual, except where the employee is a witness to a…