title: RCW 43.01.090

text:
The director of enterprise services may assess a charge or rent against each state board, commission, agency, office, department, activity, or other occupant or user for payment of a proportionate share of costs for occupancy of buildings, structures, or facilities including but not limited to all costs of acquiring, constructing, operating, and maintaining such buildings, structures, or facilities and the repair, remodeling, or furnishing thereof and for the rendering of any service or the furnishing or providing of any supplies, equipment, historic furnishings, or materials.
The director of enterprise services may recover the full costs including appropriate overhead charges of the foregoing by periodic billings as determined by the director including but not limited to transfers upon accounts and advancements into the enterprise services account. Charges related to the rendering of real estate services under RCW 43.82.010 and to the operation and maintenance of public and historic facilities at the state capitol, as defined in RCW 79.24.710, shall be allocated separately from other charges assessed under this section. Rates shall be established by the director of enterprise services after consultation with the director of financial management. The director of enterprise services may allot, provide, or furnish any of such facilities, structures, services, equipment, supplies, or materials to any other public service type occupant or user at such rates or charges as are equitable and reasonably reflect the actual costs of the services provided: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That the legislature, its duly constituted committees, interim committees and other committees shall be exempted from the provisions of this section.
Upon receipt of such bill, each entity, occupant, or user shall cause a warrant or check in the amount thereof to be drawn in favor of the department of enterprise services which shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the enterprise services account unless the director of financial management has authorized another method for payment of costs.
Beginning July 1, 1995, the director of enterprise services shall assess a capital projects surcharge upon each agency or other user occupying a facility owned and managed by the department of enterprise services in Thurston county, excluding state capitol public and historic facilities, as defined in RCW 79.24.710. The capital projects surcharge does not apply to agencies or users that agree to pay all future repairs, improvements, and renovations to the buildings they occupy and a proportional share, as determined by the office of financial management, of all other campus repairs, installations, improvements, and renovations that provide a benefit to the buildings they occupy or that have an agreement with the department of enterprise services that contains a charge for a similar purpose, including but not limited to RCW 43.01.091, in an amount greater than the capital projects surcharge. Beginning July 1, 2002, the capital projects surcharge does not apply to department of services for the blind vendors who operate cafeteria services in facilities owned and managed by the department of enterprise services; the department shall consider this space to be a common area for purposes of allocating the capital projects surcharge to other building tenants beginning July 1, 2003. The director, after consultation with the director of financial management, shall adopt differential capital project surcharge rates to reflect the differences in facility type and quality. The initial payment structure for this surcharge shall be one dollar per square foot per year. The surcharge shall increase over time to an amount that when combined with the facilities and service charge equals the market rate for similar types of lease space in the area or equals five dollars per square foot per year, whichever is less. The capital projects surcharge shall be in addition to other charges assessed under this section. Proceeds from the capital projects surcharge shall be deposited into the Thurston county capital facilities account created in RCW 43.19.501.
[ 2015 c 225 s 56; 2005 c 330 s 5; 2002 c 162 s 1; 1998 c 105 s 5; 1994 c 219 s 16; 1991 sp.s. c 31 s 10; 1979 c 151 s 81; 1973 1st ex.s. c 82 s 1; 1971 ex.s. c 159 s 1; 1965 c 8 s 43.01.090. Prior: (i) 1951 c 131 s 1; 1941 c 228 s 1; Rem. Supp. 1941 s 10964-30. (ii) 1951 c 131 s 1; 1941 c 228 s 2; Rem. Supp. 1941 s 10964-31.]
Notes:
Effective date—1998 c 105: See note following RCW 43.19.025.
Findings—Purpose—1994 c 219: "The legislature finds that there is inequitable distribution among state programs of capital costs associated with maintaining and rehabilitating state facilities. The legislature finds that there are insufficient available resources to support even minor capital improvements other than debt financing. The legislature further finds that little attention is focused on efficient facility management because in many cases capital costs are not factored into the ongoing process of allocating state resources. The purpose of sections 16 through 18, chapter 219, Laws of 1994 is to create a mechanism to distribute capital costs among the agencies and programs occupying facilities owned and managed by the *department of general administration in Thurston county that will foster increased accountability for facility decisions and more efficient use of the facilities." [ 1994 c 219 s 15.]
*Reviser's note: The department of general administration was renamed the department of enterprise services by 2011 1st sp.s. c 43 s 107.
Finding—1994 c 219: See note following RCW 43.88.030.
Effective date—1973 1st ex.s. c 82: "This 1973 amendatory act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect July 1, 1973." [ 1973 1st ex.s. c 82 s 2.]
Agricultural commodity commissions exempt: RCW 15.04.200.
Enterprise services account: RCW 43.19.500.
Housing for state offices, departments, and institutions: Chapter 43.82 RCW.

catchline: Departments to share occupancy costs—Capital projects surcharge.


doc_type: statute

jurisdiction: wa

title: RCW 43.01.091

text:
It is hereby declared to be the policy of the state of Washington that each agency or other occupant of newly constructed or substantially renovated facilities owned and operated by the department of enterprise services in Thurston county shall proportionally share the debt service costs associated with the original construction or substantial renovation of the facility. Beginning July 1, 1995, each state agency or other occupant of a facility constructed or substantially renovated after July 1, 1992, and owned and operated by the department of enterprise services in Thurston county, shall be assessed a charge to pay the principal and interest payments on any bonds or other financial contract issued to finance the construction or renovation or an equivalent charge for similar projects financed by cash sources. In recognition that full payment of debt service costs may be higher than market rates for similar types of facilities or higher than existing agreements for similar charges entered into prior to June 9, 1994, the initial charge may be less than the full cost of principal and interest payments. The charge shall be assessed to all occupants of the facility on a proportional basis based on the amount of occupied space or any unique construction requirements. The office of financial management, in consultation with the department of enterprise services, shall develop procedures to implement this section and report to the legislative fiscal committees, by October 1994, their recommendations for implementing this section. The office of financial management shall separately identify in the budget document all payments and the documentation for determining the payments required by this section for each agency and fund source during the current and the two past and future fiscal biennia. The charge authorized in this section is subject to annual audit by the state auditor.
[ 2015 c 225 s 57; 1994 c 219 s 19.]
Notes:
Finding—1994 c 219: See note following RCW 43.88.030.
Budget document: RCW 43.88.030.
Enterprise services: RCW 43.19.500.

license: public-domain-government-work

rule_set: Revised Code of Washington

catchline: Departments to share debt service costs.

code: rcw

unit: section

court: Washington State Legislature


title: RCW 43.01.100

text:
(1) The inclusion of any question relative to an applicant's race or religion in any application blank or form for employment or license required to be filled in and submitted by an applicant to any department, board, commission, officer, agent, or employee of this state or the disclosure on any license of the race or religion of the licensee is hereby prohibited.
(2) A person violating this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
[ 2003 c 53 s 221; 1965 c 8 s 43.01.100. Prior: 1955 c 87 s 1.]
Notes:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Discrimination—Human rights commission: Chapter 49.60 RCW.

catchline: Application forms—Employment—Licenses—Mention of race or religion prohibited—Penalty.


title: RCW 43.01.120

text:
The departments of state government are authorized to procure at state expense accidental death and dismemberment coverage not to exceed one hundred thousand dollars per person for the benefit of state employees and state elected officials, including legislators, while they are, in the course of their employment, passengers on or crewmembers of any nonscheduled aircraft flight.
[ 1967 ex.s. c 6 s 1; 1965 ex.s. c 68 s 1.]

catchline: Accidental death and dismemberment coverage during aircraft flights for state officers, employees, and legislators.


title: RCW 43.01.125

text:
It is the responsibility of each agency head to institute management procedures designed to identify any agency employee, either supervisory or nonsupervisory, whose performance is so inadequate as to warrant termination from state employment. In addition, it is the responsibility of each agency head to remove from a supervisory position any supervisor within the agency who has tolerated the continued employment of any employee under his or her supervision whose performance has warranted termination from state employment.
[ 1985 c 461 s 15.]
Notes:
Severability—1985 c 461: See note following RCW 41.06.020.
Adoption of rules to remove supervisors tolerating inadequate employees: RCW 41.06.196.

catchline: Duty to identify employees whose performance warrants termination from employment.


title: RCW 43.01.135

text:
Agencies as defined in RCW 41.06.020, except for institutions of higher education, shall:
(1) Update or develop and disseminate among all agency employees and contractors a policy that:
(a) Defines and prohibits sexual harassment in the workplace;
(b) Includes procedures that describe how the agency will address concerns of employees who are affected by sexual harassment in the workplace;
(c) Identifies appropriate sanctions and disciplinary actions; and
(d) Complies with guidelines adopted by the director of personnel under RCW 41.06.395;
(2) Respond promptly and effectively to sexual harassment concerns;
(3) Conduct training and education for all employees in order to prevent and eliminate sexual harassment in the organization;
(4) Inform employees of their right to file a complaint with the Washington state human rights commission under chapter 49.60 RCW, or with the federal equal employment opportunity commission under Title VII of the civil rights act of 1964; and
(5) Report to the department of enterprise services on compliance with this section.
The cost of the training programs shall be borne by state agencies within existing resources.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 43 s 450; 2007 c 76 s 2.]
Notes:
Effective date—Purpose—2011 1st sp.s. c 43: See notes following RCW 43.19.003.

catchline: Sexual harassment in the workplace.


title: RCW 43.01.150

text:
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, whenever any state agency, institution of higher education, or other appointing authority is empowered to employ or appoint administrators or other personnel and to fix their compensation, such power, in the absence of a specific contrary statutory authorization to the agency, institution of higher education, or appointing authority, shall not extend to the power to provide a state owned or leased motor vehicle for any use other than official state business.
[ 1975 1st ex.s. c 33 s 1.]
Notes:
Providing motor vehicle transportation services for public employees: RCW 43.19.560 through 43.19.635.

catchline: Power to employ or appoint personnel not to include authority to provide state owned or leased motor vehicle.


title: RCW 43.01.160

text:
(1) All rules and directory or advisory publications issued, adopted, or amended by state officers or agencies, as defined by RCW 41.06.020, after July 1, 1983, shall be written in gender-neutral terms unless a specification of gender is intended.
(2) No rule or publication is invalid because it does not comply with this section.
[ 1983 c 20 s 2.]
Notes:
Intent—1983 c 20: "It is the intent of the legislature to have the state's statutes, rules, and official communications expressed in gender-neutral terms." [ 1983 c 20 s 1.]
Statutes, memorials, and resolutions: RCW 44.04.210.

catchline: State publications to be in gender-neutral terms—Exception—Effect of noncompliance.


title: RCW 43.01.200

text:
(1) The legislature finds that:
(a) The May 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens has caused serious economic and physical damage to the land surrounding the mountain;
(b) There are continuing siltation problems which could severely affect the Toutle, Cowlitz, Coweeman, and Columbia rivers areas;
(c) There is an immediate need for sites for dredging, dredge spoils, flood control works, sediment retention, and bank protection and funds for dredging, dredge sites, dredge spoils sites, flood control works, sediment retention sites, and bank protection and to continue the rehabilitation of the areas affected by the natural disaster; and
(d) Failure to dredge and dike along the rivers and failure to cooperate with the federal government in sediment retention would directly affect the lives and property of the forty-five thousand residents in the Cowlitz and Toutle River valleys with severe negative impacts on local, state, and national transportation systems, public utilities, public and private property, and the Columbia river which is one of the major navigation channels for worldwide commerce.
(2) The intent of RCW 36.01.150, 43.01.210, * 43.21A.500, 43.21C.500, 75.20.300, 89.16.500, and 90.58.500, their 1983 amendments, and RCW 43.01.215 is to authorize and direct maximum cooperative effort to meet the problems noted in subsection (1) of this section.
[ 1985 c 307 s 1; 1983 1st ex.s. c 1 s 1; 1982 c 7 s 1.]
Notes:
*Reviser's note: RCW 43.21A.500, 43.21C.500, 75.20.300, 89.16.500, and 90.58.500 expired June 30, 1995.
Severability—1983 1st ex.s. c 1: "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." [ 1983 1st ex.s. c 1 s 10.]
Severability—1982 c 7: See note following RCW 36.01.150.

catchline: Facilitating recovery from Mt. St. Helens eruption—Legislative findings—Purpose.


title: RCW 43.01.210

text:
State agencies shall take action as follows to facilitate recovery from the devastation of the eruption of Mt. St. Helens:
(1) The department of transportation may secure any lands or interest in lands by purchase, exchange, lease, eminent domain, or donation for dredge sites, dredge spoils sites, flood control works, sediment retention works, or bank protection;
(2) The commissioner of public lands may by rule declare any public lands found to be damaged by the eruption of Mt. St. Helens, directly or indirectly, as surplus to the needs of the state and may dispose of such lands pursuant to Title 79 RCW to public or private entities for development, park and recreation uses, open space, or fish and wildlife habitat;
(3) All state agencies shall cooperate with local governments, the United States army corps of engineers, and other agencies of the federal government in planning for dredge site selection and dredge spoils removal, and in all other phases of recovery operations;
(4) The department of transportation shall work with the counties concerned on-site selection and site disposition in cooperation with the army corps of engineers; and
(5) State agencies may assist the army corps of engineers in the dredging and dredge spoils deposit operations.
[ 1985 c 307 s 2; 1983 1st ex.s. c 1 s 2; 1982 c 7 s 2.]
Notes:
Severability—1983 1st ex.s. c 1: See note following RCW 43.01.200.
Severability—1982 c 7: See note following RCW 36.01.150.
Facilitating recovery from Mt. St. Helens eruption—Scope of local government action: RCW 36.01.150.

catchline: Facilitating recovery from Mt. St. Helens eruption—Scope of state agency action.


title: RCW 43.01.215

text:
(1) Court proceedings necessary to acquire property or property rights for purposes of RCW 43.01.210 take precedence over all other causes, including those expedited under the provisions of RCW 47.52.060, in all courts to the end that the provision of lands for dredge sites, dredge spoils sites, flood control works, or bank protection may be expedited.
(2) An order entered under RCW 8.04.070 relating to the acquisition of land under RCW 43.01.210 is final unless review of the order is taken to the supreme court within five days after entry of the order. Such an appeal shall be certified by the trial court to the supreme court. Upon certification, the supreme court shall assign the appeal for hearing at the earliest possible date, and it shall expedite its review and decision in every way possible.
[ 1983 1st ex.s. c 1 s 8.]
Notes:
Severability—1983 1st ex.s. c 1: See note following RCW 43.01.200.

catchline: Facilitating recovery from Mt. St. Helens eruption—Precedence of court proceedings under RCW 43.01.210—Finality of order under RCW 8.04.070—Appeal.


title: RCW 43.01.220

text:
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.
(1) "Guaranteed ride home" means an assured ride home for commuters participating in a commute trip reduction program who are not able to use their normal commute mode because of personal emergencies.
(2) "Pledged" means parking revenue designated through any means, including moneys received from the natural resource building, which is used for the debt service payment of bonds issued for parking facilities.
[ 1993 c 394 s 2.]
Notes:
Finding—Purpose—1993 c 394: "The legislature finds that reducing the number of commute trips to work is an effective way of reducing automobile-related air pollution, traffic congestion, and energy use. The legislature intends that state agencies shall assume a leadership role in implementing programs to reduce vehicle miles traveled and single-occupant vehicle commuting, under RCW 70.94.521 through 70.94.551.
The legislature has established and directed an interagency task force to consider mechanisms for funding state agency commute trip reduction programs; and to consider and recommend policies for employee incentives for commuting by other than single-occupant vehicles, and policies for the use of state-owned vehicles.
It is the purpose of this act to provide state agencies with the authority to provide employee incentives, including subsidies for use of high occupancy vehicles to meet commute trip reduction goals, and to remove existing statutory barriers for state agencies to use public funds, including parking revenue, to operate, maintain, lease, or construct parking facilities at state-owned and leased facilities, to reduce parking subsidies, and to support commute trip reduction programs." [ 1993 c 394 s 1.]

catchline: Commute trip reduction—Parking revenue—Definitions.


title: RCW 43.01.225

text:
There is hereby established an account in the state treasury to be known as the "state vehicle parking account." All parking rental income resulting from parking fees established by the department of enterprise services under RCW 46.08.172 at state-owned or leased property shall be deposited in the "state vehicle parking account." Revenue deposited in the "state vehicle parking account" shall be first applied to pledged purposes. Unpledged parking revenues deposited in the "state vehicle parking account" may be used to:
(1) Pay costs incurred in the operation, maintenance, regulation, and enforcement of vehicle parking and parking facilities;
(2) Support the lease costs and/or capital investment costs of vehicle parking and parking facilities; and
(3) Support agency commute trip reduction programs under RCW 70A.15.4000 through 70A.15.4100.
[ 2021 c 65 s 30; 2011 1st sp.s. c 43 s 253; 1995 c 215 s 2; 1993 c 394 s 5.]
Notes:
Explanatory statement—2021 c 65: See note following RCW 53.54.030.
Effective date—Purpose—2011 1st sp.s. c 43: See notes following RCW 43.19.003.
Finding—Purpose—1993 c 394: See note following RCW 43.01.220.

catchline: Commute trip reduction—Parking revenue—State vehicle parking account.


title: RCW 43.01.230

text:
State agencies may, under the internal revenue code rules, use public funds to financially assist agency-approved incentives for alternative commute modes, including but not limited to carpools, vanpools, purchase of transit and ferry passes, and guaranteed ride home programs, if the financial assistance is an element of the agency's commute trip reduction program as required under RCW 70A.15.4000 through 70A.15.4100. This section does not permit any payment for the use of state-owned vehicles for commuter ride sharing.
[ 2021 c 65 s 31; 1995 c 215 s 1; 1993 c 394 s 6.]
Notes:
Explanatory statement—2021 c 65: See note following RCW 53.54.030.
Finding—Purpose—1993 c 394: See note following RCW 43.01.220.

catchline: Commute trip reduction—Use of public funds.


title: RCW 43.01.235

text:
All state higher education institutions are exempt from RCW 43.01.225.
[ 1993 c 394 s 7.]
Notes:
Finding—Purpose—1993 c 394: See note following RCW 43.01.220.

catchline: Commute trip reduction—Higher education institutions—Exemption.


title: RCW 43.01.236

text:
All institutions of higher education as defined under RCW 28B.10.016 are exempt from the requirements under RCW 43.01.240.
[ 1998 c 344 s 8; 1997 c 273 s 3; 1995 c 215 s 5.]
Notes:
Intent—Findings—1998 c 344: See note following RCW 28B.10.029.

catchline: Commute trip reduction—Institutions of higher education—Exemption.


title: RCW 43.01.240

text:
(1) There is hereby established an account in the state treasury to be known as the state agency parking account. All parking income collected from the fees imposed by state agencies on parking spaces at state-owned or leased facilities, including the capitol campus, shall be deposited in the state agency parking account. Only the office of financial management may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but no appropriation is required for expenditures. No agency may receive an allotment greater than the amount of revenue deposited into the state agency parking account.
(2) An agency may, as an element of the agency's commute trip reduction program to achieve the goals set forth in RCW 70A.15.4020, impose parking rental fees at state-owned and leased properties. These fees will be deposited in the state agency parking account. Each agency shall establish a committee to advise the agency director on parking rental fees, taking into account the market rate of comparable, privately owned rental parking in each region. The agency shall solicit representation of the employee population including, but not limited to, management, administrative staff, production workers, and state employee bargaining units. Funds shall be used by agencies to: (a) Support the agencies' commute trip reduction program under RCW 70A.15.4000 through 70A.15.4100; (b) support the agencies' parking program; or (c) support the lease or ownership costs for the agencies' parking facilities.
(3) In order to reduce the state's subsidization of employee parking, after July 1997 agencies shall not enter into leases for employee parking in excess of building code requirements, except as authorized by the director of enterprise services. In situations where there are fewer parking spaces than employees at a worksite, parking must be allocated equitably, with no special preference given to managers.
[ 2021 c 65 s 32; 2015 c 225 s 58; 1998 c 245 s 46; 1995 c 215 s 3.]
Notes:
Explanatory statement—2021 c 65: See note following RCW 53.54.030.

catchline: State agency parking account—Parking rental fees—Employee parking, limitations.


title: RCW 43.01.250

text:
(1) It is in the state's interest and to the benefit of the people of the state to encourage the use of electrical vehicles in order to reduce emissions and provide the public with cleaner air. This section expressly authorizes the purchase of power at state expense to recharge privately and publicly owned plug-in electrical vehicles at state office locations where the vehicles are used for state business, are commute vehicles, or where the vehicles are at the state location for the purpose of conducting business with the state.
(2) The director of the department of enterprise services may report to the governor and the appropriate committees of the legislature, as deemed necessary by the director, on the estimated amount of state-purchased electricity consumed by plug-in electrical vehicles if the director of enterprise services determines that the use has a significant cost to the state, and on the number of plug-in electric vehicles using state office locations. The report may be combined with the report under section 401, chapter 348, Laws of 2007.
[ 2015 c 225 s 59; 2007 c 348 s 206.]
Notes:
Findings—2007 c 348: See RCW 43.325.005.

catchline: Electric vehicles—State purchase of power at state office locations—Report.


title: RCW 43.01.900

text:
(1) All documents and papers, equipment, or other tangible property in the possession of the terminated entity shall be delivered to the custody of the entity assuming the responsibilities of the terminated entity or if such responsibilities have been eliminated, documents and papers shall be delivered to the state archivist and equipment or other tangible property to the department of enterprise services.
(2) All funds held by, or other moneys due to, the terminated entity shall revert to the fund from which they were appropriated, or if that fund is abolished to the general fund.
(3) All contractual rights and duties of an entity shall be assigned or delegated to the entity assuming the responsibilities of the terminated entity, or if there is none to such entity as the governor shall direct.
(4) All rules and all pending business before any terminated entity shall be continued and acted upon by the entity assuming the responsibilities of the terminated entity.
[ 2015 c 225 s 60; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 s 140.]
Notes:
Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 26; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 43.03.027.

catchline: Terminated entity—Transfer of assets—Reversion of funds—Contractual rights—Rules and pending business—2010 1st sp.s. c 7.


title: RCW 43.03.003

text:
This chapter does not apply to any position in or employee of the Washington health benefit exchange established in chapter 43.71 RCW.
[ 2012 c 87 s 21.]
Notes:
Effective date—2012 c 87 ss 4, 16, 18, and 19-23: See note following RCW 43.71.030.
Spiritual care services—2012 c 87: See RCW 43.71.901.

catchline: Chapter application—Health benefit exchange.


title: RCW 43.03.010

text:
The annual salaries of the following named state elected officials shall be prescribed by the Washington citizens' commission on salaries for elected officials: Governor; lieutenant governor: PROVIDED, That in arriving at the annual salary of the lieutenant governor the commission shall prescribe a fixed amount plus a sum equal to 1/260th of the difference between the annual salary of the lieutenant governor and the annual salary of the governor for each day that the lieutenant governor is called upon to perform the duties of the governor by reason of the absence from the state, removal, resignation, death, or disability of the governor; secretary of state; state treasurer; state auditor; attorney general; superintendent of public instruction; commissioner of public lands; and state insurance commissioner. Members of the legislature shall receive for their service per annum the amount prescribed by the Washington citizens' commission on salaries for elected officials; and in addition, reimbursement for mileage for travel to and from legislative sessions as provided in RCW 43.03.060.
[ 1989 c 10 s 8. Prior: 1986 c 161 s 1; 1986 c 155 s 8; 1983 1st ex.s. c 29 s 3; 1979 ex.s. c 255 s 1; 1977 ex.s. c 318 s 1; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 113 s 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 263 s 1; 1974 ex.s. c 149 s 2 (Initiative Measure No. 282, approved November 6, 1973); 1967 ex.s. c 100 s 1; 1965 ex.s. c 127 s 4; 1965 c 8 s 43.03.010; prior: 1965 c 1 s 2; 1961 c 5 s 1; 1959 c 316 s 1; 1949 c 48 s 1; Rem. Supp. 1949 s 10965-1; prior: 1947 c 79 s .02.04; 1945 c 116 s 1; 1939 c 226 s 1; 1925 ex.s. c 163 s 1; 1925 ex.s. c 90 s 1; 1919 c 124 ss 1, 2; 1907 c 94 s 1.]
Notes:
Effective date—1986 c 161 s 1: "Section 1 of this act shall take effect on January 1, 1987." [ 1986 c 161 s 3.]
Severability—1986 c 161: "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." [ 1986 c 161 s 5.]
Contingent effective date—Severability—1986 c 155: See notes following RCW 43.03.300.
Effective date—1979 ex.s. c 255: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect July 1, 1979." [ 1979 ex.s. c 255 s 11.]
Effective date—1977 ex.s. c 318: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect on July 1, 1977." [ 1977 ex.s. c 318 s 7.]
Severability—1975 1st ex.s. c 263: "If any provision of this 1975 amendatory 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." [ 1975 1st ex.s. c 263 s 7.]
Effective date—1975 1st ex.s. c 263: "This 1975 amendatory act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect July 1, 1975." [ 1975 1st ex.s. c 263 s 8.]
Severability—1974 ex.s. c 149 (Initiative Measure No. 282): "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." [ 1974 ex.s. c 149 s 7 (Initiative Measure No. 282).]
Construction—1965 ex.s. c 127: "The salary increases provided for herein shall take effect at the earliest time allowable by the Constitution of the state of Washington, including Article II, section 13, Article II, section 25, Article IV, section 13, and Article XXVIII: PROVIDED, That it is the intent of the legislature that nothing in this act shall render a member of the legislature or of the judiciary ineligible to file for and be elected to the legislature or the judiciary respectively." [ 1965 ex.s. c 127 s 5.]
Salaries of elected officials: State Constitution Art. 28 s 1.
Washington citizens' commission on salaries for elected officials: RCW 43.03.305.

catchline: Salaries of elective state officers.


title: RCW 43.03.011

text:
Pursuant to Article XXVIII, section 1 of the state Constitution and RCW 43.03.010 and 43.03.310, the annual salaries of the state elected officials of the executive branch shall be as follows:
(1) Effective July 1, 2024:
(a) Governor. . . . $204,205
(b) Lieutenant governor. . . . $127,851
(c) Secretary of state. . . . $150,085
(d) Treasurer. . . . $167,432
(e) Auditor. . . . $150,085
(f) Attorney general. . . . $193,169
(g) Superintendent of public instruction. . . . $166,762
(h) Commissioner of public lands. . . . $166,762
(i) Insurance commissioner. . . . $150,085
(2) Effective July 1, 2025:
(a) Governor. . . . $218,744
(b) Lieutenant governor. . . . $131,687
(c) Secretary of state. . . . $154,588
(d) Treasurer. . . . $172,455
(e) Auditor. . . . $154,588
(f) Attorney general. . . . $206,923
(g) Superintendent of public instruction. . . . $171,765
(h) Commissioner of public lands. . . . $171,765
(i) Insurance commissioner. . . . $154,588
(3) Effective July 1, 2026:
(a) Governor. . . . $234,275
(b) Lieutenant governor. . . . $134,321
(c) Secretary of state. . . . $157,680
(d) Treasurer. . . . $175,904
(e) Auditor. . . . $157,680
(f) Attorney general. . . . $221,614
(g) Superintendent of public instruction. . . . $175,200
(h) Commissioner of public lands. . . . $175,200
(i) Insurance commissioner. . . . $157,680
(4) The lieutenant governor shall receive the fixed amount of his or her salary plus 1/260th of the difference between his or her salary and that of the governor for each day that the lieutenant governor is called upon to perform the duties of the governor by reason of the absence from the state, removal, resignation, death, or disability of the governor.
[ 2025 c 2 s 1; 2023 c 1 s 1; 2021 c 1 s 1; 2019 c 5 s 1; 2017 1st sp.s. c 1 s 1; 2015 1st sp.s. c 1 s 1; 2013 c 340 s 1; 2011 c 380 s 1; 2009 c 581 s 1; 2009 c 549 s 5004; 2007 c 524 s 1; 2005 c 519 s 1; 2003 1st sp.s. c 1 s 1; 2001 1st sp.s. c 3 s 1; 1999 sp.s. c 3 s 1; 1997 c 458 s 1; 1995 2nd sp.s. c 1 s 1; 1993 sp.s. c 26 s 1; 1991 sp.s. c 1 s 1; 1989 2nd ex.s. c 4 s 1; 1987 1st ex.s. c 1 s 1, part.]

catchline: Salaries of state elected officials of the executive branch.


title: RCW 43.03.012

text:
Pursuant to Article XXVIII, section 1 of the state Constitution and RCW 2.04.092, 2.06.062, 2.08.092, 3.58.010, and 43.03.310, the annual salaries of the judges of the state shall be as follows:
(1) Effective July 1, 2024:
(a) Chief justice of the supreme court. . . . $255,495
(b) Justices of the supreme court. . . . $251,861
(c) Judges of the court of appeals. . . . $239,755
(d) Judges of the superior court. . . . $228,261
(e) Full-time judges of the district
court. . . . $217,337
(2) Effective July 1, 2025:
(a) Chief justice of the supreme court. . . . $265,792
(b) Justices of the supreme court. . . . $262,011
(c) Judges of the court of appeals. . . . $249,417
(d) Judges of the superior court. . . . $237,460
(e) Full-time judges of the district
court. . . . $226,096
(3) Effective July 1, 2026:
(a) Chief justice of the supreme court. . . . $273,819
(b) Justices of the supreme court. . . . $269,924
(c) Judges of the court of appeals. . . . $256,949
(d) Judges of the superior court. . . . $244,631
(e) Full-time judges of the district
court. . . . $232,924
(4) The salary for a part-time district court judge shall be the proportion of full-time work for which the position is authorized, multiplied by the salary for a full-time district court judge.
[ 2025 c 2 s 2; 2023 c 1 s 2; 2021 c 1 s 2; 2019 c 5 s 2; 2017 1st sp.s. c 1 s 2; 2015 1st sp.s. c 1 s 2; 2013 c 340 s 2; 2011 c 380 s 2; 2009 c 581 s 2; 2007 c 524 s 2; 2005 c 519 s 2; 2003 1st sp.s. c 1 s 2; 2001 1st sp.s. c 3 s 2; 1999 sp.s. c 3 s 2; 1997 c 458 s 2; 1995 2nd sp.s. c 1 s 2; 1993 sp.s. c 26 s 2; 1991 sp.s. c 1 s 2; 1989 2nd ex.s. c 4 s 2; 1987 1st ex.s. c 1 s 1, part.]

catchline: Salaries of judges.


title: RCW 43.03.013

text:
Pursuant to Article XXVIII, section 1 of the state Constitution and RCW 43.03.010 and 43.03.310, the annual salary of members of the legislature shall be:
(1) Effective July 1, 2024:
(a) Legislators. . . . $61,997
(b) Speaker of the house. . . . $70,717
(c) Senate majority leader. . . . $70,717
(d) House minority leader. . . . $66,357
(e) Senate minority leader. . . . $66,357
(2) Effective July 1, 2025:
(a) Legislators. . . . $67,688
(b) Speaker of the house. . . . $75,688
(c) Senate majority leader. . . . $75,688
(d) House minority leader. . . . $71,688
(e) Senate minority leader. . . . $71,688
(3) Effective July 1, 2026:
(a) Legislators. . . . $72,494
(b) Speaker of the house. . . . $80,494
(c) Senate majority leader. . . . $80,494
(d) House minority leader. . . . $76,494
(e) Senate minority leader. . . . $76,494
[ 2025 c 2 s 3; 2023 c 1 s 3; 2021 c 1 s 3; 2019 c 5 s 3; 2017 1st sp.s. c 1 s 3; 2015 1st sp.s. c 1 s 3; 2013 c 340 s 3; 2011 c 380 s 3; 2009 c 581 s 3; 2007 c 524 s 3; 2005 c 519 s 3; 2003 1st sp.s. c 1 s 3; 2001 1st sp.s. c 3 s 3; 1999 sp.s. c 3 s 3; 1997 c 458 s 3; 1995 2nd sp.s. c 1 s 3; 1993 sp.s. c 26 s 3; 1991 sp.s. c 1 s 3; 1989 2nd ex.s. c 4 s 3; 1987 1st ex.s. c 1 s 1, part.]

catchline: Salaries of members of the legislature.


title: RCW 43.03.015

text:
Any person appointed to fill a vacancy that may occur in either the senate or house of representatives of the state legislature, prior to his or her qualification at the next succeeding regular or special session of the legislature shall be entitled to the same emoluments of office as the duly elected member whom he or she succeeded.
[ 2009 c 549 s 5005; 1967 ex.s. c 100 s 2.]
Notes:
Eligibility of member of legislature to appointment or election to office of official whose salary was increased during legislator's term: RCW 3.58.010.

catchline: Emoluments of office for appointees to office of state legislator.


title: RCW 43.03.020

text:
Whenever by reason of the absence from the state or the disability of the governor, the lieutenant governor is called upon temporarily to perform the duties of the office of governor, he or she shall be paid upon his or her personal voucher therefor the sum of ten dollars per day for expenses.
[ 2009 c 549 s 5006; 1965 c 8 s 43.03.020. Prior: 1919 c 118 s 1; RRS s 10979.]

catchline: Expenses of lieutenant governor acting as governor.


title: RCW 43.03.027

text:
It is hereby declared to be the public policy of this state to base the salaries of public officials on realistic standards in order that such officials may be paid according to the true value of their services and the best qualified citizens may be attracted to public service. It is the purpose of this section and RCW 43.03.040 to effectuate this policy by utilizing the expert knowledge of citizens having access to pertinent facts concerning proper salaries for public officials, thus removing and dispelling any thought of political consideration in fixing the appropriateness of the amount of such salaries.
[ 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 s 1; 1970 ex.s. c 43 s 1.]
Notes:
Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 26; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7: "Sections 1 through 118, 120 through 122, and 124 through 150 of chapter 7, Laws of 2010 1st sp. sess. are necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and take effect June 30, 2010." [ 2010 1st sp.s. c 26 s 12; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 s 150.]
Severability—1970 ex.s. c 43: "If any provision of this 1970 amendatory 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, shall not be affected." [ 1970 ex.s. c 43 s 7.]

catchline: Salaries of public officials—State policy enunciated.


title: RCW 43.03.028

text:
(1) The office of financial management shall study the duties and salaries of the directors of the several departments and the members of the several boards and commissions of state government, who are subject to appointment by the governor or whose salaries are fixed by the governor, and of the chief executive officers of the following agencies of state government:
The arts commission; the human rights commission; the board of accountancy; the eastern Washington historical society; the Washington state historical society; the recreation and conservation office; the criminal justice training commission; the traffic safety commission; the horse racing commission; the public disclosure commission; the state conservation commission; the commission on Hispanic affairs; the commission on Asian Pacific American affairs; the state board for volunteer firefighters and reserve officers; the transportation improvement board; the public employment relations commission; and the energy facilities site evaluation council.
(2) The office of financial management shall report to the governor or the chairperson of the appropriate salary fixing authority at least once in each fiscal biennium on such date as the governor may designate, but not later than seventy-five days prior to the convening of each regular session of the legislature during an odd-numbered year, its recommendations for the salaries to be fixed for each position.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 43 s 451; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 s 2; 2007 c 241 s 3; 2001 c 302 s 2; 1995 c 67 s 1. Prior: 1993 c 281 s 45; 1993 c 101 s 14; 1991 c 3 s 294; 1988 c 167 s 9; prior: 1987 c 504 s 15; 1987 c 249 s 7; 1986 c 155 s 9; 1982 c 163 s 21; 1980 c 87 s 20; prior: 1977 ex.s. c 127 s 1; 1977 c 75 s 36; 1970 ex.s. c 43 s 2; 1967 c 19 s 1; 1965 c 8 s 43.03.028; prior: 1961 c 307 s 1; 1955 c 340 s 1.]
Notes:
Effective date—Purpose—2011 1st sp.s. c 43: See notes following RCW 43.19.003.
Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 26; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 43.03.027.
Intent—Effective date—2007 c 241: See notes following RCW 79A.25.005.
Effective date—1993 c 281: See note following RCW 41.06.022.
Findings—1993 c 101: See note following RCW 27.34.010.
Effective date—1993 c 101: See RCW 27.34.916.
Savings—Severability—1988 c 167: See notes following RCW 47.26.121.
Contingent effective date—Severability—1986 c 155: See notes following RCW 43.03.300.
Severability—Effective date—1982 c 163: See notes following RCW 2.10.052.
Severability—1970 ex.s. c 43: See note following RCW 43.03.027.

catchline: Salaries of agency officials—Reports.


title: RCW 43.03.030

text:
(1) Wherever the compensation of any appointive state officer or employee is fixed by statute, it may be hereafter increased or decreased in the manner provided by law for the fixing of compensation of other appointive state officers or employees; but this subsection shall not apply to the heads of state departments.
(2) Wherever the compensation of any state officer appointed by the governor, or of any employee in any office or department under the control of any such officer, is fixed by statute, such compensation may hereafter, from time to time, be changed by the governor, and he or she shall have power to fix such compensation at any amount not to exceed the amount fixed by statute.
(3) From February 18, 2009, through June 30, 2013, a salary or wage increase shall not be granted to any position under this section, except that increases may be granted for positions for which the employer has demonstrated difficulty retaining qualified employees if the following conditions are met:
(a) The salary increase can be paid within existing resources;
(b) The salary increase will not adversely impact the provision of client services; and
(c) For any state agency of the executive branch, not including institutions of higher education, the salary increase is approved by the director of the office of financial management.
Any agency granting a salary increase from February 15, 2010, through June 30, 2011, to a position exempt under this section shall submit a report to the fiscal committees of the legislature no later than July 31, 2011, detailing the positions for which salary increases were granted, the size of the increases, and the reasons for giving the increases.
Any agency granting a salary increase from July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2013, to a position exempt under this section shall submit a report to the fiscal committees of the legislature by July 31, 2012, and July 31, 2013, detailing the positions for which salary increases were granted during the preceding fiscal year, the size of the increases, and the reasons for giving the increases.
From July 1, 2011, through June 29, 2013, salaries for all positions under this section are subject to RCW 41.04.820.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 39 s 7; 2010 c 1 s 4; 2009 c 549 s 5007; 2009 c 5 s 4; 1965 c 8 s 43.03.030. Prior: (i) 1921 c 49 s 1; RRS s 10896. (ii) 1933 c 47 s 1; RRS s 10976-1.]
Notes:
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 39: See note following RCW 41.04.820.
Effective date—2010 c 1: See note following RCW 41.06.070.
Effective date—2009 c 5: See note following RCW 41.06.070.

catchline: Increase or reduction of appointees' compensation.


title: RCW 43.03.040

text:
Subject to RCW 41.04.820, the directors of the several departments and members of the several boards and commissions, whose salaries are fixed by the governor and the chief executive officers of the agencies named in RCW 43.03.028(1) as now or hereafter amended shall each severally receive such salaries, payable in monthly installments, as shall be fixed by the governor or the appropriate salary fixing authority, and, unless set according to RCW 41.26.717(1), in an amount not to exceed the recommendations of the office of financial management. From February 18, 2009, through June 30, 2013, a salary or wage increase shall not be granted to any position under this section, except that increases may be granted for positions for which the employer has demonstrated difficulty retaining qualified employees if the following conditions are met:
(1) The salary increase can be paid within existing resources;
(2) The salary increase will not adversely impact the provision of client services; and
(3) For any state agency of the executive branch, not including institutions of higher education, the salary increase is approved by the director of the office of financial management.
Any agency granting a salary increase from February 15, 2010, through June 30, 2011, to a position under this section shall submit a report to the fiscal committees of the legislature no later than July 31, 2011, detailing the positions for which salary increases were granted, the size of the increases, and the reasons for giving the increases.
Any agency granting a salary increase from July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2013, to a position under this section shall submit a report to the fiscal committees of the legislature by July 31, 2012, and July 31, 2013, detailing the positions for which salary increases were granted during the preceding fiscal year, the size of the increases, and the reasons for giving the increases.
[ 2018 c 272 s 1; 2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 s 319; 2011 1st sp.s. c 39 s 8. Prior: 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 s 5; 2010 c 1 s 5; 2009 c 5 s 5; 1993 sp.s. c 24 s 914; 1986 c 155 s 12; 1977 ex.s. c 127 s 2; 1970 ex.s. c 43 s 3; 1965 c 8 s 43.03.040; prior: 1961 c 307 s 2; 1955 c 340 s 2; 1949 c 111 s 1; 1937 c 224 s 1; Rem. Supp. 1949 s 10776-1.]
Notes:
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 39: See note following RCW 41.04.820.
Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 26; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 43.03.027.
Effective date—2010 c 1: See note following RCW 41.06.070.
Effective date—2009 c 5: See note following RCW 41.06.070.
Severability—Effective dates—1993 sp.s. c 24: See notes following RCW 28A.310.020.
Contingent effective date—Severability—1986 c 155: See notes following RCW 43.03.300.
Severability—1970 ex.s. c 43: See note following RCW 43.03.027.

catchline: Salaries of certain directors and chief executive officers.


title: RCW 43.03.049

text:
Exceptions to restrictions on subsistence, lodging, or travel expenses under this chapter may be granted for the critically necessary work of an agency. For boards, commissions, councils, committees, or similar groups in agencies of the executive branch, the exceptions are subject to approval by the agency head or authorized designee. For boards, commissions, councils, committees, or similar groups in the executive branch under the purview of a separately elected official, president of an institution of higher education, chair, or executive director, the exceptions are subject to approval of the separately elected official, president of the institution of higher education, chair, or executive director. For agencies of the judicial branch, the exceptions shall be subject to approval of the chief justice of the supreme court. For the house of representatives and the senate, the exceptions shall be subject to the approval of the chief clerk of the house of representatives and the secretary of the senate, respectively, under the direction of the senate committee on facilities and operations and the executive rules committee of the house of representatives. For other legislative agencies, the exceptions shall be subject to approval of both the chief clerk of the house of representatives and the secretary of the senate under the direction of the senate committee on facilities and operations and the executive rules committee of the house of representatives.
[ 2019 c 147 s 2; 2011 1st sp.s. c 21 s 63.]
Notes:
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 21: See note following RCW 72.23.025.

catchline: Restrictions on subsistence, lodging, or travel—Exceptions.


title: RCW 43.03.050

text:
(1) The director of financial management shall prescribe reasonable allowances to cover reasonable and necessary subsistence and lodging expenses for elective and appointive officials and state employees while engaged on official business away from their designated posts of duty. The director of financial management may prescribe and regulate the allowances provided in lieu of subsistence and lodging expenses and may prescribe the conditions under which reimbursement for subsistence and lodging may be allowed. The schedule of allowances adopted by the office of financial management may include special allowances for foreign travel and other travel involving higher than usual costs for subsistence and lodging. The allowances established by the director shall not exceed the rates set by the federal government for federal employees. However, during the 2003-05 fiscal biennium, the allowances for any county that is part of a metropolitan statistical area, the largest city of which is in another state, shall equal the allowances prescribed for that larger city.
(2) Those persons appointed to serve without compensation on any state board, commission, or committee, if entitled to payment of travel expenses, shall be paid pursuant to special per diem rates prescribed in accordance with subsection (1) of this section by the office of financial management.
(3) The director of financial management may prescribe reasonable allowances to cover reasonable expenses for meals, coffee, and light refreshment served to elective and appointive officials and state employees regardless of travel status at a meeting where: (a) The purpose of the meeting is to conduct official state business or to provide formal training to state employees or state officials; (b) the meals, coffee, or light refreshment are an integral part of the meeting or training session; (c) the meeting or training session takes place away from the employee's or official's regular workplace; and (d) the agency head or authorized designee approves payments in advance for the meals, coffee, or light refreshment. In order to prevent abuse, the director may regulate such allowances and prescribe additional conditions for claiming the allowances.
(4) Upon approval of the agency head or authorized designee, an agency may serve coffee or light refreshments at a meeting where: (a) The purpose of the meeting is to conduct state business or to provide formal training that benefits the state; and (b) the coffee or light refreshment is an integral part of the meeting or training session. The director of financial management shall adopt requirements necessary to prohibit abuse of the authority authorized in this subsection.
(5) The director of financial management shall prescribe reasonable allowances to cover reasonable and necessary child and adult care expenses incurred by eligible members of a class one board, commission, council, committee, or similar group, who are authorized under RCW 43.03.220 to receive such allowances, while attending an official meeting or performing statutorily prescribed duties approved by the chairperson of the group.
(6) The schedule of allowances prescribed by the director under the terms of this section and any subsequent increases in any maximum allowance or special allowances for areas of higher than usual costs shall be reported to the ways and means committees of the house of representatives and the senate at each regular session of the legislature.
(7) No person designated as a member of a class one through class three or class five board, commission, council, committee, or similar group may receive an allowance for subsistence, lodging, or travel expenses if the allowance cost is funded by the state general fund, unless authorized under RCW 43.03.220 or granted an exception under RCW 43.03.049.
[ 2022 c 245 s 5; 2011 1st sp.s. c 21 s 61; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 s 141; 2003 1st sp.s. c 25 s 915; 1990 c 30 s 1; 1983 1st ex.s. c 29 s 1; 1979 c 151 s 83; 1977 ex.s. c 312 s 1; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 s 94; 1970 ex.s. c 34 s 1; 1965 ex.s. c 77 s 1; 1965 c 8 s 43.03.050. Prior: 1961 c 220 s 1; 1959 c 194 s 1; 1953 c 259 s 1; 1949 c 17 s 1; 1943 c 86 s 1; Rem. Supp. 1949 s 10981-1.]
Notes:
Findings—2022 c 245: See note following RCW 43.03.220.
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 21: See note following RCW 72.23.025.
Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 26; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 43.03.027.
Severability—Effective date—2003 1st sp.s. c 25: See notes following RCW 19.28.351.
Effective date—Construction—1977 ex.s. c 312: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately except that any new schedule of allowances under either RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 as now or hereafter amended shall not be effective until July 1, 1977 or later." [ 1977 ex.s. c 312 s 5.]
Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34: See notes following RCW 2.08.115.

catchline: Subsistence, lodging and refreshment, and per diem allowance for officials, employees, and members of boards, commissions, or committees.


title: RCW 43.03.060

text:
(1) Whenever it becomes necessary for elective or appointive officials or employees of the state to travel away from their designated posts of duty while engaged on official business, and it is found to be more advantageous or economical to the state that travel be by a privately owned vehicle rather than a common carrier or a state-owned or operated vehicle, a mileage rate established by the director of financial management shall be allowed. The mileage rate established by the director shall not exceed any rate set by the United States treasury department above which the substantiation requirements specified in Treasury Department Regulations section 1.274-5T(a)(1), as now law or hereafter amended, will apply.
(2) The director of financial management may prescribe and regulate the specific mileage rate or other allowance for the use of privately owned vehicles or common carriers on official business and the conditions under which reimbursement of transportation costs may be allowed. The reimbursement or other payment for transportation expenses of any employee or appointive official of the state shall be based on the method deemed most advantageous or economical to the state.
(3) The mileage rate established by the director of financial management pursuant to this section and any subsequent changes thereto shall be reported to the ways and means committees of the house of representatives and the senate at each regular session of the legislature.
(4) No person designated as a member of a class one through class three or class five board, commission, council, committee, or similar group may receive an allowance for subsistence, lodging, or travel expenses if the allowance cost is funded by the state general fund, unless authorized under RCW 43.03.220 or granted an exception under RCW 43.03.049.
[ 2022 c 245 s 6; 2011 1st sp.s. c 21 s 62; 1990 c 30 s 2; 1983 1st ex.s. c 29 s 2; 1979 c 151 s 84; 1977 ex.s. c 312 s 2; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 s 95; 1974 ex.s. c 157 s 1; 1967 ex.s. c 16 s 4; 1965 c 8 s 43.03.060. Prior: 1949 c 17 s 2; 1943 c 86 s 2; Rem. Supp. 1949 s 10981-2.]
Notes:
Findings—2022 c 245: See note following RCW 43.03.220.
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 21: See note following RCW 72.23.025.
Effective date—Construction—1977 ex.s. c 312: See note following RCW 43.03.050.
Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34: See notes following RCW 2.08.115.

catchline: Mileage allowance.


title: RCW 43.03.062

text:
Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, employees of the corporation formed under *RCW 67.40.020 shall be reimbursed for actual and reasonable travel and subsistence expenses incurred out of state for the purpose of marketing the convention center as may be requested or performed by the chief executive officer of the corporation subject to approval of the office of financial management. Reimbursement under this section may not be for promotional hosting expenditures.
[ 1985 c 233 s 4.]
Notes:
*Reviser's note: RCW 67.40.020 was repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 15 s 15, effective December 30, 2010.

catchline: State convention and trade center employees—Travel expenses.


title: RCW 43.03.065

text:
The allowances prescribed pursuant to RCW 43.03.050 as now or hereafter amended may be paid as reimbursements to individuals for subsistence and lodging expenses during official travel. Alternatively, amounts not exceeding those allowances may be paid directly to appropriate suppliers of subsistence and lodging, when more economical and advantageous to the state, under general rules and regulations adopted by the director of financial management with the advice of the state auditor. Payments to suppliers for subsistence and lodging expenses of individuals in travel status shall not result in a cost to the state in excess of what would be payable by way of reimbursements to the individuals involved.
[ 1979 c 151 s 85; 1977 ex.s. c 312 s 4.]
Notes:
Effective date—Construction—1977 ex.s. c 312: See note following RCW 43.03.050.

catchline: Subsistence and lodging expenses—Direct payment to suppliers authorized.


title: RCW 43.03.110

text:
Whenever it is reasonably necessary to the successful performance of the required duty of a state office, commission, department or institution to transfer a deputy or other employee from one station to another within the state, thereby necessitating a change of such deputy's or employee's domicile, it shall be lawful for such office, commission, department or institution to move such deputy's or employee's household goods and effects to the new station at the expense of the state, or to defray the actual cost of such removal by common carrier, or otherwise, at the expense of the state, in which latter event reimbursement to the deputy or employee shall be upon voucher submitted by him or her and approved by the department head.
[ 2009 c 549 s 5008; 1967 ex.s. c 16 s 1; 1965 c 8 s 43.03.110. Prior: 1943 c 128 s 1; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 9948-1.]

catchline: Moving expenses of employees.


title: RCW 43.03.120

text:
Any state office, commission, department or institution may also pay the moving expenses of a new employee, necessitated by his or her acceptance of state employment, pursuant to mutual agreement with such employee in advance of his or her employment. Payment for all expenses authorized by RCW 43.03.060, 43.03.110 through 43.03.210 including moving expenses of new employees, exempt or classified, and others, shall be subject to reasonable rules adopted by the director of financial management, including regulations defining allowable moving costs: PROVIDED, That, if the new employee terminates or causes termination of his or her employment with the state within one year of the date of employment, the state shall be entitled to reimbursement for the moving costs which have been paid and may withhold such sum as necessary therefor from any amounts due the employee.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 43 s 452; 2009 c 549 s 5009; 1979 c 151 s 86; 1967 ex.s. c 16 s 2.]
Notes:
Effective date—Purpose—2011 1st sp.s. c 43: See notes following RCW 43.19.003.

catchline: Moving expenses of new employees.


title: RCW 43.03.125

text:
An agency may, within existing resources, authorize lump sum relocation compensation when it determines it is necessary to successfully recruit and retain qualified candidates who will have to make a domiciliary move in order to accept the position. It is lawful for a state office, commission, department, or institution to, within existing resources, authorize lump sum relocation compensation as authorized by rule under chapter 41.06 RCW and in accordance with the provisions of chapter 43.88 RCW. If the person receiving the relocation payment terminates or causes termination with the state, for reasons other than layoff, disability separation, or other good cause as determined by an agency director, within one year of the date of the employment, the state is entitled to reimbursement of the lump sum compensation.
[ 1999 c 297 s 2.]
Notes:
Findings—1999 c 297: "The legislature finds that recruiting and retaining a highly qualified workforce is essential to deliver high quality public programs. One factor that impairs recruitment or transfer of public employees is the housing cost differential between the rural and urban areas of the state. This housing cost differential can cause state employees to decline promotional or transfer opportunities if the costs associated with such moves are not compensated.
Therefore, the legislature finds that it is in the interest of the citizens of the state of Washington to authorize an employing agency to offer assistance to state employees to relocate from one part of the state to another. This assistance is referred to as relocation compensation and is commonplace with private and federal government employers." [ 1999 c 297 s 1.]

catchline: Relocation compensation for domiciliary moves.


title: RCW 43.03.130

text:
Any state office, commission, department or institution may agree to pay the travel expenses of a prospective employee as an inducement for such applicant to travel to a designated place to be interviewed by and for the convenience of such agency. Travel expenses authorized for prospective employees called for interviews shall be payable at rates in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 as now existing or hereafter amended. When an applicant is called to be interviewed by or on behalf of more than one agency, the authorized travel expenses may be paid directly by the authorizing personnel department or agency, subject to reimbursement from the interviewing agencies on a pro rata basis.
In the case of both classified and exempt positions, such travel expenses will be paid only for applicants being considered for the positions of director, deputy director, assistant director, or supervisor of state departments, boards or commissions; or equivalent or higher positions; or engineers, or other personnel having both executive and professional status. In the case of the state investment board, such travel expenses may also be paid for applicants being considered for investment officer positions. In the case of four-year institutions of higher education, such travel expenses will be paid only for applicants being considered for academic positions above the rank of instructor or professional or administrative employees in supervisory positions. In the case of community and technical colleges, such travel expenses may be paid for applicants being considered for full-time faculty positions or administrative employees in supervisory positions.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 43 s 453; 2000 c 153 s 1; 1993 c 93 s 1; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 s 96; 1967 ex.s. c 16 s 3.]
Notes:
Effective date—Purpose—2011 1st sp.s. c 43: See notes following RCW 43.19.003.
Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34: See notes following RCW 2.08.115.

catchline: Travel expenses of prospective employees.


title: RCW 43.03.150

text:
Whenever it becomes necessary for an elective or appointive official or employee of the state to travel and to incur expenses for which reimbursement may be made, it shall be the policy of the state to make reasonable allowances to such officers and employees in advance of expenditure, on request of such officer or employee, under appropriate rules and regulations prescribed by the director of financial management.
[ 1979 c 151 s 87; 1967 ex.s. c 16 s 6.]

catchline: Advance payment of travel expenses—Authorized.


title: RCW 43.03.160

text:
"Department", as used herein, shall mean every department, office, agency or institution of state government.
[ 1967 ex.s. c 16 s 7.]

catchline: Advance payment of travel expenses—"Department" defined.


title: RCW 43.03.170

text:
The head of any state department may issue an advance warrant on the request of any officer or employee for the purpose of defraying his or her anticipated reimbursable expenses while traveling on business of such state department away from his or her designated post of duty, except expenses in connection with the use of a personal automobile. The amount of such advance shall not exceed the amount of such reasonably anticipated expenses of the officer or employee to be necessarily incurred in the course of such business of the state for a period of not to exceed ninety days. Department heads shall establish written policies prescribing a reasonable amount for which such warrants may be written.
[ 2009 c 549 s 5010; 1979 ex.s. c 71 s 1; 1967 ex.s. c 16 s 8.]

catchline: Advance payment of travel expenses—Advance warrants—Issuance—Limitations.


title: RCW 43.03.180

text:
On or before the tenth day following each month in which such advance was furnished to the officer or employee, he or she shall submit to the head of his or her department a fully itemized travel expense voucher fully justifying the expenditure of such advance or whatever part thereof has been expended, for legally reimbursable items on behalf of the state. Any unexpended portion of such advance shall be returned to the agency at the close of the authorized travel period. Payment shall accompany such itemized voucher at the close of the travel period; and may be made by check or similar instrument payable to the department. Any default in accounting for or repaying an advance shall render the full amount which is unpaid immediately due and payable with interest at the rate of ten percent per annum from the date of default until paid.
[ 2009 c 549 s 5011; 1967 ex.s. c 16 s 9.]

catchline: Advance payment of travel expenses—Itemized travel expense voucher to be submitted—Repayment of unexpended portion of advance—Default.


title: RCW 43.03.190

text:
To protect the state from any losses on account of advances made as provided in RCW 43.03.150 through 43.03.210, the state shall have a prior lien against and a right to withhold any and all funds payable or to become payable by the state to such officer or employee to whom such advance has been given as provided in RCW 43.03.150 through 43.03.210, up to the amount of such advance and interest at the rate of ten percent per annum, until such time as repayment or justification has been made.
[ 1979 ex.s. c 71 s 2; 1967 ex.s. c 16 s 10.]

catchline: Advance payment of travel expenses—Lien against and right to withhold funds payable until proper accounting or repaying of advance made.


title: RCW 43.03.200

text:
An advance made under RCW 43.03.150 through 43.03.210 shall be considered as having been made to such officer or employee to be expended by him or her as an agent of the state for state purposes only, and specifically to defray necessary costs while performing his or her official duties. No such advance shall be considered for any purpose as a loan to such officer or employee, and any unauthorized expenditure of such funds shall be considered a misappropriation of state funds by a custodian of such funds.
[ 2009 c 549 s 5012; 1967 ex.s. c 16 s 11.]

catchline: Advance payment of travel expenses—Advances construed.


title: RCW 43.03.210

text:
The director of financial management may prescribe rules and regulations to assist in carrying out the purposes of RCW 43.03.150 through 43.03.210 including regulation of travel by officers and employees and the conditions under which per diem and mileage shall be paid, so as to improve efficiency and conserve funds and to insure proper use and accountability of travel advances strictly in the public interest and for public purposes only.
[ 1979 c 151 s 88; 1967 ex.s. c 16 s 12.]

catchline: Advance payment of travel expenses—Director of financial management to prescribe rules and regulations to carry out RCW 43.03.150 through 43.03.210.


title: RCW 43.03.220

text:
(1) Any part-time board, commission, council, committee, or other similar group which is established by the executive, legislative, or judicial branch to participate in state government and which functions primarily in an advisory, coordinating, or planning capacity shall be identified as a class one group. Unless otherwise identified in law, all newly formed and existing groups are a class one group.
(2) Absent any other provision of law to the contrary, a stipend may be provided to a member of a class one group in accordance with this subsection.
(a) Subject to available funding, an agency may provide a stipend to individuals who are low income or have direct lived experience to support their participation in class one groups when the agency determines such participation is desirable in order to implement the principles of equity described in RCW 43.06D.020, provided that the individuals are not otherwise compensated for their attendance at meetings.
(b) Stipends shall not exceed $200 for each day during which the member attends an official meeting or performs statutorily prescribed duties approved by the chairperson of the group.
(c) Individuals eligible for stipends under this section are eligible for reasonable allowances for child and adult care reimbursement, lodging, and travel expenses as provided in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 in addition to stipend amounts.
(d) Nothing in this subsection creates an employment relationship, or any membership or qualification in any state or other publicly supported retirement system, for this or any other title due to the payment of a stipend, lodging and travel expenses, or child care expenses provided under this section where such a relationship, membership, or qualification did not already exist.
(e) As allowable by federal and state law, state agencies will minimize, to the greatest extent possible, the impact of stipends and reimbursements on public assistance eligibility and benefit amounts.
(3) Except for members who qualify for a stipend under subsection (2) of this section, no person designated as a member of a class one board, commission, council, committee, or similar group may receive an allowance for subsistence, lodging, or travel expenses if the allowance cost is funded by the state general fund. Exceptions may be granted under RCW 43.03.049. Class one groups, when feasible, shall use an alternative means of conducting a meeting that does not require travel while still maximizing member and public participation and may use a meeting format that requires members to be physically present at one location only when necessary or required by law.
(4) Class one groups that are funded by sources other than the state general fund are encouraged to reduce travel, lodging, and other costs associated with conducting the business of the group including use of other meeting formats that do not require travel.
(5) Agencies exercising their authority to provide stipends and allowances under this section must follow the guidelines established by the office of equity pursuant to RCW 43.03.270.
(6) For purposes of this section:
(a) "Direct lived experience" means direct personal experience in the subject matter being addressed by the board, commission, council, committee, or other similar group.
(b) "Low income" means an individual whose income is not more than 400 percent of the federal poverty level, adjusted for family size.
[ 2024 c 283 s 7; 2022 c 245 s 2. Prior: 2011 1st sp.s. c 21 s 55; 2011 c 5 s 902; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 s 142; 1984 c 287 s 2.]
Notes:
Findings—Intent—2024 c 283: See note following RCW 43.18A.020.
Findings—2022 c 245: "The legislature finds that equitable public policy discussions should include individuals directly impacted by that policy. In order to do so, the legislature supports removing barriers to that participation. The legislature finds that asking community members with lower financial means to volunteer their time and expertise while state employees and representatives of advocacy organizations receive compensation from their respective agency or organization for their time and experience ultimately hinders full and open public participation. As a result, the legislature finds that removing financial barriers for those individuals fosters increased access to government and enriches public policy discussions and decisions, ultimately leading to more equitable and sustainable policy outcomes." [ 2022 c 245 s 1.]
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 21: See note following RCW 72.23.025.
Effective date—2011 c 5: "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 [February 18, 2011]." [ 2011 c 5 s 922.]
Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 26; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 43.03.027.
Legislative findings—1984 c 287: "The legislature finds that members of part-time boards, commissions, councils, committees, and other similar groups established by the executive, legislative, or judicial branches of state government make a valuable contribution to the public welfare. This time and talent so generously donated to the state is gratefully acknowledged.
The legislature further finds that membership on certain part-time groups involves responsibility for major policy decisions and represents a significant demand on the time and resources of members. The demands and responsibilities are well beyond reasonable expectations of an individual's gratuitous contribution to the public welfare. It is therefore appropriate to provide compensation to members of specific qualifying groups and further to provide three levels of compensation based on the responsibilities of the group and the time required to perform the group's statutory duties." [ 1984 c 287 s 1.]
Section headings—1984 c 287: "Section headings and captions used in RCW 43.03.220 through 43.03.250 do not constitute any part of the law." [ 1984 c 287 s 114.]
Severability—1984 c 287: "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." [ 1984 c 287 s 115.]
Effective date—1984 c 287: "This act shall take effect on July 1, 1985." [ 1984 c 287 s 116.]

catchline: Compensation of members of part-time boards and commissions—Class one groups.


title: RCW 43.03.230

text:
(1) Any agricultural commodity board or commission established pursuant to Title 15 or 16 RCW shall be identified as a class two group for purposes of compensation.
(2) Except as otherwise provided in this section, each member of a class two group is eligible to receive compensation in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars for each day during which the member attends an official meeting of the group or performs statutorily prescribed duties approved by the chairperson of the group. A person shall not receive compensation for a day of service under this section if the person (a) occupies a position, normally regarded as full-time in nature, in any agency of the federal government, Washington state government, or Washington state local government; and (b) receives any compensation from such government for working that day.
(3) Compensation may be paid a member under this section only if it is authorized under the law dealing in particular with the specific group to which the member belongs or dealing in particular with the members of that specific group.
(4) No person designated as a member of a class two board, commission, council, committee, or similar group may receive an allowance for subsistence, lodging, or travel expenses if the allowance cost is funded by the state general fund. Exceptions may be granted under RCW 43.03.049. Class two groups, when feasible, shall use an alternative means of conducting a meeting that does not require travel while still maximizing member and public participation and may use a meeting format that requires members to be physically present at one location only when necessary or required by law.
(5) Class two groups that are funded by sources other than the state general fund are encouraged to reduce travel, lodging, and other costs associated with conducting the business of the group including use of other meeting formats that do not require travel.
[ 2025 c 58 s 3004. Prior: 2011 1st sp.s. c 21 s 56; 2011 c 5 s 903; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 s 143; 2001 c 315 s 11; 1984 c 287 s 3.]
Notes:
Explanatory note—2025 c 58: See note following RCW 1.16.050.
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 21: See note following RCW 72.23.025.
Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 26; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 43.03.027.
Legislative findings—Section headings—Severability—Effective date—1984 c 287: See notes following RCW 43.03.220.

catchline: Compensation of members of part-time boards and commissions—Class two groups.


title: RCW 43.03.240

text:
(1) Any part-time, statutory board, commission, council, committee, or other similar group which has rule-making authority, performs quasi-judicial functions, has responsibility for the administration or policy direction of a state agency or program, or performs regulatory or licensing functions with respect to a specific profession, occupation, business, or industry shall be identified as a class three group for purposes of compensation.
(2) Except as otherwise provided in this section, each member of a class three group is eligible to receive compensation in an amount not to exceed fifty dollars for each day during which the member attends an official meeting of the group or performs statutorily prescribed duties approved by the chairperson of the group. A person shall not receive compensation for a day of service under this section if the person (a) occupies a position, normally regarded as full-time in nature, in any agency of the federal government, Washington state government, or Washington state local government; and (b) receives any compensation from such government for working that day.
(3) Compensation may be paid a member under this section only if it is authorized under the law dealing in particular with the specific group to which the member belongs or dealing in particular with the members of that specific group.
(4) No person designated as a member of a class three board, commission, council, committee, or similar group may receive an allowance for subsistence, lodging, or travel expenses if the allowance cost is funded by the state general fund. Exceptions may be granted under RCW 43.03.049. Class three groups, when feasible, shall use an alternative means of conducting a meeting that does not require travel while still maximizing member and public participation and may use a meeting format that requires members to be physically present at one location only when necessary or required by law.
(5) Class three groups that are funded by sources other than the state general fund are encouraged to reduce travel, lodging, and other costs associated with conducting the business of the group including use of other meeting formats that do not require travel.
[ 2025 c 58 s 3005. Prior: 2011 1st sp.s. c 21 s 57; 2011 c 5 s 904; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 s 144; 1984 c 287 s 4.]
Notes:
Explanatory note—2025 c 58: See note following RCW 1.16.050.
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 21: See note following RCW 72.23.025.
Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 26; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 43.03.027.
Legislative findings—Section headings—Severability—Effective date—1984 c 287: See notes following RCW 43.03.220.

catchline: Compensation of members of part-time boards and commissions—Class three groups.


title: RCW 43.03.250

text:
(1) A part-time, statutory board, commission, council, committee, or other similar group shall be identified as a class four group for purposes of compensation if the group:
(a) Has rule-making authority, performs quasi-judicial functions, or has responsibility for the administration or policy direction of a state agency or program;
(b) Has duties that are deemed by the legislature to be of overriding sensitivity and importance to the public welfare and the operation of state government; and
(c) Requires service from its members representing a significant demand on their time that is normally in excess of one hundred hours of meeting time per year.
(2) Each member of a class four group is eligible to receive compensation in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars for each day during which the member attends an official meeting of the group or performs statutorily prescribed duties approved by the chairperson of the group. A person shall not receive compensation for a day of service under this section if the person (a) occupies a position, normally regarded as full-time in nature, in any agency of the federal government, Washington state government, or Washington state local government; and (b) receives any compensation from such government for working that day.
(3) Compensation may be paid a member under this section only if it is authorized under the law dealing in particular with the specific group to which the member belongs or dealing in particular with the members of that specific group.
(4) Class four groups, when feasible, shall use an alternative means of conducting a meeting that does not require travel while still maximizing member and public participation and may use a meeting format that requires members to be physically present at one location only when necessary or required by law.
[ 2025 c 58 s 3006. Prior: 2011 1st sp.s. c 21 s 58; 2011 c 5 s 905; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 s 145; 1984 c 287 s 5.]
Notes:
Explanatory note—2025 c 58: See note following RCW 1.16.050.
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 21: See note following RCW 72.23.025.
Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 26; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 43.03.027.
Legislative findings—Section headings—Severability—Effective date—1984 c 287: See notes following RCW 43.03.220.

catchline: Compensation of members of part-time boards and commissions—Class four groups.


title: RCW 43.03.265

text:
(1) Any part-time commission that has rule-making authority, performs quasi-judicial functions, has responsibility for the policy direction of a health profession credentialing program, and performs regulatory and licensing functions with respect to a health care profession licensed under Title 18 RCW shall be identified as a class five group for purposes of compensation.
(2) Except as otherwise provided in this section, each member of a class five group is eligible to receive compensation in an amount not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars for each day during which the member attends an official meeting of the group or performs statutorily prescribed duties approved by the chairperson of the group. A person shall not receive compensation for a day of service under this section if the person (a) occupies a position, normally regarded as full-time in nature, in any agency of the federal government, Washington state government, or Washington state local government; and (b) receives any compensation from such government for working that day.
(3) Compensation may be paid a member under this section only if it is necessarily incurred in the course of authorized business consistent with the responsibilities of the commission established by law.
(4) No person designated as a member of a class five board, commission, council, committee, or similar group may receive an allowance for subsistence, lodging, or travel expenses if the allowance cost is funded by the state general fund. Exceptions may be granted under RCW 43.03.049. Class five groups, when feasible, shall use an alternative means of conducting a meeting that does not require travel while still maximizing member and public participation and may use a meeting format that requires members to be physically present at one location only when necessary or required by law.
(5) Class five groups that are funded by sources other than the state general fund are encouraged to reduce travel, lodging, and other costs associated with conducting the business of the group including use of other meeting formats that do not require travel.
[ 2025 c 58 s 3007. Prior: 2011 1st sp.s. c 21 s 59; 2011 c 5 s 906; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 s 146; 1999 c 366 s 1.]
Notes:
Explanatory note—2025 c 58: See note following RCW 1.16.050.
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 21: See note following RCW 72.23.025.
Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 26; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 43.03.027.

catchline: Compensation of members of part-time boards and commissions—Class five groups.


title: RCW 43.03.270

text:
(1) By December 1, 2022, the office of equity shall develop uniform equity-driven guidelines for agencies on the issuance of stipends and allowances authorized under RCW 43.03.220 to provide for consistent application of the law. In developing the guidelines, the office of equity shall consult with stakeholders including, but not limited to, state agencies and impacted communities. The guidelines for providing allowances must include the reasonable allowances as prescribed by the office of financial management under RCW 43.03.050.
(2) Agencies exercising their authority under RCW 43.03.220 to provide stipends or allowances to members of class one groups shall adhere to the guidelines established under subsection (1) of this section.
[ 2022 c 245 s 3.]
Notes:
Findings—2022 c 245: See note following RCW 43.03.220.

catchline: Guidelines for providing stipends and allowances to class one group members.


title: RCW 43.03.2705

text:
(1) An agency exercising its authority to provide stipends under RCW 43.03.220(2) must report to the Washington state office of equity by August 30, 2023, and August 30, 2024, for state fiscal years 2023 and 2024 respectively, the following information:
(a) A brief description of the groups for which stipends have been made available including:
(i) Number of members receiving a stipend or allowance; and
(ii) Aggregate demographic information of members of class one groups including race, ethnicity, income, and geographic representation by county;
(b) The amount of stipends distributed;
(c) The amount of allowances distributed;
(d) An analysis of whether and how the availability of stipends and allowances has reduced barriers to participation and increased the diversity of group participants; and
(e) An analysis of whether the provision of stipends and allowances resulted in more applications and willingness to participate.
(2) The Washington state office of equity shall:
(a) Compile and analyze the information received from agencies under this section; and
(b) Prepare a report, in compliance with RCW 43.01.036, to the governor and legislature by December 1, 2024. The report must include:
(i) An overall evaluation of the stipend process authorized in RCW 43.03.220(2);
(ii) Recommendations for improving the process; and
(iii) Recommendations to further decrease barriers to participation and increase the diversity of group applicants.
[ 2022 c 245 s 7.]
Notes:
Findings—2022 c 245: See note following RCW 43.03.220.

catchline: Reports on stipends and allowances to class one group members.


title: RCW 43.03.300

text:
The legislature hereby declares it to be the policy of this state to base salaries of elected state officials on realistic standards in order that such officials may be paid according to the duties of their offices and so that citizens of the highest quality may be attracted to public service. It is the purpose of RCW 43.03.300 through 43.03.310 to effectuate this policy by creating a citizens' commission to establish proper salaries for such officials, thus removing political considerations in fixing the appropriateness of the amount of such salaries.
[ 1986 c 155 s 1.]
Notes:
Contingent effective date—1986 c 155: "This act shall take effect on January 1, 1987, if the proposed amendment to Article XXVIII of the state Constitution establishing an exclusive process for changes in the salaries of members of the legislature and other elected state officials is validly submitted and is approved and ratified by the voters at a general election held in November, 1986. If such proposed amendment is not so submitted and approved and ratified, this act shall be null and void in its entirety." [ 1986 c 155 s 16.] 1986 House Joint Resolution No. 49 was approved at the November 1986 general election. See Article XXVIII, section 1 and Amendment 78 of the state Constitution.
Severability—1986 c 155: "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." [ 1986 c 155 s 15.]

catchline: Salaries of elected state officials—Legislative declaration—Purpose.


title: RCW 43.03.305

text:
There is created a commission to be known as the Washington citizens' commission on salaries for elected officials, to consist of members appointed by the governor as provided in this section.
(1) One registered voter from each congressional district shall be selected by the secretary of state from among those registered voters eligible to vote at the time persons are selected for appointment to serve on the commission. The secretary shall establish policies and procedures for conducting the selection by lot. The policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, those for notifying persons selected and for providing a new selection from a congressional district if a person selected from the district declines appointment to the commission or if, following the person's appointment, the person's position on the commission becomes vacant before the end of the person's term of office.
(2) Seven commission members, all residents of this state, shall be selected jointly by the speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate. The persons selected under this subsection shall have had experience in the field of personnel management. Of these seven members, one shall be selected from each of the following five sectors in this state: Private institutions of higher education; business; professional personnel management; legal profession; and organized labor. Of the two remaining members, one shall be a person recommended to the speaker and the president by the chair of the Washington personnel resources board and one shall be a person recommended by majority vote of the presidents of the state's four-year institutions of higher education.
(3) The secretary of state shall forward the names of persons selected under subsection (1) of this section and the speaker of the house of representatives and president of the senate shall forward the names of persons selected under subsection (2) of this section to the governor who shall appoint these persons to the commission. Except as provided in subsection (6) of this section, all members shall serve four-year terms and the names of the persons selected for appointment to the commission shall be forwarded to the governor not later than the first day of July every two years.
(4) No person may be appointed to more than two terms. No member of the commission may be removed by the governor during his or her term of office unless for cause of incapacity, incompetence, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office or for a disqualifying change of residence.
The unexcused absence of any person who is a member of the commission from two consecutive meetings of the commission shall constitute the relinquishment of that person's membership on the commission. Such a relinquishment creates a vacancy in that person's position on the commission. A member's absence may be excused by the chair of the commission upon the member's written request if the chair believes there is just cause for the absence. Such a request must be received by the chair before the meeting for which the absence is to be excused. A member's absence from a meeting of the commission may also be excused during the meeting for which the member is absent by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the commission present at the meeting.
(5) No state official, public employee, or lobbyist, or immediate family member of the official, employee, or lobbyist, subject to the registration requirements of Title 29B RCW is eligible for membership on the commission.
As used in this subsection the phrase "immediate family" means the parents, spouse or domestic partner, siblings, children, or dependent relative of the official or lobbyist whether or not living in the household of the official or lobbyist, and the parent, spouse or domestic partner, sibling, child, or dependent relative of the employee, living in the household of the employee or who is dependent in whole or in part for his or her support upon the earnings of the state employee.
(6)(a) Upon a vacancy in any position on the commission, a successor shall be selected and appointed to fill the unexpired term. The selection and appointment shall be concluded within thirty days of the date the position becomes vacant and shall be conducted in the same manner as originally provided.
(b) Initial members appointed from congressional districts created after July 22, 2011, shall be selected and appointed in the manner provided in subsection (1) of this section. The selection and appointment must be concluded within ninety days of the date the district is created. The term of an initial member appointed under this subsection terminates July 1st of an even-numbered year so that at no point may the terms of more than one-half plus one of the members selected under subsection (1) of this section terminate in the same year.
[ 2024 c 164 s 520; 2023 c 470 s 1005. Prior: 2011 c 254 s 1; 2011 c 60 s 34; 2008 c 6 s 204; 1999 c 102 s 1; 1995 c 3 s 1; 1993 c 281 s 46; 1986 c 155 s 2.]
Notes:
Intent—Construction—Rules remain valid—Effective date—2024 c 164: See notes following RCW 29B.10.010.
Explanatory statement—2023 c 470: See note following RCW 10.99.030.
Effective date—2011 c 60: See note following RCW 29B.20.030.
Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.
Effective date—1995 c 3: "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 shall take effect immediately [February 10, 1995]." [ 1995 c 3 s 3.]
Effective date—1993 c 281: See note following RCW 41.06.022.
Contingent effective date—Severability—1986 c 155: See notes following RCW 43.03.300.

catchline: Washington citizens' commission on salaries for elected officials—Generally.


title: RCW 43.03.3051

text:
(1) From July 1, 2011, through June 29, 2013, any state elected official of the executive branch may voluntarily reduce his or her salary from that established pursuant to Article XXVIII, section 1 of the state Constitution by three percent.
(2) The department of personnel and office of financial management shall develop a form to be used by any state elected official of the executive branch to execute the salary reduction under subsection (1) of this section through the state's central personnel payroll system.
(3) A voluntary reduction in salary shall be effective and continue through June 29, 2013, unless the state elected official of the executive branch directs in writing that the department of personnel discontinue the reduction.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 39 s 2.]
Notes:
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 39: See note following RCW 41.04.820.

catchline: Elected officials—Voluntary salary reduction.