Sections
42.17.010  Declaration of policy.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 294 ยง 1; 1973 c 1 ยง 1 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.001 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.020  Definitions.
[2010 c 204 ยง 101; 2008 c 6 ยง 201. Prior: 2007 c 358 ยง 1; 2007 c 180 ยง 1; 2005 c 445 ยง 6; 2002 c 75 ยง 1; 1995 c 397 ยง 1; 1992 c 139 ยง 1; 1991 sp.s. c 18 ยง 1; 1990 c 139 ยง 2; prior: 1989 c 280 ยง 1; 1989 c 175 ยง 89; 1984 c 34 ยง 5; 1979 ex.s. c 50 ยง 1; 1977 ex.s. c 313 ยง 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 294 ยง 2; 1973 c 1 ยง 2 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.005 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.021  Additional definitions.
[1993 c 2 ยง 30 (Initiative Measure No. 134, approved November 3, 1992).]
Repealed by 1995 c 397 ยง 34, effective July 1, 1995.


42.17.030  Applicability โ€” Exceptions.
[2010 c 204 ยง 401; 2006 c 240 ยง 1; 1987 c 295 ยง 18; 1986 c 12 ยง 1; 1985 c 367 ยง 2; 1977 ex.s. c 313 ยง 2; 1973 c 1 ยง 3 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.200 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.035  Conservation district exception.
[2002 c 43 ยง 4.]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.010 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.040  Statement of organization by political committees.
[2010 c 204 ยง 402; 2007 c 358 ยง 2; 1989 c 280 ยง 2; 1982 c 147 ยง 1; 1977 ex.s. c 336 ยง 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 294 ยง 3; 1973 c 1 ยง 4 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.205 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.050  Treasurer โ€” Depositories.
[2010 c 204 ยง 403; 1989 c 280 ยง 3; 1985 c 367 ยง 3; 1982 c 147 ยง 2; 1973 c 1 ยง 5 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.210 and 42.17A.440 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.060  Deposit of contributions โ€” Investment โ€” Unidentified contributions โ€” Cash contributions.
[2010 c 204 ยง 405; 1989 c 280 ยง 4; 1987 c 268 ยง 1; 1985 c 367 ยง 4; 1982 c 147 ยง 3; 1977 ex.s. c 313 ยง 3; 1975 1st ex.s. c 294 ยง 4; 1973 c 1 ยง 6 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.220 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.065  Filing and reporting by continuing political committee.
[2010 c 204 ยง 406; 2000 c 237 ยง 1; 1989 c 280 ยง 5; 1982 c 147 ยง 4; 1975 1st ex.s. c 294 ยง 5.]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.225 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.067  Fund-raising activities โ€” Alternative reporting method.
[2010 c 204 ยง 407; 1989 c 280 ยง 6; 1982 c 147 ยง 5; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 112 ยง 9.]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.230 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.070  Expenditures โ€” Authorization of and restrictions on.
[2010 c 204 ยง 605; 2007 c 358 ยง 3; 1989 c 280 ยง 7; 1985 c 367 ยง 5; 1973 c 1 ยง 7 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.425 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.080  Reporting of contributions and expenditures โ€” Inspection of accounts.
[2010 c 204 ยง 408; 2008 c 73 ยง 1; 2006 c 344 ยง 30; 2005 c 184 ยง 1; 2002 c 75 ยง 2; 2000 c 237 ยง 2; 1999 c 401 ยง 13; 1995 c 397 ยง 2; 1989 c 280 ยง 8; 1986 c 28 ยง 1; 1982 c 147 ยง 6; 1975 1st ex.s. c 294 ยง 6; 1973 c 1 ยง 8 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.235 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.090  Contents of report.
[2010 c 204 ยง 409; 2003 c 123 ยง 1; 1993 c 256 ยง 6; 1989 c 280 ยง 9. Prior: 1986 c 228 ยง 1; 1986 c 12 ยง 2; 1983 c 96 ยง 1; 1982 c 147 ยง 7; 1977 ex.s. c 336 ยง 2; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 112 ยง 3; 1975 1st ex.s. c 294 ยง 7; 1973 c 1 ยง 9 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.240 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.093  Out-of-state political committees โ€” Reports.
[2010 c 204 ยง 411; 2006 c 348 ยง 6; 2003 c 123 ยง 2.]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.250 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.095  Disposal of surplus funds.
[2010 c 204 ยง 606; 2005 c 467 ยง 1; 1995 c 397 ยง 31; 1993 c 2 ยง 20 (Initiative Measure No. 134, approved November 3, 1992); 1982 c 147 ยง 8; 1977 ex.s. c 336 ยง 3.]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.430 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.100  Special reports โ€” Independent expenditures.
[1995 c 397 ยง 28; 1989 c 280 ยง 10; 1985 c 367 ยง 6; 1982 c 147 ยง 9; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 112 ยง 4; 1973 c 1 ยง 10 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.255 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.103  Special reports โ€” Political advertising.
[2010 c 204 ยง 413; 2005 c 445 ยง 7; 2001 c 54 ยง 1.]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.260 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.105  Special reports โ€” Late contributions or large totals โ€” Certain late contributions prohibited.
[2010 c 204 ยง 414; 2001 c 54 ยง 2; 1995 c 397 ยง 4; 1991 c 157 ยง 1; 1989 c 280 ยง 11; 1986 c 228 ยง 2; 1985 c 359 ยง 1; 1983 c 176 ยง 1.]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.265 and 42.17A.420 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.110  Commercial advertisers โ€” Public inspection of documents โ€” Copies to commission.
[2010 c 204 ยง 508; 2005 c 445 ยง 8; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 112 ยง 5; 1973 c 1 ยง 11 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.345 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.120  Identification of contributions and communications.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 294 ยง 8; 1973 c 1 ยง 12 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.435 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.125  Personal use of contributions โ€” When permitted.
[2010 c 204 ยง 608; 1995 c 397 ยง 29; 1993 c 2 ยง 21 (Initiative Measure No. 134, approved November 3, 1992); 1989 c 280 ยง 12; 1985 c 367 ยง 7; 1977 ex.s. c 336 ยง 6.]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.445 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.128  Use of public funds for political purposes.
[2008 c 29 ยง 1; 1993 c 2 ยง 24 (Initiative Measure No. 134, approved November 3, 1992).]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.550 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.130  Use of public office or agency facilities in campaigns โ€” Prohibition โ€” Exceptions.
[2010 c 204 ยง 701; 2006 c 215 ยง 2; 1979 ex.s. c 265 ยง 2; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 112 ยง 6; 1973 c 1 ยง 13 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.555 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.131  Exemption from RCW 42.17.130.
[1994 c 154 ยง 317.]
Repealed by 2010 c 204 ยง 1103, effective January 1, 2012. Later enactment, see RCW 42.17A.555(4).


42.17.132  Restrictions on mailings by incumbents.
[1997 c 320 ยง 1; 1995 c 397 ยง 5; 1993 c 2 ยง 25 (Initiative Measure No. 134, approved November 3, 1992).]
Recodified as RCW 42.52.185 pursuant to 1997 c 320 ยง 2.


42.17.135  Earmarked contributions.
[2010 c 204 ยง 416; 1989 c 280 ยง 13; 1986 c 228 ยง 3.]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.270 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.140  Campaign expenditure limitations.
[1973 c 1 ยง 14 (Initiative Measure No. 276 ยง 14).]
Repealed by 1982 c 147 ยง 19.


42.17.150  Registration of lobbyists.
[2010 c 204 ยง 801; 1987 c 201 ยง 1; 1982 c 147 ยง 10; 1973 c 1 ยง 15 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.600 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.155  Photograph and information โ€” Booklet โ€” Publication.
[2010 c 204 ยง 802; 1995 c 397 ยง 6; 1985 c 367 ยง 8; 1982 c 147 ยง 11; 1975 1st ex.s. c 294 ยง 21.]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.605 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.160  Exemption from registration.
[2010 c 204 ยง 803; 1998 c 55 ยง 3; 1995 c 397 ยง 32; 1982 c 147 ยง 12; 1977 ex.s. c 313 ยง 4; 1975 1st ex.s. c 294 ยง 9; 1973 c 1 ยง 16 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.610 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.170  Reporting by lobbyists.
[2010 c 204 ยง 804; 1995 c 397 ยง 33; 1991 sp.s. c 18 ยง 2; 1990 c 139 ยง 3; 1989 c 175 ยง 90; 1987 c 423 ยง 1; 1985 c 367 ยง 9; 1982 c 147 ยง 13; 1977 ex.s. c 313 ยง 5; 1975 1st ex.s. c 294 ยง 10; 1973 c 1 ยง 17 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.615 and 42.17A.620(2) pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.172  Notification to person named in report.
[2010 c 204 ยง 805; 1993 c 2 ยง 32 (Initiative Measure No. 134, approved November 3, 1992).]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.620 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.175  Special reports โ€” Lobbyists โ€” Late contributions or large totals.
[2010 c 204 ยง 806; 2001 c 54 ยง 3; 1991 c 157 ยง 2; 1985 c 359 ยง 2.]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.625 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.180  Reports by employers of registered lobbyists, other persons.
[2010 c 204 ยง 807; 1993 c 2 ยง 27 (Initiative Measure No. 134, approved November 3, 1992); 1990 c 139 ยง 4; 1987 c 423 ยง 2; 1984 c 34 ยง 6; 1975 1st ex.s. c 294 ยง 11; 1973 c 1 ยง 18 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.630 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.190  Legislative activities of state agencies, other units of government, elective officials, employees.
[2010 c 204 ยง 808; 1995 c 397 ยง 7; 1986 c 239 ยง 1; 1979 ex.s. c 265 ยง 1; 1977 ex.s. c 313 ยง 6; 1975 1st ex.s. c 294 ยง 12; 1973 c 1 ยง 19 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.635 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.195  Intergovernmental information and communications โ€” Reimbursement of employees for expenses incurred authorized โ€” Reporting.
[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 112 ยง 14.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 313 ยง 7.


42.17.200  Grass roots lobbying campaigns.
[2010 c 204 ยง 809; 1990 c 139 ยง 5; 1985 c 367 ยง 10; 1973 c 1 ยง 20 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.640 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.210  Employment of legislators, board or commission members, or state employees โ€” Statement, contents and filing.
[2010 c 204 ยง 810; 1973 c 1 ยง 21 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.645 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.220  Employment of unregistered persons.
[2010 c 204 ยง 811; 1973 c 1 ยง 22 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.650 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.230  Lobbyists' duties, restrictions.
[2010 c 204 ยง 812; 1987 c 201 ยง 2; 1982 c 147 ยง 14; 1973 c 1 ยง 23 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.655 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.240  Elected and appointed officials, candidates, and appointees โ€” Reports of financial affairs and gifts.
[2010 c 204 ยง 901; 1995 c 397 ยง 8; 1993 c 2 ยง 31 (Initiative Measure No. 134, approved November 3, 1992); 1989 c 158 ยง 1; 1987 c 295 ยง 19. Prior: 1984 c 125 ยง 14; 1984 c 34 ยง 1; 1983 c 161 ยง 27; 1982 c 10 ยง 9; prior: 1981 c 311 ยง 20; 1981 c 67 ยง 15; 1979 ex.s. c 265 ยง 3; 1979 c 151 ยง 73; prior: 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 112 ยง 7; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 104 ยง 1 (Ref. Bill No. 36); 1975 1st ex.s. c 294 ยง 13; 1973 c 1 ยง 24 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.700 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.2401  "Executive state officer" defined.
[2010 c 204 ยง 902; 2009 c 565 ยง 24. Prior: 2007 c 341 ยง 48; 2007 c 241 ยง 2; 2007 c 15 ยง 1; 2006 c 265 ยง 113; 2005 c 424 ยง 17; prior: 2001 c 36 ยง 1; 2001 c 9 ยง 1; 1996 c 186 ยง 504; prior: 1995 c 399 ยง 60; 1995 c 397 ยง 10; prior: 1993 sp.s. c 2 ยง 18; 1993 c 492 ยง 488; 1993 c 281 ยง 43; 1991 c 200 ยง 404; 1991 c 3 ยง 293; prior: 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 ยง 812; 1989 c 279 ยง 22; 1989 c 158 ยง 2; 1988 c 36 ยง 13; 1987 c 504 ยง 14; 1985 c 6 ยง 8; 1984 c 34 ยง 2.]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.705 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.241  Contents of report.
[2010 c 204 ยง 903; 2008 c 6 ยง 202; 1995 c 397 ยง 9; 1984 c 34 ยง 3; 1979 ex.s. c 126 ยง 42.]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.710 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.2415  Reporting gifts.
[1991 sp.s. c 18 ยง 3.]
Repealed by 1995 c 397 ยง 34, effective July 1, 1995.


42.17.242  Concealing identity of source of payment prohibited โ€” Exception.
[2010 c 204 ยง 904; 1977 ex.s. c 336 ยง 4.]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.715 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.243  Public office fund โ€” What constitutes, restrictions on use โ€” Reporting of โ€” Disposal of remaining funds.
[1977 ex.s. c 336 ยง 5.]
Repealed by 1993 c 2 ยง 35 (Initiative Measure No. 134, approved November 3, 1992).

Notes:
Reviser's note:
RCW 42.17.243 was amended by 1991 sp.s. c 18 ยง 4 without reference to its repeal by 1993 c 2 ยง 35 (Initiative Measure No. 134). It has been decodified for publication purposes under RCW 1.12.025.


42.17.245  Public accounts of governmental entities held by financial institutions โ€” Statements and reports โ€” Contents โ€” Filing.
[2010 c 204 ยง 702; 2005 c 274 ยง 282; 1983 c 213 ยง 1; 1981 c 102 ยง 1; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 112 ยง 10.]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.570 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.250  Duty to publish procedures.
[1973 c 1 ยง 25 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.56.040 pursuant to 2005 c 274 ยง 103, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.251  Construction.
[2005 c 274 ยง 283; 1992 c 139 ยง 2.]
Recodified as RCW 42.56.030 pursuant to 2005 c 274 ยง 103, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.253  Public records officers.
[2005 c 483 ยง 3.] Recodified as RCW 42.56.580 pursuant to 2006 c 209 ยง 16, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.255  Invasion of privacy, when.
[1987 c 403 ยง 2.]
Recodified as RCW 42.56.050 pursuant to 2005 c 274 ยง 103, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.258  Disclaimer of public liability.
[1992 c 139 ยง 11.]
Recodified as RCW 42.56.060 pursuant to 2005 c 274 ยง 103, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.260  Documents and indexes to be made public.
[2005 c 274 ยง 284; 1997 c 409 ยง 601. Prior: 1995 c 397 ยง 11; 1995 c 341 ยง 1; 1992 c 139 ยง 3; 1989 c 175 ยง 36; 1987 c 403 ยง 3; 1975 1st ex.s. c 294 ยง 14; 1973 c 1 ยง 26 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.56.070 pursuant to 2005 c 274 ยง 103, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.261  Public information access policy task force.
[1994 c 40 ยง 4.]
Repealed by 1999 c 151 ยง 801, effective July 1, 1999.


42.17.270  Facilities for copying โ€” Availability of public records.
[2005 c 483 ยง 1; 2005 c 274 ยง 285; 1987 c 403 ยง 4; 1975 1st ex.s. c 294 ยง 15; 1973 c 1 ยง 27 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.56.080 pursuant to 2005 c 274 ยง 103, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.280  Times for inspection and copying.
[1995 c 397 ยง 12; 1973 c 1 ยง 28 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.56.090 pursuant to 2005 c 274 ยง 103, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.290  Protection of public records โ€” Public access.
[1995 c 397 ยง 13; 1992 c 139 ยง 4; 1975 1st ex.s. c 294 ยง 16; 1973 c 1 ยง 29 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.56.100 pursuant to 2005 c 274 ยง 103, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.295  Destruction of information relating to employee misconduct.
[1982 c 208 ยง 13.]
Recodified as RCW 42.56.110 pursuant to 2005 c 274 ยง 103, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.300  Charges for copying.
[2005 c 483 ยง 2; 1995 c 397 ยง 14; 1995 c 341 ยง 2; 1973 c 1 ยง 30 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.56.120 pursuant to 2005 c 274 ยง 103, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.305  Other provisions not superseded.
[2005 c 274 ยง 286; 1995 c 341 ยง 3.]
Recodified as RCW 42.56.130 pursuant to 2005 c 274 ยง 103, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.310  Certain personal and other records exempt.
[(2006 c 302 ยง 11 expired July 1, 2006); (2006 c 75 ยง 2 expired July 1, 2006); (2006 c 8 ยง 111 expired July 1, 2006); 2005 c 274 ยง 402; (2003 1st sp.s. c 26 ยง 926 expired June 30, 2005); 2003 c 277 ยง 3; 2003 c 124 ยง 1. Prior: 2002 c 335 ยง 1; 2002 c 224 ยง 2; 2002 c 205 ยง 4; 2002 c 172 ยง 1; prior: 2001 c 278 ยง 1; 2001 c 98 ยง 2; 2001 c 70 ยง 1; prior: 2000 c 134 ยง 3; 2000 c 56 ยง 1; 2000 c 6 ยง 5; prior: 1999 c 326 ยง 3; 1999 c 290 ยง 1; 1999 c 215 ยง 1; 1998 c 69 ยง 1; prior: 1997 c 310 ยง 2; 1997 c 274 ยง 8; 1997 c 250 ยง 7; 1997 c 239 ยง 4; 1997 c 220 ยง 120 (Referendum Bill No. 48, approved June 17, 1997); 1997 c 58 ยง 900; prior: 1996 c 305 ยง 2; 1996 c 253 ยง 302; 1996 c 191 ยง 88; 1996 c 80 ยง 1; 1995 c 267 ยง 6; prior: 1994 c 233 ยง 2; 1994 c 182 ยง 1; prior: 1993 c 360 ยง 2; 1993 c 320 ยง 9; 1993 c 280 ยง 35; prior: 1992 c 139 ยง 5; 1992 c 71 ยง 12; 1991 c 301 ยง 13; 1991 c 87 ยง 13; 1991 c 23 ยง 10; 1991 c 1 ยง 1; 1990 2nd ex.s. c 1 ยง 1103; 1990 c 256 ยง 1; prior: 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 ยง 407; 1989 c 352 ยง 7; 1989 c 279 ยง 23; 1989 c 238 ยง 1; 1989 c 205 ยง 20; 1989 c 189 ยง 3; 1989 c 11 ยง 12; prior: 1987 c 411 ยง 10; 1987 c 404 ยง 1; 1987 c 370 ยง 16; 1987 c 337 ยง 1; 1987 c 107 ยง 2; prior: 1986 c 299 ยง 25; 1986 c 276 ยง 7; 1985 c 414 ยง 8; 1984 c 143 ยง 21; 1983 c 133 ยง 10; 1982 c 64 ยง 1; 1977 ex.s. c 314 ยง 13; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 82 ยง 5; 1975 1st ex.s. c 294 ยง 17; 1973 c 1 ยง 31 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.56.210 pursuant to 2005 c 274 ยง 103, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.311  Duty to disclose or withhold information โ€” Otherwise provided.
[2005 c 274 ยง 287; 1991 c 23 ยง 11; 1990 c 256 ยง 2; 1987 c 404 ยง 3.]
Recodified as RCW 42.56.510 pursuant to 2005 c 274 ยง 103, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.312  Medical records โ€” Health care information.
[1991 c 335 ยง 902.]
Repealed by 2005 c 274 ยง 429, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.313  Application for license or small loan endorsement under chapter 31.45 RCW โ€” Certain information exempt.
[1995 c 18 ยง 8; 1991 c 355 ยง 22.]
Repealed by 2005 c 274 ยง 429, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.314  Electrical utility records, request by law enforcement agency.
[1987 c 403 ยง 6.]
Repealed by 2005 c 274 ยง 429, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.315  Certain records obtained by colleges, universities, libraries, or archives exempt.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 294 ยง 22.]
Repealed by 2005 c 274 ยง 429, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.316  Certain records of impaired physician program exempt.
[2001 c 64 ยง 3; 1994 sp.s. c 9 ยง 726; 1987 c 416 ยง 7.]
Repealed by 2005 c 274 ยง 429, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.317  Information on commercial fertilizer distribution exempt.
[1987 c 45 ยง 15.]
Repealed by 2005 c 274 ยง 429, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.318  Information on concealed pistol licenses exempt.
[1988 c 219 ยง 2.]
Repealed by 2005 c 274 ยง 429, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.319  Certain records of department of community, trade, and economic development exempt.
[2001 c 87 ยง 1; 1999 c 150 ยง 1; 1993 c 280 ยง 36; 1989 c 312 ยง 7.]
Repealed by 2005 c 274 ยง 429, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.31901  Identity of child victims of sexual assault exempt.
[1992 c 188 ยง 6.]
Repealed by 2005 c 274 ยง 429, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.31902  Infant mortality review.
[1992 c 179 ยง 2.]
Repealed by 2005 c 274 ยง 429, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.31903  Identification of viators regulated by the insurance commissioner exempt.
[1995 c 161 ยง 15.]
Repealed by 2005 c 274 ยง 429, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.31904  Insurance antifraud plans exempt.
[1995 c 285 ยง 15.]
Repealed by 2005 c 274 ยง 429, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.31905  Insurance information on certain material transactions exempt.
[1995 c 86 ยง 25.]
Repealed by 2005 c 274 ยง 429, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.31906  Fireworks records exempt.
[1995 c 61 ยง 30.]
Repealed by 2005 c 274 ยง 429, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.31907  Agricultural business and commodity board and commission records exempt.
[2002 c 313 ยง 66; 2001 c 314 ยง 18; 1996 c 80 ยง 3.]
Repealed by 2005 c 274 ยง 429, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.31908  Business information gathered under certain regulatory activities exempt.
[1996 c 102 ยง 1.]
Repealed by 2005 c 274 ยง 429, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.31909  American ginseng growers or dealers โ€” Certain information exempt.
[1998 c 154 ยง 33; 1996 c 188 ยง 6.]
Repealed by 2005 c 274 ยง 429, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.31910  Uniform Disciplinary Act complaints exempt.
[1997 c 270 ยง 2.]
Repealed by 2005 c 274 ยง 429, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.31911  Examination reports and information from financial institutions exempt.
[1997 c 258 ยง 1.]
Repealed by 2005 c 274 ยง 429, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.31912  Motor carrier information systems.
[1999 c 146 ยง 1.]
Repealed by 2005 c 274 ยง 429, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.31913  Marine employees salary surveys.
[1999 c 256 ยง 2.]
Repealed by 2005 c 274 ยง 429, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.31914  Rail fixed guideway system โ€” Safety and security program plan.
[1999 c 202 ยง 8.]
Repealed by 2005 c 274 ยง 429, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.31915  Service contract providers โ€” Financial reports exempt.
[1999 c 112 ยง 18.]
Repealed by 2005 c 274 ยง 429, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.31916  Insurance information.
[2001 c 57 ยง 2.]
Repealed by 2005 c 274 ยง 429, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.31917  Insurance information โ€” Proprietary or trade secret.
[2001 c 179 ยง 14.]
Repealed by 2005 c 274 ยง 429, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.31918  Agriculture records exempt โ€” Apple merchants.
[2002 c 235 ยง 4.]
Repealed by 2005 c 274 ยง 429, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.31919  Public livestock market information exempt.
[2003 c 326 ยง 91.]
Repealed by 2005 c 274 ยง 429, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.31920  Department of social and health services reports for section 8, chapter 231, Laws of 2003.
[2004 c 142 ยง 16.]
Repealed by 2005 c 274 ยง 429, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.31921  Correctional industries class I work program information.
[2004 c 167 ยง 9.]
Repealed by 2005 c 274 ยง 429, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.31922  Personal information โ€” Notice of security breaches.
[2005 c 368 ยง 1.] Recodified as RCW 42.56.590 pursuant to 2006 c 209 ยง 16, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.31923  Certain information from dairies and feedlots limited โ€” Rules.
[2005 c 510 ยง 5.] Recodified as RCW 42.56.610 pursuant to 2006 c 209 ยง 16, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.320  Prompt responses required.
[1995 c 397 ยง 15; 1992 c 139 ยง 6; 1975 1st ex.s. c 294 ยง 18; 1973 c 1 ยง 32 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.56.520 pursuant to 2005 c 274 ยง 103, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.325  Review of agency denial.
[1992 c 139 ยง 10.]
Recodified as RCW 42.56.530 pursuant to 2005 c 274 ยง 103, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.330  Court protection of public records.
[1992 c 139 ยง 7; 1975 1st ex.s. c 294 ยง 19; 1973 c 1 ยง 33 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.56.540 pursuant to 2005 c 274 ยง 103, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.340  Judicial review of agency actions.
[2005 c 483 ยง 5; 2005 c 274 ยง 288; 1992 c 139 ยง 8; 1987 c 403 ยง 5; 1975 1st ex.s. c 294 ยง 20; 1973 c 1 ยง 34 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.56.550 pursuant to 2005 c 274 ยง 103, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.341  Application of RCW 42.17.340.
[2005 c 274 ยง 289; 1995 c 397 ยง 16.]
Recodified as RCW 42.56.560 pursuant to 2005 c 274 ยง 103, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.348  Explanatory pamphlet.
[2005 c 483 ยง 4; 2005 c 274 ยง 290; 1992 c 139 ยง 9.]
Recodified as RCW 42.56.570 pursuant to 2005 c 274 ยง 103, effective July 1, 2006.


42.17.350  Public disclosure commission โ€” Established โ€” Membership โ€” Prohibited activities โ€” Compensation, travel expenses.
[2010 c 204 ยง 301; 1998 c 30 ยง 1; 1984 c 287 ยง 74; 1982 c 147 ยง 15; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 112 ยง 8; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 ยง 93; 1975 1st ex.s. c 294 ยง 23; 1973 c 1 ยง 35 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.100 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.360  Commission โ€” Duties.
[2010 c 204 ยง 302; 1973 c 1 ยง 36 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.105 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.362  Toll-free telephone number.
[2000 c 237 ยง 6.]
Repealed by 2010 c 204 ยง 1103, effective January 1, 2012. Later enactment, see RCW 42.17A.105(12).


42.17.365  Audits and investigations.
[1999 c 401 ยง 8; 1993 c 2 ยง 29 (Initiative Measure No. 134, approved November 3, 1992).]
Repealed by 2010 c 204 ยง 1103, effective January 1, 2012. Later enactment, see RCW 42.17A.105(6).


42.17.367  Web site for commission documents.
[2010 c 204 ยง 201; 1999 c 401 ยง 9; 1994 c 40 ยง 2.]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.050 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.369  Electronic filing โ€” Availability.
[2010 c 204 ยง 202; 2000 c 237 ยง 3; 1999 c 401 ยง 11.]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.055 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.3691  Electronic filing โ€” When required.
[2010 c 204 ยง 410; 2000 c 237 ยง 4; 1999 c 401 ยง 12.]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.245 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.370  Commission โ€” Additional powers.
[2010 c 204 ยง 303; 1995 c 397 ยง 17; 1994 c 40 ยง 3; 1986 c 155 ยง 11; 1985 c 367 ยง 11; 1984 c 34 ยง 7; 1977 ex.s. c 336 ยง 7; 1975 1st ex.s. c 294 ยง 25; 1973 c 1 ยง 37 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.110 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.375  Reports filed with county elections official โ€” Rules governing.
[1983 c 294 ยง 1.]
Repealed by 2010 c 205 ยง 10; and repealed by 2010 c 204 ยง 1103, effective January 1, 2012. Later enactment, see RCW 42.17A.105(9).


42.17.380  Secretary of state, attorney general โ€” Duties.
[2010 c 204 ยง 306; 1982 c 35 ยง 196; 1975 1st ex.s. c 294 ยง 26; 1973 c 1 ยง 38 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.130 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.390  Civil remedies and sanctions.
[2010 c 204 ยง 1001; 2006 c 315 ยง 2; 1993 c 2 ยง 28 (Initiative Measure No. 134, approved November 3, 1992); 1973 c 1 ยง 39 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.750 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.392  Civil penalty for untimely filing โ€” Payment โ€” Waiver โ€” Enforcement.
[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 112 ยง 11.]
Repealed by 1982 c 147 ยง 19.


42.17.395  Violations โ€” Determination by commission โ€” Procedure.
[2010 c 204 ยง 1002; 2006 c 315 ยง 3; 1989 c 175 ยง 91; 1985 c 367 ยง 12; 1982 c 147 ยง 16; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 112 ยง 12.]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.755 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.397  Procedure upon petition for enforcement of order of commission โ€” Court's order of enforcement.
[2010 c 204 ยง 1003; 1989 c 175 ยง 92; 1982 c 147 ยง 17; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 112 ยง 13.]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.760 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.400  Enforcement.
[2010 c 204 ยง 1004; 2007 c 455 ยง 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 294 ยง 27; 1973 c 1 ยง 40 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.765 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.405  Suspension, reapplication of reporting requirements in small political subdivisions.
[2010 c 204 ยง 307; 2006 c 240 ยง 2; 1986 c 12 ยง 3; 1985 c 367 ยง 13; 1982 c 60 ยง 1.]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.135 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.410  Limitation on actions.
[2007 c 455 ยง 2; 1982 c 147 ยง 18; 1973 c 1 ยง 41 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.770 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.420  Date of mailing deemed date of receipt โ€” Exceptions โ€” Electronic filings.
[2010 c 204 ยง 308; 1999 c 401 ยง 10; 1995 c 397 ยง 18; 1983 c 176 ยง 2; 1973 c 1 ยง 42 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.140 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.430  Certification of reports.
[1973 c 1 ยง 43 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.145 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.440  Statements and reports public records.
[1973 c 1 ยง 44 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.020 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.450  Duty to preserve statements and reports.
[1973 c 1 ยง 45 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.150 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.460  Access to reports โ€” Legislative intent.
[1999 c 401 ยง 1.]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.060 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.461  Access goals.
[2010 c 204 ยง 203; 2000 c 237 ยง 5; 1999 c 401 ยง 2.]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.061 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.463  Access performance measures.
[2010 c 204 ยง 204; 1999 c 401 ยง 3.]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.065 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.465  Information technology plan โ€” Contents.
[1999 c 401 ยง 4.]
Repealed by 2010 c 204 ยง 1103, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.467  Information technology plan โ€” Consultation.
[1999 c 401 ยง 5.]
Repealed by 2010 c 204 ยง 1103, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.469  Information technology plan โ€” Submission.
[1999 c 401 ยง 6.]
Repealed by 2010 c 204 ยง 1103, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.471  Access performance reports.
[1999 c 401 ยง 7.]
Repealed by 2010 c 204 ยง 1103, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.505  Definitions.
[1988 c 199 ยง 1.]
Repealed by 2005 c 445 ยง 13, effective January 1, 2006.


42.17.510  Identification of sponsor โ€” Exemptions.
[2010 c 204 ยง 505; 2005 c 445 ยง 9; 1995 c 397 ยง 19; 1993 c 2 ยง 22 (Initiative Measure No. 134, approved November 3, 1992); 1984 c 216 ยง 1.]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.320 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.520  Picture of candidate.
[2010 c 204 ยง 506; 1984 c 216 ยง 2.]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.330 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.530  Political advertising or electioneering communication โ€” Libel or defamation per se.
[2009 c 222 ยง 2; 2005 c 445 ยง 10; 1999 c 304 ยง 2; 1988 c 199 ยง 2; 1984 c 216 ยง 3.]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.335 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.540  Responsibility for compliance.
[2010 c 204 ยง 507; 1984 c 216 ยง 4.]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.340 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.550  Independent expenditure disclosure.
[1993 c 2 ยง 23 (Initiative Measure No. 134, approved November 3, 1992).]
Repealed by 2010 c 205 ยง 10.


42.17.561  Findings.
[2010 c 204 ยง 501; 2005 c 445 ยง 1.]
Recodified as RCW 42.17A.300 pursuant to 2010 c 204 ยง 1102, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.562  Intent.
[2005 c 445 ยง 2.]
Repealed by 2010 c 204 ยง 1103, effective January 1, 2012.


42.17.565  Report โ€” Information required โ€” Time โ€” Method โ€”