Wash. Rev. Code § 44.05.020

Current through the 2024 Regular Session

Section 44.05.020 - [Effective 1/1/2026] Definitions

The definitions set forth in this section apply throughout this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise.

(1) "Chief election officer" means the secretary of state.

(2) "Federal census" means the decennial census required by federal law to be prepared by the United States bureau of the census in each year ending in zero.

(3) "Lobbyist" means an individual required to register with the Washington public disclosure commission pursuant to RCW 29B.50.010.

(4) "Plan" means a plan for legislative and congressional redistricting mandated by Article II, section 43 of the state Constitution.

RCW 44.05.020

Amended by 2024 c 164,§ 528, eff. 1/1/2026.

Amended by 2011 c 60,§ 41, eff. 1/1/2012.

1983 c 16 § 2.

Intent-Construction-Rules remain valid-Effective date- 2024 c 164 : See notes following RCW 29B.10.010.

Effective date- 2011 c 60 : See note following RCW 29B.20.030.

This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.