Wash. Rev. Code § 43.17.320

Current through 2024

Section 43.17.320 - [Effective 1/1/2026] Interagency disputes-Alternative dispute resolution-Definitions

For purposes of RCW 43.17.320 through 43.17.340, "state agency" means:

(1) Any agency for which the executive officer is listed in RCW 29B.55.020(1); and

(2) The office of the secretary of state; the office of the state treasurer; the office of the state auditor; the department of natural resources; the office of the insurance commissioner; and the office of the superintendent of public instruction.

RCW 43.17.320

Amended by 2024 c 164,§ 521, eff. 1/1/2026.

2011 c 60 § 35; 1993 c 279 § 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.

Intent-1993 c 279: "It is the intent of the legislature to reduce the number of time-consuming and costly lawsuits between state agencies by establishing alternative dispute resolution processes available to any agency." [ 1993 c 279 s 1.]

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