Washington Statutes
§ 42.36.040 — Public discussion by candidate for public office.(Effective until January 1, 2026.)
Washington § 42.36.040
JurisdictionWashington
Title 42PUBLIC OFFICERS AND AGENCIES
Ch. 42.36APPEARANCE OF FAIRNESS DOCTRINE—LIMITATIONS
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Wash. Rev. Code § 42.36.040 (2026).
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Prior to declaring as a candidate for public office or while campaigning for public office as defined by RCW 42.17A.005 no public discussion or expression of an opinion by a person subsequently elected to a public office, on any pending or proposed quasi-judicial actions, shall be a violation of the appearance of fairness doctrine.
Effective date — 2011 c 60: See RCW 42.17A.919 .
Prior to declaring as a candidate for public office or while campaigning for public office as defined by RCW 29B.10.440 no public discussion or expression of an opinion by a person subsequently elected to a public office, on any pending or proposed quasi-judicial actions, shall be a violation of the appearance of fairness doctrine.
Intent — Construction — Rules remain valid — Effective date — 2024 c 164: See no
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Legislative History
[2011 c 60 s 27;1982 c 229 s 4.]
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