§ 43.17.320 — Interagency disputes—Alternative dispute resolution—Definitions.(Effective until January 1, 2026.)

Washington § 43.17.320

• Jurisdiction: Washington
• Title 43: STATE GOVERNMENT—EXECUTIVE
• Ch. 43.17: ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES—GENERAL PROVISIONS

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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 42.17A.705 (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.

Effective date — 2011 c 60: See RCW 42.17A.919 .

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 .]

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.

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 .]

Legislative History

[2011 c 60 s 35;1993 c 279 s 2.]