§ 29A.56.020 Date
§ 29A.56.031 Submission of candidates by parties
§ 29A.56.040 Procedures — Ballot form and arrangement
§ 29A.56.050 Allocation of delegates — Party declarations
§ 29A.56.060 Costs
§ 29A.56.080 Definitions
§ 29A.56.082 Designation of electors
§ 29A.56.084 Pledge by electors
§ 29A.56.086 Certificate of ascertainment
§ 29A.56.088 Meeting of electors — Presiding officer — Elector vacancy
§ 29A.56.090 Voting by electors
§ 29A.56.092 Amended certificate of ascertainment — Certificate of vote
§ 29A.56.110 Initiating proceedings — Statement — Contents — Verification — Definitions
§ 29A.56.120 Petition — Where filed
§ 29A.56.130 Ballot synopsis
§ 29A.56.140 Determination by superior court — Correction of ballot synopsis
§ 29A.56.150 Filing supporting signatures — Time limitations
§ 29A.56.160 Petition — Form
§ 29A.56.170 Petition — Size
§ 29A.56.180 Number of signatures required
§ 29A.56.190 Canvassing signatures — Time of — Notice
§ 29A.56.200 Verification and canvass of signatures — Procedure — Statistical sampling
§ 29A.56.210 Fixing date for recall election — Notice
§ 29A.56.220 Response to petition charges
§ 29A.56.230 Destruction of insufficient recall petition
§ 29A.56.240 Fraudulent names — Record of
§ 29A.56.250 Conduct of election — Contents of ballot
§ 29A.56.260 Ascertaining the result — When recall effective
§ 29A.56.270 Enforcement provisions — Mandamus — Appellate review
§ 29A.56.300 States’ agreement — Presidential election — National popular vote
§ 29A.56.310 Date of election — Number
§ 29A.56.320 Nomination — What names on ballots — How counted
§ 29A.56.340 Time and place of meeting
§ 29A.56.350 Compensation
§ 29A.56.360 Slate of presidential electors
§ 29A.56.410 Governor’s proclamation calling convention — When
§ 29A.56.420 Governor’s proclamation calling convention — Publication
§ 29A.56.430 Election of convention delegates — Date
§ 29A.56.440 Time and place for convention
§ 29A.56.450 Delegates — Number and qualifications
§ 29A.56.460 Delegates — Declarations of candidacy
§ 29A.56.470 Election of delegates — Administration
§ 29A.56.480 Election of delegates — Ballots
§ 29A.56.490 Election of delegates — Ascertaining result
§ 29A.56.500 Meeting — Organization
§ 29A.56.510 Quorum — Proceedings — Record
§ 29A.56.520 Certification and transmittal of result
§ 29A.56.530 Expenses — How paid — Delegates receive filing fee
§ 29A.56.540 Federal statutes controlling
§ 29A.56.600 Convention
§ 29A.56.610 Nomination by convention — Dates
§ 29A.56.620 Convention — Notice
§ 29A.56.630 Nominating petition — Requirements
§ 29A.56.640 Certificate of nomination — Requisites
§ 29A.56.650 Multiple certificates of nomination
§ 29A.56.660 Presidential electors — Selection at convention
§ 29A.56.670 Certificate of nomination — Checking signatures — Appeal of determination
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Terms Used In Washington Code > Chapter 29A.56 - Special circumstances elections

  • Affirmed: In the practice of the appellate courts, the decree or order is declared valid and will stand as rendered in the lower court.
  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
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  • Majority leader: see Floor Leaders
  • Minority leader: See Floor Leaders
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Voice vote: A vote in which the Presiding Officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of legisators voting on each side are not recorded.