§ 44.05.010 Short title
§ 44.05.020 Definitions
§ 44.05.030 Redistricting commission — Membership — Chairperson — Vacancies
§ 44.05.040 Oath
§ 44.05.050 Members — Persons ineligible to serve
§ 44.05.060 Members — Political activities prohibited
§ 44.05.070 Employment of personnel — Assistance of state officials — Witness expenses — Appropriations — Compensation
§ 44.05.080 Duties
§ 44.05.090 Redistricting plan
§ 44.05.100 Submission of plan to legislature — Amendment — Effect — Adoption by supreme court, when
§ 44.05.110 Cessation of operations — Financial statement — Official record
§ 44.05.120 Reconvening of commission to modify plan
§ 44.05.130 Challenges to plan
§ 44.05.140 Residence of certain individuals — Last known place of residence
§ 44.05.900 Contingent effective date — 1983 c 16
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Terms Used In Washington Code > Chapter 44.05 - Washington state redistricting act

  • 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.
  • Joint resolution: A legislative measure which requires the approval of both chambers.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • 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
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.