§ 44.20.010 Engrossed bills filed with secretary of state
§ 44.20.020 Chapter numbers — Bill copies certified, delivered — Citation by number and year
§ 44.20.030 Session laws — Separate copies to be available
§ 44.20.050 Publication of session laws — Headings, index
§ 44.20.060 Duty of code reviser in arranging laws
§ 44.20.080 Private publication restricted
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Terms Used In Washington Code > Chapter 44.20 - Session laws

  • Engrossed bill: The official copy of a bill or joint resolution passed by a chamber of the legislature.
  • Enrolled bill: The final copy of a bill or joint resolution which has passed both chambers in identical form. It is printed on parchment paper, signed by appropriate officials, and submitted to the President/Governor for signature.
  • Legislative session: That part of a chamber's daily session in which it considers legislative business (bills, resolutions, and actions related thereto).
  • 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
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.