WAC: WAC stands for Washington Administrative Code – Regulations of executive branch agencies are issued by authority of statutes. Like legislation and the Constitution, regulations are a source of primary law in Washington State. The WAC codifies the regulations and arranges them by subject or agency.
RCW: RCW stands for the Revised Code of Washington. The RCW is the compilation of all permanent laws now in force in Washington State.
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Public Records & Open Meetings
RCW 42.56 = Public Records Act (PRA). Right to inspect and copy public records of state and local government agencies.
RCW 42.30 = Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) — governs open meetings, notice, minutes, and executive sessions for Washington public agencies.
RCW 42.30.035 = Minutes of regular and special meetings required; must be promptly available for public inspection.
Elections & Campaign Finance
RCW 29B.45.010 = Public office facilities may not be used to campaign for or against a candidate or ballot proposition (formerly RCW 42.17A.555, recodified effective January 1, 2026).
RCW 46.20.155 = Voter registration services required when issuing or renewing a driver’s license or identicard.
Vehicles & Traffic
WAC 204-24-050 = Use of tire chains or other traction devices.
WAC 204-24-040 = Traction devices. Chains, Studs, etc.
RCW 46.61.100 = Keep right except to pass
RCW 46.09.455 = Authorized and prohibited uses for wheeled all-terrain vehicles (WATV).
Local Government & Land Use
RCW 39.34 = Interlocal Cooperation Act — authorizes formal cooperative agreements (Interlocal Agreements/ILAs) between two or more governmental entities.
RCW 35.77.010 = Requires cities and towns to prepare and adopt a 6-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
RCW 36.70A = Growth Management Act (GMA) — Washington’s land-use planning law.
Taxation & Levies
RCW 84.55.050 = Election to authorize increase in regular property tax levy (levy lid lift) — limited propositions, procedure.
Other
RCW 9.46.210 = Enforcement/Commission as a law enforcement agency
