Wash. Rev. Code § 42.36.040

Current through the 2024 Regular Session

Section 42.36.040 - [Effective 1/1/2026] Public discussion by candidate for public office

Prior to declaring as a candidate for public office or while campaigning for public office as defined by RCW 29B.10.440 no public discussion or expression of an opinion by a person subsequently elected to a public office, on any pending or proposed quasi-judicial actions, shall be a violation of the appearance of fairness doctrine.

RCW 42.36.040

Amended by 2024 c 164,§ 512, eff. 1/1/2026.

Amended by 2011 c 60,§ 27, eff. 1/1/2012.

1982 c 229 § 4.

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.

This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.