Wash. Rev. Code § 43.06.040

Current through the 2024 Regular Session

Section 43.06.040 - Lieutenant governor acts in governor's absence

If the governor absents himself or herself from the state, he or she shall, prior to his or her departure, notify the lieutenant governor of his or her proposed absence, and during such absence the lieutenant governor shall perform all the duties of the governor.

RCW 43.06.040

2009 c 549 § 5014; 1965 c 8 § 43.06.040. Prior: 1890 p 629 § 6; RRS § 10985.

Duties of lieutenant governor: State Constitution Art. 3 s 16.