Law: Washington State Law

This is a guide to WA state administrative law. Administrative law consists of rules, regulations, decisions, and guidance documents issued by executive branch agencies, boards, commissions, departments, and offices. These agencies are generally created by statute.

This research guide provides a brief history of the Washington Constitution and the process by which it can be changed. It serves as a finding aid to the major publications and archival resources concerning the Washington Constitution, including secondary sources, Constitutional Convention documents, and proposed amendments.

This is a guide to conducting WA state legislative history. "Legislative history" refers to the progress of a bill through the legislative process and to the documents that are created during that process. It is often used a means of understanding why the Legislature enacted a particular law or to aid in the interpretation of a law.

The Revised Code of Washington is a compilation and codification of all the permanent laws currently in force in the state of Washington. It is comprised of 91 titles arranged by topic. The online version of the RCW is updated twice a year (once in the early fall following the legislative session and again at the end of the year if any ballot measures that change the law is passed at the general election).

Bills being considered by the Washington State Legislature can be searched (from 2009 - to date). There is a link to historical bill information from 1991 to 2008.

This is a searchable database of cases decided by the Washington Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals from 1854 - to date

Arranged by title. Updated twice a month.

This searchable database includes links to city codes, county codes, and official websites.