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This bill modifies the existing law regarding county commissioners' powers by specifically authorizing them to administer oaths of office to state legislators. Currently, county commissioners have the general power to administer oaths necessary for the discharge of their duties, but this bill explicitly adds the specific ability to administer oaths to state legislators. The modification is made to RCW 36.32.120, which outlines the legislative authorities of county commissioners. The change is relatively minor but provides clear statutory authorization for county commissioners to perform this specific administrative function for state legislators. The bill appears to be a technical clarification that removes any potential ambiguity about whether county commissioners have the authority to administer oaths to state legislators when they are taking office. By adding this explicit language, the bill ensures that county commissioners can formally and legally administer these oaths without any legal uncertainty.

Government Affairs

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5245&Year=2025&Initiative=false