The bill updates the process service requirements in Washington state for business entities and motorists by amending several sections of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and repealing one section. Key amendments include the introduction of new definitions and procedures for serving process on various entities, such as corporations and nonresident entities, as defined in RCW 23.95.400 and RCW 23.95.105. The bill specifies that service of process, notice, or demand can be made in accordance with these definitions, streamlining the process for serving legal documents to different types of entities.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing language regarding service on nonresidents and residents involved in vehicle operations, clarifying the appointment of the Secretary of State as the lawful attorney for service of summons or process. It also establishes new requirements for service by mail and the necessary documentation to be included with the process. The repeal of RCW 4.28.090 removes outdated provisions regarding service on corporations without an officer in the state, further modernizing the legal framework for process service in Washington.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 4.28.080, 4.28.100, 46.64.040
Bill as Passed Legislature: 4.28.080, 4.28.100, 46.64.040
Session Law: 4.28.080, 4.28.100, 46.64.040