The bill amends RCW 29A.60.280 to standardize the period in which elected officials of counties, cities, towns, and special purpose districts must take their oath of office. The legislation aims to resolve conflicts in existing laws regarding the assumption of office for these local officials, while also clarifying that the term for these officials begins immediately after December 31st following their election, unless specific statutory provisions dictate otherwise.

Key changes include the insertion of new language that specifies the oath of office must be taken between the date of the final certification of the election and the day before the term of office begins, replacing the previous provisions that allowed the oath to be taken up to ten days prior to assuming office or at the last regular meeting before the official assumes office. This amendment seeks to streamline the process and eliminate outdated statutory language that is no longer necessary.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 29A.60.280
Bill as Passed Legislature: 29A.60.280
Session Law: 29A.60.280