RCW 29A.28.030
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When a vacancy occurs in the representation of this state in the senate of the United States, the governor shall make a temporary appointment to that office until the people fill the vacancy by election as provided in this chapter.
[ 2003 c 111 s 703 . Prior: 1985 c 45 s 3 ; 1965 c 9 s 29.68.070 ; prior: 1921 c 33 s 1 ; RRS s 3798. Formerly RCW 29.68.070 .]
Notes:
Legislative intent — 1985 c 45: See note following RCW 29A.04.420 .
Special procedures for primary for United States senate vacancy in 1983: Chapter 1, Laws of 1983 3rd ex. sess. (uncodified).
Vacancies in public office, how caused: RCW 42.12.010 .