Washington Administrative Code Title 1 - Code Reviser, Office of the
Washington Administrative Code (WAC) – Title 1: Office of the Code Reviser
This title establishes the rules governing the Office of the Code Reviser, which is the agency responsible for drafting, codifying, and publishing Washington State laws and regulations.
📘 Title 1 WAC: Office of the Code Reviser – Overview
Main Role:
The Office of the Code Reviser assists the Washington State Legislature by:
Drafting bills and amendments
Codifying laws into the Revised Code of Washington (RCW)
Publishing the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and Washington State Register (WSR)
🔹 Key Areas in Title 1
1. Rule-Making Procedures
Standards for formatting and submitting proposed agency rules
Timelines and processes for publishing in the Washington State Register
2. Filing and Publication Requirements
Procedures for how and when agencies must file rule changes
Formatting guidance for rule amendments, repeals, and adoptions
3. Washington State Register (WSR)
Details on publishing agency rule-making notices
Guidelines for WSR submission and corrections
4. Editorial Standards
Grammar, punctuation, and legal style used in codified laws and regulations
🧾 Notable Chapters in Title 1 WAC
WAC 1-01 – General Provisions (definitions, scope)
WAC 1-21 – Washington State Register procedures
WAC 1-06 – Public Records of the Office of the Code Reviser
WAC 1-20 – Style Manual for the Washington Administrative Code and Washington State Register
WAC 1-04 – Executive Ethics Rules
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