As used in this chapter:
RCW 38.52.010
Modernization of statewide 911 emergency communications system- 2022 c 203: "The ongoing modernization of the statewide 911 emergency communications system is essential to public safety. Implementing new technologies with the modernization to next generation 911 requires clarifying changes to update requirements and definitions currently in statute." [2022 c 203§ 1.]
Finding-Intent- 2019 c 471: "The legislature finds that the ability of government to fulfill its constitutional and statutory responsibilities by continuing to conduct essential functions and services during the periods of significant disruption that follow catastrophic incidents requires both continuity of operations planning by individual agencies and continuity of government planning by state and local government. It is the intent of the legislature that all levels and branches of government, both state and local, take appropriate action to cooperatively conduct appropriate planning and preparation for continuity of operations and government to assist in fulfilling these responsibilities." [2019 c 471§ 1.]
Finding-Intent- 2017 c 312: See note following RCW 38.52.580.
Severability-Effective date-2002 c 341: See notes following RCW 38.52.501.
Effective date-1995 c 391: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
Finding-Intent-1993 c 251: See note following RCW 38.52.430.
Severability-1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.