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Bill would allow county commissioners to administer oath of office to state legislators after appointment confusion
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill 5245 would explicitly authorize county commissioners (and county council members) to administer oaths of office to state legislators. The sponsor described a recent appointment where no judge was available in a remote location and urged clarifying the law to avoid future confusion.
Substitute Senate Bill 5245 would explicitly authorize county commissioners to administer the oath of office to state legislators, clarifying which local officials may perform the swearing-in after appointment.
Kellen Wright, committee staff, briefed the measure, noting Article VI of the U.S. Constitution requires state legislators to take an oath and Washington law has…
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