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Senator seeks to clarify who may administer oath to appointed legislators
Summary
Senate Bill 5245 would allow county legislative authorities to administer oaths of office to state legislators appointed to fill vacancies, prompted by a senator's appointment that required a second ceremonial swearing in in Olympia.
Danielle Creech, committee staff, briefed senators on proposed substitute Senate Bill 5245 at the Jan. 28 hearing, saying the bill "relating to legislative oaths of office" clarifies who may administer oaths to state legislators. Creech cited constitutional provisions, noting Article VI of the U.S. Constitution requires officials to swear an oath or affirmation to support the U.S. Constitution and Article I, section 6 of the Washington State Constitution addresses the mode of…
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