Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 44 State Government -- Legislative - Section 44.04.210 Gender-neutral terms

§ 44.04.210. Gender-neutral terms

(1) All statutes, memorials, and resolutions enacted, adopted, or amended by the legislature after July 1, 1983, shall be written in gender-neutral terms unless a specification of gender is intended.

(2) No statute, memorial, or resolution is invalid because it does not comply with this section.

[1983 c 20 § 3.]

Notes:
     Intent -- 1983 c 20: See note following RCW 43.01.160.

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