In any case in which the commission shall issue an order against any political or civil subdivision of the state, or any agency, or instrumentality of the state or of the foregoing, or any officer or employee thereof, the commission shall transmit a copy of such order to the governor of the state. The governor shall take such action to secure compliance with such order as the governor deems necessary.
RCW 49.60.320
Governor may act on orders against state or political subdivisions.
Known as the Washington State Civil Rights Act
The act spans §§ 49–49 (66 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 68 Wash. 2d 262 - Washington State Board Against Discrimination v. Board of Directors (1966)
Most recently applied in 68 Wash. 2d 262 - Washington State Board Against Discrimination v. Board of Directors (March 1966)
1985 c 185 s 27; 1949 c 183 s 11; Rem
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.