Washington Revised Code Title 43. State Government--Executive § 43.43.035. Governor, lieutenant governor, and governor-elect--Security and protection--Duty to provide

The chief of the Washington state patrol is directed to provide security and protection for the governor, the governor's family, and the lieutenant governor to the extent and in the manner the governor and the chief of the Washington state patrol deem adequate and appropriate.

In the same manner the chief of the Washington state patrol is directed to provide security and protection for the governor-elect from the time of the November election.