Washington Revised Code Title 44. State Government--Legislative § 44.05.020. Definitions (Effective until January 1, 2026)

(1) “Chief election officer” means the secretary of state.

(2) “Federal census” means the decennial census required by federal law to be prepared by the United States bureau of the census in each year ending in zero.

(3) “Lobbyist” means an individual required to register with the Washington public disclosure commission pursuant to RCW 42.17A.600.

(4) “Plan” means a plan for legislative and congressional redistricting mandated by Article II, section 43 of the state Constitution.