WSR 99-20-114

PROPOSED RULES

COMMISSION ON

JUDICIAL CONDUCT

[ R.D. #99-03-- Filed October 6, 1999, 9:24 a.m. ]

Original Notice.

Exempt from preproposal statement of inquiry under RCW 34.05.310(4).

Title of Rule: Commission on Judicial Conduct rules of procedure (CJCRP).

Purpose: To amend and clarify existing rules of procedure, Rules 6, 17, and 28.

Other Identifying Information: Commission on Judicial Conduct rules of procedure (WSR 96-17-025 and 99-17-050).

Statutory Authority for Adoption: Article IV, Section 31, Washington State Constitution.

Statute Being Implemented: Chapter 2.64 RCW and Article IV, Section 31, State Constitution.

Summary: The proposed action would modify and clarify existing rules of procedure, Rules 6, 17, and 28.

Reasons Supporting Proposal: The commission is directed to provide for rules of procedure and for confidentiality.

Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation and Enforcement: David Akana, P.O. Box 1817, Olympia, WA 98507, (360) 753-4585.

Name of Proponent: Commission on Judicial Conduct, governmental.

Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: The amendments to the existing rules would clarify procedures used in proceedings before the commission.

Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: The changes proposed to existing rules would clarify procedures used in proceedings before the commission.

No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. No small business impact statement is required for this proposal by chapter 19.85 RCW. The rules are procedural in nature.

RCW 34.05.328 does not apply to this rule adoption. The action would amend procedural rules.

Hearing Location: SeaTac Holiday Inn, 17338 International Boulevard, SeaTac, WA 98188, on December 3, 1999, at 11:00 a.m.

Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Kathy Sullivan by November 29, 1999, TDD (360) 753-4585.

Submit Written Comments to: Commission on Judicial Conduct, P.O. Box 1817, Olympia, WA 98507, fax (360) 586-2918, by November 24, 1999.

Date of Intended Adoption: December 3, 1999.

October 6, 1999

David Akana

Executive Director

Reviser's note: The material contained in this filing exceeded the page-count limitations of WAC 1-21-040 for appearance in this issue of the Register. It will appear in the 99-21 issue of the Register.

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