Washington Attorney General Opinions
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Could a Washington city, county, or school district let 17-year-olds vote in local elections, and could the legislature authorize that by statute?
No to both. The AG concluded that Article VI, section 1 of the Washington Constitution sets mandatory qualifications for voting in 'all elections,' including a minimum age of 18. A local measure or a …
Can a charter county in Washington suspend an elected treasurer who is under investigation for misconduct?
Yes. RCW 36.29.090 lets the legislative authority of a charter county suspend a county treasurer (or treasurer-assessor, as to treasurer duties) once a civil or criminal action alleging official misco…
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Attorney general opinions in Washington are written by the Washington Attorney General's office in response to questions from state agencies, legislators, and prosecutors. They are not binding like court decisions, but courts and agencies treat them as persuasive guidance on how state law applies. Every opinion above has a plain-English question and short answer, plus a link to the full original text.