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2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 43.06.040: Lieutenant governor acts in governor\'s absence.

    If the governor absents himself from the state, he shall, prior to his departure, notify the lieutenant governor of his proposed absence, and during such absence the lieutenant governor shall perform all the duties of the governor.

    [1965 c 8 § 43.06.040. Prior: 1890 p 629 § 6; RRS § 10985.]

Notes:
    Duties of lieutenant governor: State Constitution Art. 3 § 16.

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