# RCW 43.06.050: RCW 43.06.050: Powers and duties of acting governor

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C06_S050

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 43.06.050
- **Heading:** RCW 43.06.050: Powers and duties of acting governor
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 06 / Section 050

## Text

Every provision of law in relation to the powers and duties of the governor, and in relation to acts and duties to be performed by others towards him or her, extends to the person performing for the time being the duties of governor.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 43.06.010 RCW 43.06.010: General powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C06_S010.md)
- [RCW 43.06.013 RCW 43.06.013: Requests for nonconviction criminal history fingerprint record checks for agency heads—"Agency head" defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C06_S013.md)
- [RCW 43.06.015 RCW 43.06.015: Interstate oil compact commission—Governor may join.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C06_S015.md)
- [RCW 43.06.020 RCW 43.06.020: Records to be kept.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C06_S020.md)
- [RCW 43.06.030 RCW 43.06.030: Appointments to senate for confirmation—Notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C06_S030.md)
- [RCW 43.06.040 RCW 43.06.040: Lieutenant governor acts in governor's absence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C06_S040.md)
- [RCW 43.06.050 RCW 43.06.050: Powers and duties of acting governor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C06_S050.md)
- [RCW 43.06.055 RCW 43.06.055: Governor-elect—Appropriation to provide office and staff.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C06_S055.md)
- [RCW 43.06.060 RCW 43.06.060: Expense of publishing proclamations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C06_S060.md)
- [RCW 43.06.070 RCW 43.06.070: Removal of appointive officers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C06_S070.md)
- [RCW 43.06.080 RCW 43.06.080: Removal of appointive officers—Statement of reasons to be filed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C06_S080.md)
- [RCW 43.06.090 RCW 43.06.090: Removal of appointive officers—Filling of vacancy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C06_S090.md)
- [RCW 43.06.092 RCW 43.06.092: Gubernatorial appointees—Continuation of service—Appointments to fill vacancies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C06_S092.md)
- [RCW 43.06.094 RCW 43.06.094: Gubernatorial appointees—Removal prior to confirmation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C06_S094.md)

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