Washington State

Office of the Attorney General

Attorney General

Bob Ferguson

AGO 1956 NO. 185 >

A vacancy created in the legislature by the death of a senator must be filled by appointment if one or part of one regular session of the legislature remains.  If there is only an eventuality of a special session then the appointment is to be made upon calling of the special session.  The salary of the appointee commences when he has qualified and taken his oath of office.