Revised Code of Washington
Wash. Rev. Code § 42.30.140 (2026)
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If any provision of this chapter conflicts with the provisions of any other statute, the provisions of this chapter shall control: PROVIDED, That this chapter shall not apply to:
(1) The proceedings concerned with the formal issuance of an order granting, suspending, revoking, or denying any license, permit, or certificate to engage in any business, occupation, or profession or to any disciplinary proceedings involving a member of such business, occupation, or profession, or to receive a license for a sports activity or to operate any mechanical device or motor vehicle where a license or registration is necessary; or
(2) That portion of a meeting of a quasi-judicial body which relates to a quasi-judicial matter between named parties as distinguished from a matter having general effect on the public or on a class or group; or
(3) Matters governed by chapter 34.05 RCW, the Administrative Procedure Act; or
(4)(a) Collective bargaining sessions with employee organizations, including contract negotiations, grievance meetings, and discussions relating to the interpretation or application of a labor agreement; or (b) that portion of a meeting during which the governing body is planning or adopting the strategy or position to be taken by the governing body during the course of any collective bargaining, professional negotiations, or grievance or mediation proceedings, or reviewing the proposals made in the negotiations or proceedings while in progress.
Notes:
Effective date—1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.
Drug reimbursement policy recommendations: RCW 74.09.653.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 20
cases (3 in the last 5 years), 1974–2024 · leading case: Teaford v. Howard, 707 P.2d 1327 (Wash. 1985).
Teaford v. Howard, 707 P.2d 1327 (Wash. 1985). “140 states the provisions of the open public meetings act do not apply to the proceedings concerned with formal issuance of orders regarding licensing, that portion of a meeting dealing with quasi-judicial matters, matters governed by the administrative procedure act, RCW 34.”
Miller v. City of Tacoma, 979 P.2d 429 (Wash. 1999). “However, subject to RCW 42.30.140(4), discussion by a governing body of salaries, wages, and other conditions of employment to be generally applied within the agency shall occur in a meeting open to the public, and when a governing body elects to take final action hiring,…”
Miller v. City of Tacoma, 138 Wash. 2d 318 (Wash. 1999). “However, subject to RCW 42.30.140(4), discussion by a governing body of salaries, wages, and other conditions of employment to be generally applied within the agency shall occur in a meeting open to the public, and when a governing body elects to take final action hiring,…”
In Re DeBruyn, 774 P.2d 1196 (Wash. 1989). “110 permits discussion by a governing body of salaries in executive sessions subject to RCW 42.30.140(4). RCW 42.30.140(4) provides that the act does not apply to: That portion of a meeting during which the governing body is planning or adopting the strategy or position to be…”
Am. Civil Liberties Union v. City of Seattle, 89 P.3d 295 (Wash. Ct. App. 2004). “RCW 42.30.140(4)(a). PAWS, 125 Wn.2d at 262 .”
Pierce v. Lake Stevens Sch. Dist. No. 4, 529 P.2d 810 (Wash. 1974). “The trial court, in answer to this contention, held that the decision to nonrenew a contract of a teacher is a quasi-judicial matter and therefore is expressly exempt from the provisions of the open meetings act under RCW 42.30.140(2), which provides that the chapter shall not…”
Hartman v. Washington State Game Comm'n, 532 P.2d 614 (Wash. 1975). “We note that RCW 42.30.140 provides that the act shall control where in conflict with another statute.”
Clausing v. State, 955 P.2d 394 (Wash. Ct. App. 1998). “See RCW 42.30.140. Nonetheless, Dr. Clausing asserts that the Board was not entitled to enter its summary restriction order by telephone conference call.”
Cohen v. Everett City Council, 535 P.2d 801 (Wash. 1975). “At the licensee’s request the hearing before the council was in closed session pursuant to RCW 42.30.140 which provides an exception to the Open Public Meetings Act of 1971 and allows an executive session when the matter before the council concerns a license revocation.”
Clausing v. State, 955 P.2d 394 (Wash. Ct. App. 1998). “See RCW 42.30.140. Nonetheless, Dr. Clausing asserts that the Board was not entitled to enter its summary restriction order by telephone conference call.”
Ina Tateuchi v. City Of Bellevue, 478 P.3d 142 (Wash. Ct. App. 2020). “But RCW 42.30.140(2) exempts “[t]hat portion of a meeting of a quasi-judicial body which relates to a quasi-judicial matter between named parties as distinguished from a matter having general effect on the public or on a class or group.”
ACLU of Washington v. City of Seattle, 89 P.3d 295 (Wash. Ct. App. 2004). “[25] RCW 42.30.140(4)(a). [26] PAWS, 125 Wash.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 42.30.140(2) — 4 cases
Pierce v. Lake Stevens Sch. Dist. No. 4, 529 P.2d 810 (Wash. 1974). “The trial court, in answer to this contention, held that the decision to nonrenew a contract of a teacher is a quasi-judicial matter and therefore is expressly exempt from the provisions of the open meetings act under RCW 42.30.140(2), which provides that the chapter shall not…”
Ina Tateuchi v. City Of Bellevue, 478 P.3d 142 (Wash. Ct. App. 2020). “But RCW 42.30.140(2) exempts “[t]hat portion of a meeting of a quasi-judicial body which relates to a quasi-judicial matter between named parties as distinguished from a matter having general effect on the public or on a class or group.”
Protect the Peninsula's Future v. Clallam Cnty., 833 P.2d 406 (Wash. Ct. App. 1992).
Advanced Drilling Llc, V. State Labor & Indus. (Wash. Ct. App. 2024).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 42.30.140(3) — 2 cases
Twin Harbors Fish & Wildlife Advocacy, V State Fish & Wildlife (Wash. Ct. App. 2022).
Eric Johnson, Apps/cross-resp v. Wa State Conservation Comm., Resps/cross-app (Wash. Ct. App. 2021).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 42.30.140(4) — 4 cases
Miller v. City of Tacoma, 979 P.2d 429 (Wash. 1999). “However, subject to RCW 42.30.140(4), discussion by a governing body of salaries, wages, and other conditions of employment to be generally applied within the agency shall occur in a meeting open to the public, and when a governing body elects to take final action hiring,…”
Miller v. City of Tacoma, 138 Wash. 2d 318 (Wash. 1999). “However, subject to RCW 42.30.140(4), discussion by a governing body of salaries, wages, and other conditions of employment to be generally applied within the agency shall occur in a meeting open to the public, and when a governing body elects to take final action hiring,…”
In Re DeBruyn, 774 P.2d 1196 (Wash. 1989). “110 permits discussion by a governing body of salaries in executive sessions subject to RCW 42.30.140(4). RCW 42.30.140(4) provides that the act does not apply to: That portion of a meeting during which the governing body is planning or adopting the strategy or position to be…”
Mason Cnty. v. Pub. Emp. Relations Comm'n, 771 P.2d 1185 (Wash. Ct. App. 1989).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 42.30.140(4)(a) — 2 cases
Am. Civil Liberties Union v. City of Seattle, 89 P.3d 295 (Wash. Ct. App. 2004). “RCW 42.30.140(4)(a). PAWS, 125 Wn.2d at 262 .”
ACLU of Washington v. City of Seattle, 89 P.3d 295 (Wash. Ct. App. 2004). “[25] RCW 42.30.140(4)(a). [26] PAWS, 125 Wash.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 42.30.140(4)(b) — 3 cases
Am. Civil Liberties Union v. City of Seattle, 89 P.3d 295 (Wash. Ct. App. 2004). “RCW 42.30.140(4)(a). PAWS, 125 Wn.2d at 262 .”
ACLU of Washington v. City of Seattle, 89 P.3d 295 (Wash. Ct. App. 2004). “[25] RCW 42.30.140(4)(a). [26] PAWS, 125 Wash.”
Lincoln Cnty. v. Pub. Emp. Relations Comm'n (Wash. Ct. App. 2020).
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