Wash. Const. art. III, § 16
- Constitution
- Constitution of Washington
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, DUTIES AND SALARY. The lieutenant governor shall be presiding officer of the state senate, and shall discharge such other duties as may be prescribed by law. He shall receive an annual salary of one thousand dollars, which may be increased by the legislature, but shall never exceed three thousand dollars per annum. Compensation of legislators, elected state officials, and judges: Art. 28 Section 1, Art. 30.
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