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King County laws

The official county code, the County Council’s meeting agendas, and recent ordinances and resolutions, in plain language where a summary has been written. Every item links to its official source.

Compiled October 25, 2026 · links last checked October 25, 2026

County laws change often

County laws change often, and this page may not show the latest changes. The county’s official sources linked here are the authority; this page is a plain-language guide to help you find them, not legal advice and not an official county or government site.

Recent ordinances and resolutions

An ordinance is a local law. A resolution is a formal decision or statement that is usually not a permanent law. Items are listed newest first, and the list is a sample of recent items, not every action the county has taken.

Ordinance 20137

Notice of a public hearing on the King County transportation district

Plain-language summary

The County Council declared its intent to hold a public hearing on whether the County would assume the rights, powers, immunities, functions and obligations of the King County transportation district.

Official source: King County Legislative Information (Legistar) (opens in a new tab)

Ordinance 20131

Collective bargaining agreement with the Washington State Nurses Association

Plain-language summary

The County Council approved and adopted a collective bargaining agreement between King County and the Washington State Nurses Association, which represents nurse supervisors and managers in the Department of Public Health and the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention, and set the effective date of the agreement.

Official source: King County Legislative Information (Legistar) (opens in a new tab)

Ordinance 20130

Memorandum of agreement with the Joint Crafts Council (Carpenter II employees)

Plain-language summary

The County Council approved and adopted a memorandum of agreement between King County and the Joint Crafts Council – Construction Crafts – North Coast States Carpenters Union, which represents Carpenter II employees in the Department of Local Services and the Department of Executive Services.

Official source: King County Legislative Information (Legistar) (opens in a new tab)

Sources

  1. King County official website (opens in a new tab)
  2. King County Code (opens in a new tab)
  3. County Council meetings and agendas (Legistar) (opens in a new tab)
  4. King County Legislative Information (Legistar) (opens in a new tab)
  5. King County Legislative Information (Legistar) (opens in a new tab)
  6. King County Legislative Information (Legistar) (opens in a new tab)
  7. King County Legislative Information (Legistar) (opens in a new tab)