(1) An argument or statement submitted to the secretary of state for publication in the voters' pamphlet is not available for public inspection or copying until:
(a) In the case of candidate statements, (i) all statements by all candidates who have filed for a particular office have been received, except those who informed the secretary that they will not submit statements, or (ii) the deadline for submission of statements has elapsed;
(b) In the case of arguments supporting or opposing a measure, (i) the arguments on both sides have been received, unless a committee was not appointed for one side, or (ii) the deadline for submission of arguments has elapsed; and
(c) In the case of rebuttal arguments, (i) the rebuttals on both sides have been received, unless a committee was not appointed for one side, or (ii) the deadline for submission of arguments has elapsed.
(2) Nothing in this section prohibits the secretary from releasing information under *RCW 29A.32.090(2)(d).
[2003 c 111 § 810. Prior: 1999 c 260 § 9. Formerly RCW 29.81.290.]
Notes: *Reviser's note: RCW 29A.32.090 was amended by 2009 c 222 § 3, changing subsection (2)(d) to subsection (3)(d).