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WA HB1068

Exempting election security information from public records disclosure.

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Introduced
01/11/2021
In Committee
03/12/2021
Crossed Over
02/24/2021
Passed
04/08/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/14/2021

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to exempting election security information from public records disclosure; amending RCW 42.56.420; creating a new section; and declaring an emergency.

AI Summary

This bill exempts election security information from public records disclosure. It amends the existing law, RCW 42.56.420, to include exemptions for the continuity of operations plan for election operations, security audits, assessments, and test results related to the physical security or cybersecurity of election operations or infrastructure. The bill also exempts portions of records containing information about election infrastructure, security, or potential threats, where disclosure could increase risk to election integrity. These exemptions do not include information on security breaches, and do not prohibit authorized audits from being conducted. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective immediately.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Effective date 4/14/2021. (on 04/14/2021)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1068&Year=2021&Initiative=false
Final Bill Report http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1068-S.E%20HBR%20FBR%2021.pdf
BillText http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House Passed Legislature/1068-S.PL.pdf
BillText http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Session Laws/House/1068-S.SL.pdf
Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1068-S.E%20HBR%20PL%2021.pdf
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1068-S.E%20SBR%20APS%2021.pdf
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1068-S.E%20SBR%20SGE%20OC%2021.pdf
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1068-S.E%20SBR%20SGE%20TA%2021.pdf
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report (Orig.) http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1068-S.E%20SBA%20SGE%2021.pdf
Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1068-S.E%20HBR%20APH%2021.pdf
BillText http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1068-S.E.pdf
House Floor Amendment http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/1068-S%20AMH%20GRAH%20OLER%20012.pdf
House Floor Amendment http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/1068-S%20AMH%20SUTH%20OLER%20015.pdf
House Floor Amendment http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/1068-S%20AMH%20WALJ%20OLER%20011.pdf
BillText http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1068-S.pdf
House Bill Report http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1068%20HBR%20SGOV%2021.pdf
House Bill Analysis 2021 http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1068%20HBA%20SGOV%2021.pdf
BillText http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1068.pdf
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