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WA HB1716

Concerning locations at which ballots may be cast.

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Introduced
01/10/2022
In Committee
02/16/2022
Crossed Over
01/28/2022
Passed
03/08/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/17/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to locations at which ballots may be cast; and amending RCW 29A.08.140, 29A.40.160, and 29A.84.510.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing laws to specify the locations where ballots may be cast and the activities that are prohibited within certain distances of those locations. Key provisions include: - Requiring county auditors to open voting centers during business hours throughout the voting period, including at the county auditor's office, division of elections, and certain cities over 100,000 population. - Allowing voters to register or update their address in person at voting centers, county auditor offices, or other designated locations up until 8pm on election day. - Prohibiting certain activities like campaigning or soliciting signatures within 100 feet of a voting center or 25 feet of a ballot drop box, with some exceptions for authorized political party observers. - Allowing law enforcement to stop prohibited activities and arrest individuals engaging in them, with violations punishable as gross misdemeanors.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Effective date 6/9/2022. (on 03/17/2022)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1716&Year=2021&Initiative=false
Final Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1716-S.E%20HBR%20FBR%2022.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/House/1716-S.SL.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House%20Passed%20Legislature/1716-S.PL.pdf
Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1716-S.E%20HBR%20PL%2022.pdf
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1716-S.E%20SBR%20APS%2022.pdf
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1716-S.E%20SBR%20SGE%20OC%2022.pdf
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1716-S.E%20SBR%20SGE%20TA%2022.pdf
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report (Orig.) https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1716-S.E%20SBA%20SGE%2022.pdf
Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1716-S.E%20HBR%20APH%2022.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1716-S.E.pdf
House Floor Amendment https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/1716-S%20AMH%20VOLZ%20CABL%20012.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1716-S.pdf
House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1716%20HBR%20SGOV%2022.pdf
House Bill Analysis 2022 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1716%20HBA%20SGOV%2022.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1716.pdf
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