Bill > HB1727

This bill amends various laws to move all county, city, town, and district general elections to even-numbered years, starting in 2028. It also makes changes to the timing and staggering of terms for elected officials in these jurisdictions. Key provisions include: - Moving all county, city, town, and district general elections to even-numbered years, with some exceptions for special elections and recall elections. Elections held in odd-numbered years will be limited to city, town, and district elections, special elections, and recall elections. - Requiring the state to assume a prorated share of costs for state and federal offices and measures voted on in state primary, general, or special elections. - Modifying the timing and staggering of terms for elected officials in cities, towns, counties, and other districts to align with the new even-year election schedule. - Providing that current elected officials will continue to serve until their successors are elected and qualified when the new even-year election schedule takes effect. The bill aims to align local elections with state and federal elections, which are held in even-numbered years, in order to increase voter participation and reduce costs.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1727&Year=2021&Initiative=false