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WA HB1475

WA HB1475
Increasing access to elections by allowing certain populations to return ballots using an online ballot portal.


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Introduced
01/20/2023
In Committee
01/20/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to increasing access to elections by allowing 2 certain populations to return ballots using an online ballot portal; 3 amending RCW 29A.40.091, 29A.60.235, and 29A.04.611; reenacting and 4 amending RCW 29A.40.110; adding a new section to chapter 29A.40 RCW; 5 and providing an effective date. 6

AI Summary

This bill establishes a statewide online ballot portal that allows certain voters, such as overseas voters, disabled voters, and voters serving a sentence of partial confinement, to access, mark, and return their ballots electronically. The bill also requires the secretary of state to establish standards and procedures for the approval and use of the online ballot portal. The bill amends existing laws to allow these specified voters to return their ballots using the online portal by the same deadline as other voters, and requires the county auditor to maintain the secrecy of these ballots. The bill takes effect on January 1, 2025.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/08/2024)

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