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WA HB1475
WA HB1475Increasing access to elections by allowing certain populations to return ballots using an online ballot portal.
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Introduced
01/20/2023
01/20/2023
In Committee
01/20/2023
01/20/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
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)
Darya Farivar (D)*,
Steve Bergquist (D),
Mike Chapman (D),
Mary Fosse (D),
Mia Gregerson (D),
Nicole Macri (D),
Sharlett Mena (D),
Melanie Morgan (D),
Strom Peterson (D),
Gerry Pollet (D),
Alex Ramel (D),
Julia Reed (D),
Cindy Ryu (D),
Tarra Simmons (D),
Jamila Taylor (D),
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/08/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1475&Year=2023&Initiative=false |
| Fiscal Note - 1475 HB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=66155 |
| Fiscal Note - 1475 HB (Partial) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=65939 |
| House Bill Analysis 2023 | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1475%20HBA%20SGOV%2023.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1475.pdf |
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