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WA SB5723
WA SB5723Giving cities and towns the freedom to switch their general elections to even-numbered years.
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Introduced
02/08/2023
02/08/2023
In Committee
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to giving cities and towns the freedom to switch 2 their general elections to even-numbered years to take advantage of 3 higher and more diverse voter turnout; amending RCW 29A.04.330, 4 35.17.020, 35.18.270, 35.23.051, 35.27.090, 35.30.080, and 5 35A.02.050; and creating new sections. 6
AI Summary
This bill gives cities and towns the freedom to switch their general elections to even-numbered years in order to take advantage of higher and more diverse voter turnout. The bill amends several sections of the Revised Code of Washington to allow cities and towns to make this change through a process that involves public hearings, voter approval, and a transition period. The goal is to increase voter participation in local elections by aligning them with the higher turnout of even-numbered year state and federal elections.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (14)
Javier Valdez (D)*,
Manka Dhingra (D),
Noel Frame (D),
Bob Hasegawa (D),
Karen Keiser (D),
Patty Kuderer (D),
Marko Liias (D),
Liz Lovelett (D),
Joe Nguyen (D),
T'wina Nobles (D),
Jamie Pedersen (D),
Emily Randall (D),
Sharon Shewmake (D),
Derek Stanford (D),
Last Action
Senate Rules "X" file. (on 02/15/2024)
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