Bill > HB1861

This bill aims to improve meaningful access to elections by increasing language assistance in Washington state. The key provisions require county auditors to provide election instructions and materials in the language of a minority group if at least 1.5% of citizens in the county are members of that group, have limited English proficiency, and have an illiteracy rate exceeding the national average. This applies to both general county populations as well as specific Indian reservations within the county. The bill defines relevant terms such as "illiteracy," "Indian reservation," "limited English proficiency," and "single language minority group." The requirement for counties to comply is contingent on state funding being provided for this purpose.