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WA HB2206

WA HB2206
Establishing secure online access to the voter registration database.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to establishing secure online access to the voter 2 registration database; amending RCW 29A.08.125; and providing an 3 effective date. 4

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing law to establish secure online access to the state's voter registration database. The key provisions include: 1. Requiring the Secretary of State to maintain a centralized, statewide voter registration database that includes voter information such as name, date of birth, residence address, signature, gender, and date of registration. 2. Providing secure online access for voters to print replacement ballots and update their voter registration information, using an individual verification system for each voter to access their voter profile securely and privately. 3. Coordinating the voter registration database with other government databases, such as the Department of Corrections, Department of Licensing, and Department of Health, to identify and prevent ineligible voters from being registered. 4. Granting authorized employees of the Secretary of State and county auditors immediate electronic access to the voter registration information. 5. Requiring the database to comply with the Help America Vote Act and provide various functionalities, such as identifying duplicate registrations and screening for ineligible voters. The bill also sets an effective date of July 23, 2024 for these changes to take effect.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations Executive Session (08:00:00 1/26/2024 House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations) (on 01/26/2024)

Taxonomy

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Right to Privacy and Access to Government Information
  • ‐ Voting Rights and Issues

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