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This bill makes several modifications to Washington state voter registration laws, focusing on improving voter notifications and registration processes. The bill updates procedures for registering to vote and changing voter registration addresses, allowing voters to register or update their information up to 8 days before an election through various methods including online submission, in-person registration, and through government agencies like the Department of Licensing. Key changes include extending the timeframe for sending automatic voter registration acknowledgment notices from five business days to 60 days, clarifying communication methods with voters (such as allowing email, phone, or text message communications), and refining the definitions of various voter registration notices like "verification notice" and "acknowledgment notice". The bill also maintains existing protections for voter privacy, such as prohibiting the Department of Licensing from sharing voter registration data files with federal agencies, and ensures that personal information remains exempt from public inspection. These modifications aim to make voter registration more accessible, flexible, and efficient while maintaining the integrity of the voter registration process.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5902&Year=2025&Initiative=false