Bill > SB5903

This bill modifies the election procedures for cemetery districts by clarifying and updating the rules for candidate selection and balloting. Specifically, the bill maintains that cemetery district elections will follow general election laws but eliminates primary elections for these positions, meaning all qualified candidates will appear directly on the general election ballot. The bill introduces a new provision that if only one person files and qualifies as a candidate for a specific commissioner position, that person will be automatically elected and their position will not appear on the ballot. Additionally, the bill references existing state law (chapter 42.12 RCW) regarding how vacancies on cemetery district commissioner boards should be filled. This change simplifies the election process for cemetery districts by reducing administrative complexity and ensuring that qualified candidates can be seated with minimal bureaucratic obstacles.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5903&Year=2025&Initiative=false