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This bill establishes national standards for voting by uniformed service members and overseas civilians, aligning Washington state law with federal requirements under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA). It defines "covered voters" to include military personnel, their dependents, and U.S. citizens residing abroad who are eligible to vote in Washington, and it outlines procedures for voter registration, ballot application, and ballot transmission, including the use of electronic methods and the federal postcard application. The bill also clarifies how ballots from these voters are processed and counted, ensuring that minor errors do not invalidate a vote and providing for an electronic system where voters can track their ballot status. Additionally, it makes conforming amendments to existing state laws to reflect these new provisions, with some sections having specific effective or expiration dates.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2206&Year=2025&Initiative=false