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Introduced
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
In Committee
02/20/2018
02/20/2018
Crossed Over
01/17/2018
01/17/2018
Passed
03/05/2018
03/05/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/19/2018
03/19/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to extending the period for voter registration;1amending RCW 29A.08.140, 29A.08.110, 29A.08.410, 29A.40.160, and229A.32.031; providing an effective date; and providing an expiration3date.4
AI Summary
This bill extends the period for voter registration in Washington. It reduces the deadline to register to vote in person from 8 days before an election to 8:00 p.m. on the day of the election. It also requires each county to have a voting center that is open during business hours starting 18 days before an election, and allows voters to register in person at the county auditor's office, a voting center, or other designated location up until 8:00 p.m. on election day. The bill also includes provisions related to the information that must be included in the state's voter's pamphlet.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (16)
Patty Kuderer (D)*,
Andy Billig (D),
Steve Conway (D),
Jeannie Darneille (D),
David Frockt (D),
Bob Hasegawa (D),
Sam Hunt (D),
Karen Keiser (D),
Marko Liias (D),
Mark Mullet (D),
Sharon Nelson (D),
Guy Palumbo (D),
Jamie Pedersen (D),
Christine Rolfes (D),
Rebecca Saldaña (D),
Lisa Wellman (D),
Last Action
Effective date 6/7/2018*. (on 03/19/2018)
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