Signed by Governor Jay Inslee

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that amends the state voter registration process.

Highlights:

• Requires an individual to put an address where they receive mail if it is different from the address where they live (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that to verify citizenship an individual must check the box marked citizenship on the form or present documents to a government official during another government transaction (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that a voting application is only complete if it is completed before the day of the election even if it is done through automatic registrations (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that if a person signs up for automatic voter registration, 5 days after the application is submitted and approved the voter shall receive a notice package from the auditor (Sec. 4). 

• Specifies that if a person has previously registered to vote elsewhere they may list where they were previously registered on their new application (Sec. 6). 

• Authorizes individuals who are not using automatic voter registration to update their addresses for voting purposes when receiving service at agencies designated by the RCW statutes previously established  (Sec. 10) 

• Requires the department of licensing to transmit to the secretary of the state accurate information regarding a voters language preferences, phone numbers, and email addresses along with status of citizenship at the request of the (Sec. 10). 

• Specifies other changes to the voter registration process concerning automatic registration and its effects on new and existing applicants (Sec. 10). 

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that amends the state voter registration process.

Highlights:

• Requires an individual to put an address where they receive mail if it is different from the address where they live (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that to verify citizenship an individual must check the box marked citizenship on the form or present documents to a government official during another government transaction (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that a voting application is only complete if it is completed before the day of the election even if it is done through automatic registrations (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that if a person signs up for automatic voter registration, 5 days after the application is submitted and approved the voter shall receive a notice package from the auditor (Sec. 4). 

• Specifies that if a person has previously registered to vote elsewhere they may list where they were previously registered on their new application (Sec. 6). 

• Authorizes individuals who are not using automatic voter registration to update their addresses for voting purposes when receiving service at agencies designated by the RCW statutes previously established  (Sec. 10) 

• Requires the department of licensing to transmit to the secretary of the state accurate information regarding a voters language preferences, phone numbers, and email addresses along with status of citizenship at the request of the (Sec. 10). 

• Specifies other changes to the voter registration process concerning automatic registration and its effects on new and existing applicants (Sec. 10). 

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that amends the state voter registration process.