WA HB1339

Cities, towns, and special purpose districts may opt to hold regular elections in even-numbered years instead of odd-numbered years through ordinance adoption (requiring two public hearings 30 days apart), voter-approved charter amendment, or voter initiative

Jurisdictions transitioning to even-numbered years must adjust term lengths by one year (shorter or longer) for a single transitional election cycle, then return to standard four-year terms

Odd-year local elections average approximately 40.5% voter participation compared to approximately 80% participation in even-numbered years when federal and state elections occur

All elected positions within a jurisdiction must move together to even-numbered years; jurisdictions may later repeal the change and transition back to odd-numbered years

The act requires specific funding in the 2025 omnibus appropriations bill by June 30, 2025, or it becomes null and void