WA HB1750

Prohibits political subdivisions from implementing election policies or practices that result in material disparate burdens on protected class members' ability to vote or participate in the political process, unless the policy significantly furthers a compelling interest with no less burdensome alternative

Establishes that violations of vote dilution provisions require showing polarized voting exists and members of a protected class lack equal opportunity to elect candidates of their choice, without requiring proof of discriminatory intent

Allows courts to grant preliminary injunctions for upcoming elections if plaintiffs are more likely than not to succeed and an appropriate remedy can be implemented, without requiring plaintiffs to post bond

Requires political subdivisions to reimburse up to $50,000 in research costs to parties who provide notice of potential violations when the subdivision subsequently adopts a compliant remedy

Exempts cities and towns with populations under 1,000 and school districts with K-12 enrollment under 250 from the act's provisions