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WA HB2206

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sharlett Mena

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adopts the Uniform Military and Overseas Voters Act (UOCAVA) to conform Washington state voting law with federal requirements for military personnel, their dependents, and U.S. citizens living abroad

  • Requires county auditors to mail UOCAVA ballots at least 45 days before primary/general elections and elections involving federal office, and at least 30 days before special elections

  • Allows covered voters to receive ballots electronically via fax, email, or internet delivery, and to return voted ballots by fax or email by 8:00 p.m. Pacific Time on election day

  • Extends ballot acceptance deadline for UOCAVA voters to the day before county certification of election results, provided the ballot was submitted by 8:00 p.m. on election day

  • Requires the Secretary of State to establish an electronic system for covered voters to apply for registration, receive ballots, and track ballot status via telephone, email, or internet

Legislative Description

Adopting national standards for uniformed and overseas civilian voting, including conforming amendments to existing statute.

Last Action

House Rules "X" file.

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/4/2026
State Government & Tribal Relations1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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