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WA HB2341
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Tarra Simmons
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AI Summary
- Public high schools must observe "National Voter Registration Day" on the third Tuesday of September each year and coordinate voter registration events in history or social studies classes, primarily for seniors
- Students 16 years of age or older must be given the opportunity to register to vote or sign up as future voters online during class, with paper forms available for those who cannot use online registration
- The Superintendent of Public Instruction must consult with the Secretary of State to track registrations, with a goal of at least 50,000 new high school voter registrations annually
- Annual reports on progress toward the registration goal must be submitted to the governor and legislature, including county-level data and recommendations for increasing youth registration
- The existing January 16th "Temperance and Good Citizenship Day" registration events are shifted to serve as a follow-up opportunity for students who missed the September registration day
Legislative Description
Celebrating national voter registration day.
Last Action
First reading, referred to Education.
1/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Education1/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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