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WA SB5077
Bill
Status
5/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Javier Valdez
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AI Summary
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Expands automatic voter registration to state agencies providing public assistance or disability services, with the governor having sole discretion to decide which agencies implement the program after consulting with the secretary of state
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Authorizes the governor to designate local, federal, or tribal agencies—including federal agencies administering naturalization ceremonies—to provide voter registration services, with agency consent required
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Allows the Washington Health Benefit Exchange to share applicant information with the secretary of state for automatic voter registration if applicants don't decline within 15 days of receiving notice
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Permits the Department of Corrections to provide voter registration services, with applications from incarcerated individuals held as "pending" until release from total confinement
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Enables the secretary of state to create application programming interfaces (APIs) allowing government agencies and higher education institutions to facilitate electronic voter registration through their websites
Legislative Description
Concerning expansion of voter registration services by government agencies.
Last Action
Effective date 7/27/2025.
5/17/2025