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WA SB5902

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matt Boehnke

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the deadline for county auditors to send automatic voter registration acknowledgment notice packages from 5 business days to 60 days after receiving an application from the Department of Licensing

  • Allows voter registration forms approved by the Secretary of State to be used in addition to the standard voter registration application for in-person registration at county auditor offices and voting centers

  • Clarifies that new registrants who decline registration within 15 days of the mailing date are deemed to have never registered to vote, while those declining after the deadline will have their registration cancelled

  • Requires acknowledgment notices to be sent when automatic voter registration information indicates a residential address change

  • Permits county auditors to use alternative communication methods (email, phone, text) for voter outreach, with mailed notices not required if voters respond through these alternate channels

Legislative Description

Concerning effective voter notifications and forms.

Last Action

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 1:30 PM.

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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