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WA Rev Code § 29A.36.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.36 - Ballots and Other Voting Forms.|29A.36.210 - Property tax levies—Ballot form.

RCW 29A.36.210 Property tax levies—Ballot form.(1) The ballot proposition authorizing a taxing district to impose the regular property tax levies authorized in RCW 36.68.525, 36.69.145, 67.38.130, 84.52.069, or 84.52.135 must contain in substance the following:"Will the . . . . . . (insert the name of the taxing district) be authorized to impose regular property tax levies of . . . . . . (insert the maximum rate) or less per thousand dollars of assessed valuation for each of . . . . . . (insert the maximum number of years allowable) consecutive years?Yes . . . . . . . . . . . .□No  . . . . . . . . . . . .□"Each voter may indicate either "Yes" or "No" on his or her ballot in accordance with the procedures established under this title.(2) The ballot proposition authorizing a taxing district to impose a permanent regular tax levy under RCW 84.52.069 must contain in substance the following:"Will the . . . . . (insert the name of the taxing district) be authorized to impose a PERMANENT regular property levy of . . . . . (insert the maximum rate) or less per thousand dollars of assessed valuation?Yes . . . . . . . . . . . .□No  . . . . . . . . . . . .□"[ 2010 c 106 § 301; 2004 c 80 § 2; 2003 c 111 § 921. Prior: 1999 c 224 § 2; 1984 c 131 § 3. Formerly RCW 29.30.111.]NOTES:Effective date—2010 c 106: See note following RCW 35.102.145.Effective date—2004 c 80: See note following RCW 84.52.135.Application—1999 c 224: See note following RCW 84.52.069.Purpose—1984 c 131 §§ 3-9: "The purpose of sections 3 through 6 of this act is to clarify requirements necessary for voters to authorize certain local governments to impose regular property tax levies for a series of years. Sections 3 through 9 of this act only clarify the existing law to avoid credence being given to an erroneous opinion that has been rendered by the attorney general. As cogently expressed in Attorney General Opinion, Number 14, Addendum, opinions rendered by the attorney general are advisory only and are merely a "prediction of the outcome if the matter were to be litigated." Nevertheless, confusion has arisen from this erroneous opinion." [ 1984 c 131 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.36.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.36 - Ballots and Other Voting Forms.|29A.36.220 - Expense of printing and mailing ballots, envelopes, and instructions.

RCW 29A.36.220 Expense of printing and mailing ballots, envelopes, and instructions.The cost of printing and mailing ballots, envelopes, and instructions shall be an election cost that shall be borne as determined under RCW 29A.04.410 and 29A.04.420, as appropriate.[ 2011 c 10 § 34; 2003 c 111 § 922. Prior: 1990 c 59 § 16; 1965 c 9 § 29.30.130; prior: 1889 p 400 § 1; RRS § 5269. Formerly RCW 29.30.130.]NOTES:Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.Intent—Effective date—1990 c 59: See notes following RCW 29A.04.013.
WA Rev Code § 29A.36.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.36 - Ballots and Other Voting Forms.|29A.36.230 - Regional transportation investment district and regional transit authority single ballot.

RCW 29A.36.230 Regional transportation investment district and regional transit authority single ballot.The election on the single ballot proposition described in RCW 36.120.070 and 81.112.030(10) must be conducted by the auditor of each component county in accordance with the general election laws of the state, except as provided in this section. Notice of the election must be published in one or more newspapers of general circulation in each component county in the manner provided in the general election laws. The single joint ballot proposition required under RCW 36.120.070 and 81.112.030(10) must be in substantially the following form:"REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT DISTRICT (RTID)ANDREGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (RTA)PROPOSITION #1REGIONAL ROADS AND TRANSIT SYSTEMTo reduce transportation congestion, increase road capacity, promote safety, facilitate mobility, provide for an integrated regional transportation system, and improve the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of Washington, shall a regional transit authority (RTA) implement a regional rail and transit system to link [insert geographic references] as described in [insert plan name], financed by [insert taxes] imposed by RTA, all as provided in Resolution No. [insert number]; and shall a regional transportation investment district (RTID) be formed and authorized to implement and invest in improving the regional transportation system by replacing vulnerable bridges, improving safety, and increasing capacity on state and local roads to further link major education, employment, and retail centers described in [insert plan name] financed by [insert taxes] imposed by RTID, all as provided in Resolution No. [insert number]; further provided that the RTA taxes shall be imposed only within the boundaries of the RTA, and the RTID taxes shall be imposed only within the boundaries of the RTID?Yes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .□No  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .□"[ 2007 c 509 § 4.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Constitutional challenges—Expedited appeals—Severability—Effective date—2007 c 509: See notes following RCW 36.120.070.
WA Rev Code § 29A.40.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.40 - Elections by Mail.|29A.40.010 - Ballots by mail.

RCW 29A.40.010 Ballots by mail.Each active registered voter of the state, overseas voter, and service voter shall automatically be issued a mail ballot for each general election, special election, or primary. Overseas voters and service voters are authorized to cast the same ballots, including those for special elections, as a registered voter of the state would receive under this chapter. Each active registered voter shall continue to receive a ballot by mail until the death or disqualification of the voter, cancellation of the voter's registration, or placing the voter on inactive status.[ 2013 c 11 § 47; 2011 c 10 § 35; 2009 c 369 § 36; 2003 c 111 § 1001. Prior: 2001 c 241 § 1; 1991 c 81 § 29; 1987 c 346 § 9; 1986 c 167 § 14; 1985 c 273 § 1; 1984 c 27 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 76; 1974 ex.s. c 35 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 202 § 37; 1965 c 9 § 29.36.010; prior: 1963 ex.s. c 23 § 1; 1955 c 167 § 2; prior: (i) 1950 ex.s. c 8 § 1; 1943 c 72 § 1; 1933 ex.s. c 41 § 1; 1923 c 58 § 1; 1921 c 143 § 1; 1917 c 159 § 1; 1915 c 189 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 5280. (ii) 1933 ex.s. c 41 § 2, part; 1923 c 58 § 2, part; 1921 c 143 § 2, part; 1917 c 159 § 2, part; 1915 c 189 § 2, part; RRS § 5281, part. Formerly RCW 29.36.210, 29.36.010.]NOTES:Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.Effective date—1991 c 81: See note following RCW 29A.84.540.Legislative intent—1987 c 346: "By this act the legislature intends to combine and unify the laws and procedures governing absentee voting. These amendments are intended: (1) To clarify and incorporate into a single chapter of the Revised Code of Washington the preexisting statutes under which electors of this state qualify for absentee ballots under state law, federal law, or a combination of both state and federal law, and (2) to insure uniformity in the application, issuance, receipt, and canvassing of these absentee ballots. Nothing in this act is intended to impose any new requirement on the ability of the registered voters or electors of this state to qualify for, receive, or cast absentee ballots in any primary or election." [ 1987 c 346 § 1.]Effective date—1987 c 346: "This act shall take effect on January 1, 1988." [ 1987 c 346 § 25.]Severability—1986 c 167: See note following RCW 29A.16.040.Effective date—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 361: See notes following RCW 29A.16.040.
WA Rev Code § 29A.40.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.40 - Elections by Mail.|29A.40.020 - Request for ballot from an overseas voter or service voter.

RCW 29A.40.020 Request for ballot from an overseas voter or service voter.(1) A request for a ballot from an overseas voter or service voter must include the address of the last residence in the state of Washington.(2) No person, organization, or association may distribute any ballot materials that contain a return address other than that of the appropriate county auditor.[ 2011 c 10 § 36; 2009 c 369 § 37; 2003 c 111 § 1002; 2001 c 241 § 2. Formerly RCW 29.36.220.]NOTES:Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.
WA Rev Code § 29A.40.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.40 - Elections by Mail.|29A.40.050 - Special ballots.

RCW 29A.40.050 Special ballots.(1) County auditors shall provide special absentee ballots to be used for state primary or state general elections. An auditor shall provide a special absentee ballot only to a registered voter who completes an application stating that she or he will be unable to vote and return a regular ballot by normal mail delivery within the period provided for regular ballots.A special absentee ballot may not be requested more than ninety days before the applicable state primary or general election. The special absentee ballot will list the offices and measures, if known, scheduled to appear on the state primary or general election ballot. The voter may use the special absentee ballot to write in the name of any eligible candidate for each office and vote on any measure.(2) The county auditor shall include a listing of any candidates who have filed before the time of the application for offices that will appear on the ballot at that primary or election and a list of any issues that have been referred to the ballot before the time of the application.(3) Write-in votes on special absentee ballots must be counted in the same manner provided by law for the counting of other write-in votes. The county auditor shall process and canvass the special absentee ballots provided under this section in the same manner as other ballots under this chapter and chapter 29A.60 RCW.(4) A voter who requests a special absentee ballot under this section may also request a regular ballot. If the regular absentee ballot is properly voted and returned, the special absentee ballot is void, and the county auditor shall reject it in whole when special absentee ballots are canvassed.[ 2011 c 10 § 37; 2003 c 111 § 1005; 2001 c 241 § 5; 1991 c 81 § 35; 1987 c 346 § 21. Formerly RCW 29.36.250, 29.36.170.]NOTES:Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.Effective date—1991 c 81: See note following RCW 29A.84.540.Legislative intent—Effective date—1987 c 346: See notes following RCW 29A.40.010.
WA Rev Code § 29A.40.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.40 - Elections by Mail.|29A.40.070 - Date ballots mailed—Replacement ballots.

RCW 29A.40.070 Date ballots mailed—Replacement ballots.(1) Except where a recount or litigation is pending, the county auditor must mail ballots to each voter at least eighteen days before each primary or election, and as soon as possible for all subsequent registration changes.(2) Except where a recount or litigation is pending, the county auditor must mail ballots to each service and overseas voter at least thirty days before each special election, and at least forty-five days before each primary or general election, or any special election that involves federal office. A request for a ballot made by an overseas or service voter after that day must be processed immediately.(3) A registered voter may obtain a replacement ballot if the ballot is destroyed, spoiled, lost, or not received by the voter. The voter may obtain the ballot by telephone request, by mail, electronically, or in person. The county auditor shall keep a record of each request for a replacement ballot.(4) Each county auditor shall certify to the office of the secretary of state the dates the ballots were mailed, or the reason and date the ballots will be mailed if the ballots were not mailed timely.(5) Failure to mail ballots as prescribed in this section does not by itself provide a basis for an election contest or other legal challenge to the results of a primary, general election, or special election.[ 2013 c 11 § 48. Prior: 2011 c 349 § 16; 2011 c 10 § 38; 2006 c 344 § 13; 2004 c 266 § 13; prior: 2003 c 162 § 2; 2003 c 111 § 1007; prior: 1987 c 54 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 56; 1965 ex.s. c 103 § 5; 1965 c 9 § 29.30.075; prior: 1949 c 161 § 10, part; 1947 c 234 § 2, part; 1935 c 26 § 1, part; 1921 c 178 § 4, part; 1907 c 209 § 8, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5185, part. Formerly RCW 29.36.270, 29.30.075.]NOTES:Effective date—2011 c 349: See note following RCW 29A.04.255.Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.Effective date—2006 c 344 §§ 1-16 and 18-40: See note following RCW 29A.04.311.Effective date—2004 c 266: See note following RCW 29A.04.575.Policy—2003 c 162: "It is the policy of the state of Washington that individuals voting absentee and mail ballots receive their ballots in a timely and consistent manner before each election. Since many voters in Washington state have come to rely upon absentee and mail voting, mailing the ballots in a timely manner is critical in order to maximize participation by every eligible voter." [ 2003 c 162 § 1.]Effective date—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 361: See notes following RCW 29A.16.040.
WA Rev Code § 29A.40.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.40 - Elections by Mail.|29A.40.100 - Observers.

RCW 29A.40.100 Observers.County auditors must request that observers be appointed by the major political parties to be present during the processing of ballots at the counting center. County auditors have discretion to also request that observers be appointed by any campaigns or organizations. The absence of the observers will not prevent the processing of ballots if the county auditor has requested their presence.[ 2011 c 10 § 40; 2003 c 111 § 1010. Prior: 2001 c 241 § 9. Formerly RCW 29.36.300.]NOTES:Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.
WA Rev Code § 29A.40.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.40 - Elections by Mail.|29A.40.130 - Record of voters issued a ballot and voters who returned a ballot—Public access.

RCW 29A.40.130 Record of voters issued a ballot and voters who returned a ballot—Public access.Each county auditor shall maintain in his or her office, open for public inspection, a record of all voters issued a ballot and all voters who returned a ballot. For each primary, special election, or general election, any political party, committee, or person may request a list of all registered voters who have or have not voted. Such requests shall be handled as public records requests pursuant to chapter 42.56 RCW.[ 2011 c 10 § 42; 2003 c 111 § 1013. Prior: 1991 c 81 § 33; 1987 c 346 § 17; 1973 1st ex.s. c 61 § 1. Formerly RCW 29.36.340, 29.36.097.]NOTES:Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.Effective date—1991 c 81: See note following RCW 29A.84.540.Legislative intent—Effective date—1987 c 346: See notes following RCW 29A.40.010.
WA Rev Code § 29A.40.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.40 - Elections by Mail.|29A.40.170 - Ballot drop boxes.

RCW 29A.40.170 Ballot drop boxes.(1) The county auditor must prevent overflow of each ballot drop box to allow a voter to deposit his or her ballot securely. Ballots must be removed from a ballot drop box by at least two people, with a record kept of the date and time ballots were removed, and the names of people removing them. Ballots from drop boxes must be returned to the counting center in secured transport containers. A copy of the record must be placed in the container, and one copy must be transported with the ballots to the counting center, where the seal number must be verified by the county auditor or a designated representative. All ballot drop boxes must be secured at 8:00 p.m. on the day of the primary, special election, or general election.(2) The county auditor must establish a minimum of one ballot drop box per fifteen thousand registered voters in the county and a minimum of one ballot drop box in each city, town, and census-designated place in the county with a post office.(3) At the request of a federally recognized Indian tribe with a reservation in the county, the county auditor must establish at least one ballot drop box on the Indian reservation on a site selected by the tribe that is accessible to the county auditor by a public road.(4) A federally recognized Indian tribe may designate at least one building as a ballot pickup and collection location at no cost to the tribe. The designated building must be accessible to the county auditor by a public road. The county auditor of the county in which the building is located must collect ballots from that location in compliance with the procedures in subsection (1) of this section.[ 2019 c 6 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.40.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.40 - Elections by Mail.|29A.40.180 - Student engagement hubs.

RCW 29A.40.180 Student engagement hubs.(1) Each state university, regional university, and The Evergreen State College as defined in RCW 28B.10.016 and each higher education campus as defined in RCW 28B.45.012 shall open a nonpartisan student engagement hub on its campus. The student engagement hub may be open during business hours beginning eight days before, and ending at 8:00 p.m. on the day of, the general election. All student engagement hubs must allow students to download their exact ballot from an online portal. Upon request of the student government organization to the administration and the county auditor, the student engagement hub at a state university, regional university, or The Evergreen State College as defined in RCW 28B.10.016 must allow voters to register in person pursuant to RCW 29A.08.140(1)(b) and provide voter registration materials and ballots.(2) Each institution shall contract with the county auditor for the operation of a student engagement hub under this section.(3) Student engagement hubs are not voting centers as outlined in RCW 29A.40.160 and must be operated in a manner that avoids partisan influence or electioneering.[ 2020 c 208 § 10.]NOTES:Short title—Findings—2020 c 208: See notes following RCW 29A.08.210.
WA Rev Code § 29A.52.121 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.52 - Primaries and Elections.|29A.52.121 - General election laws govern primaries.

RCW 29A.52.121 General election laws govern primaries.So far as applicable, the provisions of this title relating to conducting general elections govern the conduct of primaries.[ 2004 c 271 § 143.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.52.161 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.52 - Primaries and Elections.|29A.52.161 - One vote.

RCW 29A.52.161 One vote.Nothing in this chapter may be construed to mean that a voter may cast more than one vote for candidates for a given office.[ 2004 c 271 § 144.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.52.171 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.52 - Primaries and Elections.|29A.52.171 - Precinct committee officer—Filing—Ballot format—Party affiliation—Votes cast.

RCW 29A.52.171 Precinct committee officer—Filing—Ballot format—Party affiliation—Votes cast.(1) The office of precinct committee officer must be voted upon at the primary election in each even-numbered year. If no one files for the office, the office shall be filled in accordance with *RCW 29A.28.071. If, after the last day to withdraw, only one candidate has filed for the office in a precinct, that candidate is deemed elected and the auditor shall issue a certificate of election. Only contested races may appear on the ballot.(2) The ballot format may be either a consolidated ballot or a physically separate ballot. If a consolidated ballot is used, the races for precinct committee officer must be clearly delineated from other races on the ballot. If a physically separate ballot is used, it must be distinguishable from the top two primary ballot. If the ballot is returned in the return envelope provided, but outside of the security envelope, it shall not be grounds to invalidate the ballot.(3) The following instructions must appear on the ballot: "In order to vote for precinct committee officer, a partisan office, you must affirm that you are a Democrat or a Republican and may vote only for one candidate from the party you select. Your vote for a candidate affirms your affiliation with the same party as the candidate. This preference is private and will not be matched to your name or shared."(4) Party affiliation is affirmed by including the following statement after the name of each candidate: "I affirm I am a Democrat." if the candidate is a Democrat, or "I affirm I am a Republican." if the candidate is a Republican.(5) If a voter votes for candidates from both parties, the votes cast in the election for precinct committee officer on that ballot will not be tabulated and reported.[ 2012 c 89 § 3.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 29A.28.071 was recodified as RCW 29A.80.031 pursuant to 2013 c 11 § 93.Intent—Finding—Effective date—2012 c 89: See notes following RCW 29A.24.311.
WA Rev Code § 29A.52.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.52 - Primaries and Elections.|29A.52.210 - Local primaries.

RCW 29A.52.210 Local primaries.All city and town primaries shall be nonpartisan. Primaries for special purpose districts, except those districts that require ownership of property within the district as a prerequisite to voting, shall be nonpartisan. City, town, and district primaries shall be held as provided in RCW 29A.04.311.The purpose of this section is to establish the holding of a primary, subject to the exemptions in RCW 29A.52.220, as a uniform procedural requirement to the holding of city, town, and district elections. These provisions supersede any and all other statutes, whether general or special in nature, having different election requirements.[ 2013 c 11 § 51; 2003 c 111 § 1305. Prior: 1990 c 59 § 89; 1977 c 53 § 3; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 120 § 1; 1965 c 123 § 7; 1965 c 9 § 29.21.010; prior: 1951 c 257 § 7; 1949 c 161 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5179-1. Formerly RCW 29.21.010.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—1990 c 59: See notes following RCW 29A.04.013.Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 120: "If any provision of this 1976 amendatory act, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 120 § 16.]