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WA Rev Code § 29A.04.430 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.430 - Reimbursement payment—Availability of funds.

RCW 29A.04.430 Reimbursement payment—Availability of funds.(1) For any reimbursement of election costs under RCW 29A.04.420, the secretary of state shall pay within thirty days after the receipt of a properly executed and documented voucher for such expenses and the entry of an allotment from specifically appropriated funds for this purpose until those funds are exhausted. If funds appropriated for this purpose are not sufficient to pay all claims, the secretary of state shall include a budget request to the legislature during the next legislative session for sufficient funds for reimbursement of all remaining claims and shall pay all properly executed and documented vouchers to the counties within thirty days of allotment of specifically appropriated funds for this purpose. The secretary of state shall promptly notify any county that submits an incomplete or inaccurate voucher for reimbursement under RCW 29A.04.420.(2) Funding provided in this section to counties for election costs in even-numbered years is retrospective and prospective reimbursement under RCW 43.135.060 for any new or increased responsibilities under this title.[ 2020 c 337 § 4; 2003 c 111 § 148; 1986 c 167 § 7. Formerly RCW 29.13.048.]NOTES:Effective date—2020 c 337: See note following RCW 29A.04.410.Severability—1986 c 167: See note following RCW 29A.16.040.
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.440 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.440 - Election account.

RCW 29A.04.440 Election account.(1) The election account is created in the state treasury.(2) The following receipts must be deposited into the account:Amounts received from the federal government under Public Law 107-252 (October 29, 2002), known as the "Help America Vote Act of 2002," including any amounts received under subsequent amendments to the act;amounts appropriated or otherwise made available by the state legislature for the purposes of carrying out activities for which federal funds are provided to the state under Public Law 107-252, including any amounts received under subsequent amendments to the act;and such other amounts as may be appropriated by the legislature to the account.(3) Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be made only to facilitate the implementation of Public Law 107-252.[ 2004 c 266 § 2. Prior: 2003 c 48 § 1. Formerly RCW 29.04.260.]NOTES:Effective date—2004 c 266: See note following RCW 29A.04.575.Effective date—2003 c 48: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [April 17, 2003]." [ 2003 c 48 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.450 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.450 - Local government grant program.

RCW 29A.04.450 Local government grant program.The secretary of state shall establish a competitive local government grant program to solicit and prioritize project proposals from county election offices. Potential projects [project] proposals must be new projects designed to help the county election office comply with the requirements of the Help America Vote Act (P.L. 107-252). Grant funds will not be allocated to fund existing statutory functions of local elections [election] offices, and in order to be eligible for a grant, local election offices must maintain an elections budget at or above the local elections budget by July 1, 2004.[ 2004 c 267 § 201.]NOTES:Effective dates—2004 c 267: See note following RCW 29A.08.010.
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.460 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.460 - Grant program—Administration.

RCW 29A.04.460 Grant program—Administration.The secretary of state will administer the grant program and disburse funds from the election account established in the state treasury by the legislature in chapter 48, Laws of 2003. Only grant proposals from local government election offices will be reviewed. The secretary of state and any local government grant recipient shall enter into an agreement outlining the terms of the grant and a payment schedule. The payment schedule may allow the secretary of state to make payments directly to vendors contracted by the local government election office from Help America Vote Act (P.L. 107-252) funds. The secretary of state shall adopt any rules necessary to facilitate this section.[ 2004 c 267 § 202.]NOTES:Effective dates—2004 c 267: See note following RCW 29A.08.010.
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.470 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.470 - Grant program—Advisory committee.

RCW 29A.04.470 Grant program—Advisory committee.(1) The secretary of state shall create an advisory committee and adopt rules governing project eligibility, evaluation, awarding of grants, and other criteria for administering the local government grant program, which may include a preference for grants that include a match of local funds.(2) The advisory committee shall review grant proposals and establish a prioritized list of projects to be considered for funding by the third Tuesday in May of each year beginning in 2004 and continuing as long as funds in the election account established by RCW 29A.04.440 are available. The grant award may have an effective date other than the date the project is placed on the prioritized list, including money spent previously by the county that would qualify for reimbursement under the Help America Vote Act (P.L. 107-252).(3) Examples of projects that would be eligible for local government grant funding include, but are not limited to the following:(a) Replacement or upgrade of voting equipment, including the replacement of punch card voting systems;(b) Purchase of additional voting equipment, including the purchase of equipment to meet the disability requirements of the Help America Vote Act (P.L. 107-252);(c) Purchase of new election management system hardware and software capable of integrating with the statewide voter registration system required by the Help America Vote Act (P.L. 107-252);(d) Development and production of election worker training materials;(e) Voter education programs;(f) Publication of a local voters' pamphlet;(g) Toll-free access system to provide notice of the outcome of provisional ballots; and(h) Training for local election officials.[ 2011 c 10 § 10; 2004 c 267 § 203.]NOTES:Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.Effective dates—2004 c 267: See note following RCW 29A.08.010.
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.510 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.510 - Election administration and certification board—Generally.

RCW 29A.04.510 Election administration and certification board—Generally.(1) The Washington state election administration and certification board is established and has the responsibilities and authorities prescribed by this chapter. The board is composed of the following members:(a) The secretary of state or the secretary's designee;(b) The state director of elections or the director's designee;(c) Four county auditors appointed by the Washington state association of county auditors or their alternates who are county auditors designated by the association to serve as such alternates, each appointee and alternate to serve at the pleasure of the association;(d) One member from each of the two largest political party caucuses of the house of representatives designated by and serving at the pleasure of the legislative leader of the respective caucus;(e) One member from each of the two largest political party caucuses of the senate designated by and serving at the pleasure of the legislative leader of the respective caucus; and(f) One representative from each major political party, designated by and serving at the pleasure of the chair of the party's state central committee.(2) The board shall elect a chair from among its number; however, neither the secretary of state nor the state director of elections nor their designees may serve as the chair of the board. A majority of the members appointed to the board constitutes a quorum for conducting the business of the board. Chapter 42.30 RCW, the Open Public Meetings Act, and RCW 42.30.035 regarding minutes of meetings, apply to the meetings of the board.(3) Members of the board shall serve without compensation. The secretary of state shall reimburse members of the board, other than those who are members of the legislature, for travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060. Members of the board who are members of the legislature shall be reimbursed as provided in chapter 44.04 RCW.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 25 § 31; 2003 c 111 § 149; 1992 c 163 § 3. Formerly RCW 29.60.010.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.520 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.520 - Appeals.

RCW 29A.04.520 Appeals.The board created in RCW 29A.04.510 shall review appeals filed under RCW 29A.04.550 or 29A.04.570. A decision of the board regarding the appeal must be supported by not less than a majority of the members appointed to the board. A decision of the board regarding an appeal filed under RCW 29A.04.570 concerning an election review conducted under that section is final. If a decision of the board regarding an appeal filed under RCW 29A.04.550 includes a recommendation that a certificate be issued, the secretary of state, upon the recommendation of the board, shall issue the certificate.[ 2003 c 111 § 150.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.525 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.525 - Complaint procedures.

RCW 29A.04.525 Complaint procedures.The state-based administrative complaint procedures required in the Help America Vote Act (P.L. 107-252) and detailed in administrative rule apply to all primary, general, and special elections administered under this title.[ 2004 c 267 § 401.]NOTES:Effective dates—2004 c 267: See note following RCW 29A.08.010.
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.530 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.530 - Duties of secretary of state.

RCW 29A.04.530 Duties of secretary of state.The secretary of state shall:(1) Establish and operate, or provide by contract, training and certification programs for state and county elections administration officials and personnel, including training on election laws, the various types of election law violations, and discrimination;(2) Administer tests for state and county officials and personnel who have received such training and issue certificates to those who have successfully completed the training and passed such tests;(3) Maintain a record of those individuals who have received such training and certificates; and(4) Provide the staffing and support services required by the board created under RCW 29A.04.510.[ 2009 c 415 § 8; 2006 c 206 § 1; 2005 c 243 § 2; 2003 c 111 § 151. Prior: 2001 c 41 § 11; 1992 c 163 § 5. Formerly RCW 29.60.030.]NOTES:Effective date—1992 c 163 §§ 5-13: "Sections 5 through 13 of this act shall take effect July 1, 1993." [ 1992 c 163 § 15.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.540 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.540 - Training of administrators.

RCW 29A.04.540 Training of administrators.A person having responsibility for the administration or conduct of elections shall, within eighteen months of undertaking those responsibilities, receive general training regarding the conduct of elections and specific training regarding their responsibilities and duties as prescribed by this title or by rules adopted by the secretary of state under this title. Included among those persons for whom such training is mandatory are the following:(1) Secretary of state elections division personnel;(2) County elections administrators under RCW 36.22.220; and(3) Any other person or group charged with election administration responsibilities if the person or group is designated by rule adopted by the secretary of state as requiring the training.Neither this section nor RCW 29A.04.530 may be construed as requiring an elected official to receive training or a certificate of training as a condition for seeking or holding elective office or as a condition for carrying out constitutional duties.[ 2011 c 10 § 11; 2009 c 415 § 9; 2003 c 111 § 152; 1992 c 163 § 6. Formerly RCW 29.60.040.]NOTES:Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.Effective date—1992 c 163 §§ 5-13: See note following RCW 29A.04.530.
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.550 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.550 - Denial of certification—Review and appeal.

RCW 29A.04.550 Denial of certification—Review and appeal.(1) A decision of the secretary of state to deny certification under RCW 29A.04.530 must be entered in the manner specified for orders under the Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 34.05 RCW. Such a decision is not effective for a period of twenty days following the date of the decision, during which time the person denied certification may file a petition with the secretary of state requesting the secretary to reconsider the decision and to grant certification. The petitioner shall include in the petition, an explanation of the reasons why the initial decision is incorrect and certification should be granted, and may include a request for a hearing on the matter. The secretary of state shall reconsider the matter if the petition is filed in a proper and timely manner. If a hearing is requested, the secretary of state shall conduct the hearing within sixty days after the date on which the petition is filed. The secretary of state shall render a final decision on the matter within ninety days after the date on which the petition is filed.(2) Within twenty days after the date on which the secretary of state makes a final decision denying a petition under this section, the petitioner may appeal the denial to the board created in RCW 29A.04.510. In deciding appeals, the board shall restrict its review to the record established when the matter was before the secretary of state. The board shall affirm the decision if it finds that the record supports the decision and that the decision is not inconsistent with other decisions of the secretary of state in which the same standards were applied and certification was granted. Similarly, the board shall reverse the decision and recommend to the secretary of state that certification be granted if the board finds that such support is lacking or that such inconsistency exists.(3) Judicial review of certification decisions will be as prescribed under RCW 34.05.510 through 34.05.598, but is limited to the review of board decisions denying certification.[ 2003 c 111 § 153; 1992 c 163 § 7. Formerly RCW 29.60.050.]NOTES:Effective date—1992 c 163 §§ 5-13: See note following RCW 29A.04.530.
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.560 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.560 - Election review section.

RCW 29A.04.560 Election review section.An election review section is established in the elections division of the office of the secretary of state. Permanent staff of the elections division, trained and certified as required by RCW 29A.04.540, shall perform the election review functions prescribed by RCW 29A.04.570. The staff may also be required to assist in training, certification, and other duties as may be assigned by the secretary of state to ensure the uniform and orderly conduct of elections in this state.[ 2003 c 111 § 154. Prior: 1992 c 163 § 8. Formerly RCW 29.60.060.]NOTES:Effective date—1992 c 163 §§ 5-13: See note following RCW 29A.04.530.
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.575 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.575 - Visits to elections offices, facilities.

RCW 29A.04.575 Visits to elections offices, facilities.The secretary of state, or any staff of the elections division of the office of secretary of state, may make unannounced on-site visits to county election offices and facilities to observe the handling, processing, counting, or tabulation of ballots.[ 2004 c 266 § 1. Prior: 2003 c 109 § 1. Formerly RCW 29.04.075.]NOTES:Effective date—2004 c 266: "This act takes effect July 1, 2004." [ 2004 c 266 § 25.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.580 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.580 - County auditor and review staff.

RCW 29A.04.580 County auditor and review staff.The county auditor may designate any person who has been certified under this chapter, other than the auditor, to participate in a review conducted in the county under this chapter. Each county auditor and canvassing board shall cooperate fully during an election review by making available to the reviewing staff any material requested by the staff. The reviewing staff shall have full access to the county's election material. If ballots are reviewed by the staff, they shall be reviewed in the presence of the canvassing board or its designees. Ballots shall not leave the custody of the canvassing board. During the review and after its completion, the review staff may make appropriate recommendations to the county auditor or canvassing board, or both, to bring the county into compliance with the training required under this chapter, and the laws or rules of the state of Washington, to safeguard election material or to preserve the integrity of the elections process.[ 2011 c 10 § 12; 2003 c 111 § 156. Prior: 1992 c 163 § 10. Formerly RCW 29.60.080.]NOTES:Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.Effective date—1992 c 163 §§ 5-13: See note following RCW 29A.04.530.
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.590 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.590 - Election assistance and clearinghouse program.

RCW 29A.04.590 Election assistance and clearinghouse program.The secretary of state shall establish within the elections division an election assistance and clearinghouse program, which shall provide regular communication between the secretary of state, local election officials, and major and minor political parties regarding newly enacted elections legislation, relevant judicial decisions affecting the administration of elections, and applicable attorney general opinions, and which shall respond to inquiries from elections administrators, political parties, and others regarding election information. This section does not empower the secretary of state to offer legal advice or opinions, but the secretary may discuss the construction or interpretation of election law, case law, or legal opinions from the attorney general or other competent legal authority.[ 2003 c 111 § 157. Prior: 1992 c 163 § 11. Formerly RCW 29.60.090.]NOTES:Effective date—1992 c 163 §§ 5-13: See note following RCW 29A.04.530.
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.620 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.620 - Rules.

RCW 29A.04.620 Rules.The secretary of state as chief election officer may make rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW to facilitate the operation, accomplishment, and purpose of the presidential primary authorized in RCW * 29A.56.010 through 29A.56.060. The secretary of state shall adopt rules consistent with this chapter to comply with national or state political party rules.[ 2003 c 111 § 162; 1995 1st sp.s. c 20 § 4; 1989 c 4 § 7 (Initiative Measure No. 99). Formerly RCW 29.19.070.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 29A.56.010 was decodified pursuant to 2019 c 7 § 8.Effective date—1995 1st sp.s. c 20: See note following RCW 29A.56.020.
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.630 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.630 - Joint powers and duties with board.

RCW 29A.04.630 Joint powers and duties with board.(1) The secretary of state and the board created in RCW 29A.04.510 shall jointly adopt rules, in the manner specified for the adoption of rules under the Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 34.05 RCW, governing:(a) The training of persons officially designated by major political parties as elections observers under this title, and the training and certification of election administration officials and personnel;(b) The policies and procedures for conducting election reviews under RCW 29A.04.570; and(c) The policies and standards to be used by the board in reviewing and rendering decisions regarding appeals filed under RCW 29A.04.570.(2) The board created in RCW 29A.04.510 may adopt rules governing its procedures.[ 2003 c 111 § 163; 1992 c 163 § 4. Formerly RCW 29.60.020.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.900 - Continuation of existing law.

RCW 29A.04.900 Continuation of existing law.The provisions of this title insofar as they are substantially the same as statutory provisions repealed by this chapter, and relating to the same subject matter, shall be construed as restatements and continuations, and not as new enactments.[ 2003 c 111 § 158. Prior: 1965 c 9 § 29.98.010. Formerly RCW 29.98.010.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.901 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.901 - Headings and captions not part of law.

RCW 29A.04.901 Headings and captions not part of law.Chapter headings, part, subpart, and section or subsection captions, as used in this title do not constitute any part of the law.[ 2003 c 111 § 159; 1965 c 9 § 29.98.020. Formerly RCW 29.98.020.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.902 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.902 - Invalidity of part not to affect remainder.

RCW 29A.04.902 Invalidity of part not to affect remainder.If any provision of this title, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the title, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.[ 2003 c 111 § 160. Prior: 1965 c 9 § 29.98.030. Formerly RCW 29.98.030.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.05.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.05 - Government Of, By, and for the People Act.|29A.05.010 - Short title—2017 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 735).

RCW 29A.05.010 Short title—2017 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 735).Chapter 1, Laws of 2017 is known and may be cited as the "government of, by, and for the people act."[ 2017 c 1 § 9 (Initiative Measure No. 735, approved November 8, 2016).]
WA Rev Code § 29A.05.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.05 - Government Of, By, and for the People Act.|29A.05.020 - Intent.

RCW 29A.05.020 Intent.Chapter 1, Laws of 2017 declares that the people of Washington state support amending the Constitution of the United States to eliminate the undue influence of concentrated money and political power on elections and governmental policy. The amendment would overturn decisions by the supreme court of the United States extending constitutional rights to corporations and other artificial legal entities as well as those decisions equating the spending of money with free speech. It also provides for the regulation and disclosure of political contributions and spending.[ 2017 c 1 § 1 (Initiative Measure No. 735, approved November 8, 2016).]