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WA Rev Code § 29A.68.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.68 - Contesting an Election.|29A.68.050 - Witnesses to attend—Hearing of contest—Judgment.

RCW 29A.68.050 Witnesses to attend—Hearing of contest—Judgment.The clerk shall issue subpoenas for witnesses in such contested election at the request of either party, which shall be served by the sheriff or constable, as other subpoenas, and the superior court shall have full power to issue attachments to compel the attendance of witnesses who shall have been duly subpoenaed to attend if they fail to do so.The court shall meet at the time and place designated to determine such contested election by the rules of law and evidence governing the determination of questions of law and fact, so far as the same may be applicable, and may dismiss the proceedings if the statement of the cause or causes of contest is insufficient, or for want of prosecution. After hearing the proofs and allegations of the parties, the court shall pronounce judgment in the premises, either confirming or annulling and setting aside such election, according to the law and right of the case.If in any such case it shall appear that another person than the one returned has the highest number of legal votes, said court shall declare such person duly elected. If in any such case it shall appear that the results of a measure are reversed, said court shall declare the change in result.[ 2016 c 130 § 5; 2003 c 111 § 1705. Prior: 1965 c 9 § 29.65.050; prior: (i) Code 1881 § 3115; 1865 p 45 § 11; RRS § 5376. (ii) Code 1881 § 3116; 1865 p 45 § 12; RRS § 5377. (iii) Code 1881 § 3117; 1865 p 45 § 13; RRS § 5378. FORMER PARTS OF SECTION: (i) Code 1881 § 3119; 1865 p 45 § 15; RRS § 5379, now codified in RCW 29.65.055. (ii) Code 1881 § 3120; 1865 p 45 § 16; RRS § 5380, now codified in RCW 29.65.055. Formerly RCW 29.65.050.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.68.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.68 - Contesting an Election.|29A.68.060 - Costs, how awarded.

RCW 29A.68.060 Costs, how awarded.If the proceedings are dismissed for insufficiency, want of prosecution, or the election is by the court confirmed, judgment shall be rendered against the party contesting such election for costs, in favor of the party charged with error or omission.If such election is annulled and set aside, judgment for costs shall be rendered against the party charged with the error or omission and in favor of the party alleging the same.[ 2003 c 111 § 1706. Prior: 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 104; 1965 c 9 § 29.65.055; prior: (i) Code 1881 § 3119; 1865 p 45 § 15; RRS § 5379; formerly RCW 29.65.050, part. (ii) Code 1881 § 3120; 1865 p 45 § 16; RRS § 5380, formerly RCW 29.65.050, part. Formerly RCW 29.65.055.]NOTES:Effective date—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 361: See notes following RCW 29A.16.040.
WA Rev Code § 29A.68.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.68 - Contesting an Election.|29A.68.070 - Misconduct of board—Irregularity material to result.

RCW 29A.68.070 Misconduct of board—Irregularity material to result.No irregularity or improper conduct in the proceedings of any county canvassing board or any member of the board amounts to such malconduct as to annul or set aside any election unless the irregularity or improper conduct was such as to either, reverse the outcome of an election measure or procure the person whose right to the office may be contested, to be declared duly elected although the person did not receive the highest number of legal votes.[ 2016 c 130 § 6; 2011 c 10 § 65; 2003 c 111 § 1707; 1965 c 9 § 29.65.060. Prior: Code 1881 § 3106; 1865 p 43 § 2; RRS § 5367. Formerly RCW 29.65.060.]NOTES:Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.
WA Rev Code § 29A.68.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.68 - Contesting an Election.|29A.68.080 - Misconduct of board—Number of votes affected—Enough to change result.

RCW 29A.68.080 Misconduct of board—Number of votes affected—Enough to change result.When any election for an office exercised in and for a county is contested on account of any malconduct on the part of a county canvassing board, or any member thereof, the election shall not be annulled and set aside upon any proof thereof, unless the rejection of the vote of such precinct or precincts will change the result as to such office or measure in the remaining vote of the county.[ 2016 c 130 § 7; 2011 c 10 § 66; 2003 c 111 § 1708. Prior: 1965 c 9 § 29.65.070; prior: Code 1881 § 3107; 1865 p 43 § 3; RRS § 5368. Formerly RCW 29.65.070.]NOTES:Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.
WA Rev Code § 29A.68.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.68 - Contesting an Election.|29A.68.090 - Illegal votes—Allegation of.

RCW 29A.68.090 Illegal votes—Allegation of.When the reception of illegal votes is alleged as a cause of contest, it is sufficient to state generally that illegal votes were cast, that, if given to the person whose election is contested, or to the winning choice for a measure, in the specified precinct or precincts, will, if taken from that person, or winning choice for a measure, reduce the number of the person's legal votes below the number of legal votes given to some other person for the same office or reverse the outcome of the measure.[ 2016 c 130 § 8; 2003 c 111 § 1709; 1965 c 9 § 29.65.080. Prior: Code 1881 § 3111, part; 1865 p 44 § 7, part; RRS § 5372, part. Formerly RCW 29.65.080.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.68.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.68 - Contesting an Election.|29A.68.100 - Illegal votes—List required for testimony.

RCW 29A.68.100 Illegal votes—List required for testimony.No testimony may be received as to any illegal votes unless the party contesting the election delivers to the opposite party, at least three days before trial, a written list of the number of illegal votes and by whom given, that the contesting party intends to prove at the trial. No testimony may be received as to any illegal votes, except as to such as are specified in the list.[ 2003 c 111 § 1710; 1965 c 9 § 29.65.090. Prior: Code 1881 § 3111, part; 1865 p 44 § 7, part; RRS § 5372, part. Formerly RCW 29.65.090.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.68.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.68 - Contesting an Election.|29A.68.110 - Illegal votes—Number of votes affected—Enough to change result.

RCW 29A.68.110 Illegal votes—Number of votes affected—Enough to change result.(1) No election for an office may be set aside on account of illegal votes, unless it appears that an amount of illegal votes has been given to the person whose right is being contested, that, if taken from that person, would reduce the number of the person's legal votes below the number of votes given to some other person for the same office, after deducting therefrom the illegal votes that may be shown to have been given to the other person.(2) No election for a measure may be set aside on account of illegal votes, unless it appears that an amount of illegal votes has been given to the winning choice being contested, that, if taken from that winning choice, would reduce the number of legal votes for the winning choice below the number of votes given to the other choice, after deducting therefrom the illegal votes that may be shown to have been given to the other choice.[ 2016 c 130 § 9; 2003 c 111 § 1711; 1965 c 9 § 29.65.100. Prior: Code 1881 § 3108; 1865 p 43 § 4; RRS § 5369. Formerly RCW 29.65.100.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.68.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.68 - Contesting an Election.|29A.68.120 - Election set aside—Appeal period.

RCW 29A.68.120 Election set aside—Appeal period.If an election is set aside by the judgment of the superior court and if no appeal is taken therefrom within ten days, the election of the person challenged or the outcome of the measure challenged, shall be thereby rendered void.[ 2016 c 130 § 10; 2007 c 374 § 6; 2003 c 111 § 1712; 1965 c 9 § 29.65.120. Prior: Code 1881 § 3123, part; 1865 p 46 § 19, part; RRS § 5382, part. Formerly RCW 29.65.120.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.72.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.72 - State Initiative and Referendum.|29A.72.010 - Filing proposed measures with secretary of state.

RCW 29A.72.010 Filing proposed measures with secretary of state.If any legal voter of the state, either individually or on behalf of an organization, desires to petition the legislature to enact a proposed measure, or submit a proposed initiative measure to the people, or order that a referendum of all or part of any act, bill, or law, passed by the legislature be submitted to the people, he or she shall file with the secretary of state:(1) A legible copy of the measure proposed, or the act or part of such act on which a referendum is desired;(2) A signed affidavit, or electronic submission, that the sponsor is a registered voter; and(3) A filing fee prescribed under RCW 43.07.120.[ 2015 c 72 § 10; 2003 c 111 § 1802; 1982 c 116 § 1; 1965 c 9 § 29.79.010. Prior: 1913 c 138 § 1, part; RRS § 5397, part. Formerly RCW 29.79.010.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.72.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.72 - State Initiative and Referendum.|29A.72.020 - Review of proposed initiatives—Certificate required.

RCW 29A.72.020 Review of proposed initiatives—Certificate required.Upon receipt of a proposed initiative measure, and before giving it a serial number, the secretary of state shall submit a copy thereof to the office of the code reviser and give notice to the sponsor of such transmittal. Upon receipt of the measure, the assistant code reviser to whom it has been assigned may confer with the sponsor and shall within seven working days from its receipt, review the proposal and recommend to the sponsor such revision or alteration of the measure as may be deemed necessary and appropriate. The recommendations of the code reviser's office are advisory only, and the sponsor may accept or reject them in whole or in part. The code reviser shall issue a certificate of review certifying that he or she has reviewed the measure and that any recommendations have been communicated to the sponsor. The certificate must be issued whether or not the sponsor accepts such recommendations. Within fifteen working days after notification of submittal of the proposed measure to the code reviser's office, the sponsor, if he or she desires to proceed with sponsorship, shall file the measure together with the certificate of review with the secretary of state for assignment of a serial number, and the secretary of state shall then submit to the code reviser's office a certified copy of the measure filed. Upon submission of the proposal to the secretary of state for assignment of a serial number, the secretary of state shall refuse to make such assignment unless the proposal is accompanied by a certificate of review.[ 2003 c 111 § 1803; 1982 c 116 § 2; 1973 c 122 § 2. Formerly RCW 29.79.015.]NOTES:Legislative finding—1973 c 122: "The legislature finds that the initiative process reserving to the people the power to propose bills, laws and to enact or reject the same at the polls, independent of the legislature, is finding increased popularity with citizens of our state. The exercise of this power concomitant with the power of the legislature requires coordination to avoid the duplication and confusion of laws. This legislation is enacted especially to facilitate the operation of the initiative process." [ 1973 c 122 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.72.025 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.72 - State Initiative and Referendum.|29A.72.025 - Fiscal impact statements.

RCW 29A.72.025 Fiscal impact statements.The office of financial management, in consultation with the secretary of state, the attorney general, and any other appropriate state or local agency, shall prepare a fiscal impact statement for each of the following state ballot measures: (1) An initiative to the people that is certified to the ballot; (2) an initiative to the legislature that will appear on the ballot; (3) an alternative measure appearing on the ballot that the legislature proposes to an initiative to the legislature; (4) a referendum bill referred to voters by the legislature; and (5) a referendum measure appearing on the ballot. Fiscal impact statements must be written in clear and concise language, avoid legal and technical terms when possible, and be filed with the secretary of state no later than the tenth day of August. Fiscal impact statements may include easily understood graphics.A fiscal impact statement must describe any projected increase or decrease in revenues, costs, expenditures, or indebtedness that the state or local governments will experience if the ballot measure were approved by state voters. Where appropriate, a fiscal impact statement may include both estimated dollar amounts and a description placing the estimated dollar amounts into context. A fiscal impact statement must include both a summary of not to exceed one hundred words and a more detailed statement that includes the assumptions that were made to develop the fiscal impacts.Fiscal impact statements must be available online from the secretary of state's website and included in the state voters' pamphlet. Additional information may be posted on the website of the office of financial management.[ 2009 c 415 § 7; 2004 c 266 § 4. Prior: 2002 c 139 § 1. Formerly RCW 29.79.075.]NOTES:Effective date—2004 c 266: See note following RCW 29A.04.575.
WA Rev Code § 29A.72.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.72 - State Initiative and Referendum.|29A.72.030 - Time for filing various types.

RCW 29A.72.030 Time for filing various types.Initiative measures proposed to be submitted to the people must be filed with the secretary of state within ten months prior to the election at which they are to be submitted, and the signature petitions must be filed with the secretary of state not less than four months before the next general statewide election.Initiative measures proposed to be submitted to the legislature must be filed with the secretary of state within ten months prior to the next regular session of the legislature at which they are to be submitted, and the signature petitions must be filed with the secretary of state not less than ten days before such regular session of the legislature.A referendum measure petition ordering that any act or part of an act passed by the legislature be referred to the people must be filed with the secretary of state within ninety days after the final adjournment of the legislative session at which the act was passed. It may be submitted at the next general statewide election or at a special election ordered by the legislature.A proposed initiative or referendum measure may be filed no earlier than the opening of the secretary of state's office for business pursuant to RCW 42.04.060 on the first day filings are permitted, and any initiative or referendum petition must be filed not later than the close of business on the last business day in the specified period for submission of signatures. If a filing deadline falls on a Saturday, the office of the secretary of state must be open for the transaction of business under this section from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on that Saturday.[ 2003 c 111 § 1804; 1987 c 161 § 1; 1965 c 9 § 29.79.020. Prior: (i) 1913 c 138 § 1, part; RRS § 5397, part. (ii) 1913 c 138 § 6, part; RRS § 5402, part. (iii) 1913 c 138 § 5, part; RRS § 5401, part. (iv) 1913 c 138 § 7, part; RRS § 5403, part. Formerly RCW 29.79.020.]NOTES:Initiative, referendum, time for filing: State Constitution Art. 2 § 1 (a) and (d) (Amendment 7).Petitions—Time for filing: RCW 29A.72.160.
WA Rev Code § 29A.72.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.72 - State Initiative and Referendum.|29A.72.040 - Numbering—Transmittal to attorney general.

RCW 29A.72.040 Numbering—Transmittal to attorney general.The secretary of state shall give a serial number to each initiative, referendum bill, referendum measure, or measure for an advisory vote of the people, using a separate series for initiatives to the legislature, initiatives to the people, referendum bills, referendum measures, and measures for an advisory vote of the people, and forthwith transmit one copy of the measure proposed bearing its serial number to the attorney general. Thereafter a measure shall be known and designated on all petitions, ballots, and proceedings as "Initiative Measure No. . . . .," "Referendum Bill No. . . . .," "Referendum Measure No. . . . .," or "Advisory Vote No. . . . .."[ 2008 c 1 § 7 (Initiative Measure No. 960, approved November 6, 2007); 2003 c 111 § 1805; 1982 c 116 § 3; 1965 c 9 § 29.79.030. Prior: 1913 c 138 § 1, part; RRS § 5397, part. Formerly RCW 29.79.030.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Construction—Severability—Subheadings and part headings not law—Short title—Effective date—2008 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 960): See notes following RCW 43.135.031.
WA Rev Code § 29A.72.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.72 - State Initiative and Referendum.|29A.72.060 - Ballot title and summary by attorney general.

RCW 29A.72.060 Ballot title and summary by attorney general.Within five days after the receipt of an initiative or referendum the attorney general shall formulate the ballot title, or portion of the ballot title that the legislature has not provided, required by RCW 29A.72.050 and a summary of the measure, not to exceed seventy-five words, and transmit the serial number for the measure, complete ballot title, and summary to the secretary of state. Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays are not counted in calculating the time limits in this section.[ 2003 c 111 § 1807. Prior: 2000 c 197 § 2; 1993 c 256 § 9; 1982 c 116 § 4; 1973 1st ex.s. c 118 § 2; 1965 c 9 § 29.79.040; prior: 1953 c 242 § 2; 1913 c 138 § 2; RRS § 5398. Formerly RCW 29.79.040.]NOTES:Part headings not law—2000 c 197: See note following RCW 29A.72.050.Severability—Effective date—1993 c 256: See notes following RCW 29A.84.280.Ballot titles to other state and local measures: RCW 29A.36.020 through 29A.36.090.
WA Rev Code § 29A.72.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.72 - State Initiative and Referendum.|29A.72.070 - Ballot title and summary—Notice.

RCW 29A.72.070 Ballot title and summary—Notice.Upon the filing of the ballot title and summary for a state initiative or referendum measure in the office of secretary of state, the secretary of state shall notify by telephone and by mail, and, if requested, by other electronic means, the person proposing the measure, the prime sponsor of a referendum bill or alternative to an initiative to the legislature, the chief clerk of the house of representatives, the secretary of the senate, and any other individuals who have made written request for such notification of the exact language of the ballot title and summary.[ 2003 c 111 § 1808. Prior: 2000 c 197 § 3; 1982 c 116 § 5; 1973 1st ex.s. c 118 § 3; 1965 c 9 § 29.79.050; prior: 1913 c 138 § 3, part; RRS § 5399, part. Formerly RCW 29.79.050.]NOTES:Part headings not law—2000 c 197: See note following RCW 29A.72.050.
WA Rev Code § 29A.72.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.72 - State Initiative and Referendum.|29A.72.080 - Ballot title and summary—Appeal to superior court.

RCW 29A.72.080 Ballot title and summary—Appeal to superior court.Any persons, including the attorney general or either or both houses of the legislature, dissatisfied with the ballot title or summary for a state initiative or referendum may, within five days from the filing of the ballot title in the office of the secretary of state, appeal to the superior court of Thurston county by petition setting forth the measure, the ballot title or summary, and their objections to the ballot title or summary and requesting amendment of the ballot title or summary by the court. Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays are not counted in calculating the time limits contained in this section.A copy of the petition on appeal together with a notice that an appeal has been taken shall be served upon the secretary of state, upon the attorney general, and upon the person proposing the measure if the appeal is initiated by someone other than that person. Upon the filing of the petition on appeal or at the time to which the hearing may be adjourned by consent of the appellant, the court shall accord first priority to examining the proposed measure, the ballot title or summary, and the objections to that ballot title or summary, may hear arguments, and shall, within five days, render its decision and file with the secretary of state a certified copy of such ballot title or summary as it determines will meet the requirements of RCW 29A.72.060. The decision of the superior court shall be final. Such appeal shall be heard without costs to either party.[ 2013 c 11 § 73; 2003 c 111 § 1809. Prior: 2000 c 197 § 4; 1982 c 116 § 6; 1965 c 9 § 29.79.060; prior: 1913 c 138 § 3, part; RRS § 5399, part. Formerly RCW 29.79.060.]NOTES:Part headings not law—2000 c 197: See note following RCW 29A.72.050.
WA Rev Code § 29A.72.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.72 - State Initiative and Referendum.|29A.72.090 - Ballot title and summary—Mailed to proponents and other persons—Appearance on petitions.

RCW 29A.72.090 Ballot title and summary—Mailed to proponents and other persons—Appearance on petitions.When the ballot title and summary are finally established, the secretary of state shall file the instrument establishing it with the proposed measure and transmit a copy thereof by mail to the person proposing the measure, the chief clerk of the house of representatives, the secretary of the senate, and to any other individuals who have made written request for such notification. Thereafter such ballot title shall be the title of the measure in all petitions, ballots, and other proceedings in relation thereto. The summary shall appear on all petitions directly following the ballot title.[ 2003 c 111 § 1810. Prior: 2000 c 197 § 5; 1982 c 116 § 7; 1965 c 9 § 29.79.070; prior: 1913 c 138 § 4, part; RRS § 5400, part. Formerly RCW 29.79.070.]NOTES:Part headings not law—2000 c 197: See note following RCW 29A.72.050.
WA Rev Code § 29A.72.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.72 - State Initiative and Referendum.|29A.72.100 - Petitions—Paper—Size—Contents.

RCW 29A.72.100 Petitions—Paper—Size—Contents.The person proposing the measure shall print blank petitions upon single sheets of paper of good writing quality (including but not limited to newsprint) not less than eleven inches in width and not less than fourteen inches in length. Each petition at the time of circulating, signing, and filing with the secretary of state must consist of not more than one sheet with numbered lines for not more than twenty signatures, with the prescribed warning and title, be in the form required by RCW 29A.72.110, 29A.72.120, or 29A.72.130, and have a readable, full, true, and correct copy of the proposed measure printed on the reverse side of the petition.[ 2003 c 111 § 1811; 1982 c 116 § 8; 1973 1st ex.s. c 118 § 4; 1965 c 9 § 29.79.080. Prior: (i) 1913 c 138 § 4, part; RRS § 5400, part. (ii) 1913 c 138 § 9; RRS § 5405. Formerly RCW 29.79.080.]