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WA Rev Code § 29A.84.530 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.530 - Refusing to leave voting booth.

RCW 29A.84.530 Refusing to leave voting booth.Deliberately impeding other voters from casting their votes by refusing to leave a voting booth or voting device is a misdemeanor and is subject to the penalties provided in chapter 9A.20 RCW. Election officers may provide assistance in the manner provided by RCW 29A.40.160 to any voter who requests it.[ 2011 c 10 § 71; 2003 c 111 § 2123. Prior: 1990 c 59 § 49. Formerly RCW 29.51.221.]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.84.540 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.540 - Ballots—Removing from voting center or ballot drop location.

RCW 29A.84.540 Ballots—Removing from voting center or ballot drop location.Any person who, without lawful authority, removes a ballot from a voting center or ballot drop location is guilty of a class C felony punishable to the same extent as a class C felony that is punishable under RCW 9A.20.021.[ 2017 c 283 § 3; 2011 c 10 § 72; 2003 c 111 § 2124. Prior: 1991 c 81 § 1; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.010; prior: 1893 c 115 § 2; RRS § 5396. Formerly RCW 29.85.010.]NOTES:Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.Effective date—1991 c 81: "This act shall take effect July 1, 1992." [ 1991 c 81 § 42.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.84.545 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.545 - Paper record from direct recording electronic voting device—Removing from voting center.

RCW 29A.84.545 Paper record from direct recording electronic voting device—Removing from voting center.Anyone who, without authorization, removes from a voting center a paper record produced by a direct recording electronic voting device is guilty of a class C felony punishable under RCW 9A.20.021.[ 2011 c 10 § 73; 2005 c 242 § 6.]NOTES:Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.Paper records: RCW 29A.12.085, 29A.60.095.
WA Rev Code § 29A.84.550 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.550 - Tampering with materials.

RCW 29A.84.550 Tampering with materials.Any person who willfully defaces, removes, or destroys any of the supplies or materials that the person knows are intended both for use in a voting center and for enabling a voter to prepare his or her ballot is guilty of a class C felony punishable under RCW 9A.20.021.[ 2011 c 10 § 74; 2003 c 111 § 2125; 1991 c 81 § 9; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.110. Prior: 1889 p 412 § 31; RRS § 5296. FORMER PART OF SECTION: 1935 c 108 § 3, part; RRS § 5339-3, part, now codified, as reenacted, in RCW 29.85.230. Formerly RCW 29.85.110.]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.
WA Rev Code § 29A.84.560 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.560 - Voting machines, devices—Tampering with—Extra keys.

RCW 29A.84.560 Voting machines, devices—Tampering with—Extra keys.Any person who tampers with or damages or attempts to damage any voting machine or device to be used or being used in a primary or special or general election, or who prevents or attempts to prevent the correct operation of such machine or device, or any unauthorized person who makes or has in his or her possession a key to a voting machine or device to be used or being used in a primary or special or general election, is guilty of a class C felony punishable under RCW 9A.20.021.[ 2003 c 111 § 2126; 1991 c 81 § 18; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.260. Prior: 1913 c 58 § 16; RRS § 5316. Formerly RCW 29.85.260.]NOTES:Effective date—1991 c 81: See note following RCW 29A.84.540.
WA Rev Code § 29A.84.610 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.610 - Deceptive, incorrect vote recording—Misrepresentation as official ballot drop box.

RCW 29A.84.610 Deceptive, incorrect vote recording—Misrepresentation as official ballot drop box.A person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor who knowingly:(1) Deceives any voter in recording his or her vote by providing incorrect or misleading recording information or by providing faulty election equipment or records;(2) Records the vote of any voter in a manner other than as designated by the voter; or(3) Misrepresents an unofficial ballot collection site or device as an official ballot drop box that has been established by the county auditor.Such a gross misdemeanor is punishable to the same extent as a gross misdemeanor that is punishable under RCW 9A.20.021.[ 2021 c 85 § 1; 2003 c 111 § 2127. Prior: 1991 c 81 § 4. Formerly RCW 29.85.051.]NOTES:Effective date—1991 c 81: See note following RCW 29A.84.540.
WA Rev Code § 29A.84.620 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.620 - Hindering or bribing voter.

RCW 29A.84.620 Hindering or bribing voter.Any person who uses menace, force, threat, or any unlawful means towards any voter to hinder or deter such a voter from voting, or directly or indirectly offers any bribe, reward, or any thing of value to a voter in exchange for the voter's vote for or against any person or ballot measure, or authorizes any person to do so, is guilty of a class C felony punishable under RCW 9A.20.021.[ 2003 c 111 § 2128. Prior: 1991 c 81 § 5; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.060; prior: (i) 1911 c 89 § 1, part; Code 1881 § 904; 1873 p 204 § 103; 1854 p 93 § 94; RRS § 5386. (ii) 1911 c 89 § 1, part; 1901 c 142 § 1; Code 1881 § 909; 1873 p 205 § 106; 1865 p 50 § 1; 1854 p 93 § 97; RRS § 5388. Formerly RCW 29.85.060.]NOTES:Effective date—1991 c 81: See note following RCW 29A.84.540.
WA Rev Code § 29A.84.630 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.630 - Influencing voter to withhold vote.

RCW 29A.84.630 Influencing voter to withhold vote.Any person who in any way, directly or indirectly, by menace or unlawful means, attempts to influence any person in refusing to give his or her vote in any primary or special or general election is guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable to the same extent as a gross misdemeanor that is punishable under RCW 9A.20.021.[ 2003 c 111 § 2129. Prior: 1991 c 81 § 6; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.070; prior: Code 1881 § 3140; RRS § 5389. Formerly RCW 29.85.070.]NOTES:Effective date—1991 c 81: See note following RCW 29A.84.540.
WA Rev Code § 29A.84.640 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.640 - Solicitation of bribe by voter.

RCW 29A.84.640 Solicitation of bribe by voter.Any person who solicits, requests, or demands, directly or indirectly, any reward or thing of value or the promise thereof in exchange for his or her vote or in exchange for the vote of any other person for or against any candidate or for or against any ballot measure to be voted upon at a primary or special or general election is guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable to the same extent as a gross misdemeanor that is punishable under RCW 9A.20.021.[ 2003 c 111 § 2130. Prior: 1991 c 81 § 7; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.090; prior: 1907 c 209 § 32; RRS § 5207. Formerly RCW 29.85.090.]NOTES:Effective date—1991 c 81: See note following RCW 29A.84.540.
WA Rev Code § 29A.84.650 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.650 - Repeaters.

RCW 29A.84.650 Repeaters.(1) Any person who intentionally votes or attempts to vote in this state more than once at any election, or who intentionally votes or attempts to vote in both this state and another state at any election, is guilty of a class C felony.(2) Any person who recklessly or negligently violates this section commits a class 1 civil infraction as provided in RCW 7.80.120.[ 2005 c 243 § 24; 2003 c 111 § 2131. Prior: 1991 c 81 § 13; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.210; prior: 1911 c 89 § 1, part; Code 1881 § 903; 1873 p 204 § 102; 1865 p 51 § 5; 1854 p 93 § 93; RRS § 5383. Formerly RCW 29.85.210.]NOTES:Effective date—1991 c 81: See note following RCW 29A.84.540.
WA Rev Code § 29A.84.655 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.655 - Tabulation of invalid ballots.

RCW 29A.84.655 Tabulation of invalid ballots.Any election officer who intentionally tabulates or causes to be tabulated, through any act or omission, an invalid ballot when the person has actual knowledge that the ballot is invalid, is guilty of a class C felony punishable under RCW 9A.20.021.[ 2011 c 10 § 75; 2003 c 111 § 2132. Prior: 1991 c 81 § 14; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.220; prior: 1911 c 89 § 1, part; Code 1881 § 911; 1873 p 205 § 108; RRS § 5385. Formerly RCW 29.85.220.]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.
WA Rev Code § 29A.84.660 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.660 - Unqualified persons voting.

RCW 29A.84.660 Unqualified persons voting.Any person who knows that he or she does not possess the legal qualifications of a voter and who votes at any primary or special or general election authorized by law to be held in this state for any office whatever is guilty of a class C felony punishable under RCW 9A.20.021.[ 2003 c 111 § 2133; 1991 c 81 § 17; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.240. Prior: 1911 c 89 § 1, part; Code 1881 § 905; 1873 p 204 § 104; 1865 p 51 § 4; 1854 p 93 § 95; RRS § 5384. Formerly RCW 29.85.240.]NOTES:Effective date—1991 c 81: See note following RCW 29A.84.540.
WA Rev Code § 29A.84.680 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.680 - Ballots—Violation.

RCW 29A.84.680 Ballots—Violation.(1) A person who willfully violates any provision of chapter 29A.40 RCW regarding the assertion or declaration of qualifications to receive or cast a ballot or unlawfully casts a ballot is guilty of a class C felony punishable under RCW 9A.20.021.(2) Except as provided in this chapter, a person who willfully violates any other provision of chapter 29A.40 RCW is guilty of a misdemeanor.[ 2011 c 10 § 76. Prior: 2003 c 111 § 2136; 2003 c 53 § 179; 2001 c 241 § 14; 1994 c 269 § 2; 1991 c 81 § 34; 1987 c 346 § 20; 1983 1st ex.s. c 71 § 9. Formerly RCW 29.36.370, 29.36.160.]NOTES:Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.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.Tampering with registration form, ballot declaration: RCW 29A.84.050.
WA Rev Code § 29A.84.711 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.711 - Documents regarding nomination, election, candidacy—Frauds and falsehoods.

RCW 29A.84.711 Documents regarding nomination, election, candidacy—Frauds and falsehoods.Every person who:(1) Knowingly and falsely issues a certificate of nomination or election; or(2) Knowingly provides false information on a minor party or independent candidate certificate of nomination is guilty of a class C felony punishable under RCW 9A.20.021.[ 2013 c 11 § 84; 2004 c 271 § 186.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.84.720 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.720 - Officers—Violations generally.

RCW 29A.84.720 Officers—Violations generally.Every person charged with the performance of any duty under the provisions of any law of this state relating to elections, including primaries, or the provisions of any charter or ordinance of any city or town of this state relating to elections who willfully neglects or refuses to perform such duty, or who, in the performance of such duty, or in his or her official capacity, knowingly or fraudulently violates any of the provisions of law relating to such duty, is guilty of a class C felony punishable under RCW 9A.20.021 and shall forfeit his or her office.[ 2003 c 111 § 2138. Prior: 1991 c 81 § 10; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.170; prior: (i) 1889 p 412 § 32; RRS § 5297. (ii) 1911 c 89 § 1, part; Code 1881 § 912; 1877 p 205 § 2; RRS § 5392. Formerly RCW 29.85.170.]NOTES:Effective date—1991 c 81: See note following RCW 29A.84.540.
WA Rev Code § 29A.84.730 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.730 - Divulging ballot count.

RCW 29A.84.730 Divulging ballot count.(1) In any location in which ballots are counted, no person authorized by law to be present while votes are being counted may divulge any results of the count of the ballots at any time prior to 8:00 p.m. on the day of the primary or special or general election.(2) A violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor punishable to the same extent as a gross misdemeanor that is punishable under RCW 9A.20.021.[ 2011 c 10 § 77; 2003 c 111 § 2139. Prior: 1991 c 81 § 15; 1990 c 59 § 55; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 85; 1965 c 9 § 29.54.035; prior: 1955 c 148 § 6. Formerly RCW 29.85.225, 29.54.035.]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.Intent—Effective date—1990 c 59: See notes following RCW 29A.04.013.Effective date—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 361: See notes following RCW 29A.16.040.Divulging returns in voting device precincts: RCW 29A.60.120.
WA Rev Code § 29A.88.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.88 - Nuclear Waste Site—Election for Disapproval.|29A.88.010 - Findings.

RCW 29A.88.010 Findings.(1) The legislature and the people find that the federal Nuclear Waste Policy Act provides that within sixty days of the president's recommendation of a site for a high-level nuclear waste repository, a state may disapprove the selection of such site in that state.(2) The legislature and the people desire, if the governor and legislature do not issue a notice of disapproval within twenty-one days of the president's recommendation, that the people of this state have the opportunity to vote upon disapproval.[ 2003 c 111 § 2201. Prior: 1986 ex.s. c 1 § 3. Formerly RCW 29.91.010.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.88.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.88 - Nuclear Waste Site—Election for Disapproval.|29A.88.020 - High-level repository—Selection of site in state—Special election for disapproval.

RCW 29A.88.020 High-level repository—Selection of site in state—Special election for disapproval.(1) Within seven days after any recommendation by the president of the United States of a site in the state of Washington to be a high-level nuclear waste repository under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 10136, the governor shall set the date for a special statewide election to vote on disapproval of the selection of such site. The special election shall be held not less than forty-five nor more than ninety days after the date of the recommendation of the president of the United States.(2) If either the governor or the legislature submits a notice of disapproval to the United States Congress within twenty-one days of the date of the recommendation by the president of the United States, then the governor is authorized to cancel the special election pursuant to subsection (1) of this section.[ 2013 c 11 § 85; 2003 c 111 § 2202; 1986 ex.s. c 1 § 4. Formerly RCW 29.91.020.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.88.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.88 - Nuclear Waste Site—Election for Disapproval.|29A.88.030 - Costs of election.

RCW 29A.88.030 Costs of election.The state of Washington shall assume the costs of any special election called under RCW 29A.88.020 in the same manner as provided in RCW 29A.04.420 and 29A.04.430.[ 2003 c 111 § 2203. Prior: 1986 ex.s. c 1 § 5. Formerly RCW 29.91.030.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.88.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.88 - Nuclear Waste Site—Election for Disapproval.|29A.88.040 - Special election—Notification of auditors—Application of election laws.

RCW 29A.88.040 Special election—Notification of auditors—Application of election laws.The secretary of state shall promptly notify the county auditors of the date of the special election and certify to them the text of the ballot title for this special election. The general election laws shall apply to the election required by RCW 29A.88.020 to the extent that they are not inconsistent with this chapter. Statutory deadlines relating to certification, canvassing, and the voters' pamphlet may be modified for the election held pursuant to RCW 29A.88.020 by the secretary of state through emergency rules adopted under RCW 29A.04.611.[ 2013 c 11 § 86; 2003 c 111 § 2204. Prior: 1986 ex.s. c 1 § 6. Formerly RCW 29.91.040.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.88.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.88 - Nuclear Waste Site—Election for Disapproval.|29A.88.050 - Ballot title.

RCW 29A.88.050 Ballot title.The ballot title for the special election called under RCW 29A.88.020 shall be "Shall the Governor be required to notify Congress of Washington's disapproval of the President's recommendation of [name of site] as a national high-level nuclear waste repository?"[ 2003 c 111 § 2205. Prior: 1986 ex.s. c 1 § 7. Formerly RCW 29.91.050.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.88.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.88 - Nuclear Waste Site—Election for Disapproval.|29A.88.060 - Effect of vote.

RCW 29A.88.060 Effect of vote.If the governor or the legislature fails to prepare and submit a notice of disapproval to the United States Congress within fifty-five days of the president's recommendation and a majority of the voters in the special election held pursuant to RCW 29A.88.020 favored such notice of disapproval, then the vote of the people shall be binding on the governor. The governor shall prepare and submit the notice of disapproval to the United States Congress pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Sec. 10136.[ 2003 c 111 § 2206; 1986 ex.s. c 1 § 8. Formerly RCW 29.91.060.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.92.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.92 - Voting Rights Act.|29A.92.005 - Findings—Intent.

RCW 29A.92.005 Findings—Intent.The legislature finds that electoral systems that deny race, color, or language minority groups an equal opportunity to elect candidates of their choice are inconsistent with the right to free and equal elections as provided by Article I, section 19 and Article VI, section 1 of the Washington state Constitution as well as protections found in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth amendments to the United States Constitution. The well-established principle of "one person, one vote" and the prohibition on vote dilution have been consistently upheld in federal and state courts for more than fifty years.The legislature also finds that local government subdivisions are often prohibited from addressing these challenges because of Washington laws that narrowly prescribe the methods by which they may elect members of their legislative bodies. The legislature finds that in some cases, this has resulted in an improper dilution of voting power for these minority groups. The legislature intends to modify existing prohibitions in state laws so that these jurisdictions may voluntarily adopt changes on their own, in collaboration with affected community members, to remedy potential electoral issues so that minority groups have an equal opportunity to elect candidates of their choice or influence the outcome of an election.The legislature intends for this chapter to be consistent with federal protections that may provide a similar remedy for minority groups. Remedies shall also be available where the drawing of crossover and coalition districts is able to address both vote dilution and racial polarization.The legislature also intends for this chapter to be consistent with legal precedent from Mt. Spokane Skiing Corp. v. Spokane Co. (86 Wn. App. 165, 1997) that found that noncharter counties need not adhere to a single uniform county system of government, but that each county have the same "authority available" in order to be deemed uniform.[ 2019 c 64 § 6; 2018 c 113 § 102.]NOTES:Explanatory statement—2019 c 64: See note following RCW 1.20.110.
WA Rev Code § 29A.92.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.92 - Voting Rights Act.|29A.92.010 - Definitions.

RCW 29A.92.010 Definitions.The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. In applying these definitions and other terms in this chapter, courts may rely on relevant federal case law for guidance.(1) "At large election" means any of the following methods of electing members of the governing body of a political subdivision:(a) One in which the voters of the entire jurisdiction elect the members to the governing body;(b) One in which the candidates are required to reside within given areas of the jurisdiction and the voters of the entire jurisdiction elect the members to the governing body; or(c) One that combines the criteria in (a) and (b) of this subsection or one that combines at large with district-based elections.(2) "District-based elections" means a method of electing members to the governing body of a political subdivision in which the candidate must reside within an election district that is a divisible part of the political subdivision and is elected only by voters residing within that election district.(3) "Polarized voting" means voting in which there is a difference, as defined in case law regarding enforcement of the federal voting rights act, 52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq., in the choice of candidates or other electoral choices that are preferred by voters in a protected class, and in the choice of candidates and electoral choices that are preferred by voters in the rest of the electorate.(4) "Political subdivision" means any county, city, town, school district, fire protection district, port district, or public utility district, but does not include the state.(5) "Protected class" means a class of voters who are members of a race, color, or language minority group, as this class is referenced and defined in the federal voting rights act, 52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq.[ 2018 c 113 § 103.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.92.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.92 - Voting Rights Act.|29A.92.020 - Method of election—Equal opportunity for protected class.

RCW 29A.92.020 Method of election—Equal opportunity for protected class.As provided in RCW 29A.92.030, no method of electing the governing body of a political subdivision may be imposed or applied in a manner that impairs the ability of members of a protected class or classes to have an equal opportunity to elect candidates of their choice as a result of the dilution or abridgment of the rights of voters who are members of a protected class or classes.[ 2018 c 113 § 104.]