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WA Rev Code § 29A.72.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.72 - State Initiative and Referendum.|29A.72.280 - Concise description for alternative to initiative to the legislature.

RCW 29A.72.280 Concise description for alternative to initiative to the legislature.For a measure designated as "Alternative Measure No. . . . . B," the secretary of state shall obtain from the measure adopting the alternative, or otherwise the attorney general, a concise description of the alternative measure that differs from the concise description of the original initiative and indicates as clearly as possible the essential differences between the two measures.[ 2003 c 111 § 1828. Prior: 2000 c 197 § 6; 1965 c 9 § 29.79.290; prior: 1913 c 138 § 22, part; RRS § 5418, part. Formerly RCW 29.79.290.]NOTES:Part headings not law—2000 c 197: See note following RCW 29A.72.050.
WA Rev Code § 29A.72.283 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.72 - State Initiative and Referendum.|29A.72.283 - Advisory vote on tax legislation—Short description.

RCW 29A.72.283 Advisory vote on tax legislation—Short description.Within five days of receipt of a measure for an advisory vote of the people from the secretary of state under RCW 29A.72.040 the attorney general shall formulate a short description not exceeding thirty-three words and not subject to appeal, of each tax increase and shall transmit a certified copy of such short description meeting the requirements of this section to the secretary of state. The description must be formulated and displayed on the ballot substantially as follows:"The legislature imposed, without a vote of the people, (identification of tax and description of increase), costing (most up-to-date ten-year cost projection, expressed in dollars and rounded to the nearest million) in its first ten years, for government spending. This tax increase should be:Repealed . . . .[ ]Maintained . . . .[ ]"Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays are not counted in calculating the time limits in this section. The words "This tax increase should be: Repealed . . . [ ] Maintained . . . [ ]" are not counted in the thirty-three word limit for a short description under this section.[ 2008 c 1 § 8 (Initiative Measure No. 960, approved November 6, 2007).]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.72.285 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.72 - State Initiative and Referendum.|29A.72.285 - Advisory vote on tax legislation—Short description filing and transmittal.

RCW 29A.72.285 Advisory vote on tax legislation—Short description filing and transmittal.When the short description is finally established under RCW 29A.72.283, the secretary of state shall file the instrument establishing it with the proposed measure and transmit a copy thereof by mail to 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 short description shall be the description of the measure in all ballots and other proceedings in relation thereto.[ 2008 c 1 § 9 (Initiative Measure No. 960, approved November 6, 2007).]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.72.290 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.72 - State Initiative and Referendum.|29A.72.290 - Printing ballot titles and short descriptions on ballots—Separate headings.

RCW 29A.72.290 Printing ballot titles and short descriptions on ballots—Separate headings.The county auditor of each county shall print on the official ballots for the election at which initiative and referendum measures and measures for an advisory vote of the people are to be submitted to the people for their approval or rejection, the serial numbers and ballot titles certified by the secretary of state and the serial numbers and short descriptions of measures for an advisory vote of the people. They must appear under separate headings in the order of the serial numbers as follows:(1) Initiatives to the people;(2) Referendum measures;(3) Referendum bills;(4) Initiatives to the legislature;(5) Initiatives to the legislature and legislative alternatives;(6) Advisory votes;(7) Proposed constitutional amendments.[ 2013 c 11 § 76; 2008 c 1 § 11 (Initiative Measure No. 960, approved November 6, 2007); 2003 c 111 § 1829; 1965 c 9 § 29.79.300. Prior: 1913 c 138 § 23; RRS § 5419. Formerly RCW 29.79.300.]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.76.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.76 - Redistricting.|29A.76.020 - Boundary information.

RCW 29A.76.020 Boundary information.The legislative authority of each county and each city, town, and special purpose district which lies within the county shall provide the county auditor accurate information describing its geographical boundaries and the boundaries of its director, council, or commissioner districts and shall ensure that the information provided to the auditor is kept current.[ 2013 c 11 § 77; 2003 c 111 § 1902. Prior: 1991 c 178 § 2. Formerly RCW 29.15.026, 29.04.220.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.76.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.76 - Redistricting.|29A.76.040 - Maps and census correspondence lists—Apportionment—Duties of secretary of state.

RCW 29A.76.040 Maps and census correspondence lists—Apportionment—Duties of secretary of state.(1) With regard to functions relating to census, apportionment, and the establishment of legislative and congressional districts, the secretary of state shall:(a) Coordinate and monitor precinct mapping functions of the county auditors and county engineers;(b) Maintain official state base maps and correspondence lists and maintain an index of all such maps and lists;(c) Furnish to the United States bureau of the census as needed for the decennial census of population, current, accurate, and easily readable versions of maps of all counties, cities, towns, and other areas of this state, which indicate current precinct boundaries together with copies of the census correspondence lists.(2) The secretary of state shall serve as the state liaison with the United States bureau of census on matters relating to the preparation of maps and the tabulation of population for apportionment purposes.[ 2003 c 111 § 1904; 1989 c 278 § 2; 1977 ex.s. c 128 § 4; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 129 § 2. Formerly RCW 29.04.140.]NOTES:Severability—1977 ex.s. c 128: See note following RCW 29A.16.040.Effective date—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 129: "This 1976 amendatory act shall take effect on February 1, 1977." [1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 129 § 5.]Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 129: "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 129 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.76.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.76 - Redistricting.|29A.76.050 - Voluntary change to electoral system—Use of population data regarding political parties.

RCW 29A.76.050 Voluntary change to electoral system—Use of population data regarding political parties.In any change to its electoral system under RCW 29A.92.040 or preparation of a redistricting plan under RCW 29A.92.040, political subdivisions may use population data regarding political parties only to the extent necessary to ensure compliance with chapter 113, Laws of 2018 or federal law.[ 2018 c 113 § 502.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Short title—2018 c 113: See RCW 29A.92.005 and 29A.92.900.
WA Rev Code § 29A.80.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.80 - Political Parties.|29A.80.010 - Rule-making authority.

RCW 29A.80.010 Rule-making authority.Each political party organization may adopt rules governing its own organization and the nonstatutory functions of that organization.[ 2005 c 2 § 14 (Initiative Measure No. 872, approved November 2, 2004); 2003 c 111 § 2001; 1977 ex.s. c 329 § 16; 1965 c 9 § 29.42.010. Prior: 1961 c 130 § 2; prior: 1943 c 178 § 1, part; 1939 c 48 § 1, part; 1927 c 200 § 1, part; 1925 ex.s. c 158 § 1, part; 1909 c 82 § 6, part; 1907 c 209 § 22, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 5198, part. Formerly RCW 29.42.010.]NOTES:Reviser's note: RCW 29A.80.010 was amended by 2005 c 2 § 14 (Initiative Measure No. 872) without cognizance of its repeal by 2004 c 271 § 193. For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025.Short title—Intent—Contingent effective date—2005 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 872): See notes following RCW 29A.52.112.RCW 29A.80.010Authority—Generally.[ 2003 c 111 § 2001; 1977 ex.s. c 329 § 16; 1965 c 9 § 29.42.010. Prior: 1961 c 130 § 2; prior: 1943 c 178 § 1, part; 1939 c 48 § 1, part; 1927 c 200 § 1, part; 1925 ex.s. c 158 § 1, part; 1909 c 82 § 6, part; 1907 c 209 § 22, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 5198, part. Formerly RCW 29.42.010.]Repealed by 2004 c 271 § 193.NOTES:Reviser's note: RCW 29A.80.010 was amended by 2005 c 2 § 14 (Initiative Measure No. 872) without cognizance of its repeal by 2004 c 271 § 193. For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025.
WA Rev Code § 29A.80.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.80 - Political Parties.|29A.80.020 - State committee.

RCW 29A.80.020 State committee.The state committee of each major political party consists of one committeeman and one committeewoman from each county elected by the county central committee at its organization meeting. It must have a chair and vice chair of opposite sexes. This committee shall meet during January of each odd-numbered year for the purpose of organization at a time and place designated by a notice mailed at least one week before the date of the meeting to all new state committeemen and committeewomen by the authorized officers of the retiring committee. At its organizational meeting it shall elect its chair and vice chair, and such officers as its bylaws may provide, and adopt bylaws, rules, and regulations. It may:(1) Call conventions at such time and place and under such circumstances and for such purposes as the call to convention designates. The manner, number, and procedure for selection of state convention delegates is subject to the committee's rules and regulations duly adopted;(2) Provide for the election of delegates to national conventions;(3) Provide for the nomination of presidential electors; and(4) Perform all functions inherent in such an organization.Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, the committee may not adopt rules governing the conduct of the actual proceedings at a party state convention.[ 2013 c 11 § 79; 2003 c 111 § 2002; 1987 c 295 § 11; 1972 ex.s. c 45 § 1; 1965 c 9 § 29.42.020. Prior: 1961 c 130 § 3; prior: 1943 c 178 § 1, part; 1939 c 48 § 1, part; 1927 c 200 § 1, part; 1925 ex.s. c 158 § 1, part; 1909 c 82 § 6, part; 1907 c 209 § 22, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 5198, part. Formerly RCW 29.42.020.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.80.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.80 - Political Parties.|29A.80.030 - County central committee—Organization meetings.

RCW 29A.80.030 County central committee—Organization meetings.The county central committee of each major political party consists of the precinct committee officers of the party from the several voting precincts of the county. Following each state general election held in even-numbered years, this committee shall meet for the purpose of organization at an easily accessible location within the county, subsequent to the certification of precinct committee officers by the county auditor and no later than the second Saturday of the following January. The authorized officers of the retiring committee shall cause notice of the time and place of the meeting to be mailed to each precinct committee officer at least seventy-two hours before the date of the meeting.At its organization meeting, the county central committee shall elect a chair and vice chair of opposite sexes.[ 2003 c 111 § 2003; 1987 c 295 § 12; 1973 c 85 § 1; 1973 c 4 § 5; 1965 c 9 § 29.42.030. Prior: 1961 c 130 § 4; prior: 1943 c 178 § 1, part; 1939 c 48 § 1, part; 1927 c 200 § 1, part; 1925 ex.s. c 158 § 1, part; 1909 c 82 § 6, part; 1907 c 209 § 22, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 5198, part. Formerly RCW 29.42.030.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.80.031 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.80 - Political Parties.|29A.80.031 - Precinct committee officer.

RCW 29A.80.031 Precinct committee officer.If a vacancy occurs in the office of precinct committee officer by reason of death, resignation, or disqualification of the incumbent, or because of failure to elect, the respective county chair of the county central committee shall fill the vacancy by appointment. However, in a legislative district having a majority of its precincts in a county with a population of one million or more, the appointment may be made only upon the recommendation of the legislative district chair. The person so appointed must have the same qualifications as candidates when filing for election to the office for that precinct. When a vacancy in the office of precinct committee officer exists because of failure to elect at a state primary, the vacancy may not be filled until after the organization meeting of the county central committee and the new county chair has been selected as provided by RCW 29A.80.030.[ 2004 c 271 § 120. Formerly RCW 29A.28.071.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.80.041 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.80 - Political Parties.|29A.80.041 - Precinct committee officer, eligibility.

RCW 29A.80.041 Precinct committee officer, eligibility.Any member of a major political party who is a registered voter in the precinct and who will be at least eighteen years old by the date of the precinct committee officer election may file his or her declaration of candidacy as prescribed under RCW 29A.24.031 with the county auditor for the office of precinct committee officer of his or her party in that precinct. When elected at the primary, the precinct committee officer shall serve so long as the committee officer remains an eligible voter in that precinct.[ 2020 c 208 § 19; 2009 c 106 § 3; 2004 c 271 § 148.]NOTES:Short title—Findings—2020 c 208: See notes following RCW 29A.08.210.
WA Rev Code § 29A.80.051 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.80 - Political Parties.|29A.80.051 - Precinct committee officer—Election—Term.

RCW 29A.80.051 Precinct committee officer—Election—Term.The statutory requirements for filing as a candidate at the primaries apply to candidates for precinct committee officer. The office must be voted upon at the primaries, and the names of all candidates in contested races must appear under the proper party and office designations on the ballot for the primary for each even-numbered year. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes will be declared elected. The term of office of precinct committee officer is two years, commencing the first day of December following the primary.[ 2012 c 89 § 5; 2004 c 271 § 149.]NOTES:Intent—Finding—Effective date—2012 c 89: See notes following RCW 29A.24.311.
WA Rev Code § 29A.80.061 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.80 - Political Parties.|29A.80.061 - Legislative district chair—Election—Term—Removal.

RCW 29A.80.061 Legislative district chair—Election—Term—Removal.Within forty-five days after the statewide general election in even-numbered years, the county chair of each major political party shall call separate meetings of all elected precinct committee officers in each legislative district for the purpose of electing a legislative district chair in such district. The district chair shall hold office until the next legislative district reorganizational meeting two years later, or until a successor is elected.The legislative district chair may be removed only by the majority vote of the elected precinct committee officers in the chair's district.[ 2004 c 271 § 150.]NOTES:Reviser's note: As to the constitutionality of this section, see Pilloud v. King Cty. Republican Cent. Comm., 189 Wn.2d 599, 404 P.3d 500 (2017).
WA Rev Code § 29A.84.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.010 - Voting, registration irregularities.

RCW 29A.84.010 Voting, registration irregularities.(1) A county auditor who suspects a person of fraudulent voter registration, vote tampering, or irregularities in voting shall transmit his or her suspicions and observations without delay to the canvassing board.(2) The county auditor shall make a good faith effort to contact the person in question without delay. If the county auditor is unable to contact the person, or if, after contacting the person, the auditor still suspects fraudulent voter registration, vote tampering, or irregularities in voting, the auditor shall refer the issue to the county prosecuting attorney to determine if further action is warranted.(3) When a complaint providing information concerning fraudulent voter registration, vote tampering, or irregularities in voting is presented to the office of the prosecuting attorney, that office shall file charges in all cases where warranted.[ 2003 c 111 § 2101; 2001 c 41 § 12. Formerly RCW 29.85.245.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.84.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.020 - Violations by officers.

RCW 29A.84.020 Violations by officers.Every officer who willfully violates RCW 29A.56.110 through 29A.56.270, for the violation of which no penalty is prescribed in this title or who willfully fails to comply with the provisions of RCW 29A.56.110 through 29A.56.270 is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.[ 2011 c 10 § 67; 2003 c 111 § 2102; 1965 c 9 § 29.82.210. Prior: 1953 c 113 § 1; prior: 1913 c 146 § 16, part; RRS § 5365, part. Formerly RCW 29.82.210.]NOTES:Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.
WA Rev Code § 29A.84.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.030 - Penalty.

RCW 29A.84.030 Penalty.A person who willfully violates any provision of this title regarding the conduct of mail ballot primaries or elections is guilty of a class C felony punishable under RCW 9A.20.021.[ 2003 c 111 § 2103; 2001 c 241 § 21. Formerly RCW 29.38.070.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.84.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.040 - Political advertising, removing or defacing.

RCW 29A.84.040 Political advertising, removing or defacing.A person who removes or defaces lawfully placed political advertising including yard signs or billboards without authorization is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable to the same extent as a misdemeanor that is punishable under RCW 9A.20.021. The defacement or removal of each item constitutes a separate violation.[ 2003 c 111 § 2104. Prior: 1991 c 81 § 19; 1984 c 216 § 5. Formerly RCW 29.85.275.]NOTES:Effective date—1991 c 81: See note following RCW 29A.84.540.Political advertisinggenerally: RCW 42.17A.320 through 42.17A.340.rates for candidates: RCW 65.16.095.
WA Rev Code § 29A.84.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.050 - Tampering with registration form, ballot declaration.

RCW 29A.84.050 Tampering with registration form, ballot declaration.(1) A person who knowingly destroys, alters, defaces, conceals, or discards a completed voter registration form or signed ballot declaration is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. This section does not apply to (a) the voter who completed the form or declaration, or (b) a county auditor who acts as authorized by law.(2) Any person who intentionally fails to return another person's completed voter registration form or signed ballot declaration to the proper state or county elections office by the applicable deadline is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.[ 2011 c 10 § 68; 2005 c 243 § 23.]NOTES:Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.
WA Rev Code § 29A.84.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.060 - Native American voting rights—Civil actions.

RCW 29A.84.060 Native American voting rights—Civil actions.(1) The attorney general may bring a civil action for such declaratory or injunctive relief as is necessary to carry out the provisions of RCW 29A.40.170 (3) and (4) in the superior court of the county in which the violation is alleged to have occurred.(2) A person or federally recognized tribal government may bring a civil action for declaratory or injunctive relief with respect to RCW 29A.08.112(3), 29.08.310(2), or 29A.40.170 (3) and (4), in the superior court of the county in which the violation is alleged to have occurred if:(a) In the case of a violation that occurs more than one hundred twenty days before an election, that person or tribal government provides notice of the violation to the secretary of state, the violation remains, and ninety days or more have passed since the secretary of state has received the written notice;(b) In the case of a violation that occurs one hundred twenty days or fewer before an election, that person or tribal government provides notice of the violation to the secretary of state, the violation remains and twenty days or more have passed since the secretary of state has received the written notice; or(c) In the case of a violation that occurs thirty days or fewer before an election, without providing notice of the violation to the secretary of state.[ 2019 c 6 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.84.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.110 - Officials' violations.

RCW 29A.84.110 Officials' violations.If any county auditor or registration assistant:(1) Willfully neglects or refuses to perform any duty required by law in connection with the registration of voters; or(2) Willfully neglects or refuses to perform such duty in the manner required by voter registration law; or(3) Enters or causes or permits to be entered on the voter registration records the name of any person in any other manner or at any other time than as prescribed by voter registration law or enters or causes or permits to be entered on such records the name of any person not entitled to be thereon; or(4) Destroys, mutilates, conceals, changes, or alters any registration record in connection therewith except as authorized by voter registration law,he or she 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 § 2105. Prior: 1994 c 57 § 24; 1991 c 81 § 11; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.190; prior: 1933 c 1 § 26; RRS § 5114-26; prior: 1889 p 418 § 15; RRS § 5133. Formerly RCW 29.07.400, 29.85.190.]NOTES:Severability—1994 c 57: See note following RCW 29A.16.040.Effective date—1991 c 81: See note following RCW 29A.84.540.
WA Rev Code § 29A.84.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.120 - Disenfranchisement or discrimination.

RCW 29A.84.120 Disenfranchisement or discrimination.An election officer or a person who intentionally disenfranchises an eligible citizen or discriminates against a person eligible to vote by denying voter registration is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable under RCW 9A.20.021.[ 2003 c 111 § 2106. Prior: 2001 c 41 § 2. Formerly RCW 29.07.405.]