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WA Rev Code § 29A.08.710 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.08 - Voters and Registration.|29A.08.710 - Originals and automated files—Public disclosure.

RCW 29A.08.710 Originals and automated files—Public disclosure.(1) The county auditor shall have custody of the original voter registration records and voter registration sign up records for each county. The original voter registration form must be filed without regard to precinct and is considered confidential and unavailable for public inspection and copying. An automated file of all registered voters must be maintained pursuant to RCW 29A.08.125. An auditor may maintain the automated file in lieu of filing or maintaining the original voter registration forms if the automated file includes all of the information from the original voter registration forms including, but not limited to, a retrievable facsimile of each voter's signature.(2)(a) The following information contained in voter registration records or files regarding a voter or a group of voters is available for public inspection and copying, except as provided in RCW 40.24.060 and (b) of this subsection: The voter's name, address, political jurisdiction, gender, date of birth, voting record, date of registration, and registration number. No other information from voter registration records or files is available for public inspection or copying.(b) The personally identifiable information of individuals who are under the age of eighteen are exempt from public inspection and copying until the subject of the record is eighteen years of age, except for the purpose of processing and delivering ballots.[ 2018 c 109 § 10; 2005 c 246 § 17; 2004 c 267 § 133; 2003 c 111 § 246; 1994 c 57 § 17; 1991 c 81 § 21; 1971 ex.s. c 202 § 17; 1965 c 9 § 29.07.130. Prior: 1933 c 1 § 13, part; RRS § 5114-13, part. Formerly RCW 29.07.130.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Effective date—2018 c 109: See notes following RCW 29A.08.170.Effective date—2005 c 246: See note following RCW 10.64.140.Effective dates—2004 c 267: See note following RCW 29A.08.010.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.08.740 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.08 - Voters and Registration.|29A.08.740 - Violations of restricted use of registered voter data—Penalties—Liabilities.

RCW 29A.08.740 Violations of restricted use of registered voter data—Penalties—Liabilities.(1) Any person who uses registered voter data furnished under RCW 29A.08.720 for the purpose of mailing or delivering any advertisement or offer for any property, establishment, organization, product, or service or for the purpose of mailing or delivering any solicitation for money, services, or anything of value is guilty of a class C felony punishable by imprisonment in a state correctional facility for a period of not more than five years or a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars or both such fine and imprisonment, and is liable to each person provided such advertisement or solicitation, without the person's consent, for the nuisance value of such person having to dispose of it, which value is herein established at five dollars for each item mailed or delivered to the person's residence. However, a person who mails or delivers any advertisement, offer, or solicitation for a political purpose is not liable under this section unless the person is liable under subsection (2) of this section. For purposes of this subsection, two or more attached papers or sheets or two or more papers that are enclosed in the same envelope or container or are folded together are one item. Merely having a mailbox or other receptacle for mail on or near the person's residence is not an indication that the person consented to receive the advertisement or solicitation. A class action may be brought to recover damages under this section, and the court may award a reasonable attorney's fee to any party recovering damages under this section.(2) Each person furnished data under RCW 29A.08.720 shall take reasonable precautions designed to assure that the data is not used for the purpose of mailing or delivering any advertisement or offer for any property, establishment, organization, product, or service or for the purpose of mailing or delivering any solicitation for money, services, or anything of value. However, the data may be used for any political purpose. Where failure to exercise due care in carrying out this responsibility results in the data being used for such purposes, then such person is jointly and severally liable for damages under subsection (1) of this section along with any other person liable under subsection (1) of this section for the misuse of such data.[ 2005 c 246 § 19. Prior: 2003 c 111 § 249; 2003 c 53 § 176; 1999 c 298 § 2; 1992 c 7 § 32; 1974 ex.s. c 127 § 3; 1973 1st ex.s. c 111 § 4. Formerly RCW 29.04.120.]NOTES:Effective date—2005 c 246: See note following RCW 10.64.140.Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
WA Rev Code § 29A.08.760 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.08 - Voters and Registration.|29A.08.760 - Computer file—Duplicate copy—Restrictions and penalties.

RCW 29A.08.760 Computer file—Duplicate copy—Restrictions and penalties.The secretary of state shall provide a duplicate copy of the master statewide computer file or electronic data file of registered voters to the consolidated technology services agency for purposes of creating the jury source list without cost. The information contained in a voter registration application is exempt from inclusion until the applicant reaches age eighteen. Information that is otherwise disclosable under this chapter cannot be disclosed on the future voter until the person reaches eighteen years of age, except for the purpose of processing and delivering ballots. Restrictions as to the commercial use of the information on the statewide computer tape or data file of registered voters, and penalties for its misuse, shall be the same as provided in RCW 29A.08.720 and 29A.08.740.[ 2018 c 109 § 12; 2011 1st sp.s. c 43 § 813; 2009 c 369 § 35; 2004 c 267 § 134; 2003 c 111 § 251; 1995 c 135 § 2. Prior: 1993 c 441 § 2; 1993 c 408 § 10; 1977 ex.s. c 226 § 1; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 46 § 3. Formerly RCW 29.04.160.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Effective date—2018 c 109: See notes following RCW 29A.08.170.Effective date—Purpose—2011 1st sp.s. c 43: See notes following RCW 43.19.003.Effective dates—2004 c 267: See note following RCW 29A.08.010.Intent—1995 c 135: "The only intent of the legislature in this act is to correct multiple amendments and delete obsolete provisions. It is not the intent of the legislature to change the substance or effect of any presently effective statute." [ 1995 c 135 § 1.]Effective date—1993 c 441: "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 shall take effect July 1, 1993." [ 1993 c 441 § 3.]Severability—Effective dates—1993 c 408: See notes following RCW 2.36.054.
WA Rev Code § 29A.08.770 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.08 - Voters and Registration.|29A.08.770 - Records concerning accuracy and currency of voters lists.

RCW 29A.08.770 Records concerning accuracy and currency of voters lists.The secretary of state and each county auditor shall maintain for at least two years and shall make available for public inspection and copying all records concerning the implementation of programs and activities conducted for the purpose of insuring the accuracy and currency of official lists of eligible voters. These records must include lists of the names and addresses of all persons to whom notices are sent and information concerning whether or not each person has responded to the notices. These records must contain lists of all persons removed from the list of eligible voters and the reasons why the voters were removed. The personally identifiable information of individuals who are under the age of eighteen are exempt from public inspection and copying until the subject of the record is eighteen years of age, except for the purpose of processing and delivering ballots.[ 2018 c 109 § 19; 2004 c 267 § 135; 2003 c 111 § 252. Prior: 1994 c 57 § 7. Formerly RCW 29.04.240.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Effective date—2018 c 109: See notes following RCW 29A.08.170.Effective dates—2004 c 267: See note following RCW 29A.08.010.Severability—Effective date—1994 c 57: See notes following RCW 29A.16.040.
WA Rev Code § 29A.08.775 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.08 - Voters and Registration.|29A.08.775 - Use and maintenance of statewide list.

RCW 29A.08.775 Use and maintenance of statewide list.Only voters who appear on the official statewide voter registration list are eligible to participate in elections. Each county shall maintain a copy of that county's portion of the state list. The county must ensure that voter registration data used for the production, issuance, and processing of ballots in the administration of each election are the same as the official statewide voter registration list.[ 2011 c 10 § 19; 2005 c 246 § 20; 2004 c 267 § 136.]NOTES:Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.Effective date—2005 c 246: See note following RCW 10.64.140.Effective dates—2004 c 267: See note following RCW 29A.08.010.
WA Rev Code § 29A.08.820 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.08 - Voters and Registration.|29A.08.820 - Times for filing challenges—Hearings—Treatment of challenged ballots.

RCW 29A.08.820 Times for filing challenges—Hearings—Treatment of challenged ballots.(1) Challenges must be filed with the county auditor of the county in which the challenged voter is registered no later than forty-five days before the election. The county auditor presides over the hearing.(2) Only if the challenged voter registered to vote less than sixty days before the election, or changed residence less than sixty days before the election without transferring his or her registration, may a challenge be filed not later than ten days before any primary or election, general or special, or within ten days of the voter being added to the voter registration database, whichever is later.(a) If the challenge is filed within forty-five days before an election at which the challenged voter is eligible to vote, a notation of the challenge must be made immediately in the voter registration system, and the county canvassing board presides over the hearing.(b) If the challenge is filed before the challenged voter's ballot is received, the ballot must be treated as a challenged ballot.(c) If the challenge is filed after the challenged voter's ballot is received, the challenge cannot affect the current election.[ 2013 c 11 § 20; 2011 c 10 § 21; 2006 c 320 § 5; 2003 c 111 § 254; 1987 c 288 § 2; 1983 1st ex.s. c 30 § 3. Formerly RCW 29.10.127.]NOTES:Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.Right to voteloss of: State Constitution Art. 6 § 3, RCW 11.88.010, 11.88.090.restoration of: RCW 9.92.066, 9.94A.637, 9.94A.885, 9.95.260, chapter 9.96 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 29A.08.835 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.08 - Voters and Registration.|29A.08.835 - County auditor to publish voter challenges on the internet—Ongoing notification requirements.

RCW 29A.08.835 County auditor to publish voter challenges on the internet—Ongoing notification requirements.The county auditor shall, within seventy-two hours of receipt, publish on the auditor's internet website the entire content of any voter challenge filed under chapter 29A.08 RCW. Immediately after publishing any voter challenge, the county auditor shall notify any person who requests to receive such notifications on an ongoing basis.[ 2006 c 320 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.08.850 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.08 - Voters and Registration.|29A.08.850 - Challenge of registration—Forms, availability.

RCW 29A.08.850 Challenge of registration—Forms, availability.The secretary of state must provide forms for voter registration challenges, and the county auditor must make such forms available. A challenge is not required to be submitted on the provided voter challenge form, but may be prepared using an official electronic voter challenge form template provided by the auditor or secretary of state that has been printed and signed by the challenger for submission.[ 2006 c 320 § 7; 2003 c 111 § 257; 1991 c 81 § 27; 1971 ex.s. c 202 § 35; 1965 ex.s. c 156 § 4. Formerly RCW 29.10.150.]NOTES:Effective date—1991 c 81: See note following RCW 29A.84.540.
WA Rev Code § 29A.12.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.12 - Voting Systems.|29A.12.005 - "Voting system."

RCW 29A.12.005 "Voting system."As used in this chapter, "voting system" means:(1) The total combination of mechanical, electromechanical, or electronic equipment including, but not limited to, the software, firmware, and documentation required to program, control, and support the equipment, that is used:(a) To define ballots;(b) To cast and count votes;(c) To report or display election results from the voting system;(d) To maintain and produce any audit trail information; and(e) To perform an audit under RCW 29A.60.185; and(2) The practices and associated documentation used:(a) To identify system components and versions of such components;(b) To test the system during its development and maintenance;(c) To maintain records of system errors and defects;(d) To determine specific system changes to be made to a system after the initial qualification of the system; and(e) To make available any materials to the voter such as notices, instructions, forms, or paper ballots.[ 2018 c 218 § 5; 2013 c 11 § 21; 2004 c 267 § 601.]NOTES:Intent—2018 c 218: See note following RCW 29A.60.185.Effective dates—2004 c 267: See note following RCW 29A.08.010.
WA Rev Code § 29A.12.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.12 - Voting Systems.|29A.12.010 - Authority for use.

RCW 29A.12.010 Authority for use.At any primary or election in any county, votes may be cast, registered, recorded, or counted by means of voting systems that have been approved under RCW 29A.12.020.[ 2003 c 111 § 301. Prior: 1990 c 59 § 17; 1967 ex.s. c 109 § 12; 1965 c 9 § 29.33.020; prior: (i) 1913 c 58 § 1, part; RRS § 5300, part. (ii) 1913 c 58 § 18; RRS § 5318. Formerly RCW 29.33.020.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—1990 c 59: See notes following RCW 29A.04.013.
WA Rev Code § 29A.12.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.12 - Voting Systems.|29A.12.020 - Inspection and test by secretary of state—Report.

RCW 29A.12.020 Inspection and test by secretary of state—Report.The secretary of state shall inspect, evaluate, and publicly test all voting systems or components of voting systems that are submitted for review under RCW 29A.12.030. The secretary of state shall determine whether the voting systems conform with all of the requirements of this title, the applicable rules adopted in accordance with this title, and with generally accepted safety requirements. The secretary of state shall transmit a copy of the report of any examination under this section, within thirty days after completing the examination, to the county auditor of each county.[ 2003 c 111 § 302. Prior: 1990 c 59 § 18; 1982 c 40 § 1. Formerly RCW 29.33.041.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—1990 c 59: See notes following RCW 29A.04.013.Severability—1982 c 40: "If any provision of this 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." [ 1982 c 40 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.12.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.12 - Voting Systems.|29A.12.030 - Submitting system or component for examination.

RCW 29A.12.030 Submitting system or component for examination.The manufacturer or distributor of a voting system or component of a voting system may submit that system or component to the secretary of state for examination under RCW 29A.12.020.[ 2003 c 111 § 303. Prior: 1990 c 59 § 19; 1982 c 40 § 2. Formerly RCW 29.33.051.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—1990 c 59: See notes following RCW 29A.04.013.Severability—1982 c 40: See note following RCW 29A.12.020.
WA Rev Code § 29A.12.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.12 - Voting Systems.|29A.12.040 - Independent evaluation.

RCW 29A.12.040 Independent evaluation.(1) The secretary of state may rely on the results of independent design, engineering, and performance evaluations in the examination under RCW 29A.12.020 if the source and scope of these independent evaluations are specified by rule.(2) The secretary of state may contract with experts in mechanical or electrical engineering or data processing to assist in examining a voting system or component. The manufacturer or distributor who has submitted a voting system for testing under RCW 29A.12.030 shall pay the secretary of state a deposit to reimburse the cost of any contract for consultation under this section and for any other unrecoverable costs associated with the examination of a voting system or component by the manufacturer or distributor who submitted the voting system or component for examination.[ 2003 c 111 § 304. Prior: 1990 c 59 § 20; 1982 c 40 § 3. Formerly RCW 29.33.061.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—1990 c 59: See notes following RCW 29A.04.013.Severability—1982 c 40: See note following RCW 29A.12.020.
WA Rev Code § 29A.12.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.12 - Voting Systems.|29A.12.050 - Approval required—Modification.

RCW 29A.12.050 Approval required—Modification.If voting systems or devices or vote tallying systems are to be used for conducting a primary or election, only those that have the approval of the secretary of state or had been approved under this chapter or the former chapter 29.34 RCW before March 22, 1982, may be used. Any modification, change, or improvement to any voting system or component of a system that does not impair its accuracy, efficiency, or capacity or extend its function, may be made without reexamination or reapproval by the secretary of state under RCW 29A.12.020.[ 2003 c 111 § 305; 1990 c 59 § 21; 1982 c 40 § 4. Formerly RCW 29.33.081.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—1990 c 59: See notes following RCW 29A.04.013.Severability—1982 c 40: See note following RCW 29A.12.020.
WA Rev Code § 29A.12.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.12 - Voting Systems.|29A.12.060 - Maintenance and operation.

RCW 29A.12.060 Maintenance and operation.The county auditor of a county in which voting systems are used is responsible for the preparation, maintenance, and operation of those systems and may employ and direct persons to perform some or all of these functions.[ 2003 c 111 § 306. Prior: 1990 c 59 s 22; 1965 c 9 § 29.33.130; prior: 1955 c 323 § 2; prior: 1935 c 85 § 1, part; 1919 c 163 § 23, part; 1915 c 114 § 5, part; 1913 c 58 § 10, part; RRS § 5309, part. Formerly RCW 29.33.130.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—1990 c 59: See notes following RCW 29A.04.013.
WA Rev Code § 29A.12.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.12 - Voting Systems.|29A.12.070 - Acceptance and vulnerability tests.

RCW 29A.12.070 Acceptance and vulnerability tests.An agreement to purchase or lease a voting system or a component of a voting system is subject to that system or component passing:(1) An acceptance test sufficient to demonstrate that the equipment is the same as that certified by the secretary of state and that the equipment is operating correctly as delivered to the county; and(2) A vulnerability test conducted by a federal or state public entity which includes participation by local elections officials.[ 2020 c 101 § 3; 2003 c 111 § 307. Prior: 1998 c 58 § 1; 1990 c 59 § 23. Formerly RCW 29.33.145.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2020 c 101: See note following RCW 29A.12.200.Intent—Effective date—1990 c 59: See notes following RCW 29A.04.013.
WA Rev Code § 29A.12.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.12 - Voting Systems.|29A.12.080 - Requirements for approval.

RCW 29A.12.080 Requirements for approval.No voting device shall be approved by the secretary of state unless it:(1) Secures to the voter secrecy in the act of voting;(2) Permits the voter to vote for any person for any office and upon any measure that he or she has the right to vote for;(3) Correctly registers all votes cast for any and all persons and for or against any and all measures;(4) Provides that a vote for more than one candidate cannot be cast by one single operation of the voting device or vote tally system except when voting for president and vice president of the United States; and(5) Except for functions or capabilities unique to this state, has been tested and certified by an independent testing authority designated by the United States election assistance commission.[ 2013 c 11 § 22; 2006 c 207 § 2; 2003 c 111 § 308. Prior: 1990 c 59 § 26; 1982 c 40 § 6; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 66; 1971 ex.s. c 6 § 1; 1967 ex.s. c 109 § 18. Formerly RCW 29.33.300, 29.34.080.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—1990 c 59: See notes following RCW 29A.04.013.Severability—1982 c 40: See note following RCW 29A.12.020.Effective date—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 361: See notes following RCW 29A.16.040.Severability—1971 ex.s. c 6: "If any provision of this 1971 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." [ 1971 ex.s. c 6 § 3.]Voting devices, machines—Recording requirements: RCW 29A.12.150.
WA Rev Code § 29A.12.085 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.12 - Voting Systems.|29A.12.085 - Paper record.

RCW 29A.12.085 Paper record.Beginning on January 1, 2006, all direct recording electronic voting devices must produce a paper record of each vote that may be accepted or rejected by the voter before finalizing his or her vote. This record may not be removed from the voting center, and must be human readable without an interface and machine readable for counting purposes. If the device is programmed to display the ballot in multiple languages, the paper record produced must be printed in the language used by the voter. Rejected records must either be destroyed or marked in order to clearly identify the record as rejected. Paper records produced by direct recording electronic voting devices are subject to all the requirements of chapter 29A.60 RCW for ballot handling, preservation, reconciliation, transit, and storage. The paper records must be preserved in the same manner and for the same period of time as ballots.[ 2011 c 10 § 22; 2005 c 242 § 1.]NOTES:Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.Preservation: RCW 29A.60.095.Unauthorized removal from voting center: RCW 29A.84.545.