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WA Rev Code § 29A.05.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.05 - Government Of, By, and for the People Act.|29A.05.030 - Findings.

RCW 29A.05.030 Findings.(1) Free and fair elections, as well as honest representation, are essential to self-determination and self-governance as described in the Declaration of Independence and established in the Constitution of the United States.(2) The American people have lost faith in the political process because their voices are not heard and their interests are not represented. Thus, an ever smaller percentage of Americans is motivated to vote.(3) The U.S. Constitution makes no mention of corporations or other artificial entities; there are no provisions extending rights to such entities. However, through a series of decisions equating a "corporation" with a "person," the U.S. supreme court extended to corporations the constitutional rights and protections intended for people only.(4) Unlike human beings, corporations can exist in perpetuity and in many countries at the same time. As a result many large corporations, both foreign and domestic, invest in campaigns to invalidate or bypass regulatory law intended to protect the public. Thus, corporate participation in the political process often conflicts with the public interest.(5) Money is property; it is not speech. Nowhere in the U.S. Constitution is money equated with speech. Because advertising is limited and costly, equating the spending of money with free speech gives those with the most money the most speech.(6) Whenever special interests, including very wealthy individuals, are able to spend unlimited amounts of money on political speech, candidates and officeholders can be corrupted and intimidated, and the free speech of most citizens is drowned out and denied. Monopolizing public speech neither promotes nor protects free speech.(7) Anonymous contributions and spending for political gain promote dishonesty and corruption, preventing voters from assessing the motives of the speaker. The public must be able to hold funders of political speech accountable when their messages prove false or misleading. Full and prompt disclosure of funding sources is essential to an informed electorate, fair elections, and effective governance.(8) Article V of the U.S. Constitution empowers the people and the states to use the amendment process to correct egregious decisions by the U.S. supreme court that subvert our representative government.[ 2017 c 1 § 2 (Initiative Measure No. 735, approved November 8, 2016).]
WA Rev Code § 29A.05.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.05 - Government Of, By, and for the People Act.|29A.05.040 - Joint resolution for amendment to United States Constitution.

RCW 29A.05.040 Joint resolution for amendment to United States Constitution.The voters of the state of Washington urge immediate action by the current and future Washington state congressional delegations to propose a joint resolution for an amendment to the Constitution of the United States clarifying that:(1) The rights listed and acknowledged in the Constitution of the United States are the rights of individual human beings only.(2) The judiciary shall not construe the spending of money to be free speech under the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States. Federal, state, and local governments shall be fully empowered to regulate political contributions and expenditures to ensure that no person or artificial legal entity gains undue influence over government and the political process.(3) All political contributions and expenditures shall be disclosed promptly and in a manner accessible to voters prior to elections.(4) Chapter 1, Laws of 2017 does not limit the people's rights to freedom of speech, freedom of the press, free exercise of religion, or freedom of association.[ 2017 c 1 § 3 (Initiative Measure No. 735, approved November 8, 2016).]
WA Rev Code § 29A.05.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.05 - Government Of, By, and for the People Act.|29A.05.050 - Recommendation to congress.

RCW 29A.05.050 Recommendation to congress.In accordance with the U.S. Constitution, the voters of the state of Washington urge the Washington state congressional delegation, and the U.S. congress generally, to include an amendment ratification method which will best ensure that the people are heard and represented during the ratification process.[ 2017 c 1 § 4 (Initiative Measure No. 735, approved November 8, 2016).]
WA Rev Code § 29A.05.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.05 - Government Of, By, and for the People Act.|29A.05.060 - Recommendation to state legislature.

RCW 29A.05.060 Recommendation to state legislature.The voters of the state of Washington urge our current and future Washington state legislatures to ratify such an amendment when passed by congress and delivered to the states for ratification.[ 2017 c 1 § 5 (Initiative Measure No. 735, approved November 8, 2016).]
WA Rev Code § 29A.05.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.05 - Government Of, By, and for the People Act.|29A.05.070 - Secretary of state to deliver copies.

RCW 29A.05.070 Secretary of state to deliver copies.The Washington secretary of state is authorized and directed to immediately deliver copies of this initiative, when enacted, to the following persons: The governor of the state of Washington, all current members of the Washington state legislature, all current members of the United States congress, and the president of the United States.[ 2017 c 1 § 6 (Initiative Measure No. 735, approved November 8, 2016).]
WA Rev Code § 29A.05.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.05 - Government Of, By, and for the People Act.|29A.05.900 - Construction—2017 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 735).

RCW 29A.05.900 Construction—2017 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 735).The provisions of chapter 1, Laws of 2017 are to be liberally construed to effectuate the intent, policies, and purposes of chapter 1, Laws of 2017.[ 2017 c 1 § 7 (Initiative Measure No. 735, approved November 8, 2016).]
WA Rev Code § 29A.08.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.08 - Voters and Registration.|29A.08.010 - Minimum information required for voter registration.

RCW 29A.08.010 Minimum information required for voter registration.(1) The minimum information provided on a voter registration application that is required in order to place a voter registration applicant on the voter registration rolls includes:(a) Name;(b) Residential address;(c) Date of birth;(d) A signature attesting to the truth of the information provided on the application; and(e) A check or indication in the box confirming the individual is a United States citizen.(2) The residential address provided must identify the actual physical residence of the voter in Washington, as defined in RCW 29A.04.151, with detail sufficient to allow the voter to be assigned to the proper precinct and to locate the voter to confirm his or her residence for purposes of verifying qualification to vote under Article VI, section 1 of the state Constitution. A residential address may be either a traditional address or a nontraditional address. A traditional address consists of a street number and name, optional apartment number or unit number, and city or town, as assigned by a local government, which serves to identify the parcel or building of residence and the unit if a multiunit residence. A nontraditional address consists of a narrative description of the location of the voter's residence, and may be used when a traditional address has not been assigned or affixed to the voter's residence or when a voter resides on an Indian reservation or Indian lands, pursuant to the conditions in RCW 29A.08.112.(3) All other information supplied is ancillary and not to be used as grounds for not registering an applicant to vote.(4) Modification of the language of the official Washington state voter registration form by the voter will not be accepted and will cause the rejection of the registrant's application.[ 2019 c 6 § 1; 2009 c 369 § 6; 2006 c 320 § 2; 2005 c 246 § 2; 2004 c 267 § 102; 2003 c 111 § 201; 1994 c 57 § 9. Formerly RCW 29.07.005.]NOTES:Effective date—2005 c 246: See note following RCW 10.64.140.Effective dates—2004 c 267: "(1) Sections 103, 104, and 115 through 118 of this act are necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and take effect immediately [March 31, 2004].(2) Sections 119, 140, 201 through 203, 321, 401, 501, and 702 of this act take effect July 1, 2004.(3) Sections 301 through 320 of this act take effect January 1, 2005.(4) Sections 101, 102, 105 through 114, 120 through 139, 601, 701, and 704 of this act take effect January 1, 2006." [ 2004 c 267 § 707.]Severability—1994 c 57: See note following RCW 29A.16.040.
WA Rev Code § 29A.08.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.08 - Voters and Registration.|29A.08.020 - Registration date.

RCW 29A.08.020 Registration date.Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, for voter registration applicants, the date the voter registration application is received by an election official will be used as the registration date for the purpose of registering and meeting the registration cutoff deadline.[ 2019 c 391 § 3; 2013 c 11 § 12; 2004 c 267 § 103; 2003 c 111 § 204; 1994 c 57 § 30; 1993 c 434 § 1. Formerly RCW 29.08.010.]NOTES:Effective dates—2004 c 267: See note following RCW 29A.08.010.Severability—1994 c 57: See note following RCW 29A.16.040.
WA Rev Code § 29A.08.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.08 - Voters and Registration.|29A.08.030 - Notices, various.

RCW 29A.08.030 Notices, various.The definitions set forth in this section apply throughout this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Verification notice" means a notice sent by the county auditor or secretary of state to a voter registration applicant and is used to verify or collect information about the applicant in order to complete the registration. The verification notice must be designed to include a postage prepaid, preaddressed return form by which the applicant may verify or send information.(2) "Acknowledgment notice" means a notice sent by nonforwardable mail by the county auditor or secretary of state to a registered voter to acknowledge a voter registration transaction, which can include initial registration, transfer, or reactivation of an inactive registration. An acknowledgment notice may be a voter registration card.(3) "Identification notice" means a notice sent to a provisionally registered voter to confirm the applicant's identity.(4) "Confirmation notice" means a notice sent to a registered voter by first-class forwardable mail at the address indicated on the voter's permanent registration record and to any other address at which the county auditor or secretary of state could reasonably expect mail to be received by the voter in order to confirm the voter's residence address. The confirmation notice must be designed to include a postage prepaid, preaddressed return form by which the registrant may verify the address information.[ 2009 c 369 § 7; 2005 c 246 § 3; 2004 c 267 § 104; 2003 c 111 § 203. Prior: 1994 c 57 § 33. Formerly RCW 29.10.011.]NOTES: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—Effective date—1994 c 57: See notes following RCW 29A.16.040.
WA Rev Code § 29A.08.105 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.08 - Voters and Registration.|29A.08.105 - Official list, secretary of state—County auditor.

RCW 29A.08.105 Official list, secretary of state—County auditor.(1) In compliance with the Help America Vote Act (P.L. 107-252), the centralized statewide voter registration list maintained by the secretary of state is the official list of eligible voters for all elections.(2) In all counties, the county auditor shall be the chief registrar of voters for every precinct within the county.[ 2009 c 369 § 8; 2004 c 267 § 105; 2003 c 111 § 205; 1999 c 298 § 4; 1994 c 57 § 8; 1984 c 211 § 3; 1980 c 48 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 202 § 4; 1965 c 9 § 29.07.010. Prior: 1957 c 251 § 4; prior: 1939 c 15 § 1, part; 1933 c 1 § 3, part; RRS § 5114-3, part; prior: 1891 c 104 §§ 1, part, 2, part; RRS §§ 5116, part, 5117, part. Formerly RCW 29.07.010.]NOTES:Effective dates—2004 c 267: See note following RCW 29A.08.010.Severability—1994 c 57: See note following RCW 29A.16.040.Intent—1984 c 211: See note following RCW 29A.08.310.
WA Rev Code § 29A.08.107 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.08 - Voters and Registration.|29A.08.107 - Applicant information for registration—Provisional registration—Exception.

RCW 29A.08.107 Applicant information for registration—Provisional registration—Exception.(1) If the driver's license number, state identification card number, or last four digits of the social security number provided by the applicant match the information maintained by the Washington department of licensing or the social security administration, and the applicant provided all information required by RCW 29A.08.010, the applicant must be registered to vote. (2) If the driver's license number, state identification card number, or last four digits of the social security number provided by the applicant do not match the information maintained by the Washington department of licensing or the social security administration, or if the applicant does not provide a Washington driver's license, a Washington state identification card, or a social security number, the applicant must be provisionally registered to vote. An identification notice must be sent to the voter to obtain the correct driver's license number, state identification card number, last four digits of the social security number, or one of the following forms of alternate identification:(a) Valid photo identification;(b) A valid enrollment card of a federally recognized Indian tribe in Washington state;(c) A copy of a current utility bill;(d) A current bank statement;(e) A copy of a current government check;(f) A copy of a current paycheck; or(g) A government document, other than a voter registration card, that shows both the name and address of the voter.(3) The ballot of a provisionally registered voter may not be counted until the voter provides a driver's license number, a state identification card number, or the last four digits of a social security number that matches the information maintained by the Washington department of licensing or the social security administration, or until the voter provides alternate identification. The identification must be provided no later than the day before certification of the primary or election. If the voter provides one of the forms of identification in subsection (2) of this section, the voter's registration status must be changed from provisionally registered to registered.(4) A provisional registration must remain on the official list of registered voters through at least two general elections for federal office. If, after two general elections for federal office, the voter still has not verified his or her identity, the provisional registration may be canceled.(5) The requirements of this section do not apply to an overseas or service voter who registers to vote by signing the return envelope of an absentee ballot, or to a registered voter transferring his or her registration.[ 2009 c 369 § 9; 2005 c 246 § 4; 2004 c 267 § 106.]NOTES: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.08.112 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.08 - Voters and Registration.|29A.08.112 - Voters without traditional residential addresses.

RCW 29A.08.112 Voters without traditional residential addresses.(1) No person registering to vote, who meets all the qualifications of a registered voter in the state of Washington, shall be disqualified because he or she lacks a traditional residential address. A voter who lacks a traditional residential address will be registered and assigned to a precinct based on the location provided.(2) For the purposes of this section, a voter who resides in a shelter, park, motor home, marina, unmarked home, or other identifiable location that the voter deems to be his or her residence lacks a traditional address. A voter who registers under this section must provide a valid mailing address, and must still meet the requirement in Article VI, section 1 of the state Constitution that he or she live in the area for at least thirty days before the election.(3) A nontraditional residential address may be used when a voter resides on an Indian reservation or on Indian lands.(4) A federally recognized tribe may designate one or more tribal government buildings to serve as a residential address or mailing address or both for voters living on an Indian reservation or on Indian lands. However, a voter may not use a tribally designated building as the voter's residential address if the building is in a different precinct than where the voter lives.(5) A person who has a traditional residential address and does not reside on an Indian reservation or on Indian lands must use that address for voter registration purposes and is not eligible to register under this section.[ 2019 c 6 § 2; 2006 c 320 § 3; 2005 c 246 § 6.]NOTES:Effective date—2005 c 246: See note following RCW 10.64.140.
WA Rev Code § 29A.08.115 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.08 - Voters and Registration.|29A.08.115 - Registration by other than auditor or secretary of state.

RCW 29A.08.115 Registration by other than auditor or secretary of state.A person or organization collecting voter registration application forms must transmit the forms to the secretary of state or a county auditor within five business days. The registration date on such forms will be the date they are received by the secretary of state or county auditor.[ 2009 c 369 § 11; 2005 c 246 § 8; 2004 c 267 § 108; 2003 c 111 § 207; 1971 ex.s. c 202 § 15; 1965 c 9 § 29.07.110. Prior: 1957 c 251 § 11; prior: 1947 c 68 § 1, part; 1945 c 95 § 1, part; 1933 c 1 § 6, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5114-6, part; prior: 1919 c 163 § 6, part; 1915 c 16 § 6, part; 1901 c 135 § 5, part; 1893 c 45 § 1, part; 1889 p 415 § 6, part; RRS § 5124, part. Formerly RCW 29.07.110.]NOTES: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.08.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.08 - Voters and Registration.|29A.08.120 - Registration by mail.

RCW 29A.08.120 Registration by mail.Any elector of this state may register to vote by mail under this title.[ 2004 c 267 § 109; 2003 c 111 § 208. Prior: 1993 c 434 § 3. Formerly RCW 29.08.030.]NOTES:Effective dates—2004 c 267: See note following RCW 29A.08.010.
WA Rev Code § 29A.08.123 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.08 - Voters and Registration.|29A.08.123 - Registration electronically.

RCW 29A.08.123 Registration electronically.(1) A person who has a valid Washington state driver's license, state identification card, or tribal identification may submit a voter registration application electronically on the secretary of state's website. A person who has a valid tribal identification card may submit a voter registration electronically on the secretary of state's website if the secretary of state is able to obtain a copy of the applicant's signature from the federal government or the tribal government.(2) The applicant must attest to the truth of the information provided on the application by affirmatively accepting the information as true.(3) The applicant must affirmatively assent to use of his or her driver's license, state identification card, or tribal identification card signature for voter registration purposes.(4) A voter registration application submitted electronically is otherwise considered a registration by mail.(5) For each electronic application, the secretary of state must obtain a digital copy of the applicant's driver's license or state identification card signature from the department of licensing or tribal identification issuing authority.(6) The secretary of state may employ additional security measures to ensure the accuracy and integrity of voter registration applications submitted electronically.[ 2019 c 6 § 3; 2007 c 157 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—2007 c 157: "This act takes effect January 1, 2008." [ 2007 c 157 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.08.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.08 - Voters and Registration.|29A.08.130 - Count of registered voters—Inactive voters.

RCW 29A.08.130 Count of registered voters—Inactive voters.Election officials shall not include inactive voters in the count of registered voters for the purpose of dividing precincts, determining voter turnout, or other purposes in law for which the determining factor is the number of registered voters.[ 2011 c 10 § 14; 2009 c 369 § 13; 2003 c 111 § 210; 1994 c 57 § 40. Formerly RCW 29.10.081.]NOTES:Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.Severability—Effective date—1994 c 57: See notes following RCW 29A.16.040.
WA Rev Code § 29A.08.135 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.08 - Voters and Registration.|29A.08.135 - Updating information.

RCW 29A.08.135 Updating information.(1) When a person who has previously registered to vote in another state applies for voter registration in Washington, the person shall provide on the registration form all information needed to cancel any previous registration. Notification must be made to the state elections office of the applicant's previous state of registration.(2) A county auditor receiving official information that a voter has registered to vote in another state shall immediately cancel that voter's registration on the official state voter registration list.[ 2009 c 369 § 14; 2004 c 267 § 111; 2003 c 111 § 211; 2001 c 41 § 6; 1975 1st ex.s. c 184 § 1; 1973 c 153 § 2. Formerly RCW 29.07.092.]NOTES:Effective dates—2004 c 267: See note following RCW 29A.08.010.Severability—1975 1st ex.s. c 184: "If any provision of this 1975 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 1st ex.s. c 184 § 5.]