The bill amends RCW 29A.08.123 to enhance the online voter registration process in Washington State by allowing applicants to use the last four digits of their social security number for authentication. It specifies that individuals qualified to vote can submit their registration electronically if they possess a valid Washington state driver's license, state identification card, learner's permit, tribal identification, or social security number. The bill also introduces new requirements for applicants to confirm their U.S. citizenship and to provide a signature image if they are not using state-issued identification.

Additionally, the bill removes previous provisions that required the secretary of state to obtain a copy of the applicant's signature from federal or tribal governments for those using tribal identification. It establishes that electronic voter registration applications will be treated as registrations by mail and mandates that the secretary of state obtain a digital copy of the applicant's signature from the appropriate issuing authority. The act is set to take effect on July 15, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 29A.08.123
Substitute Bill: 29A.08.123
Bill as Passed Legislature: 29A.08.123
Session Law: 29A.08.123