The bill establishes a new Washington election database aimed at enhancing the evaluation and analysis of election data to ensure compliance with public policy and best practices in voting. The database will be managed by a director employed by the University of Washington, who will oversee the collection and maintenance of various election-related data, including demographic information, election results, voter registration lists, and records of ballot submissions. This data will be maintained for at least the previous 12 years and will be made publicly available, excluding any information that identifies individual voters.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the database conduct regular analyses of ballot rejections and cures, focusing on identifying demographic groups with higher rejection rates. An annual report on these findings will be published online, and the database staff will collaborate with state officials to explore methods for improving ballot acceptance and cure rates. The database is also tasked with providing nonpartisan technical assistance to political subdivisions and the public, ensuring that the resources are accessible and beneficial for all stakeholders involved in the electoral process.