The bill aims to enhance the privacy of voters' party selections during presidential primaries in Washington State. It recognizes the concerns expressed by voters regarding the visibility of their party preference on ballot envelopes, which could potentially reveal their presidential candidate choice to outside observers. To address these concerns, the bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining the secrecy of party preferences, aligning them with the confidentiality of other ballot components.

To implement this, the bill introduces a new section to chapter 29A.56 RCW, stipulating that any political party declaration made by a voter on a ballot or ballot envelope must be positioned in such a way that it remains concealed until the envelope is opened. Additionally, it mandates that the ballot envelope must contain a clear reminder for voters that a political party declaration is necessary for their ballot to be counted. This legislative change is intended to protect voter privacy and ensure the integrity of the electoral process.