The bill aims to expand voter registration services through various state and local agencies in Washington. It mandates that the governor, in consultation with the secretary of state, decide whether state agencies that collect specific personal information can implement automatic voter registration or updates to existing voter registrations. The bill includes provisions for the health benefit exchange to provide voter registration information for applicants who affirmatively express interest in registering to vote, with specific criteria for verifying citizenship. Additionally, it allows for the use of digital signatures obtained from the Department of Licensing for voter registration purposes.

Key amendments include the introduction of new procedures for automatic voter registration and updates, as well as the ability for local, federal, or tribal agencies to provide voter registration services with consent. The bill also allows the secretary of state to utilize an application programming interface for secure electronic submission of voter registration applications through government agency websites or institutions of higher learning. Overall, the legislation seeks to streamline and enhance the voter registration process while ensuring compliance with federal and state laws.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 29A.08.365, 29A.08.362, 29A.08.310, 29A.08.123
Bill as Passed Legislature: 29A.08.365, 29A.08.362, 29A.08.310, 29A.08.123
Session Law: 29A.08.365, 29A.08.362, 29A.08.310, 29A.08.123