The bill aims to establish automatic voter registration for members of federally recognized Indian tribes in Washington State. It introduces new definitions and provisions, including a definition of "Tribe" and the authorization for the Secretary of State to enter into state-tribal compacts for automatic voter registration. The Secretary of State is required to create an application and approval process for these compacts within six months after July 1, 2025. Additionally, the bill mandates that upon the execution of a compact, the Secretary of State must process voter registration information for tribe members through an automated system, provided that certain eligibility criteria are met.

Amendments to existing laws include updates to the voter registration process, ensuring that applications from tribal members are treated similarly to those from other automatic voter registrants. The bill specifies that if an application is incomplete, the auditor must send a verification notice, and if the applicant provides the necessary information within 45 days, they will be registered as of the original application date. Furthermore, it clarifies the treatment of ineligible voters who may inadvertently register, ensuring that such registrations do not imply a claim to citizenship and outlining the procedures for removing ineligible registrations from the voter database.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 29A.08.110, 29A.08.370