The bill aims to enhance election integrity in Washington state by mandating a manual hand count audit of ballots for the 2024 general election and subsequent elections. It introduces a new section to chapter 29A.60 RCW, which outlines the process for selecting an impartial auditing company by the county's democratic and republican party chairpersons. If an agreement cannot be reached, a coin toss will determine the selection. The audit will involve a statistically significant manual hand count of ballots from at least 12 precincts, with the selected precincts and races determined by the party chairpersons. Public election observers will be allowed to oversee the entire audit process, ensuring transparency.

Additionally, the bill requires that the auditing company submit a report to the legislature by December 31st of the election year, detailing the audit findings and recommendations for improving ballot integrity. The bill declares an emergency, emphasizing its immediate necessity for public safety and the functioning of state government, and it takes effect immediately.