The bill amends existing laws related to the protection of the voter registration database in Washington State. It introduces several exemptions from public disclosure for information related to election security, including continuity of operations plans, security audits, technical details of election infrastructure, voter signatures, and voted ballots. Additionally, it specifies that requests for records from the statewide voter registration database must be directed to the secretary of state, and county elections offices are not required to fulfill such requests. A knowing violation of this directive is classified as a violation of RCW 29A.84.150.

Furthermore, the bill establishes penalties for state or local election officers who misuse or disclose information from the voter registration database. It classifies such actions as a class C felony and emphasizes the confidentiality of sensitive personal information, such as driver's license numbers and social security numbers, which can only be disclosed to authorized election officials. The bill is deemed necessary for the immediate preservation of public safety and takes effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 42.56.425, 29A.84.150
Bill as passed Legislature: 42.56.425, 29A.84.150
Session law: 42.56.425, 29A.84.150