The bill amends RCW 68.52.155 to update the election process for cemetery district commissioners in Washington State. It establishes that cemetery district elections will adhere to general election laws but eliminates the primary election for nominating candidates. Instead, all qualified candidates will appear on the general election ballot, and the candidate with the most votes will be elected. Notably, if only one candidate files for a specific commissioner position, that individual will be automatically deemed elected, and the position will not be included on the ballot.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the process for filling vacancies on the board of cemetery district commissioners, stating that such vacancies will be addressed according to the provisions outlined in chapter 42.12 RCW. This amendment aims to streamline the election process and ensure that the election of cemetery district commissioners is more efficient and straightforward.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 68.52.155