The bill aims to celebrate National Voter Registration Day in Washington state by aligning educational activities with this national event. It establishes that each public high school will observe National Voter Registration Day on the third Tuesday of September, or the following Tuesday if it coincides with a major religious holiday. Schools are required to coordinate voter registration events in history or social studies classes for high school seniors, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to register to vote. The bill also mandates that the superintendent of public instruction, in consultation with the secretary of state, will update and distribute youth voter registration materials annually and report on the progress of student registrations.

Additionally, the bill amends existing law by replacing "Temperance and Good Citizenship Day" with National Voter Registration Day as the primary focus for voter registration activities in schools. It removes previous requirements related to the January observance and incorporates new provisions that emphasize the importance of voter registration closer to the November general election. The goal is to achieve at least 50,000 new voter registrations for high school students annually, with the superintendent required to report on progress and recommendations for increasing youth voter registration.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 28A.230.150