SB 6709 - DIGEST

(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

Declares that the purposes of this act are to increase youth voter participation through increased voter registration, and to encourage the youth of the state of Washington to take pride in their civic responsibilities.

Requires the department of licensing to, four times a year, furnish to the county auditors a list of holders of intermediate driver's licenses under RCW 46.20.075, together with the addresses and dates of birth of the licensees.

Requires the county auditor to prepare and update information concerning upcoming elections and polling places. The auditor shall, during the month in which the licensee's eighteenth birthday occurs, send that information and a voter registration card to each holder of an intermediate driver's license who resides in the county. The information shall contain a concise statement of who is eligible to vote.