| Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| State Government & Tribal Affairs Committee | |
HB 1530
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
Brief Description: Mandating primary election voters' pamphlets.
Sponsors: Representatives Green, Miloscia, Hunt, Ormsby, Kretz, Armstrong, Kenney, Hurst, Goodman, Kagi, Moeller and Hudgins; by request of Secretary of State.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/6/07
Staff: Alison Hellberg (786-7152).
Background:
The Secretary of State (Secretary) is required to print and distribute a voters' pamphlet whenever
at least one statewide measure or office is scheduled to appear on the general election ballot.
The Secretary must distribute the pamphlet to each household in the state, to public libraries, or
to other locations he or she deems appropriate. The pamphlet may also be made available in
electronic form.
Summary of Bill:
The Secretary is required to print and distribute a voters' pamphlet each even-numbered year
primary and every general election.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.