BILL REQ. #:  S-4874.2 

READ FIRST TIME 02/08/08.   

     AN ACT Relating to voter registration and informational activities at institutions of higher education; and adding a new section to chapter 28B.10 RCW.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1   A new section is added to chapter 28B.10 RCW to read as follows:
     Institutions of higher education shall:
     (1) In accordance with RCW 29A.08.310, put in place a prompt and link to the secretary of state's voter registration web site;
     (2) Make voter registration forms available in places of prominence within the premises of each campus;
     (3) In consultation with the secretary of state, student programs, and the student government association, or its equivalent, develop and implement policies regarding distribution of voter registration forms to students at the beginning of each term and in campus housing facilities; and
     (4) Collaborate with student programs and the student government association, or its equivalent, to conduct nonpartisan voter information activities, which may include voter registration, candidate debates, and issue forums. Responsibility for proposing such activities shall reside with the student government association, or its equivalent.