HB 3159-S2 - DIGEST
(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE)

Requires the summoning court to immediately notify the applicant, county auditor, and secretary of state if it receives a written declaration or otherwise learns that a declarant does not meet the qualifications set forth in RCW 2.36.070 (1), (2), (3), or (5).

Expands voter application completion requirements to include the applicant's full legal name, and a mark in the check-off box confirming no felony conviction or, if the applicant has a felony conviction, proof of restoration of voting rights.

Requires, once each year, the secretary of state to conduct an audit of county registration records regarding cancellation of deceased voters. The audit shall consist of a comparison of the deceased voter information received with the county registration records to ensure that the appropriate cancellations are made.

Provides whenever the secretary of state or a county auditor receives information from the courts regarding a juror's ineligibility to serve based on age, citizenship, residence, or felony conviction pursuant to RCW 2.36.072(3)(b), the county auditor shall verify the reason for ineligibility and take appropriate action to cancel or transfer the registration.