Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL ANALYSIS |
State Government & Tribal Affairs Committee |
HB 2495
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Brief Description: Modifying provisions relating to the tabulation of ballots.
Sponsors: Representatives White, Roberts, Dickerson, Carlyle, Springer, Miloscia, Nelson, Simpson and Dunshee.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 1/12/10
Staff: Marsha Reilly (786-7135).
Background:
County auditors may begin opening and processing absentee ballots as soon as the ballots are received. Tabulation of ballots may not begin until after 8:00 p.m. on election day. Returned absentee ballots must be placed in secure storage until tabulation begins.
Summary of Bill:
Tabulation of absentee ballots may begin at 8:00 am on the Monday immediately before the day of the primary or election. Results must be kept secret until after 8:00 p.m. on the day of the election.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.