Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL ANALYSIS |
State Government Committee |
HB 1806
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Brief Description: Correcting references to elections statutes.
Sponsors: Representatives Van Werven, Bergquist, Holy, Appleton, Gregory and S. Hunt.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/4/15
Staff: Marsha Reilly (786-7135).
Background:
In 2003 election law in Title 29 was reorganized and recodified into Title 29A. However, cross-references to Title 29 in other statutes were not corrected. In the ensuing years, changes to the laws such as adoption of two different primary systems and vote by mail, have resulted in many erroneous references to election laws.
Summary of Bill:
Technical changes are made to correct cross-references to election laws and repealed policies.
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.