5856.E AMH CHEN ZOLL 403

ESB 5856 - H AMD TO SGOV COMM AMD (H-3391.1/24) 1230

By Representative Cheney

On page 8, after line 32 of the striking amendment, insert the following:

"Sec. 7. RCW 29A.08.630 and 2023 c 466 s 25 are each amended to read as follows:

(1)(a) The county auditor shall return an inactive voter to active voter status if, prior to the passage of two federal general elections, the voter:

(((a))) (i) Notifies the auditor of a change of address;

(((b))) (ii) Responds to a confirmation notice with information that he or she continues to reside at the registration address; or

(((c))) (iii) Votes or attempts to vote in a primary, special election, or general election.

(b) The county auditor must verify the identity of the person providing a notification or response under this subsection to ensure they are the inactive voter prior to returning the voter to active status.

(2) If the inactive voter fails to provide a notice or take an action as described in subsection (1) of this section, the auditor shall cancel the person's voter registration.

(3) The county auditor must cancel an inactive voter registration when receiving information indicating that the inactive voter has moved out of state or died."

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