BILL REQ. #:  H-4604.1 

     AN ACT Relating to duplication of ballots; and adding a new section to chapter 29A.60 RCW.

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

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1   A new section is added to chapter 29A.60 RCW to read as follows:
     After certification of an election, any registered voter is authorized to review duplicated ballots. In order to review the ballots, a written request must be made to the county auditor within thirty days of the certification of election. The ballots may not be removed from the county office and may not be copied. The review must be done in the presence of at least two county employees designated by the county auditor. The review must be conducted and completed within ninety days of the request. The duplicated ballots may not be destroyed until the review is complete or ninety days has elapsed. Any person requesting a review under this section shall reimburse the county all expenses related to the review.