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Wednesday, September 2, 2026

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WA · SB5017INTRO · 7 COSPONSORS

Adopting national standards for uniformed and overseas civilian voting, including conforming amendments to existing statute.

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This bill aims to update Washington state's voting laws to align with national standards for military and overseas civilian voters. It establishes new definitions for "covered voter" and "military-overseas ballot," and outlines procedures for these voters to register, apply for, and return ballots, including through electronic means. The bill also makes changes to existing laws regarding voter registration, ballot mailing deadlines, and ballot processing to better accommodate uniformed and overseas citizens.

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