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Bill would expand automatic voter registration; governor to decide which agencies participate
Summary
Staff presented Senate Bill 5,077 at the Feb. 14 State Government & Tribal Relations Committee hearing, explaining the measure would broaden automatic voter registration and give the governor a role in designating participating agencies.
Staff presented Senate Bill 5,077 at the Feb. 14 State Government & Tribal Relations Committee hearing, explaining the measure would broaden automatic voter registration (AVR) and automatic update pathways and give the governor a role in designating agencies that may implement them.
Connor Schiff, committee staff, said Washington already provides AVR through the Department of Licensing for eligible applicants for enhanced driver licenses or enhanced IDs and through designated state agencies that collect citizenship verification for public assistance. SB 5,077 would require the…
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