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Senate advances bill authorizing tribal outreach and a model voting portal for military, overseas and disabled voters
Summary
The Washington Senate passed Second Substitute Senate Bill 6,035, which directs county auditors and the Secretary of State to consult with federally recognized tribes on outreach and authorizes the state to develop a model voting portal to improve access for military, overseas, disabled and tribal voters; opponents said an online portal is not ready for deployment.
Senators approved Second Substitute Senate Bill 6,035, a measure "relating to ensuring access to voting services for military overseas, Native American and disabled" voters. The bill requires county auditors to meet with federally recognized tribes and directs the Secretary of State to consult with tribes every two years and to assess equipment, supplies and outreach needs. The secretary's…
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