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House passes bill to work with tribes on voting access and study secure electronic ballot return
Summary
The House passed Senate Bill 6035 directing the secretary of state and county auditors to regularly consult with federally recognized tribes about voting access and authorizing a study on a secure electronic ballot-return portal for military, overseas, tribal and disabled voters; the House vote was 57-36 with 5 excused.
The Washington House on Tuesday approved Senate Bill 6035, a measure directing the secretary of state and county auditors to meet regularly with federally recognized tribes about voting access on reservations, ballot drop boxes, voting centers and outreach.
"Voter turnout on Native American lands and among the population is lower than the…
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