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HB 1448 - BAD Bill
Bill Title: Increasing representation and voter participation in local elections
Committee: State Government & Tribal Relations
Companion Bill:
Bill Summary:
- AN ACT Relating to increasing representation and voter participation in local elections; amending RCW 29A.60.221, 29A.52.112, 29A.52.220, 29A.24.010, 36.32.040, 36.32.050, 35A.12.040, 28A.343.320, 29A.04.410, 29A.12.080, and 29A.36.121; reenacting and amending RCW 29A.36.170; adding a new section to chapter 29A.52 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 29A.04 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 52.14 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 53.12 RCW; creating new sections; repealing RCW 29A.04.127; and providing an expiration date.
What the Bill says:
- It sets up regulations under the RCWs which allow for the implementation of Rank Choice Voting.
Our Summary Opinion:
- This bill grants authority to city or county governments to actually use Rank Choice Voting procedures under the law to determine the outcome of elections for public office.
Status: Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM on January 28th.