§ 29A.12.050 — Approval by secretary of state required.

Washington § 29A.12.050

• Jurisdiction: Washington
• Title 29A: ELECTIONS
• Ch. 29A.12: VOTING SYSTEMS

Text

(1) Prior to use in conducting any primary or election, the secretary of state must approve systems used in the conduct of elections, including:

(a) Voting systems, voting devices, or vote tallying systems, unless approved under this chapter or the former chapter 29.34 RCW before March 22, 1982; and

(b) Any mechanical, electromechanical, or electronic equipment or platform, including software, firmware, or hardware that is used:

(i) In issuing a ballot;

(ii) To facilitate voters' response to a required notice;

(iii) To provide an electronic means for submission of a ballot declaration signature under RCW 29A.60.165 ; or

(iv) To issue, authenticate, or validate voter identification.

(2) The secretary of state may, after review, determine that a modification, change, or improvement to any voting system or component of a system does not require a full reexamination or reapproval by the secretary of state under RCW 29A.12.020 .

Findings — Intent — 2025 c 329: See note following RCW 29A.12.210 .

Intent — Effective date — 1990 c 59: See notes following RCW 29A.04.013 .

Severability — 1982 c 40: See note following RCW 29A.12.020 .

Legislative History

[2025 c 329 s 2;2003 c 111 s 305;1990 c 59 s 21;1982 c 40 s 4. Formerly RCW29.33.081.]