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• Introduced by Rep. Sherry Appleton, (D-Poulsbo) (D) on January 26, 2009, authorizes the secretary of state to approve a program that allows service and overseas voters to cast a ballot over the internet. The program must be secure, and must protect the secrecy of the ballot. (See also Companion SB 5522).
  • Referred to the House State Government and Tribal Affairs Committee on January 26, 2009.
    • Substitute offered in the House on February 12, 2009, to specify that the Secretary must consider computing hardware and software systems that ensure the integrity and secrecy of the ballot and authentication of the voter, meet relevant and prevailing computer security standards, use system components that are available for audit and certification and allow for optional phased implementation. The requirements that the Secretary consider programs based on open source platforms is removed. In seeking alternative funding sources, the Secretary will seek funds from public and non-profit sources only. The substitute passed in the House by voice vote on February 12, 2009.
    • Referred to the House General Government Appropriations Committee on February 17, 2009.