WashingtonVotes.org
your lawmakers' votes at your fingertips
your lawmakers' votes at your fingertips
Legislation watch
2019 House Bill 1545: Concerning curing ballots to assure that votes are counted
Introduced by Rep. Jared M. Mead (Mill Creek) (D) on January 24, 2019
Referred to the House State Government & Tribal Relations Committee on January 24, 2019
Referred to the House Rules Committee on February 15, 2019
Received in the Senate on March 13, 2019
Referred to the Senate State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections Committee on March 13, 2019
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on March 25, 2019
Amendment offered by Sen. Doug Ericksen (Ferndale) (R) on April 16, 2019
Requires that voters neglecting to sign a ballot or obtain witness attestations, if necessary, sign the ballot declaration or have witnesses sign and provide their printed name and a valid current address and phone number.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the Senate on April 16, 2019
Signed by Gov. Jay Inslee on April 29, 2019