HB1448: Increasing representation and voter participation in local elections.

HB1448 amends Washington state election laws to allow local governments to use ranked choice voting in elections. This method allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference. The bill defines ranked choice voting and establishes rules for implementing it, including ballot design, vote counting, and resolving ties. It also creates a work group to advise the Secretary of State on drafting rules and developing voter education materials.

HB1448: Increasing representation and voter participation in local elections.

HB1448 amends Washington state election laws to allow local governments to use ranked choice voting in elections. This method allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference. The bill defines ranked choice voting and establishes rules for implementing it, including ballot design, vote counting, and resolving ties. It also creates a work group to advise the Secretary of State on drafting rules and developing voter education materials.