Washington HB2260 mandates signature verification for ballot measure petitions and requires signature gatherers to sign declarations.

Washington HB2260 amends the state's initiative and referendum process by requiring that each petitioner's signature on an initiative or referendum petition must be accompanied by their registered address, city, and county. The Secretary of State must verify that the address matches the voter registration record to ensure the signature is valid. Additionally, the bill mandates that each petition signature gatherer must sign a declaration affirming that all signatures were collected without any compensation or gratuity.

Washington HB2260 mandates signature verification for ballot measure petitions and requires signature gatherers to sign declarations.

Washington HB2260 amends the state's initiative and referendum process by requiring that each petitioner's signature on an initiative or referendum petition must be accompanied by their registered address, city, and county. The Secretary of State must verify that the address matches the voter registration record to ensure the signature is valid. Additionally, the bill mandates that each petition signature gatherer must sign a declaration affirming that all signatures were collected without any compensation or gratuity.