Washington SB5017 adopts national standards for uniformed and overseas civilian voting, ensuring secure and timely ballot transmission and processing.

Washington SB5017 aligns Washington's voting law with federal standards for uniformed and overseas civilian voting. The bill mandates that county auditors mail ballots to uniformed and overseas voters at least 30 days before special elections and 45 days before primary, general, and presidential primary elections. It allows these voters to apply for ballots using federal postcard applications or electronic equivalents. The bill also requires the secretary of state to develop secure electronic ballot return methods for these voters and mandates signature verification training for personnel.

Washington SB5017 adopts national standards for uniformed and overseas civilian voting, ensuring secure and timely ballot transmission and processing.

Washington SB5017 aligns Washington's voting law with federal standards for uniformed and overseas civilian voting. The bill mandates that county auditors mail ballots to uniformed and overseas voters at least 30 days before special elections and 45 days before primary, general, and presidential primary elections. It allows these voters to apply for ballots using federal postcard applications or electronic equivalents. The bill also requires the secretary of state to develop secure electronic ballot return methods for these voters and mandates signature verification training for personnel.