SB5382 mandates signature verification for ballot measure petitions in Washington.

SB5382 requires petition signature gatherers to sign a declaration under penalty of false swearing that every petitioner signed their true name and provided correct information without compensation. The bill also mandates that the residence address on the petition matches the voter registration address. Signatures not meeting these criteria are invalidated, though this does not affect other valid signatures on the petition. The bill aims to prevent fraud and mistakes in the initiative and referendum process.

SB5382 mandates signature verification for ballot measure petitions in Washington.

SB5382 requires petition signature gatherers to sign a declaration under penalty of false swearing that every petitioner signed their true name and provided correct information without compensation. The bill also mandates that the residence address on the petition matches the voter registration address. Signatures not meeting these criteria are invalidated, though this does not affect other valid signatures on the petition. The bill aims to prevent fraud and mistakes in the initiative and referendum process.