RCW 29A.12.050

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(1)Prior to use in conducting any primary or election, the secretary of state must approve systems used in the conduct of elections, including:

(a)Voting systems, voting devices, or vote tallying systems, unless approved under this chapter or the former chapter 29.34 RCW before March 22, 1982; and

(b)Any mechanical, electromechanical, or electronic equipment or platform, including software, firmware, or hardware that is used:

(i)In issuing a ballot;

(ii)To facilitate voters' response to a required notice;

(iii)To provide an electronic means for submission of a ballot declaration signature under RCW 29A.60.165 ; or

(iv)To issue, authenticate, or validate voter identification.

(2)The secretary of state may, after review, determine that a modification, change, or improvement to any voting system or component of a system does not require a full reexamination or reapproval by the secretary of state under RCW 29A.12.020 .

[ 2025 c 329 s 2 ; 2003 c 111 s 305 ; 1990 c 59 s 21 ; 1982 c 40 s 4 . Formerly RCW 29.33.081 .]

Notes:

Findings — Intent — 2025 c 329: See note following RCW 29A.12.210 .

Intent — Effective date — 1990 c 59: See notes following RCW 29A.04.013 .

Severability — 1982 c 40: See note following RCW 29A.12.020 .