BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 2079: Ballot standards

Concerning ballot standards.

Summary

Requires the secretary of state to: (1) In conjunction with the Washington state association of county auditors, develop a uniform ballot format to be used by each county; and (2) In consultation with the department of enterprise services and county auditors, develop a master contract for vote tallying equipment for purchase by counties.

From the Bill Digest (HB 2079), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to uniform ballot design;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Feb 13, 2017First reading, referred to State Government, Elections & Information Technology (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 2079 (2025–26) Alcohol taxes · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2079 (2023–24) Schools/threats · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2079 (2021–22) HIV antiviral drugs/medicaid · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2079 (2019–20) Industrial symbioses · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2079 (2015–16) Parks and recreational land · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2079 (2013–14) Envir. legacy stewrdshp acct · Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 2013, 2nd Special Session
HB 2079 (2011–12) Ferry system · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2079 (2009–10) Health prof licensing info · Enacted · Chapter 343, Laws of 2009