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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1251

HB 1251: Election security breaches

Concerning security breaches of election systems or election data including by foreign entities.

Summary

  • Requires the Secretary of State (Secretary) to annually consult with the Washington State Fusion Center (WSFC), State Chief Information Officer (CIO), and each county auditor to identify instances of security breaches of election systems or election data, and identify whether the source of any security breach is a foreign entity, domestic entity, or both.
  • Requires the Secretary to annually report to the Governor, the CIO, the WSFC , and the chairs and ranking members of the appropriate legislative committees from the Senate and the House of Representatives on any instances of security breaches, options to increase the security of the elections system and election data, and options to prevent future security breaches.
  • Requires a voting system or component of a voting system to pass a vulnerability test before being purchased or leased.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1251), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 2020
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2019
  2. Out of committeeFeb 21, 2019
  3. Passed HouseMar 8, 2019
  4. Passed SenateMar 4, 2020
  5. GovernorMar 25, 2020
  6. LawMar 25, 2020
Prime sponsor
Gael Tarleton (D-36)
Introduced
January 17, 2019 in the House
Last action
March 25, 2020
Session law
Chapter 101, Laws of 2020
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1251, SHB 1251

AN ACT Relating to security breaches of election systems or election data including by foreign entities;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Gael Tarleton (D-36)

2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Zack Hudgins D-11Sharon Wylie D-49

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 8, 2019
Version voted on: SHB 1251
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55002
Republican40001
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

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House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed January 30, 2020
Version voted on: SHB 1251
95 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57000
Republican38102
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Nay (1)

Excused (2)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 4, 2020
Version voted on: SHB 1251
44 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26003
Republican18002
How each member voted

Excused (5)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 7, 2020
Version voted on: SHB 1251
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56001
Republican41000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2020. (SHB 1251)
  2. Chapter 101, 2020 Laws. (SHB 1251)
  3. Governor signed. (SHB 1251)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 1251)
  5. President signed. (SHB 1251)
  6. Speaker signed. (SHB 1251)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 1251)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (SHB 1251)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 44; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 5. (SHB 1251)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1251)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (SHB 1251)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1251)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1251)
  14. SGTE - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SHB 1251)
  15. First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections. (SHB 1251)
  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SHB 1251)
  17. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1251)
  18. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1251)
  19. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (SHB 1251)
  20. First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections. (SHB 1251)
  21. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SHB 1251)
  22. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1251)
  23. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1251)
  24. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  25. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1251)
  26. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  27. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1251)
  28. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  29. SGOV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1251)
  30. SGOV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  31. First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.

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