BILL · 2021–22 SESSION

SB 5679: Elections/voter confidence

Concerning elections and voter confidence.

Summary

Requires that the Washington State Patrol survey a sample of signatures from 2022 ballot return envelopes for comparison with signatures on file.
Requires that the Department of Licensing verify voter registration attestations using a signature pad displaying qualifications.
Requires that the Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys compile a list and produce a report of all prosecuted election law violations and outcomes of the cases.
Waives the cost of an enhanced driver license or ID for individuals below 200 percent of the federal poverty level.
Requires that the Secretary of State provide access to legal research databases to all county auditors for voter registration database maintenance.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5679), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to creating the Washington voter confidence act;

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

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

SB 5679 (2025–26) Multifamily tax exemption · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5679 (2023–24) Property tax exem./income · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5679 (2019–20) Public facilities mitigation · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5679 (2017–18) Port districts/telecomm serv · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5679 (2015–16) Special education students · Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 2015
SB 5679 (2013–14) Agency rule review process · Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 2013, 2nd Special Session
SB 5679 (2011–12) Per-student cost recovery · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5679 (2009–10) Family and medical leave · Did not pass · died in committee