Requiring verification of citizenship for voter registration.

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HOUSE BILL 1585

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2025 Regular Session

By Representatives Marshall, Eslick, Graham, Couture, Burnett, Penner, McEntire, Corry, Griffey, Barkis, Chase, Volz, Keaton, Waters, Walsh, and Barnard

Read first time 01/24/25. Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations.

AN ACT Relating to requiring verification of citizenship for voter registration; amending RCW 29A.08.010 , 29A.08.123 , 29A.08.210 , and 29A.08.350 ; adding a new section to chapter 29A.08 RCW; providing an expiration date; and declaring an emergency.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 29A.08 RCW to read as follows:

(1) By July 1, 2025, each county auditor must consult with the department of licensing to determine whether each registered voter in the county has demonstrated proof of citizenship by applying for and receiving an enhanced driver's license or identicard under chapter 46.20 RCW.

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PASSAGE PROBABILITY

17.7% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 41%, measured from WA's completed sessions
Momentum -1 45/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 273 days quiet

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