H-3175.1
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 2210
State of Washington
69th Legislature
2026 Regular Session
By House State Government & Tribal Relations (originally sponsored by Representatives Gregerson, Farivar, Ryu, Doglio, Parshley, Ramel, Simmons, Pollet, Reed, Callan, Obras, Duerr, Scott, Thomas, Ormsby, Macri, Fosse, Hill, and Zahn)
READ FIRST TIME 01/27/26.
AN ACT Relating to protecting local representation by strengthening and securing fair elections in local governments; amending RCW 29A.60.221 , 29A.52.112 , 29A.52.220 , 29A.24.010 , 36.32.040 , 36.32.050 , 35A.12.040 , 28A.343.320 , 29A.04.410 , 29A.12.080 , and 29A.36.121 ; reenacting and amending RCW 29A.36.170 ; adding new sections to chapter 29A.52 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 29A.04 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 52.14 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 53.12 RCW; creating a new section; repealing RCW 29A.04.127 ; and declaring an emergency.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. (1) The legislature finds that Washington has a proud tradition of promoting voter freedom and secure elections, which are the bedrock of our state democracy.
(2) The legislature recognizes that federal voting rights protections are undergoing significant changes, and additional uncertainty is expected in the coming years. These developments may limit or alter the tools historically available to protect against vote dilution and ensure equitable access to the electoral process.