Return of inactive voter to active status—Cancellation of registration.

1. Law
2. Revised Code of Washington
3. Elections
4. Voters and Registration.
5. Return of inactive voter to active status—Cancellation of registration.

The county auditor shall return an inactive voter to active voter status if, prior to the passage of two federal general elections, the voter:

(1) Notifies the auditor of a change of address;

(2) Responds to a confirmation notice with information that he or she continues to reside at the registration address; or

(3) Votes or attempts to vote in a primary, special election, or general election. If the inactive voter fails to provide such a notice or take such an action within that period, the auditor shall cancel the person's voter registration.

[ 2009 c 369 § 31; 2004 c 267 § 131; 2003 c 111 § 241. Prior: 1994 c 57 § 39. Formerly RCW 29.10.075.]

NOTES:

Effective dates—2004 c 267: See note following RCW 29A.08.010.

Severability—Effective date—1994 c 57: See notes following RCW 29A.16.040.

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