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Current as of April 06, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
The secretary of state, through the division of elections, is responsible for the following duties, as prescribed by Title 29A RCW:
(1) The filing, verification of signatures, and certification of state initiative, referendum, and recall petitions;
(2) The production and distribution of a state voters' pamphlet;
(3) The examination, testing, and certification of voting equipment, voting devices, and vote tallying systems;
(4) The administration, canvassing, and certification of the presidential primary, state primaries, and state general elections;
(5) The administration of motor voter and other voter registration and voter outreach programs;
(6) The training, testing, and certification of state and local elections personnel as established in RCW 29A.04.530;
(7) The conduct of reviews as established in RCW 29A.04.570; and
(8) Other duties that may be prescribed by the legislature.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 43. State Government--Executive § 43.07.310. Division of elections--Duties - last updated April 06, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-43-state-governmentexecutive/wa-rev-code-43-07-310/
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