Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 29A Elections - Section 29A.08.630 Return of inactive voter to active status -- Cancellation of registration

§ 29A.08.630. Return of inactive voter to active status -- Cancellation of registration

The county auditor shall return an inactive voter to active voter status if, during the period beginning on the date the voter was assigned to inactive status and ending on the day of the second general election for federal office that occurs after the date that the voter was sent a confirmation notice, the voter: Notifies the auditor of a change of address within the county; responds to a confirmation notice with information that the voter continues to reside at the registration address; votes or attempts to vote in a primary or a special or general election and resides within the county; or signs any petition authorized by statute for which the signatures are required by law to be verified by the county auditor or secretary of state. 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.

[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.08.651.

     Severability -- Effective date -- 1994 c 57: See notes following RCW 10.64.021.

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