Revised Code of Washington (RCW) (Last Updated: August 9, 2016) |
Title 43. STATE GOVERNMENT—EXECUTIVE |
Chapter 43.07. Secretary of state. |
Section 43.07.310. Division of elections—Duties.
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- 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.NOTES:Effective date—2003 c 111: See RCW 29A.04.903.