Requiring the secretary of state to print and distribute a voters' pamphlet for the primary in each even-numbered year and for the general election every year.
SB 5069 requires Washington's Secretary of State to print and distribute a state-level voters' pamphlet before every primary election in even-numbered years and before every general election each year. The pamphlet must be mailed to every household in the state, distributed to public libraries, and made available in accessible formats like Braille or audio upon request. It also allows the Secretary to provide the pamphlet electronically or to media outlets at cost. This bill directly affects all Washington voters by ensuring consistent access to election information for statewide races and measures.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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Feb 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM.
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Jan 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to Ways & Means.
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Jan 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Minority; without recommendation.
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Jan 17, 2025
Committee
And refer to Ways & Means.
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Jan 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
SGTE - Majority; do pass.
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Jan 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM.
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Jan 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 1:30 PM.
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1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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