Bill sponsors said the legislation is a response to proposed federal election changes.
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed five election-related bills into law Wednesday, responding to what state legislators described as mounting threats to voting access from the Trump administration.
Supporters framed the package as a defensive measure against potential federal changes, including proposals to eliminate mail-in ballots, require proof of citizenship to register and mandate photo ID to vote.
The new laws include making it a felony for anyone other than the Secretary of State’s Office to share voter information, amending who can challenge a voter’s registration, and requiring jurisdictions
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