Section 434-250-037. Mail ballot certification.

Pursuant to RCW 29A.40.070, fifteen days before each primary or election, the county auditor shall certify to the secretary of state:

(1) That ballots were mailed or issued to service and overseas voters at least forty-five or thirty days before election day, whichever deadline is applicable. For elections that include a federal office, the certification must include the number of ballots mailed or issued to service and overseas voters;

(2) That ballots were mailed or issued to regular voters at least eighteen days before election day;

(3) That ballots issued via electronic ballot delivery systems were proofed and checked for accuracy prior to the mailing deadline for service and overseas ballots; and

(4) If any ballots were not mailed or issued by the applicable deadlines, the reason for the delay and steps taken to remedy the delay.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 29A.04.611. WSR 14-06-040, § 434-250-037, filed 2/26/14, effective 3/29/14.]

RCW 29A.04.611. WSR 14-06-040, § 434-250-037, filed 2/26/14, effective 3/29/14.