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HB 2192

Celebrating national voter registration day.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by April Berg and 16 co-sponsors

Washington recognizes National Voter Registration Day to encourage voter participation and registration drives on the fourth Tuesday of September.

First reading, referred to Education.
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Bill Summary · HB 2192

Legislative bill overview

HB 2192 establishes a recognition of National Voter Registration Day in Washington state, commemorating the annual event dedicated to increasing voter registration. The bill directs state recognition of this national observance, which typically occurs on the fourth Tuesday in September.

Why is this important

National Voter Registration Day focuses public attention on expanding voter access and participation, particularly among underrepresented groups. State recognition can encourage government agencies, schools, and organizations to coordinate voter registration activities and remove barriers to participation.

Potential points of contention

  • Partisan framing: Critics may view voter registration drives as benefiting certain political parties differently, though voter registration itself is a nonpartisan civic process
  • Resource allocation: Questions about whether state resources should fund promotion activities versus other priorities
  • Implementation scope: Unclear what specific actions or resources the state will commit to beyond symbolic recognition

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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