Wash. Rev. Code § 29A.04.013

Current through Chapter 376 of the 2024 Regular Session

Section 29A.04.013 - Canvassing

"Canvassing" means the process of examining ballots or groups of ballots, subtotals, and cumulative totals in order to determine the official returns of a primary, special, or general election and includes the tabulation of any votes that were not previously tabulated.

RCW 29A.04.013

Amended by 2013 c 11,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2013.

Amended by 2011 c 10,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2011.

2003 c 111 § 103; 1990 c 59 § 3. Formerly RCW 29.01.008.

Notice to registered poll voters-Elections by mail- 2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.

Intent-1990 c 59: "By this act the legislature intends to unify and simplify the laws and procedures governing filing for elective office, ballot layout, ballot format, voting equipment, and canvassing." [ 1990 c 59 § 1.]

Effective date-1990 c 59: "Sections 1 through 6, 8 through 96, and 98 through 112 of this act shall take effect July 1, 1992." [ 1990 c 59 § 113.]