29A.16.010 - Intent -- Duties of county auditors. - Washington Statutes

Intent — Duties of county auditors.

The intent of this chapter is to require state and local election officials to designate and use polling places and disability access voting locations in all elections and permanent registration locations which are accessible to elderly and disabled persons. County auditors shall:

     (1) Make modifications such as installation of temporary ramps or relocation of polling places within buildings, where appropriate;

     (2) Designate new, accessible polling places to replace those that are inaccessible; and

     (3) Continue to use polling places and voter registration locations which are accessible to elderly and disabled persons.

[2004 c 267 § 315; 2003 c 111 § 401; 1999 c 298 § 13; 1985 c 205 § 1; 1979 ex.s. c 64 § 1. Formerly RCW 29.57.010.]

Notes: Effective dates -- 2004 c 267: See note following RCW 29A.08.010.