Washington 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

HB 2698 — Increasing participation in the presidential primary.

Last action — First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies the process for voters participating in the presidential primary by refining declarations and vote tabulation for political parties in Washington.

  • RCW 29A.56.050

    the

    The bill clarifies that political parties can base delegate allocation on specific criteria.

  • RCW 29A.56.050

    participated in the presidential nominating process → subscribed to the declaration of that party

    The bill ensures that only those who declare allegiance to a party are included in delegate allocation considerations.

Action History

  1. First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (146)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2698?
HB 2698 is sponsored by Keith Goehner (Republican), Smith, Mosbrucker, Jim Walsh (Republican), and Van Werven.
What is the current status of HB 2698?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 2698?
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