Washington 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: Passed House 3 D cosponsors

HB 2575 — Concerning reforms to increase transparency and accountability of the Washington redistricting commission.

Last action — By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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Plain-language change summary

The amendments to Bill HB 2575 introduce several important changes to the redistricting process in Washington state. Key updates include a requirement for the redistricting commission to hold multiple public forums, ensure real-time virtual participation, and provide extensive public notice, making it easier for citizens to participate in the process. Additionally, the commission is now required to maintain a website that features meeting records and draft plans, enhancing transparency and public engagement in the decision-making process. These changes aim to improve trust and accountability, ensuring that citizens have a voice in how district boundaries are drawn.

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ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 2575State of Washington66th Legislature2020 Regular SessionByHouse State Government & Tribal Relations (originally sponsored by Representatives Pellicciotti, Ryu, Tarleton, Orwall, Dolan, J.
H-3929.1HOUSE BILL 2575State of Washington66th Legislature2020 Regular SessionByRepresentatives Pellicciotti, Ryu, Tarleton, Orwall, Dolan, J.
Johnson, and Pollet)READ FIRST TIME 01/30/20.AN ACT Relating to reforms to increase transparency and accountability of the Washington redistricting commission;
Johnson, and PolletRead first time 01/15/20.Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations.AN ACT Relating to reforms to increase transparency and accountability of the Washington redistricting commission;
If an appointing legislator does not certify an appointment by January ((15th))1st of each year ending in one, within five days the supreme court shall certify an appointment to the ((chief election officer))secretary of state.(3) No later than January ((31st))15th of ((the))each year ((of their selection))ending in one, the four appointed members, by an affirmative vote of at least three, shall appoint and certify to the ((chief election officer))secretary of state the nonvoting fifth member who shall act as the commission's chairperson.
If an appointing legislator does not certify an appointment by January ((15th))1st of each year ending in one, within five days the supreme court shall certify an appointment to the ((chief election officer))secretary of state.(3) No later than January ((31st))1st of ((the))each year ((of their selection))ending in one, the four appointed members, by an affirmative vote of at least three, shall appoint and certify to the ((chief election officer))secretary of state the nonvoting fifth member who shall act as the commission's chairperson.
If by January ((31st))15th of ((the))each year ((of their selection))ending in one, three of the four voting members fail to elect a chairperson, the supreme court shall within five days certify an appointment to the ((chief election officer))secretary of state.
If by January ((31st))1st of ((the))each year ((of their selection))ending in one, three of the four voting members fail to elect a chairperson, the supreme court shall within five days certify an appointment to the ((chief election officer))secretary of state.
Members shall each receive ((one hundred dollars of compensation for each day spent in the performance of their duties))a salary equivalent to the current annual salary for legislators provided by RCW 43.03.013 beginning on the date of official appointment to the commission and ending November 15th of each year ending in one.
Members shall each receive ((one hundred dollars of compensation for each day spent in the performance of their duties))a salary of eighty thousand dollars per year beginning on the date of official appointment to the commission and ending November 15th of each year ending in one, to be adjusted commensurate with increases to salaries of state legislators.
RCW 44.05.080 and 2018 c 301 s 10 are each amended to read as follows:In addition to other duties prescribed by law, the commission shall:(1) Adopt rules pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 34.05 RCW, to carry out the provisions of Article II, section 43 of the state Constitution and of this chapter, which rules shall provide that three voting members of the commission constitute a quorum to do business, and that the votes of three of the voting members are required for any official action of the commission;(2) Act as the legislature's recipient of the final redistricting data and maps from the United States Bureau of the Census;(3) Comply with requirements to disclose and preserve public records as specified in chapters 40.14 and 42.56 RCW;(4) Hold open meetings pursuant to the open public meetings act, chapter 42.30 RCW, and also comply with the following provisions:(a) The commission must hold at least ten public forums;
RCW 44.05.080 and 2018 c 301 s 10 are each amended to read as follows:In addition to other duties prescribed by law, the commission shall:(1) Adopt rules pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 34.05 RCW, to carry out the provisions of Article II, section 43 of the state Constitution and of this chapter, which rules shall provide that three voting members of the commission constitute a quorum to do business, and that the votes of three of the voting members are required for any official action of the commission;(2) Act as the legislature's recipient of the final redistricting data and maps from the United States Bureau of the Census;(3) Comply with requirements to disclose and preserve public records as specified in chapters 40.14 and 42.56 RCW;(4) Hold open meetings pursuant to the open public meetings act, chapter 42.30 RCW, and also comply with the following provisions:(a) The commission must hold two rounds of public forums;
at least one public forum must be held in each of the congressional districts in the state.
one round before and one round after it has drawn preliminary plans.
Each round must include at least one public forum in each of the existing congressional districts in the state.
The commission may contract with an entity that provides interpreter services through telephonic and video remote technologies pursuant to RCW 39.26.300;(5) Prepare and disclose its minutes pursuant to RCW 42.30.035, and promptly post publicly all agendas and minutes on the commission web site;(6) Be subject to the provisions of RCW 42.17A.700;(7) Prepare and publish a report, before any public forum and no later than April 1st of each year ending in one, that describes the commission's general priorities and intentions for utilizing redistricting criteria in its decision-making process, including a discussion of how the commission will balance competing requirements;(8) Solicit testimony or information about local demographics from election officials from each county and from municipalities within ninety days of the establishment of the commission.
The commission may contract with an entity that provides interpreter services through telephonic and video remote technologies pursuant to RCW 39.26.300;(5) Prepare and disclose its minutes pursuant to RCW 42.30.035, and promptly post publicly all agendas and minutes on the commission web site;(6) Be subject to the provisions of RCW 42.17A.700;(7) Prepare and publish a report, before any public forum and no later than April 1st of each year ending in one, that details the commission's priorities and intentions for utilizing redistricting criteria in its decision-making process, including a discussion of how the commission will balance competing requirements;(8) Solicit testimony about local demographics from election officials from each county and from municipalities within ninety days of the establishment of the commission.
When providing testimony, election officials may comment on local population changes, communities of interest, and redistricting requirements;(9) Release a preliminary plan at least ninety days before the release of a reasonably final plan, and release a reasonably final plan at least seven days before final approval, to allow for public review and comment.
When providing testimony, election officials may comment on local population changes, communities of interest, and redistricting requirements;(9) Release a preliminary plan at least thirty days before the second round of public forums begin and release a reasonably final plan at least seven days before final approval, to allow for public review and comment.
The web site must include the following information as it becomes available:(1) Background information about the commission and its duties;(2) Information about meetings of the commission;(3) A searchable archive of documents produced by the commission;(4) All public draft redistricting plans drawn by the commission or submitted by the public and the report required by RCW 44.05.080;(5) Data used by the commission in its decision making to create or evaluate plans in a format easily usable for analysis;(6) A means for the public to submit at no cost comments and proposed plans to the commission;(7) Transcripts and video archive of all meetings of the commission;
The web site must include the following information as it becomes available:(1) Background information about the commission and its duties;(2) Information about meetings of the commission;(3) A searchable archive of documents produced by the commission;(4) All draft redistricting plans drawn by the commission or submitted by the public and the report required by RCW 44.05.080;(5) Data used by the commission in its decision making to create or evaluate plans in a format easily usable for analysis;(6) A means for the public to submit at no cost comments and proposed plans to the commission;(7) Transcripts and video archive of all meetings of the commission;
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Action History

  1. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.

  2. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 10:00 AM

  3. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 09:00 AM

  4. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections at 01:30 PM

  5. Referred to Ways & Means.

  6. Minority; without recommendation.

  7. And refer to Ways & Means.

  8. SGTE - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).

  9. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections at 08:00 AM

  10. First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections.

  11. Third reading, passed; yeas, 57; nays, 41; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  12. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  13. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

  14. 1st substitute bill substituted.

  15. 1st substitute bill substituted.

  16. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  17. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  18. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 09:00 AM

  19. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  20. Minority; do not pass.

  21. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by State Government & Tribal Relations.

  22. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  23. Minority; do not pass.

  24. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by State Government & Tribal Relations.

  25. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 01:30 PM

  26. Referred to Appropriations.

  27. Referred to Appropriations.

  28. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 01:30 PM

  29. Minority; do not pass.

  30. SGOV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  31. Minority; do not pass.

  32. SGOV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  33. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 01:30 PM

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

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 144 not signed on · 23 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Pellicciotti

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (144)

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Votes

3rd Reading & Final Passage (#10)

Passed 57 Yea · 41 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 141900
Republican 02200
Democrat 43000
Total 574100
% of votes cast 58%42%0%0%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Appleton — Yea
Blake — Yea
Chambers — Nay
Chandler — Nay
Chopp — Yea
Cody — Yea
DeBolt — Nay
Dolan — Yea
Hoff — Nay
Hudgins — Yea
Irwin — Nay
Jenkin — Nay
Johnson, J. — Yea
Kirby — Yea
Klippert — Nay
Kraft — Nay
Kretz — Nay
Maycumber — Nay
McCaslin — Nay
Mead — Yea
Mosbrucker — Nay
Pellicciotti — Yea
Pettigrew — Yea
Sells — Yea
Shea — Nay
Smith — Nay
Sullivan — Yea
Sutherland — Nay
Tarleton — Yea
Vick — Nay
Wilcox — Nay
Young — Nay
Van Werven — Nay
Alex Ramel Democrat Yea
Amy Walen Democrat Yea
Beth Doglio Democrat Yea
Bill Ramos Democrat Yea
Chris Kilduff Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Dave Paul Democrat Yea
Davina Duerr Democrat Yea
Debra Entenman Democrat Yea
Debra Lekanoff Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Lauren Davis Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Lisa Callan Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Mari Leavitt Democrat Yea
Melanie Morgan Democrat Yea
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
My-Linh Thai Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman Democrat Yea
Sharon Shewmake Democrat Yea
Sharon Tomiko Santos Democrat Yea
Sharon Wylie Democrat Yea
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Yea
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tana Senn Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Alex Ybarra Republican Nay
Andrew Barkis Republican Nay
Carolyn Eslick Republican Nay
Chris Corry Republican Nay
Chris Gildon Republican Nay
Dan Griffey Republican Nay
Drew MacEwen Republican Nay
Drew Stokesbary Republican Nay
Ed Orcutt Republican Nay
Jenny Graham Republican Nay
Jeremie Dufault Republican Nay
Jim Walsh Republican Nay
Joe Schmick Republican Nay
Keith Goehner Republican Nay
Mary Dye Republican Nay
Matt Boehnke Republican Nay
Michelle Valdez Republican Nay
Mike Steele Republican Nay
Mike Volz Republican Nay
Paul Harris Republican Nay
Skyler Rude Republican Nay
Tom Dent Republican Nay

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Who sponsors HB 2575?
HB 2575 is sponsored by Pellicciotti, Cindy Ryu (Democrat), Tarleton, Tina Orwall (Democrat), Dolan, Gerry Pollet (Democrat), and Johnson, J..
What is the current status of HB 2575?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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.
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