Lawmakers push to boost voting in county jails across the state
OLYMPIA — A bill making its way through the state House would require every county auditor in Washington to craft a plan to provide those behind bars with ballots, pamphlets and other resources they may need to participate in elections.
Counties must adopt jail voting plans by next January and update them regularly under House Bill 1174, which is awaiting action in the House State Government and Tribal Relations Committee.
Snohomish County Auditor Garth Fell and Sheriff Adam Fortney support the bill. It largely codifies what’s gone on locally the past seven years.
Flyers posted in modules of the Snohomish County Jail each election contain information on voter eligibility and registration, how to obtain a ballot and deadlines for turning them in. Voter pamphlets are delivered and a secure drop box for ballots is brought in, as well.
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