RCW 29A.04.420
State share.
(1) Whenever federal officers, state officers, or measures are voted upon at a state primary or general election held under RCW 29A.04.321, the state of Washington shall assume a prorated share of the costs of that state primary or general election for the federal and state offices and measures, including the prorated cost of return postage, required to be included on return envelopes pursuant to RCW 29A.40.091.
(2) Whenever a primary or vacancy election is held to fill a vacancy in the position of United States senator or United States representative under chapter 29A.28 RCW, the state of Washington shall assume a prorated share of the costs of that primary or vacancy election.
(3) The county auditor shall apportion the state's share of these expenses when prorating election costs under RCW 29A.04.410 and in accordance with the state budgeting, accounting, and reporting system, shall file such expense claims with the secretary of state.
(4) The secretary of state shall include in his or her biennial budget requests sufficient funds to carry out this section. Reimbursements for election costs shall be from appropriations specifically provided by law for that purpose.
(5) State and federal offices are to be considered one entity for purposes of election cost proration and reimbursement.
[ 2020 c 337 § 2; 2019 c 161 § 2; 2013 c 11 § 11; 2003 c 111 § 147. Prior: 1985 c 45 § 2; 1977 ex.s. c 144 § 4; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 4 § 1; 1973 c 4 § 2. Formerly RCW 29.13.047.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2020 c 337: See note following RCW 29A.04.410.
Findings—Effective date—2019 c 161: See notes following RCW 29A.40.091.
Legislative intent—1985 c 45: "It is the intention of the legislature that sections 2 through 7 of this act shall provide an orderly and predictable election procedure for filling vacancies in the offices of United States representative and United States senator." [ 1985 c 45 § 1.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.
29A.04.001 - Scope of definitions.
29A.04.008 - Ballot and related terms.
29A.04.055 - Election officer.
29A.04.058 - Election official.
29A.04.073 - General election.
29A.04.086 - Major political party.
29A.04.097 - Minor political party.
29A.04.145 - Registered voter.
29A.04.175 - Special election.
29A.04.180 - Total confinement.
29A.04.210 - Registration required—Exception.
29A.04.216 - County auditor—Duties—Exceptions.
29A.04.220 - County auditor—Public notice of availability of services.
29A.04.223 - Vote by mail impacts on voters with disabilities—Mitigation—Advisory committee, plan.
29A.04.230 - Secretary of state as chief election officer.
29A.04.235 - Election laws for county auditors.
29A.04.250 - Toll-free media and web page.
29A.04.255 - Electronic documents—Acceptance.
29A.04.260 - Exemptions from disclosure—In-person inspection.
29A.04.330 - City, town, and district general and special elections—Exceptions.
29A.04.340 - Elections in certain first-class school districts.
29A.04.410 - Costs borne by constituencies.
29A.04.430 - Reimbursement payment—Availability of funds.
29A.04.440 - Election account.
29A.04.450 - Local government grant program.
29A.04.460 - Grant program—Administration.
29A.04.470 - Grant program—Advisory committee.
29A.04.510 - Election administration and certification board—Generally.
29A.04.525 - Complaint procedures.
29A.04.530 - Duties of secretary of state.
29A.04.540 - Training of administrators.
29A.04.550 - Denial of certification—Review and appeal.
29A.04.560 - Election review section.
29A.04.570 - Review of county election procedures.
29A.04.575 - Visits to elections offices, facilities.
29A.04.580 - County auditor and review staff.
29A.04.590 - Election assistance and clearinghouse program.
29A.04.611 - Rules by secretary of state.
29A.04.630 - Joint powers and duties with board.
29A.04.900 - Continuation of existing law.