RCW 29A.92.040
Voluntary change to electoral system—Authorized.
(1) A political subdivision that conducts an election pursuant to state, county, or local law, is authorized to change its electoral system, including, but not limited to, implementing a district-based election system, to remedy a potential violation of RCW 29A.92.020.
(2) If a political subdivision invokes its authority under this section to implement a district-based election system, the districts shall be drawn in a manner consistent with RCW 29A.92.050.
[ 2018 c 113 § 201.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 29A.92 - Voting Rights Act.
29A.92.020 - Method of election—Equal opportunity for protected class.
29A.92.030 - Violations—Factors.
29A.92.040 - Voluntary change to electoral system—Authorized.
29A.92.050 - Voluntary change to electoral system—Notice—New elections—Districting.
29A.92.060 - Voter challenge of electoral system—Notice.
29A.92.080 - Voter challenge of electoral system—Filing of action—Multiple challenges.
29A.92.090 - Action in superior court—Venue—Joint action.
29A.92.100 - Trial schedule—Statute of limitations—Secrecy of vote—Plaintiff bond.
29A.92.110 - Court-ordered remedies—District-based remedies—New elections.
29A.92.120 - Safe harbor—Limitation of actions.
29A.92.700 - Not applicable to certain political subdivisions.