StateWashington

SB 6035: Ensuring access to voting services for military, overseas, Native American, and disabled voters.

Claudia KauffmanIntroduced

SB 6035 status: Introduced — Effective date 6/11/2026 (updated Mar 25, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score85/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

The Senate is looking at a new law to make it easier for people in the military, those living abroad, Native Americans, and people with disabilities to cast their votes.

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Minor potential for increased civic engagement

Risks

  • Potential administrative costs for local election departments

Society

Positive Outlook
85%

Benefits

  • Reduces barriers to voting for marginalized populations
  • Strengthens democratic participation for military and overseas citizens

Risks

  • Possible implementation delays at the county level
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Effective date 6/11/2026.

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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