Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateWashingtonIntroduced
SB 6035: Ensuring access to voting services for military, overseas, Native American, and disabled voters.
Claudia Kauffman
SB 6035 status: Introduced — Effective date 6/11/2026 (updated Mar 25, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
83OUT OF 100
Score:83/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan65%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
What changes
The legislation mandates improvements to voting services for military, overseas, Native American, and disabled voters.
Who is affected
Military members, overseas citizens, Native American voters, and individuals with disabilities in Washington State.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated in the available source.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
The bill has an effective date of 6/11/2026.
Potential benefits
Broader, more equitable access to the ballot for historically marginalized or geographically dispersed voter populations.
Risks and tradeoffs
The abstract does not specify how these services are to be implemented, leaving potential implementation gaps or inconsistencies at the local level.
What is still unknown
The specific nature of the 'voting services' provided and the level of state funding or mandates for local election offices remain unclear.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Positive outlook
85%
Benefits
- Increases voting accessibility for military personnel
- Reduces barriers for voters living overseas
- Supports improved participation for Native American voters
Risks
- Potential for localized administrative delays
- Requires outreach efforts to ensure effective implementation
- Dependency on county-level resources
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Promotes equitable participation in the electoral process
- Facilitates greater representation for underserved communities
- Reduces institutional barriers to exercising civil rights
Risks
- Lack of granular oversight details in summary
- Possible variation in compliance across districts
- Uncertainty regarding audit requirements for new services
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Analysis scope
Analysis based solely on a high-level legislative abstract.
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