Washington Bill Seeks Partial Automatic Voter Registration

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Months after Washington state saw record low voter turnout, several lawmakers and Secretary of State Kim Wyman say they want to help increase engagement with automatic voter registration for some Washingtonians. Senate Bill 6379 and House Bill 2682 would automatically register people who apply or have already applied for an enhanced driver's license or commercial driver's licenses. Those who receive social services that verify citizenship or get health insurance through the state health exchange also would be automatically registered. The House State Government Committee has approved the bill and it now awaits action in the House Appropriations Committee.