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29.30.005 Names on primary ballot. [2003 c 111 § 910; 1990 c 59 § 93.] Recodified as RCW 29A.36.100 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.30.010 Uniformity, arrangement, contents required. [2003 c 111 § 911; 1990 c 59 § 10; 1986 c 167 § 10; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 51; 1965 c 9 § 29.30.010. Prior: (i) 1935 c 26 § 2, part; 1933 c 95 § 2, part; 1917 c 71 § 1, part; 1909 c 82 § 3, part; 1907 c 209 § 10, part; RRS § 5187, part. (ii) 1909 c 82 § 5, part; 1907 c 209 § 13, part; RRS § 5190, part.] Recodified as RCW 29A.36.110 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.30.020 Order of offices and issues — Party indication. [2003 c 111 § 912; 2001 c 30 § 5; 1990 c 59 § 11; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 52; 1971 c 81 § 76; 1965 c 9 § 29.30.020. Prior: 1935 c 26 § 2, part; 1933 c 95 § 2, part; 1917 c 71 § 1, part; 1909 c 82 § 3, part; 1907 c 209 § 10, part; RRS § 5187, part.] Recodified as RCW 29A.36.120 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.30.025 Order of candidates on ballots. [2003 c 111 § 913; 1990 c 59 § 80.] Recodified as RCW 29A.36.130 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.30.030 Paper ballots — Primaries — Form. [1977 ex.s. c 361 § 53; 1965 c 9 § 29.30.030. Prior: 1935 c 26 § 2, part; 1933 c 95 § 2, part; 1917 c 71 § 1, part; 1909 c 82 § 3, part; 1907 c 209 § 10, part; RRS § 5187, part.] Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992. 29.30.040 Primaries — Rotating names of candidates. [2003 c 111 § 914; 1990 c 59 § 94; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 54; 1965 c 9 § 29.30.040. Prior: 1909 c 82 § 5, part; 1907 c 209 § 13, part; RRS § 5190, part.] Recodified as RCW 29A.36.140 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.30.050 Primary ballots — Numbering. [1965 c 9 § 29.30.050. Prior: 1909 c 82 § 5, part; 1907 c 209 § 13, part; RRS § 5190, part.] Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 111, effective January 1, 1978. 29.30.060 Sample ballots. [2003 c 111 § 915; 1991 c 363 § 33; 1990 c 59 § 12; 1987 c 295 § 3; 1986 c 120 § 3; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 55; 1965 c 9 § 29.30.060. Prior: (i) 1935 c 26 § 2, part; 1933 c 95 § 2, part; 1917 c 71 § 1, part; 1909 c 82 § 3, part; 1907 c 209 § 10, part; RRS § 5187, part. (ii) 1909 c 82 § 5, part; 1907 c 209 § 13, part; RRS § 5190, part.] Recodified as RCW 29A.36.150 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.30.061 Paper ballots — General election — Requirements. [1977 ex.s. c 361 § 57.] Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992. 29.30.070 Primary ballots in municipal elections. [(i) 1935 c 26 § 2, part; RRS § 5187. (ii) 1943 c 25 § 2, part; 1911 c 116 § 7, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 9096, part.] Decodified with 1965 title reenactment, all city and town elections being at present subject to RCW 29.13.020. 29.30.071 Paper ballots — Order of lists of candidates. [1977 ex.s. c 361 § 59.] Repealed by 1982 c 121 § 4. 29.30.075 Absentee ballots, date ready. [1987 c 54 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 56; 1965 ex.s. c 103 § 5; 1965 c 9 § 29.30.075. Prior: 1949 c 161 § 10, part; 1947 c 234 § 2, part; 1935 c 26 § 1, part; 1921 c 178 § 4, part; 1907 c 209 § 8, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5185, part.] Recodified as RCW 29.36.270 pursuant to 2001 c 241 § 25. 29.30.080 General election ballots — Form. [1977 ex.s. c 329 § 14; 1971 c 18 § 1; 1965 c 52 § 2; 1965 c 9 § 29.30.080. Prior: (i) 1947 c 77 § 1; 1935 c 20 § 3; 1901 c 89 § 1; 1895 c 116 § 4; 1891 c 106 § 1; 1889 p 406 § 17; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5274. (ii) 1905 c 39 § 1, part; 1889 p 405 § 15, part; RRS § 5272, part.] Repealed by 1982 c 121 § 4; and repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 111, effective January 1, 1978. 29.30.081 Arrangement of instructions, measures, offices — Order of candidates — Numbering of ballots. [2003 c 111 § 916; 1990 c 59 § 13; 1986 c 167 § 11; 1982 c 121 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 60.] Recodified as RCW 29A.36.160 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.30.085 Nonpartisan candidates qualified for general election. [2003 c 111 § 917; 1992 c 181 § 2; 1990 c 59 § 95.] Recodified as RCW 29A.36.170 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.30.086 Disqualified candidates in nonpartisan elections — Special procedures for conduct of election. [2003 c 111 § 918; 1992 c 181 § 1.] Recodified as RCW 29A.36.180 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.30.090 General election ballots — Size — Uniformity. [1965 c 9 § 29.30.090. Prior: 1895 c 156 § 11, part; 1886 p 128 § 1, part; Code 1881 § 3079, part; 1865 p 34 § 4, part; RRS § 5323, part.] Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 111, effective January 1, 1978. 29.30.091 Paper ballots — General election — Form of ballot. [1982 c 121 § 2; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 61.] Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992. 29.30.095 Partisan candidates qualified for general election. [2003 c 111 § 919; 1990 c 59 § 96.] Recodified as RCW 29A.36.190 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.30.100 General election ballots — What names to appear. [1977 ex.s. c 329 § 15; 1965 c 9 § 29.30.100. Prior: 1961 c 130 § 9; prior: 1907 c 209 § 24, part; RRS § 5201, part.] Repealed by 1982 c 121 § 4; and repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 111, effective January 1, 1978. 29.30.101 Names qualified to appear on election ballot. [2003 c 111 § 920; 1999 c 298 § 11; 1990 c 59 § 14; 1987 c 295 § 4; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 58.] Recodified as RCW 29A.36.200 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.30.105 Primary votes required for appearance on general election ballot. [1990 c 59 § 15.] Repealed by 1991 c 81 § 41, effective July 1, 1992. 29.30.110 Nominee at primary precluded from being candidate of another party at general. [1965 c 9 § 29.30.110. Prior: 1961 c 130 § 18; prior: 1919 c 163 § 18, part; RRS § 5199, part.] Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 111, effective January 1, 1978. 29.30.111 Property tax levies — Ballot proposition form. [2003 c 111 § 921; 1999 c 224 § 2; 1984 c 131 § 3.] Recodified as RCW 29A.36.210 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.30.120 General election ballots — Change of name by sticker. [1890 p 405 § 13; RRS § 5270.] Repealed by 1961 c 130 § 22. 29.30.130 Expense of printing and distributing ballot materials. [2003 c 111 § 922; 1990 c 59 § 16; 1965 c 9 § 29.30.130. Prior: 1889 p 400 § 1; RRS § 5269.] Recodified as RCW 29A.36.220 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.30.140 Titles designating occupation prohibited. Cross-reference section, decodified September 1991. 29.30.150 Declaration of candidacy — Duplication of names — Election ballots. Cross-reference section, decodified September 1991. 29.30.160 Certification of measures — Ballot titles — Exceptions. Cross-reference section, decodified August 2000. 29.30.165 Constitutional, statewide questions — Notice of ballot title and summary. Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003. 29.30.167 Local measures — Ballot title — Appeal. Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003. 29.30.170 Destroying surplus ballots. Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003. 29.30.180 United States presidential electors — Nomination — What names on ballots — How counted. Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003. 29.30.190 United States constitutional amendment conventions — Delegates — Ballots. Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003. 29.30.200 Initiative, referendum — Ballot title — Formulation by attorney general. Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003. 29.30.201 Initiative, referendum — Ballot title — Notice to proponents. Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003. 29.30.203 Initiative, referendum — Ballot title — Appeal to superior court. Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003. 29.30.205 Initiative, referendum — Ballot title — Mailed to proponents. Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003. 29.30.207 Initiative, referendum — Referendum bills by legislature — Ballot title. Cross-reference section, decodified August 2000. 29.30.209 Initiative, referendum — Substitute for rejected initiative — Concise description. Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003. 29.30.211 Initiative, referendum — Printing ballot titles on ballots — Order and form. Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003. 29.30.213 Initiative, referendum — Printing provisions on ballots for voting except on alternative measures. Cross-reference section, decodified August 2000. 29.30.215 Initiative, referendum — Printing provisions on ballots for voting on alternative measures. Cross-reference section, decodified August 2000. 29.30.220 Recall — Ballot synopsis. Cross-reference section, decodified July 1984. 29.30.221 Recall — Conduct of election — Form of ballot. Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003. 29.30.230 Ballots — Counterfeiting or unlawful possession. Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003. 29.30.231 Ballots — Officer tampering with. Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003. 29.30.233 Ballots — Opening, disclosing choice of voter. Cross-reference section, decodified June 1992. 29.30.235 Ballots — Unlawful printing or distribution. Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003. 29.30.237 Ballots — Misleading voters in marking. Cross-reference section, decodified June 1992. 29.30.239 Certificates of nomination and ballots — Fraud as to. Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003. 29.30.240 Divulging ballot count — Penalty. Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003. 29.30.310 Voting devices — All elections — Ballot pages — Uniformity, arrangement, contents required — Ballot cards. [1986 c 167 § 12; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 33.] Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992. 29.30.320 Voting devices — Primary ballot — Arrangement of offices — Write-in candidate space. [1977 ex.s. c 361 § 34.] Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992. 29.30.330 Voting devices — Primary ballot page, form. [1977 ex.s. c 361 § 35.] Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992. 29.30.340 Voting devices — Primaries — Rotating names of candidates. [1977 ex.s. c 361 § 36.] Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992. 29.30.350 Voting devices — Sample ballots. [1987 c 295 § 5; 1986 c 120 § 4; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 37.] Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992. 29.30.360 Voting devices — Absentee ballots — Preparation — Time and number. [1977 ex.s. c 361 § 38.] Repealed by 1987 c 54 § 6. 29.30.370 Voting devices — Ballot pages — General elections — Requirements. [1977 ex.s. c 361 § 39.] Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992. 29.30.380 Voting devices — General election — Order of candidates for each office — Write-in candidate space. [1977 ex.s. c 361 § 40.] Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992. 29.30.390 Voting devices — General election — Form of ballot pages. [1977 ex.s. c 361 § 41.] Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992. 29.30.410 Voting machines — Primary ballot labels — Uniformity, arrangement, contents required. [1977 ex.s. c 361 § 42.] Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992. 29.30.420 Voting machines — Primary ballot — Arrangement of offices — Write-in candidate space. [1977 ex.s. c 361 § 43.] Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992. 29.30.430 Voting machines — Primary ballot, form. [1977 ex.s. c 361 § 44.] Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992. 29.30.440 Voting machines — Primaries — Rotating names of candidates. [1977 ex.s. c 361 § 45.] Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992. 29.30.450 Voting machines — Sample diagrams. [1987 c 295 § 6; 1986 c 120 § 5; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 46.] Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992. 29.30.460 Voting machines — Ballot labels — General election — Requirements. [1977 ex.s. c 361 § 47.] Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992. 29.30.470 Order of lists of candidates. [1977 ex.s. c 361 § 48.] Repealed by 1982 c 121 § 4. 29.30.480 Voting machines — General election — Arrangement of instructions, measures, offices — Order of candidates. [1982 c 121 § 3; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 49.] Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992. 29.30.490 Voting machines — General election — Form of ballot labels. [1977 ex.s. c 361 § 50.] Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.
[2003 c 111 § 910; 1990 c 59 § 93.] Recodified as RCW 29A.36.100 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 911; 1990 c 59 § 10; 1986 c 167 § 10; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 51; 1965 c 9 § 29.30.010. Prior: (i) 1935 c 26 § 2, part; 1933 c 95 § 2, part; 1917 c 71 § 1, part; 1909 c 82 § 3, part; 1907 c 209 § 10, part; RRS § 5187, part. (ii) 1909 c 82 § 5, part; 1907 c 209 § 13, part; RRS § 5190, part.] Recodified as RCW 29A.36.110 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 912; 2001 c 30 § 5; 1990 c 59 § 11; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 52; 1971 c 81 § 76; 1965 c 9 § 29.30.020. Prior: 1935 c 26 § 2, part; 1933 c 95 § 2, part; 1917 c 71 § 1, part; 1909 c 82 § 3, part; 1907 c 209 § 10, part; RRS § 5187, part.] Recodified as RCW 29A.36.120 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 913; 1990 c 59 § 80.] Recodified as RCW 29A.36.130 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[1977 ex.s. c 361 § 53; 1965 c 9 § 29.30.030. Prior: 1935 c 26 § 2, part; 1933 c 95 § 2, part; 1917 c 71 § 1, part; 1909 c 82 § 3, part; 1907 c 209 § 10, part; RRS § 5187, part.] Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.
[2003 c 111 § 914; 1990 c 59 § 94; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 54; 1965 c 9 § 29.30.040. Prior: 1909 c 82 § 5, part; 1907 c 209 § 13, part; RRS § 5190, part.] Recodified as RCW 29A.36.140 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[1965 c 9 § 29.30.050. Prior: 1909 c 82 § 5, part; 1907 c 209 § 13, part; RRS § 5190, part.] Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 111, effective January 1, 1978.
[2003 c 111 § 915; 1991 c 363 § 33; 1990 c 59 § 12; 1987 c 295 § 3; 1986 c 120 § 3; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 55; 1965 c 9 § 29.30.060. Prior: (i) 1935 c 26 § 2, part; 1933 c 95 § 2, part; 1917 c 71 § 1, part; 1909 c 82 § 3, part; 1907 c 209 § 10, part; RRS § 5187, part. (ii) 1909 c 82 § 5, part; 1907 c 209 § 13, part; RRS § 5190, part.] Recodified as RCW 29A.36.150 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[1977 ex.s. c 361 § 57.] Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.
[(i) 1935 c 26 § 2, part; RRS § 5187. (ii) 1943 c 25 § 2, part; 1911 c 116 § 7, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 9096, part.] Decodified with 1965 title reenactment, all city and town elections being at present subject to RCW 29.13.020.
[1977 ex.s. c 361 § 59.] Repealed by 1982 c 121 § 4.
[1987 c 54 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 56; 1965 ex.s. c 103 § 5; 1965 c 9 § 29.30.075. Prior: 1949 c 161 § 10, part; 1947 c 234 § 2, part; 1935 c 26 § 1, part; 1921 c 178 § 4, part; 1907 c 209 § 8, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5185, part.] Recodified as RCW 29.36.270 pursuant to 2001 c 241 § 25.
[1977 ex.s. c 329 § 14; 1971 c 18 § 1; 1965 c 52 § 2; 1965 c 9 § 29.30.080. Prior: (i) 1947 c 77 § 1; 1935 c 20 § 3; 1901 c 89 § 1; 1895 c 116 § 4; 1891 c 106 § 1; 1889 p 406 § 17; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5274. (ii) 1905 c 39 § 1, part; 1889 p 405 § 15, part; RRS § 5272, part.] Repealed by 1982 c 121 § 4; and repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 111, effective January 1, 1978.
[2003 c 111 § 916; 1990 c 59 § 13; 1986 c 167 § 11; 1982 c 121 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 60.] Recodified as RCW 29A.36.160 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 917; 1992 c 181 § 2; 1990 c 59 § 95.] Recodified as RCW 29A.36.170 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 918; 1992 c 181 § 1.] Recodified as RCW 29A.36.180 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[1965 c 9 § 29.30.090. Prior: 1895 c 156 § 11, part; 1886 p 128 § 1, part; Code 1881 § 3079, part; 1865 p 34 § 4, part; RRS § 5323, part.] Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 111, effective January 1, 1978.
[1982 c 121 § 2; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 61.] Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.
[2003 c 111 § 919; 1990 c 59 § 96.] Recodified as RCW 29A.36.190 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[1977 ex.s. c 329 § 15; 1965 c 9 § 29.30.100. Prior: 1961 c 130 § 9; prior: 1907 c 209 § 24, part; RRS § 5201, part.] Repealed by 1982 c 121 § 4; and repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 111, effective January 1, 1978.
[2003 c 111 § 920; 1999 c 298 § 11; 1990 c 59 § 14; 1987 c 295 § 4; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 58.] Recodified as RCW 29A.36.200 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[1990 c 59 § 15.] Repealed by 1991 c 81 § 41, effective July 1, 1992.
[1965 c 9 § 29.30.110. Prior: 1961 c 130 § 18; prior: 1919 c 163 § 18, part; RRS § 5199, part.] Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 111, effective January 1, 1978.
[2003 c 111 § 921; 1999 c 224 § 2; 1984 c 131 § 3.] Recodified as RCW 29A.36.210 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[1890 p 405 § 13; RRS § 5270.] Repealed by 1961 c 130 § 22.
[2003 c 111 § 922; 1990 c 59 § 16; 1965 c 9 § 29.30.130. Prior: 1889 p 400 § 1; RRS § 5269.] Recodified as RCW 29A.36.220 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
Cross-reference section, decodified September 1991.
Cross-reference section, decodified August 2000.
Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003.
Cross-reference section, decodified July 1984.
Cross-reference section, decodified June 1992.
[1986 c 167 § 12; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 33.] Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.
[1977 ex.s. c 361 § 34.] Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.
[1977 ex.s. c 361 § 35.] Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.
[1977 ex.s. c 361 § 36.] Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.
[1987 c 295 § 5; 1986 c 120 § 4; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 37.] Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.
[1977 ex.s. c 361 § 38.] Repealed by 1987 c 54 § 6.
[1977 ex.s. c 361 § 39.] Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.
[1977 ex.s. c 361 § 40.] Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.
[1977 ex.s. c 361 § 41.] Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.
[1977 ex.s. c 361 § 42.] Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.
[1977 ex.s. c 361 § 43.] Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.
[1977 ex.s. c 361 § 44.] Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.
[1977 ex.s. c 361 § 45.] Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.
[1987 c 295 § 6; 1986 c 120 § 5; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 46.] Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.
[1977 ex.s. c 361 § 47.] Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.
[1977 ex.s. c 361 § 48.] Repealed by 1982 c 121 § 4.
[1982 c 121 § 3; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 49.] Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.
[1977 ex.s. c 361 § 50.] Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.