The secretary of state, through the division of elections, is responsible for the following duties, as prescribed by Title 29A RCW:

     (1) The filing, verification of signatures, and certification of state initiative, referendum, and recall petitions;

     (2) The production and distribution of a state voters' pamphlet;

     (3) The examination, testing, and certification of voting equipment, voting devices, and vote-tallying systems;

     (4) The administration, canvassing, and certification of the presidential primary, state primaries, and state general elections;

     (5) The administration of motor voter and other voter registration and voter outreach programs;

     (6) The training, testing, and certification of state and local elections personnel as established in RCW 29A.04.530;

     (7) The training of state and local party observers required by RCW 29A.04.540;

     (8) The conduct of postelection reviews as established in RCW 29A.04.570; and

     (9) Other duties that may be prescribed by the legislature.

[2003 c 111 § 2303; 1992 c 163 § 2.]

NOTES:

     Effective date -- 2003 c 111: See RCW 29A.04.903.