Wash. Rev. Code § 29A.04.575
The secretary of state, or any staff of the elections division of the office of secretary of state, may make unannounced on-site visits to county election offices and facilities to observe the handling, processing, counting, or tabulation of ballots.
[ 2004 c 266 s 1. Prior: 2003 c 109 s 1. Formerly RCW 29.04.075.]
Effective date—2004 c 266: "This act takes effect July 1, 2004." [ 2004 c 266 s 25.]