The intent of this chapter is to provide county auditors a standard method in preparing election cost billing to state, county, and local jurisdictions after each primary or election.

County auditors may delay implementation of chapter 434-270 WAC until January 1, 2027, except for WAC 434-270-050 and 434-270-060, which become effective July 1, 2026.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 29A.04.611. WSR 26-07-033, s 434-270-001, filed 3/11/26, effective 4/11/26.]