1. (1) Following a state primary or election, each county auditor shall provide to the office of the secretary of state a completed claim for reimbursement of direct election expenses incurred by the county, prorated with any other jurisdictions participating in the primary or election as required by RCW 29A.04.410.
2. (2) (a) Claims for reimbursement and supporting documents shall be submitted to the office of the secretary of state not later than 90 days following the certification of the primary or election by the office of the secretary of state.
3. (b) For end of year election costs, claims and supporting documents shall be submitted to the office of the secretary of state not later than 90 days following December 31st of that year.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 29A.04.611. WSR 26-07-033, s 434-270-050, filed 3/11/26, effective 4/11/26.]