Electronic voter registration on the way?

It's a big step closer, as of today:

Secretary of State Sam Reed's proposal to allow voters to register to vote on-line passed the Washington State Legislature today.

"This is quite a milestone in Washington state elections," said Reed. “We can look forward to even greater access to the election process."

A person who has a Washington State driver's license or State ID card is eligible to register or transfer a registration electronically on the Secretary of State’s website.

Electronic voter registration is very safe because in order to register online citizens must have stood before a state employee, present proper documentation, and have their pictures taken to receive an ID card or driver’s license.

The public already conducts business on-line and expects such convenience and efficiency from government.

Now that it's made it through both chambers, the legislation is on its way to Governor Gregoire's desk. It's unlikely she won't sign it, so Washingtonians who will soon come of age or are otherwise not registered can look forward to joining the voter rolls online in the near future.