Olympia, Washington, Enact Workers' Bill of Rights Initiative (2025)

Olympia Enact Workers' Bill of Rights Initiative
Election date November 4, 2025
Topic Local labor and unions and Local wages and pay
Status On the ballot
Type Initiative

Olympia Enact Workers' Bill of Rights Initiative is on the ballot as an initiative in Olympia on November 4, 2025.

A "yes" vote supports the changing employment law in Olympia by: increasing minimum wage to $20 per hour; requiring that large employers provide fair schedules and 14 days' advanced notice of schedules to employees; requiring employers to offer extra hours to employees before hiring additional staff;  creating new workplace safety laws, among other changes.

A "no" vote opposes making changes to employment law in Olympia.

A simple majority is required to approve the measure.

Election results

Olympia Enact Workers' Bill of Rights Initiative
Result		Votes	Percentage
Yes		0	0.00%
No		0	0.00%

Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for Enact Workers' Bill of Rights Initiative is as follows:

“

The Olympia City Council passed Resolution No. M-2633 concerning an initiative to the voters. Shall the Olympia Municipal Code be amended to add a new chapter titled an "Ordinance Concerning Labor Standards for Certain Employees" to establish labor standards for work scheduling, a minimum wage, a safe workplace environment, and other labor regulations.  Should this initiative ordinance be approved?

”

Full Text

The full text of this measure is available here.

Path to the ballot

This measure was put on the ballot through a successful citizen petition.

How to cast a vote

See also: Voting in Washington

See below to learn more about current voter registration rules, identification requirements, and poll times in Washington.

How to vote in Washington

Poll times

Washington is an all-mail voting state. Individuals who prefer to vote in person rather than by mail may do so at local voting centers, which are open for 18 days prior to the election. The voting period ends at 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. Contact your county elections department for more information on voting center locations and times.

Registration

Check your voter registration status here.

To vote in Washington, one must be a citizen of the United States, a resident of the state, and at least 18 years of age.

One may register to vote online, by mail, or in-person at a county elections department. Registration must be completed eight days in advance if done by mail or online. In-person registration is available through Election Day.

In 2018, Washington lawmakers enacted legislation providing for same-day voter registration and automatic voter registration.

Automatic registration

Washington automatically registers eligible individuals to vote through the Department of Motor Vehicles, health benefit exchange, and other state agencies approved by the governor.

Online registration

See also: Online voter registration

Washington has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website.

Same-day registration

Washington allows same-day voter registration.

Residency requirements

Washington law requires 30 days of residency in the state before a person may vote.

Verification of citizenship

See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States

Washington does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual must attest that they are a U.S. citizen when registering to vote. According to the state's voter registration application, a voter who knowingly provides false information or knowingly make a false declaration about their qualifications "will have committed a class C felony that is punishable by imprisonment for up to five years, a fine of up to ten thousand dollars, or both."

All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment. Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters.

Verifying your registration

The site Vote WA, run by the Washington Secretary of State office, allows residents to check their voter registration status online.

Voter ID requirements

Washington is an all-mail voting state and does not require voters to present photo identification (ID). Voters may choose to vote in person at a local voting center. According to state law RCW 29A.40.160, “The county auditor shall require any person desiring to vote at a voting center to either sign a ballot declaration or provide identification.” Accepted forms of ID include driver's licenses, state ID cards, and student ID cards. For a list of all accepted forms of ID, see below.

The following list of accepted ID was current as of April 2023. Click here for the Washington State Legislature's voter ID regulations to ensure you have the most current information.

• Driver's license
• State identification card
• Student identification card
• Tribal identification card
• Employer identification card

External links

• Read the full proposed initiative, referred to as the Workers' Bill of Rights, here.

See also

Local measures

• Local measures in 2025
• Local labor and unions on the ballot

Washington

• Washington 2025 local measures
• Local ballot measures, Washington
• Olympia, Washington

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