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History
- Signed chap.515
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.739
- Substituted for A7601
- Referred to election law
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 63–0
- Ordered to third reading cal.1844
- Referred to rules
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Relating to the audit of voter verifiable audit records
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Michael Cusick
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5908
Title of bill
An act to amend the election law, in relation to the audit of voter verifiable audit records
Purpose or general idea of bill
To provide the Board of Elections with suitable tools with which to expediently verify election results.
Summary of specific provisions
Section one of this bill amends § 9-211 of the election law to permit the use of authorized automated tools independent from the voting system in the auditing of ballots post-election.
Section two is the effective date (Immediately).
Justification
Permitting authorized, automated tools independent from the voting system to assist in the auditing of ballots after an election will enhance the ability of election officials to conduct thorough, expedient ballot audits. Such tools will allow election officials to quickly conduct escalated audits when required by law.
Fiscal implications to the state
None.
Legislative history
New bill
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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