The bill SB1324 seeks to improve transparency in the electoral process by requiring county recorders to provide a list of eligible voters, excluding personal identifying information, to the Secretary of State (SOS) at least 10 days before elections. The SOS is then required to publish this information on a secure website, which will also include a list of individuals who voted, unaltered ballot images, and a sortable cast vote record. The bill establishes strict guidelines for accessing this data, including the necessity for individuals to provide personal information and a declaration of non-commercial use.

Key changes from current law include the prohibition of personal identifying information in voter lists, the immediate online publication of voting data after elections, and classifying the commercial use of voter information as a class 5 felony. Additionally, the contest period for state elections is extended from five to seven days, and for precincts with fewer than 25 voters, only aggregate data can be reported to protect voter anonymity. Overall, the bill aims to enhance transparency while ensuring voter privacy and the integrity of the electoral process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-407.04, 16-673, 11-483, 11-484, 41-162
Senate Engrossed Version: 16-407.04, 16-673, 11-483, 11-484, 41-162, 99-410, 39-121.03, 16-1012, 16-1013