This bill proposes several updates to current election statutes regarding the handling of cast vote records. Specifically, it mandates that the county board of supervisors or the officer in charge of elections must transmit the cast vote record to the Secretary of State within 48 hours after the county canvass is submitted. The cast vote record must be provided in a sortable format and should remain unaltered, except for precincts, precinct splits, and ballot styles with fewer than 25 registered voters, where only the number of voters and cast vote records will be reported.

Additionally, the bill prohibits the county board of supervisors or the officer in charge of elections from randomizing or altering the original cast vote record files. It also establishes that the information and records related to the cast vote record are considered public records and defines "cast vote record" as an electronic record of voters' selections that cannot be linked to individual voters. These changes aim to enhance transparency and integrity in the election process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-407.04
Senate Engrossed Version: 16-407.04
House Engrossed Version: 16-407.04