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 cannot be altered, except for precincts, precinct splits, and ballot styles that contain fewer than 25 registered voters, for which only the number of voters and cast vote records will be included.

Additionally, the bill prohibits the randomization or alteration of the original cast vote record files and establishes that the information and records related to the cast vote record are considered public records. It also defines "cast vote record" as an electronic record of voters' selections that cannot be linked to specific individuals. These changes aim to enhance transparency and security in the election process while ensuring the integrity of voter privacy.

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