This bill proposes several updates to current election statutes regarding the handling of cast vote records. Under the new provisions, the county recorder is required to transmit the cast vote record to the Secretary of State within 48 hours after the county board of supervisors has submitted the county canvass. The cast vote record must be provided in a sortable format and cannot be altered, except for precincts or precinct splits with fewer than 25 registered voters, where only the number of voters and cast vote records will be reported. Additionally, the bill prohibits the randomization or alteration of original record files.

Furthermore, the bill establishes that the cast vote record is considered a public record and defines it as an electronic record of voters' selections that cannot be linked to specific individuals. These changes aim to enhance the transparency and integrity of the election process while ensuring that the information remains accessible to the public.

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