If enacted, this bill would amend current election statutes by introducing new requirements for the transmission 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 with fewer than 25 registered voters, where only the number of voters and cast vote records will be reported.

Additionally, 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 individual voters. It also explicitly prohibits the randomization or alteration of the original record files by the county board of supervisors or the officer in charge of elections. These updates 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