The proposed bill would amend current election statutes by introducing new requirements for the county board of supervisors (BOS) and the officer in charge of elections regarding the transmission of cast vote records. Specifically, it mandates that the cast vote record be transmitted to the Secretary of State (SOS) within 48 hours after the county BOS submits the county canvass. Additionally, it prohibits the alteration or randomization of the original record files, ensuring the integrity of the data. The bill also defines "cast vote record" as an electronic record of voters' selections that cannot be linked to specific individuals.

Furthermore, the bill replaces the existing requirement for the county recorder to make certain voter information available within one hour after polls close with a new obligation to provide the cast vote record in a sortable format. It also stipulates that for precincts or ballot styles with fewer than 25 registered voters, only the number of voters and cast vote records need to be included in the transmission to the SOS. Overall, the bill aims to enhance transparency and security in the election process by establishing clear guidelines for the handling of cast vote records.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-407.04