If this bill were to become law, it would amend current statutes by introducing new requirements for the county board of supervisors (BOS) or the officer in charge of elections regarding the transmission of cast vote records. Specifically, it would mandate that these records be sent to the Secretary of State (SOS) within 48 hours after the county BOS transmits the county canvass, and it would require that the cast vote records be provided in a sortable format. Additionally, the bill would prohibit the alteration or randomization of the original record files, except for precincts, precinct splits, and ballot styles with fewer than 25 registered voters, where only the number of voters and cast vote records would need to be included in the transmission.

Furthermore, the bill would establish that the cast vote record is considered a public record and would define "cast vote record" as an electronic record of voters' selections that cannot be linked to specific voters. These updates aim to enhance transparency and security in the election process while ensuring that voter privacy is maintained.

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