The bill revises vote count procedures by mandating that an election administrator conduct an investigation when the counting board is unable to reconcile the total number of ballots with the record of ballots accepted. Specifically, it removes the requirement to reconcile with the pollbook and instead focuses on the record of accepted ballots. If discrepancies arise, the counting board must report the number of missing or excess ballots to the election administrator, who will then investigate further if the discrepancies are not satisfactorily explained.

Additionally, the bill requires the election administrator to provide a report of the investigation to the board of county canvassers, detailing the investigation process and the reasons for any discrepancies found. This amendment aims to enhance the transparency and accuracy of the election process, ensuring that any issues with ballot counts are thoroughly examined and documented. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 13-15-201
SB0058_1(1): 13-15-201
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SB0058_X: 13-15-201