The bill mandates the creation of public reports detailing statewide canvassed election results, as specified under Title 13, Chapter 15, Part 5. It requires the Secretary of State to design a reconciliation spreadsheet that county election administrators will use to report various election-related data, including the total number of registered electors, ballots issued, votes cast, and ballots accepted or rejected, among other details. This spreadsheet must be posted on the county election website by the time the board of county canvassers meets and must be retained in both digital and physical formats for future reference.
Additionally, the bill outlines the process for submitting the reconciliation spreadsheet to the Secretary of State, who will then prepare a comprehensive reconciliation report. If discrepancies are found, the Secretary of State is tasked with addressing these issues collaboratively with county officials and legislative leadership. The report must be made available to the legislative services division, posted on the statewide election website, and presented to the state administration and veterans' affairs interim committee following elections. The bill also includes provisions for rulemaking authority, which has been removed from the previous law.