The bill proposes the addition of a new section to chapter 12-17B of South Dakota law, mandating that specific reports generated by automatic tabulating equipment be made available for public inspection. These reports include the canvass expected test results report, detail results by precinct report, zero report, configuration report, and any other relevant reports. The bill stipulates that these documents must be accessible at no charge during regular office hours, and they should be available within twenty-four hours after the completion of a test of the equipment, its use in an election, or a post-election audit.

This legislation aims to enhance transparency in the electoral process by ensuring that the public can review the performance and results of automatic tabulating equipment used in elections. By requiring timely access to these reports, the bill seeks to foster trust in the electoral system and promote accountability among election officials.