The bill establishes a new grant program administered by the secretary of state aimed at enhancing election security through the purchase and installation of cameras around ballot drop boxes. This program is specifically designed for county auditors and elections directors, who are the only eligible recipients of the grant funds.
The legislation stipulates that the funds provided through this grant program can only be utilized for the initial purchase, installation, or connection of the cameras, explicitly prohibiting the use of these funds for any ongoing operational costs associated with the cameras. This initiative seeks to bolster the integrity of the election process by ensuring that ballot drop boxes are monitored effectively.