2005 State VVPAT, Count/Recount, Voting Systems Legislation

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2. 2005 State VVPAT, Count/Recount, Voting Systems Legislation

Please note that this research did not include absentee or provisional ballot legislation, or any other of the election related issues, except as included in the bills targeted for this directory.

The engine, listed here, provided a simple means to research state election reform legislation by state and subject.

National Conference of State Legislature
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/legman/elect/elections.cfm

For the current Bill Status, it is best to click the link which in almost all cases can lead to good spot on the state's web site.

It's draw back is it lacks links to the actual legislation. And getting to those can be tricky. But I've managed to get url's to these bill's status page, or at least to text of the bills.

Additional links below will help you contact the state governments.

And there are always a few stray cats to herd. I can't say every bill I found is on the NCSL page, and that's after notifying them.


Please feel free to re-post this material, in whole or in part, without attribution. Permission granted.


2005 State VVPAT, Count/Recount, Voting Systems Legislation



Alabama

House Bill 217
http://alisdb.legislature.state.al.us/acas/searchableinstruments/2005rs/bills/hb217.htm
Under existing law, when the election returns for any public office reflect that a candidate is defeated or a statewide ballot measure is defeated by not more than one half of one percent of the votes cast, an automatic recount shall be held. This bill would provide that if a statewide ballot measure passes by less than one half of one percent, an automatic recount shall be held.
Sponsor: Rogers
Status:

House Bill 529
http://alisdb.legislature.state.al.us/acas/searchableinstruments/2005rs/bills/hb529.htm
Under existing law, there are no provisions for ballot security which is essential for an accurate recount of the vote. This bill would provide for ballot security allowing the sheriff to obtain and secure the ballots in the event the returning officer of the precinct does not deliver the ballots to the sheriff within the time required by law.
Sponsor: Hinshaw, et. al.
Status:

House Bill 61
http://alisdb.legislature.state.al.us/acas/searchableinstruments/2005rs/bills/hb61.htm
Requires an automatic recount when, in a general election, the election returns reflect that a statewide ballot measure passes or is defeated by not more than one half of one percent of the votes cast for the ballot measure, as certified by the appropriate election officer.
Sponsor: Guin, et. al.
Status:

House Bill 496
http://alisdb.legislature.state.al.us/acas/searchableinstruments/2005rs/bills/hb496.htm
This bill would require the Secretary of State to issue an invitation to bid for uniform voting procedures, ballots, and equipment in each county, which must be tested and functional for the 2006 June primary election. The equipment would have to be in compliance with the federal Help America Vote Act (HAVA); would have to be tested and approved by the International Testing Association (ITA); provide a permanent paper record; and ensure anonymity. Each voting precinct would have to provide one piece of equipment or voting machine that complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Absentee balloting would be integrated with on-site and the ADA voting system.
Sponsor: Guin
Status: Pending action in the House Constitution and Elections Committee


Alaska

House Bill 87
http://www.legis.state.ak.us/basis/get_bill.asp?session=24&bill=HB87
An Act relating to absentee voting by mail or electronic transmission; relating to unlawful interference with an election; relating to election recounts; and providing for an effective date
Sponsor: Governor
Status:

House Bill 94
http://www.legis.state.ak.us/basis/get_bill.asp?session=24&bill=HB94
An Act relating to qualifications of voters, requirements and procedures regarding independent candidates for President and Vice-President of the United States, voter registration and voter registration records, voter registration through a power of attorney, voter registration using scanned documents, voter residence, precinct boundary and polling place designation and modification, recognized political parties, voters unaffiliated with a political party, early voting, absentee voting, application for absentee ballots through a power of attorney, or by scanned documents, ballot design, ballot counting, voting by mail, voting machines, vote tally systems, initiative, referendum, recall, and definitions in the Alaska Election Code; relating to incorporation elections; and providing for an effective date.
Sponsor: Governor
Status:

House Bill 459
http://www.legis.state.ak.us/basis/get_bill.asp?session=23&bill=HB459
Relating to optically scanned and electronically generated ballots and to early voting; and providing for an effective date.
Sponsor: Harris, et. al.
Status:

Senate Bill 66
http://www.legis.state.ak.us/basis/get_bill.asp?session=24&bill=SB66
An Act relating to absentee voting by mail or electronic transmission; relating to unlawful interference with an election; relating to election recounts; and providing for an effective date."
Sponsor: Governor
Status:

Senate Bill 76
http://www.legis.state.ak.us/basis/get_bill.asp?session=24&bill=SB76
An Act relating to qualifications of voters, requirements and procedures regarding independent candidates for President and Vice-President of the United States, voter registration and voter registration records, voter registration through a power of attorney, voter registration using scanned documents, voter residence, precinct boundary and polling place designation and modification, recognized political parties, voters unaffiliated with a political party, early voting, absentee voting, application for absentee ballots through a power of attorney, or by scanned documents, ballot design, ballot counting, voting by mail, voting machines, vote tally systems, initiative, referendum, recall, and definitions in the Alaska Election Code; relating to incorporation elections; and providing for an effective date.
Sponsor: Governor
Status:


Arizona

House Bill 2399
http://www.azleg.state.az.us/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=HB2399&image.x=15&image.y=7
Requires the secretary of state, after consultation with the voting equipment committee, to establish a standard error rate for each type of voting equipment certified for use in the state. If during the recount process on an automatic tabulating system the difference between the original count and the recount is greater than the standard error rate established for that equipment, the court shall presume error and a second recount shall be conducted and the court on its own motion or on motion of either party may investigate the circumstances regarding the error.

Sponsor: Pearce, et. al.
Status:

House Bill 2491
http://www.azleg.state.az.us/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=HB2491&image.x=15&image.y=7
An Act mandating a voter verified paper record be provided to electors who use an electronic voting system.
Sponsor: Rep. Downing
Status: In-Committee (House Government Reform) prepared for 3rd reading

House Bill 2493
http://www.azleg.state.az.us/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=HB2493&image.x=15&image.y=7
Voting equipment testing and certification
Sponsor: Rep. Downing
Status: SECOND READ: 01/24/05

Senate Bill 1205
http://www.azleg.state.az.us/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=1205
Election law revisions
Sponsor: Sen. Jarrett
Status: SECOND READ: 03/23/05

Senate Bill 1342
http://www.azleg.state.az.us/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=1342
An Act relating to elections and electors.
Sponsor: Sen. Jarrett
Status: passed Senate


Arkansas

House Bill 1323
http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2005/public/HB1323.pdf
An Act concerning the opening, processing, canvassing, and counting of absentee ballots.
Sponsor: Rep. Edwards
Status: signed by Governor, now Act 138

House Bill 1667
http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2005/public/HB1667.pdf
Allows a candidate to receive contributions to fund a recount. Candidate may not receive contributions in excess of the amount needed to fund the recount. Contributions are subject to existing contribution limits and disclosure requirements.
Sponsor: Key
Status:

House Bill 1842
http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2005/public/HB1842.pdf
Concerns the casting of ballots and absentee ballots.
Sponsor: Edwards
Status:


California

Assembly Bill 1636
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/bill/asm/ab_1601-1650/ab_1636_bill_20050222_introduced.pdf
Existing law requires the Secretary of State to study and adopt regulations governing the use of voting machines, voting devices, and vote tabulating devices. This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to improve voter confidence in the voting systems utilized in California by enacting certain directives issued by the Secretary of State into law.
Sponsor: Umberg
Status:

Assembly Bill 369
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/bill/asm/ab_0351-0400/ab_369_bill_20050211_introduced.pdf
Existing law requires that, as of January 1, 2006, all direct recording electronic voting systems include an accessible voter verified paper audit trail. This bill would make a nonsubstantive change in this provision.
Sponsor: Benoit
Status:

Senate Bill 370 Regular Session Pending
http://info.sen.ca.gov/pub/bill/sen/sb_0351-0400/sb_370_cfa_20050405_103108_sen_comm.html
Counting Votes, Precinct Definition, Voting Equipment/Technology
Sponsor: Bowen
Status:


Colorado

Senate Bill 05-079
http://www.leg.state.co.us/clics2005a/csl.nsf/fsbillcont/51B91106B515902487256F5E0078CF5A?Open&file=079_01.pdf
An Act concerning the creation of a permanent paper record of each vote cast in an election.
Sponsor: Sen. Mitchell, Rep. Madden
Status: 3/3/05 - Senate Committee on Local Government postpone indefinitely

Senate Bill 05-198
http://www.leg.state.co.us/clics2005a/csl.nsf/fsbillcont3/902196947278857887256F4D0069B29F?Open&file=198_01.pdf
An Act concerning the creation of a permanent paper record of each vote cast in an election. Expands the list of photo IDs allowed for voter verification.
Sponsor: Sen. Gordon, Sen. Mitchell
Status: Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole


Connecticut

Senate Bill 1295
http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=1295&which_year=2005
An act establishing an electronic recording commission made up of: SoS, Chief Information Officer of the Department of Information Technology, Public Records Administrator, a town clerk nominated by PPT of the Senate, a Representative of a title insurance company appointed by the minority leader of the HoR, a representative of the mortgage banking industry appointed by the minority leader of the Senate.
Sponsor: (The section of the summary page that list sponsors is not on the site.)
Status: Sent to LCO.

Senate Bill 55
http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=55&which_year=2005&SUBMIT.x=12&SUBMIT.y=15
AN ACT PROMOTING VOTING SYSTEM ACCURACY, INTEGRITY AND SECURITY THROUGH VOTER-VERIFIED PAPER RECORDS.
Sponsor: Donald J. DeFronzo, et. al.
Status: 3/24/2005 (LCO) Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office


Florida

House Bill 713 (Senate Bill 504)
http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/bills_detail.aspx?Id=16273&sBillSubjectText=Election&iSessionSelectedIndex=0&iChamberSelectedIndex=2
An Act requiring that electronic or electromechanical voting system be capable of producing voter-verified paper record that is suitable for manual audit.
Sponsor: Rep. Gibson
Status: 1st Reading

Senate Bill 504 (House Bill 713)
http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/bills_detail.aspx?Id=15605&sBillSubjectText=Election&iSessionSelectedIndex=0&iChamberSelectedIndex=2
An Act requiring that electronic or electromechanical voting system be capable of producing voter-verified paper record that is suitable for manual audit.
Sponsor: Sen. Hill
Status: In-Committee (Senate Ethics and Elections)

House Bill 541 (Senate Bill 280)
http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/bills_detail.aspx?Id=16008&sBillSubjectText=Election&iSessionSelectedIndex=0&iChamberSelectedIndex=2
An Act revising a requirement and provides additional requirements for voting systems that may be approved by the Department of State.
Sponsor: Rep. Seiler
Status: 1st Reading

Senate Bill 280 (House Bill 541)
http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/bills_detail.aspx?Id=15398&sBillSubjectText=Election&iSessionSelectedIndex=0&iChamberSelectedIndex=2
An Act revising a requirement and provides additional requirements for voting systems that may be approved by the Department of State.
Sponsor: Sen. Klein
Status: In-Committee (Senate Ethics and Elections)

Senate Bill 2420
http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/bills_detail.aspx?Id=17375&sBillSubjectText=Election&iSessionSelectedIndex=0&iChamberSelectedIndex=2
Elections: eliminates book-closing period for voter registration; provides registration & changes in registration at polls on election day; delays closing of polls; provides for earlier qualifying for nomination or election to public office; provides for earlier primary elections; requires voting systems approved for use in state to provide each voter casting ballot with paper receipt that indicates each vote cast on ballot, etc.
Sponsor: Sen. Hill
Status: 03/23/05 S Introduced, referred

House Bill 1567
http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/bills_detail.aspx?Id=17234&sBillSubjectText=Election&iSessionSelectedIndex=0&iChamberSelectedIndex=2
Elections: ….replaces paper ballots with marksense ballots and accompanying specifications;…
Sponsor: Reagan
Status:

Senate Bill 2650
http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/bills_detail.aspx?Id=17505&sBillSubjectText=Election&iSessionSelectedIndex=0&iChamberSelectedIndex=2
Elections: ….replaces paper ballots with marksense ballots & accompanying specifications, etc.
Sponsor: Posey
Status:

Senate Bill 1682
http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/bills_detail.aspx?Id=16689&sBillSubjectText=Election&iSessionSelectedIndex=0&iChamberSelectedIndex=2
Elections: …. requires absentee ballots to be marked in ink;…
Sponsor: Klein
Status:


Georgia

House Bill 580
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2005_06/sum/hb580.htm
Electronic recording voting systems; permanent paper records; provisions
Sponsor: Timothy Bearden
Status:

House Bill 597
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2005_06/sum/hb597.htm
Relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to repeal a certain definition; to provide that a candidate must receive a majority of the votes cast to be elected to office; to provide that nonpartisan elections shall be held in conjunction with the November general election; to provide for qualifying for such nonpartisan election; to provide that electors must present proper identification when registering to vote or, if registering to vote for the first time in this state by mail, prior to voting; to provide for a state write-in absentee ballot for certain electors; to provide procedures for use of such ballot; to provide that no absentee ballot will be mailed after the seventh day prior to a primary or election; to provide that certain absentee ballots in runoffs that are postmarked by the date of the runoff may be received by the registrars up to ten days after the runoff; to provide for the types of identification that must be presented in order to register and to vote; to provide that the Secretary of State shall ensure that election superintendents know how to count certain provisional ballots; to extend the time for requesting a recount under certain circumstances
Sponsor: Burmeister, et. al.
Status:

House Bill 790
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2005_06/sum/hb790.htm
Electronic voting systems; require permanent paper record
Sponsor: Harry Geisinger, et. al.
Status:

Senate Bill 222
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2005_06/search/sb222.htm
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 21-2-379.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements for use of electronic recording voting systems, so as to provide all electronic recording voting systems to produce a permanent paper record of the votes recorded on such systems for each voter; to provide that voters have an opportunity to verify such record after voting; to provide that such paper records be retained for use in recounts and election challenge proceedings; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Vincent Fort, et. al.
Status:


Hawaii

Senate Bill 1324
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/site1/docs/getstatus.asp?qu=SB1324&showstatus=on&showtext=on&press1=docs
Requires a vote recount for races in which the difference between the winner and the next highest vote-getter is less than one per cent of the total number of votes cast for that office.
Sponsor: Hanbusa, et. al.
Status: Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.

Senate Bill 1325
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/site1/docs/getstatus.asp?qu=SB1325&showstatus=on&showtext=on&press1=docs
Requires that electronic voting systems also generate paper ballots to ensure accuracy. Establishes auditing procedures. (SD2)
Sponsor: Hanbusa
Status: 3/10/2005 H Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 30

House Bill 1740
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/site1/docs/getstatus.asp?qu=HB1740&showstatus=on&showtext=on&press1=docs
Description: Prohibits use of electronic voting system unless the system generates a paper ballot that may be inspected and corrected, and unless every ballot is retained as a definitive record; allows the chief election officer to rely on electronic tallies created by electronic voting systems under certain conditions; establishes that every person who causes electronic voting systems to record, tally, or report votes inaccurately shall be deemed guilty of election fraud; appropriates funds for costs incurred in acquiring technology to create a paper trail for electronic ballots. (SD1)
Sponsor: Luke, et. al.
Status: 3/24/2005 S Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.

House Bill 324
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/site1/docs/getstatus.asp?qu=HB324&showstatus=on&press1=docs
Prohibits the chief election officer, as of 01/01/06 from approving a direct recording electronic voting system that does not meet federal qualifications and include an accessible voter verified paper audit trail. Establishes requirements for purchase and use of voting systems as of 01/01/07.
Text: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessioncurrent/bills/hb324_.htm
Sponsor: Oshiro
Status: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/site1/docs/getstatus2.asp?billno=HB324

House Bill 543
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/site1/docs/getstatus.asp?qu=HB+543&showstatus=on&press1=docs
Requires all voting systems to have a voter verified paper audit trail, and preliminary election results to be released at polling places. Provides for mandatory election recounts when the difference n results is ½ of 1% or less.
Text: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessioncurrent/bills/hb543_.htm
Sponsor: Say
Status: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/site1/docs/getstatus2.asp?billno=HB543

Senate Bill 652
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/site1/docs/getstatus.asp?qu=SB+652&showstatus=on&press1=docs
Requires all voting systems to have a voter verified paper audit trail, and preliminary election results to be released at polling places. Provides for mandatory election recounts when the difference n results is ½ of 1% or less.
Text: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessioncurrent/bills/sb652_.htm
Sponsor: Bunda
Status: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/site1/docs/getstatus2.asp?billno=SB652


House Bill 799
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/site1/docs/getstatus.asp?qu=HB+799&showstatus=on&press1=docs
Allows requests for a manual recount of any precinct election result provided that the requestor pays fees for recount. Authorizes the chief election officer to adopt rules.
Sponsor: Halford, et. al.
Status: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/site1/docs/getstatus2.asp?billno=HB799

House Bill 966
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/site1/docs/getstatus.asp?qu=HB+966&showstatus=on&press1=docs
Requires the generation of a paper ballot for the use of electronic voting systems. Authorizes reliance on electronic voting system vote tallies under certain conditions. Makes it election fraud to tamper with an electronic voting system to cause an inaccurate tally.
Text: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessioncurrent/bills/hb966_.htm
Sponsor: Green, et. al.
Status: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/site1/docs/getstatus2.asp?billno=HB966

House Bill 1094
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/site1/docs/getstatus.asp?qu=HB1094&showstatus=on&press1=docs
Text: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessioncurrent/bills/hb1094_.htm
Sponsor: Nishimoto
Status: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/site1/docs/getstatus2.asp?billno=HB1094

House Bill 1740
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/site1/docs/getstatus.asp?qu=HB1740&showstatus=on&press1=docs
Prohibits use of electronic voting system unless system generates a paper ballot; establishes conditions that allow chief election officer to rely on electronic tallies created by electronic voting system. Adds causing an electronic voting system to inaccurately record votes cast as election fraud.
Text: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessioncurrent/bills/hb1740_.htm
Sponsor: Luke, et. al.
Status: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/site1/docs/getstatus2.asp?billno=HB1740

Senate Bill 143
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/site1/docs/getstatus.asp?qu=SB143&showstatus=on&press1=docs
Requires the chief election officer to adopt and implement a direct recording electronic voting system that prints a contemporaneous paper record count of each electronic ballot cast. Makes appropriation.
Text: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessioncurrent/bills/sb143_.htm
Sponsor: Bunda
Status: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/site1/docs/getstatus2.asp?billno=SB143


Idaho

House Bill 283
http://www3.state.id.us/oasis/H0283.html
ELECTIONS - Amends existing law to provide that the voting systems used in the 2004 election shall continue to be authorized for use as long as the voting system meets the requirements of the "Help America Vote Act of 2002"; to provide requirements for direct recording electronic voting devices; and to provide that the Secretary of State may periodically review the various voting systems that have been certified for use in the state to ensure that the systems meet certain standards; and to provide that any voting system that does not meet the standards may be decertified after a public hearing.
Sponsor: State Affairs Committee
Status:


Illinois

Senate Bill 1683 http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1683&GAID=8&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=19870&SessionID=50&GA=94
Amends the Election Code. Provides that casting a provisional ballot in the incorrect precinct does not invalidate that ballot's votes. Requires the State Board of Elections to adopt rules for the counting of those votes. Provides that the provisional voter's affidavit serves as a change of address request for registration purposes if it bears an address different from the election authority's record. With respect to electronic voting systems, removes the requirement that a vendor's computer codes must be kept confidential. Makes those codes public records but permits a vendor to retain copyrights. With respect to reviewing the computer codes of electronic voting systems, requires that the State Board of Elections shall provide sufficiently qualified human and capital resources for conducting reviews and that the resources shall have no affiliation with voting systems vendors. With respect to audit trails of direct recording electronic voting systems, requires that all test results, documentation, and other records used to plan, execute, and review the results of testing and verification shall be public records. With respect to direct recording electronic voting systems, removes the option that the permanent paper record of a vote may be self-contained within the voting device and requires that the paper record be printed in a clear and readily readable format that can be easily reviewed by the voter.
Sponsor: Don Harmon
Status:

House Bill 3639
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3639&GAID=8&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=19870&SessionID=50&GA=94
Amends the Election Code and the Illinois Vehicle Code. Requires that deputy registrars accept voter registrations of persons residing anywhere in Illinois. …With respect to electronic voting systems, removes the requirement that a vendor's computer codes must be kept confidential. Makes other changes.
Sponsor: Julie Hamos
Status:


Indiana

House Bill 1144
Voting systems. Requires that a voting system permit a voter to examine the paper record of the voter's votes to verify the voter's votes. Provides that after a voter has verified the votes on the paper record, the paper record is the official record of the votes.
http://www.in.gov/apps/lsa/session/billwatch/billinfo?year=2005&session=1&request=getBill&docno=1144
Sponsor: Avery
Status:

Senate Bill 14
http://www.in.gov/apps/lsa/session/billwatch/billinfo?year=2005&session=1&request=getBill&docno=14
Ballot form. Establishes a ballot form that lists candidates by office for optical scan and electronic voting systems. Adds circles to the types of figures permitted to indicate a vote cast on a ballot card. Revises the printed instructions for optical scan ballots to permit a voter to darken the circle, oval, or square indicating the candidate voted for. Specifies that "independent ticket" refers only to tickets for: (1) President and Vice President of the United States; or (2) governor and lieutenant governor. Revises the instructions for preparing: (1) an optical scan ballot card; or (2) an electronic voting system; that includes the offices of President and Vice President of the United States. Provides that references to punch card ballots expire December 31, 2005 (the use of punch card ballots is prohibited after that date). Removes references to: (1) ballot card and electronic voting systems in provisions that only apply to paper ballots; (2) lever voting machines; and (3) the use of punch card ballots for presidential elections. Requires that certain features of an electronic voting system concerning the verification or correction of a voter's ballot apply after December 31, 2005.
Sponsor: Lawson
Status:

Senate Bill 480
http://www.in.gov/apps/lsa/session/billwatch/billinfo?year=2005&session=1&request=getBill&docno=480
Election administration issues. Provides that personal service upon an individual in a state recount or contest proceeding is not required if the individual's attorney has filed an appearance with the election division and is provided with service. Makes the provision imposing the 1% requirement to determine the amount of the cash deposit needed for a recount consistent for both petitions and cross-petitions. Permits certain parties to a recount or contest to file a joint motion to dismiss before the completion of the recount or contest. Specifies that recounts and contests may be conducted and votes counted for an office only in a precinct within the election district for the office. Amends statutes relating to impoundment of records and equipment by order of the state recount commission. Provides that the state recount commission's authority, in case of fraud or misconduct, to order that none of the ballots cast in a precinct be counted applies to ballots cast by any voting method. Eliminates the requirement that the governor and the lieutenant governor take the oath of office in the presence of both houses of the general assembly. Removes certain obsolete references. Repeals a provision stating that the law relating to the administrative complaint procedure under the Help America Vote Act applies after December 31, 2003.
Sponsor: Landske
Status:


Iowa

House File 548
A voting machine that is a direct recording electronic device shall be capable of producing an individual paper record that the voter may review before the voter casts the voter's ballot. The paper record shall meet all of the following requirements: a. Be printed on paper separate from all other individual paper records. b. Be readable by the voter without the use of an electronic device. c. Be machine-readable by an electronic voting system as described in section 52.26. d. Not contain any information that will identify the person who cast the ballot. e. Be stored at the polling place in a secure container. A voter shall not be permitted to remove the individual paper record from the polling place.
Text: http://coolice.legis.state.ia.us/Cool-ICE/default.asp?Category=BillInfo&Service=Billbook&hbill=HF548
Sponsor: Zirkelbach, et. al.
Status:

Senate File 351
http://coolice.legis.state.ia.us/Cool-ICE/default.asp?Category=billinfo&Service=Billbook&frame=1&GA=81&hbill=SF351
A bill for an act relating to voting machines, including by requiring that direct recording electronic voting machines used in the state produce paper records to be verified by voters. (Formerly SF 327)
Sponsor: By State Government
Status:


Kansas

House Bill 2254
http://www.kslegislature.org/bills/2006/2254.pdf
AN ACT concerning elections; relating to paper verification of votes cast on electronic voting machines; amending K.S.A. 25-1308 and 25-1310 and repealing the existing sections.
Sponsor: Holland
Status:

Senate Bill 132
http://www.kslegislature.org/bills/2006/132.pdf
AN ACT concerning elections; relating to the use of optical scanningsystems to count votes; etc.
Sponsor: Elections and Local Government
Status:

Senate Bill 143
http://www.kslegislature.org/bills/2006/143.pdf
AN ACT concerning elections; relating to electronic and electromechanical voting systems; etc.
Sponsor: Elections and Local Government
Status:


Maine

LD 456 (House Bill 334)
http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/LD.asp?LD=456
An Act making disputed ballots in State Elections public.
Sponsor: Rep. McKane
Status: In-Committee (House Legal and Veterans Affairs)

LD 100 (House Bill 76)
http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/LD.asp?LD=100
An Act requiring the Secretary of State to develop voting systems standards.
Sponsor: Rep. Patrick
Status: In-Committee (House Legal and Veterans Affairs)

LD 1026
http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/LD.asp?LD=1026
An Act To Provide Uniform Voter Verification and Recount Requirements for Voting Machines
Sponsor: Pingree, et. al.
Status:


Maryland

House Bill 80
http://mlis.state.md.us/2005rs/billfile/hb0080.htm
Requiring that voting systems incorporate an adequate voter verification process that includes specified features; requiring that each voter's ballot choices, once cast, be preserved in a specified manner; requiring, in the event of a recount, that local boards of election use specified records; providing that specified ballots are official records; requiring the State Board of Elections to conduct a comparison of ballots in a random sampling of election districts; requiring the Governor to allocate specified resources; etc.
Sponsor: Cardin. et. al.
Status:

House Bill 107
http://mlis.state.md.us/2005rs/billfile/hb0107.htm
An Act requiring that any voting system that does not use a document ballot produce an accessible voter-verified paper audit trail of a voter's ballot choices and provide the voter with an opportunity to inspect the accessible voter-verified paper audit trail.
Sponsor: Del. Montgomery
Status: 1st Reading (House Ways and Means)

House Bill 479
http://mlis.state.md.us/2005rs/billfile/hb0479.htm
Requiring the State Administrator of Elections to study, review, and evaluate independent verification systems, including at least one system that includes a voter-verified paper audit trail, for the voting system currently used in the State; requiring the study to be conducted during specified municipal elections; authorizing the State Administrator to seek assistance from specified individuals in conducting the study; establishing an advisory committee to assist and advise the State Administrator in a specified review; etc.
Sponsor: Patterson, et. al.
Status:

Senate Bill 9
http://mlis.state.md.us/2005rs/billfile/sb0009.htm
An Act requiring that specified voting systems produce a paper record of a voter's ballot choices and provide the voter with an opportunity to inspect the paper record.
Sponsor: Sen. Harris
Status: In-Committee (Senate Education Health and Environmental Affairs)

Senate Bill 63
http://mlis.state.md.us/2005rs/billfile/sb0063.htm
Requiring that all voting systems certified by the State Board of Elections include or accommodate a methodology established by the State Board for the independent verification of the accuracy of the voting system; altering the definition of a term; specifying that an independent verification methodology may include specified features; providing for the application of the Act; and requiring the Governor to allocate specified resources to implement the requirements of the Act.
Sponsor: Dyson, et. al.
Status:

Senate Bill 849
http://mlis.state.md.us/2005rs/billfile/sb0849.htm
Requiring the State Administrator of Elections to study, review, and evaluate independent verification systems, including at least one system that includes a voter verified paper audit trail, for the voting system currently used in the State; etc.
Sponsor: Dyson, et. al.
Status:


Massachusetts

House Bill 91
http://www.mass.gov/legis/bills/house/ht00/ht00091.htm
An act providing Braille ballots to blind voters.
Sponsor: Kaprielian, et. al.
Status:

House Bill 122
http://www.mass.gov/legis/bills/house/ht00/ht00122.htm
Reforms the election recount law with a particular emphasis on the standards for judicial review.
Sponsor: Cabral
Status:

House Bill 133
http://www.mass.gov/legis/bills/house/ht00/ht00133.htm
Any software program used in the tabulation of the votes cast through the use of a computer or similar counting unit or voting machine shall be owned solely by the commonwealth, not by a private company.
Sponsor: Atkins, et. al.
Status:

House Bill 134
http://www.mass.gov/legis/bills/house/ht00/ht00134.htm
Furthermore, electronic voting systems shall produce or employ permanent paper records of the votes cast that are able to be verified by individual voters before their votes are cast and that provide a manual audit capacity for the machine. After being verified by the voter and cast, such records shall be stored in a secure manner whether within the voting machine or in a separate secure ballot box. Said permanent paper record shall identify the individual machine that produced them. In all cases, these records must be reviewed in the event of a recount and considered in conjunction with the machine-produced tally.
Sponsor: Kaufman
Status:


Minnesota

HF0874
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/revisor/pages/search_status/status_detail.php?b=House&f=HF0874&ssn=0&y=2005
State voting systems contract established, and money appropriated from the Help America Vote Act account
Sponsor: Brod, et. al.
Status

SF0290
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/revisor/pages/search_status/status_detail.php?b=Senate&f=SF0290&ssn=0&y=2005
Voting systems standards and acquisition
Sponsor: Higgins, et. al.
Status:


Mississippi

HB 1066
http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2005/pdf/history/HB/HB1066.htm
Description: Authorizes the use of direct recording electronic voting equipment (DRE) to cast ballots and record votes at elections; specifies the minimum requirements that such systems must meet to be used in elections; provides the manner in which DREs must be arranged at the polling place; provides for the form of the DRE ballot; provides the duties of the officials in charge of the election in regard to the use of DREs; provides that the circuit clerk shall be the custodion of DRE units; provides for the testing of DRE units prior to the election; provides for the arrangement of offices, names of candidates and questions on DRE ballots; provides for a write-in ballot for use in elections conducted with DREs; requires demonstrations of the use of DREs; provides for the storage of DRE units when they are not in use; provides the manner in which an elector votes on a DRE unit; provides for the voiding of ballots in certain instances when the elector does not complete the voting process; provides the manner in which votes are counted and the results determined in elections conducted with DREs; provides for the manner in which challenged ballots are handled in elections conducted with DREs' makes it a felony to tamper with or damage a DRE unit or tabulating computer or device being used in connection with any election or to prevent the correct operation of any DRE; provides for the use of irregular paper ballots if DRE units become inoperable at any election.
Sponsor: Reynolds
Status: Failed

HB 1295
http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2005/pdf/history/HB/HB1295.htm
Description: Candidates; allow to inspect voting machines and devices at least three days before an election.
Sponsor: Banks
Status: Failed

HB 922
http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2005/pdf/history/HB/HB0922.htm
Description: Ballot box; allow ballots to be counted again when irregularities are found.
Sponsor: Gunn, et. al.
Status: Failed

HB 923
http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2005/pdf/history/HB/HB0923.htm
Description: State Executive Committee; allow to recount ballots before declaring results of contest in party nominations.
Sponsor: Gunn, et. al.
Status: Failed

HB 928
http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2005/pdf/history/HB/HB0928.htm
Description: Ballots; allow to be counted again under certain conditions and by request of candidate.
Sponsor: Gunn, et. al.
Status: Failed

SB 2829
http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2005/pdf/history/SB/SB2829.htm
Description: Direct recording electronic voting equipment; authorize use at elections conducted in this state.
Sponsor: Burton, et. al.
Status: Active


Montana

House Bill 297
http://laws.leg.state.mt.us/pls/laws05/LAW0210W$BSIV.ActionQuery?P_BILL_NO1=297&P_BLTP_BILL_TYP_CD=HB&Z_ACTION=Find
An Act requiring use of paper ballots in all elections.
Sponsor: Rep. Brady Wiseman
Status: Passed House

Senate Bill 302
http://laws.leg.state.mt.us/pls/laws05/LAW0210W$BSIV.ActionQuery?P_BILL_NO1=302&P_BLTP_BILL_TYP_CD=SB&Z_ACTION=Find
An Act for an election law general revision with changes to voter registration requirements, absentee ballots, and voting systems.
Sponsor: Sen. Jon Ellingson
Status: passed Senate; In-Committee (House State Administration)


New Hampshire

House Bill 365
http://gencourt.state.nh.us/ie/billstatus/billstatuspwr.asp
AN ACT relative to recount fees.
Sponsor: Dorsett, et. al.
Status:


New Jersey

Assembly Bill 33 (Senate Bill 2400)
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2004/Bills/A0500/33_I1.PDF
An Act requiring that all voting machines produce a voter-verified paper record.
Sponsor: Gusciora
Status: In-Committee (House Appropriations)

Senate Bill 2400 (Assembly Bill 33)
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2004/Bills/S2500/2400_I1.PDF
An Act requiring that all voting machines produce a voter-verified paper record.
Sponsor: Bryant
Status: In-Committee (Senate State Government)

Senate Bill 2401
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2004/Bills/S2500/2400_I1.PDF
This bill alters the period of time allotted to file an application with a judge of the Superior Court for a recount of voting machines. Under current law, that period of time is on or before the second Saturday following the election or the declaration of the vote by any board of canvassers. The bill sets the period of time at within 15 days following the election.
Sponsor: Bryant
Status:

Assembly Bill 1335
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2004/Bills/A1500/1335_I1.HTM
This bill revises the law (P.L.1992, c.3) establishing, in jurisdictions in which balloting is conducted by voting machine, a procedure for the use of paper "emergency ballots" whenever the machine becomes inoperable. Under the bill, the use of this emergency ballot procedure could be suspended for any particular election at the option of the superintendent of elections in counties having a superintendent of elections, or the county board of elections in all other counties. The superintendent or county board would be required to transmit notice of its determination to suspend use of the procedure at a particular election to the county clerk and, if appropriate, the municipal clerk not later than the 46th day preceding the election. The bill includes a provision prohibiting the legislation from being construed as authorizing implementation of an emergency or other special balloting procedure that does not conform to the statutorily prescribed procedure
Sponsor: Greenwald
Status:

Assembly Bill 2627 (Senate Bill 1583)
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2004/Bills/A3000/2627_I1.HTM
An Act requiring all voting machines to produce a voter-verified paper record and amending R.S.19:48-1 and P.L.1973, c.82.
Sponsor: Gusciora, et. al.
Status:

Senate Bill 1583 (Assembly Bill 2627)
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2004/Bills/S2000/1583_I1.HTM
Requires all voting machines to produce a voter-verified paper record.
Sponsor: Shirley Turner
Status:


New Mexico

House Bill 24
http://legis.state.nm.us/lcs/_session.asp?chamber=H&type=++&number=0024&year=05
House Bill 24 amends the Election Code with a requirement that an absent voter precinct board member, in the presence of two challengers from different political parties, create a duplicate of a rejected absentee ballot. Rejected absentee ballots are defined as ballots damaged, defective or marked in a manner that results in its rejection by a voting machine. The bill requires that the duplicate ballot be labeled with a serial number and then counted and tallied by a voting machine. The duplicate ballot would then accompany the original ballot and be handled in the same manner as an emergency ballot. If there is a recount, a candidate my request that rejected ballots and their duplicates be rechecked for accuracy and then recounted.
Sponsor: Fox-Young
Status: Failed

House Bill 27
http://legis.state.nm.us/lcs/_session.asp?chamber=H&type=++&number=0027&year=05
House Bill 27 amends the Election Code with a provision for any person to contest an election or request that the Secretary of State conduct a recheck or recount of a race if the winning margin of a candidate for governor or president is less than ten thousand votes or if there is an "undervote" of two percent or more in an election. An undervote is defined as the percentage of voters that voted in an election that did not cast a vote for any candidate for governor or president on the ballot. The requestor of the recount would also be allowed to have an independent expert examine or test the voting systems used in the election. The requestor of the recount would not be required to post a bond or otherwise incur expenses for the recount other than the deposit required by the Election Code.
Sponsor: Fox-Young
Status: Failed

House Bill 1026
http://legis.state.nm.us/lcs/_session.asp?chamber=H&type=++&number=1026&year=05
An Act requiring the use of voter-verifiable paper ballots; changing requirements for testing and certification of voting systems; declaring an emergency.
Sponsor: Rep. Mary Helen Garcia
Status: In-Committee (House Voters & Elections)

House Bill 1063
http://legis.state.nm.us/lcs/_session.asp?chamber=H&type=++&number=1063&year=05
Omnibus Election Reform
Sponsor: Edward C. Sandoval
Status: Failed

House Bill 1065
http://legis.state.nm.us/lcs/_session.asp?chamber=H&type=++&number=1065&year=05
Canvass | DREs-Paper Trail | Election Officials-Statewide | Poll Watchers | Poll Workers-Selection of | Recounts | Voting Equipment/Technology |
Sponsor: Edward C. Sandoval
Status: Failed

Senate Bill 678
http://legis.state.nm.us/lcs/_session.asp?chamber=S&type=++&number=678&year=05
Counting Votes | Recounts | Registration Drives | Registration-Centralized Voter List | Voter ID-All Voters | Voter Intent
Sponsor: Lopez
Status: Failed

Senate Bill 962
http://legis.state.nm.us/lcs/_session.asp?chamber=S&type=++&number=962&year=05
An Act requiring the use of voter-verifiable paper ballots; changing requirements for testing and certification of voting systems; declaring an emergency.
Sponsor: Sen. James G. Taylor
Status: Failed

Senate Bill 997
RELATING TO ELECTIONS; REQUIRING A PRINTED PAPER RECORD OF VOTES.
http://legis.state.nm.us/lcs/_session.asp?chamber=S&type=++&number=997&year=05
Sponsor: Dianna J. Duran
Status:


New York

Assembly Bill 5 (Senate Bill 1669)
http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=A00005
An Act enacting the voting systems standards act of 2005; includes electronic display within the definition of ballot; implements a statewide uniform voting machine; establishes the election modernization fund; Help America Vote Act Bills
Sponsor: Rep. Wright
Status: passed Assembly, delivered to Senate

Senate Bill 1669 (Assembly Bill 5)
http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=S01669
Requires any voting machine or system authorized within this state at which public or party officers are to be nominated or elected to produce a voter-verified paper record suitable for a manual audit or superior to that of a paper ballot box system; requires such voter-verification system to provide the voter with an opportunity to correct any error made before the permanent record is preserved for use in any manual audit; and requires such voter-verification system to meet certain standards for disability access; requires disclosure of software use.
Sponsor: KRUEGER
Status: 02/01/2005 REFERRED TO ELECTIONS

Assembly Bill 122
http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=A00122
An Act to provide for county board of elections control of voting machines and other functions relating to the election administration process. Help America Vote Act Bills
Sponsor: Rep. Wright
Status: passed Assembly, In-Committee (Senate Elections)

Assembly Bill 1089
http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=A01089
Allows voting ballots to be presented via an electronic ballot form; provides the format of ballot frames may present either printed or electronic presentations of candidates for the purpose of voting on a voting machine and does not require such ballot frames to present all candidates together on a single ballot frame; and requires voting machines contain certain visual devices; provides that machines must indicate which offices and propositions have been voted for and which have not.
Sponsor: Stringer, et. al.
Status: referred to election law

Assembly Bill 6503
http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=A06503
An act to amend the election law, in relation to implementing a statewide voting system using paper ballots, precinct-based optical scanners and ballot marking devices for voters with special needs; and to repeal certain provisions of such law relating to voting machines
Sponsor: Galef, et. al.
Status: referred to election law

Senate Bill 1809
http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=S01809
An Act prohibiting the use of punch card ballots after November 1, 2006; providing for the certification of voting machines by the state board of elections; requiring such systems to produce and retain a voter-verified permanent record.
Sponsor: Sen. Flanagan
Status: passed Senate In-Committee (House Election Law)


North Carolina

House Bill 238 (Senate Bill 223)
http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2005&BillID=H238
An Act requiring that all voting systems permit all voters to verify their votes on paper.
Sponsor: Rep. Insko, Rep. Preston
Status: In-Committee (House Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform)

Senate Bill 223 (House Bill 238)
http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2005&BillID=S223
An Act requiring that all voting systems permit all voters to verify their votes on paper.
Sponsor: Sen. Eleanor Kinnaird
Status: In-Committee (Senate Judiciary)


Ohio

House Bill 3
http://www.legislature.state.oh.us/bills.cfm?ID=126_HB_3
Numerous issues
Sponsor: DeWine
Status:

Senate Bill 3
http://www.legislature.state.oh.us/bills.cfm?ID=126_SB_3
Numerous issues
Sponsor: Coughlin
Status:


Oregon

Senate Bill 162
http://www.leg.state.or.us/05reg/measures/sb0100.dir/sb0162.intro.html
An Act requiring all elections held in state to be conducted by mail. Repeals laws relating to elections conducted at polling places.
Sponsor:
Status: passed Senate
In-Committee (House Elections and Rules)

House Bill 2169
http://www.leg.state.or.us/05reg/measpdf/hb2100.dir/hb2169.intro.pdf
An Act prohibits secretary from approving voting machine unless machine contains devices that duplicate votes cast by elector onto paper record copy and allow elector to view paper record copy.
Sponsor:
Status: 02/28 (S) Referred to Rules.

House Bill 3090
http://landru.leg.state.or.us/05reg/measpdf/hb3000.dir/hb3090.intro.pdf
Provides that ballots rejected by vote tally system may not be counted. Prohibits elections official from modifying ballot cast by elector. Directs county clerks to develop security procedures governing counting of ballots. Requires that ballots be stored in secure location. (and others)
Sponsor:
Status:


South Carolina

Senate Bill 185
http://www.scstatehouse.net/sess116_2005-2006/bills/185.htm
Relates to the requirements of vote recorders, so as to add references to optical scan voting devices and delete provisions requiring separate votes for president; relates to ballot standards and specifications, so as to delete the prohibition against combining the official ballot for presidential electors with any other official ballots.
Sponsor: Martin, et, al.
Status:

House Bill 3347
http://www.scstatehouse.net/sess116_2005-2006/bills/3347.htm
State Election Commission to adopt one voting system to be used to conduct elections.
Sponsor: cott et al.
Status: 3/8/2005 Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary SJ-12

House Bill 3590
http://www.scstatehouse.net/sess116_2005-2006/bills/3590.htm
TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-1640, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING MACHINE REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL ELECTRONIC VOTING MACHINES TO PRINT OUT A RECEIPT SHOWING HOW THE VOTER CAST HIS VOTE THAT MUST BE DEPOSITED IN A RECEPTACLE BY THE VOTER TO VERIFY THE VOTE TALLEY IF THERE IS A RECOUNT.
Sponsor: Rutherford, et. al.
Status:


Tennessee

House Bill 313 (Senate Bill 490) http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/bills/currentga/BillCompanionInfo.asp?BillNumber=HB0313
An act to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, relative to electronic ballot software programs.
Sponsor: Rep. Lynn, Sen. Bryson
Status: In committee (House State & Local Government, Elections Subcommittee)
In committee (Senate state & Local Government)

Senate Bill 490 (House Bill 313)
http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/bills/currentga/BillCompanionInfo.asp?BillNumber=SB0490
Election Laws - Requires county election commission to place source codes for vote counting software for electronic voting machines in approved escrow facility prior to election for purpose of recount or accuracy tests
Sponsor: Sen. Bryson, Rep. Lynn
Status:

House Bill 312 (Senate Bill 491)
http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/bills/currentga/BillCompanionInfo.asp?BillNumber=HB0312
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 9, relative to voting machines.
Sponsor: Rep. Lynn, Sen. Bryson
Status: In committee (House State & Local Government, Elections Subcommittee)

Senate Bill SB491 (House Bill 312)
http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/bills/currentga/BillCompanionInfo.asp?BillNumber=SB0491
Requires any voting system purchased on or after July 1, 2005, to produce a paper version of any ballot cast; requires such paper version to be retained by county election commission for recounts, contests, or random samplings.
Sponsor: Sen. Bryson, Rep. Lynn
Status:


Texas

Senate Bill 94 (House Bill 166)
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/cgi-bin/db2www/tlo/billhist/billhist.d2w/report?LEG=79&SESS=R&CHAMBER=S&BILLTYPE=B&BILLSUFFIX=00094&SORT=Asc
Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines.
Sponsors: Shapleigh
Status: In-Committee

Senate Bill 475 (House Bill 56)
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/cgi-bin/db2www/tlo/billhist/billhist.d2w/report?LEG=79&SESS=R&CHAMBER=S&BILLTYPE=B&BILLSUFFIX=00475&SORT=Asc
Relating to the offense of tampering with a direct recording electronic voting machine; providing criminal penalties.
Sponsors: Ellis
Status: 02/22/2005 S Referred to State Affairs

House Bill 166 (Senate Bill 94)
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/cgi-bin/db2www/tlo/billhist/billhist.d2w/report?LEG=79&SESS=R&CHAMBER=H&BILLTYPE=B&BILLSUFFIX=00166
An Act relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines.
Sponsor: Rep. Aaron Pena, Sen. Eliot Shapleigh
Status: In-Committee (House Elections, Senate State Affairs)

House Bill 56 (Senate Bill 475)
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/cgi-bin/db2www/tlo/billhist/billhist.d2w/report?LEG=79&SESS=R&CHAMBER=H&BILLTYPE=B&BILLSUFFIX=00056
An Act relating to the offense of tampering with a direct recording electronic voting machine; providing criminal penalties.
Sponsors: Rep. Mary Denny, Sen. Rodney Ellis
Status: In-Committee (House Elections; action pending)
(Senate State Affairs)

House Bill 1289
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/cgi-bin/db2www/tlo/billhist/billhist.d2w/report?LEG=79&SESS=R&CHAMBER=H&BILLTYPE=B&BILLSUFFIX=01289
An Act relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines.
Sponsor: Rep. Leibowitz
Status: In-Committee (House Elections)

House Bill 1580
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/cgi-bin/db2www/tlo/billhist/billhist.d2w/report?LEG=79&SESS=R&CHAMBER=H&BILLTYPE=B&BILLSUFFIX=01580
Except as otherwise provided by this code, the precinct election records shall be preserved by the authority to whom they are distributed for at least 22 months <60 days> after election day.
Sponsor: Bohac
Status:

House Bill 1614
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/cgi-bin/db2www/tlo/billhist/billhist.d2w/report?LEG=79&SESS=R&CHAMBER=H&BILLTYPE=B&BILLSUFFIX=01614
In a contract authorized by Subsection (b), the county election officer may not prevent the county chair or the chair's designee from supervising the conduct of the primary election, including the tabulation of results, as required by Chapter 172.
Sponsor: Denny
Status:

House Bill 1973
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/cgi-bin/db2www/tlo/billhist/billhist.d2w/report?LEG=79&SESS=R&CHAMBER=H&BILLTYPE=B&BILLSUFFIX=01973
Relating to the processing of certain election ballots voted early.
Sponsor: Hartnett
Status:

House Bill 2309
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/cgi-bin/db2www/tlo/billhist/billhist.d2w/report?LEG=79&SESS=R&CHAMBER=H&BILLTYPE=B&BILLSUFFIX=02309
An Act relating to certain election processes and procedures.
Sponsor: Denny
Status:

House Bill 2283
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/cgi-bin/db2www/tlo/billhist/billhist.d2w/report?LEG=79&SESS=R&CHAMBER=H&BILLTYPE=B&BILLSUFFIX=02283
An Act relating to the repeal of obsolete provisions of the Election Code governing the use of mechanical voting machines and punch-card ballots.
Sponsor: Denny
Status:

House Bill 2259
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/cgi-bin/db2www/tlo/billhist/billhist.d2w/report?LEG=79&SESS=R&CHAMBER=H&BILLTYPE=B&BILLSUFFIX=02259
An Act relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines.
Sponsor: Rep. Baxter
Status: In-Committee (House Elections)

House Bill 2465
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/cgi-bin/db2www/tlo/billhist/billhist.d2w/report?LEG=79&SESS=R&CHAMBER=H&BILLTYPE=B&BILLSUFFIX=02465
An Act relating to a public hearing conducted by the secretary of state in regard to the question of approval of a voting system or voting system equipment for use in elections.
Sponsor: Denny
Status:

House Bill 3083
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/cgi-bin/db2www/tlo/billhist/billhist.d2w/report?LEG=79&SESS=R&CHAMBER=H&BILLTYPE=B&BILLSUFFIX=03083
An Act relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines.
Sponsor: Rep. Kolkhorst
Status: In-Committee (House Elections)

House Bill 3295
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/cgi-bin/db2www/tlo/billhist/billhist.d2w/report?LEG=79&SESS=R&CHAMBER=H&BILLTYPE=B&BILLSUFFIX=03295
An Act relating to the electronic reporting of precinct results to the secretary of state.
Sponsor: Bohac
Status:

House Bill 3383
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/cgi-bin/db2www/tlo/billhist/billhist.d2w/report?LEG=79&SESS=R&CHAMBER=H&BILLTYPE=B&BILLSUFFIX=03383
An Act relating to the process for the approval of voting systems.
Sponsor: Rep. Rodriguez
Status: In-Committee (House Elections)

Senate Bill 1672
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/cgi-bin/db2www/tlo/billhist/billhist.d2w/report?LEG=79&SESS=R&CHAMBER=S&BILLTYPE=B&BILLSUFFIX=01672
An Act relating to the approval of voting systems and equipment.
Sponsor: Sen. Ellis
Status: filed

House Bill 2465 (Common Cause Texas opposes this bill)
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/cgi-bin/db2www/tlo/billhist/billhist.d2w/report?LEG=79&SESS=R&CHAMBER=H&BILLTYPE=B&BILLSUFFIX=02465
An Act relating to a public hearing conducted by the secretary of state in regard to the question of approval of a voting system or voting system equipment for use in elections.
Sponsor: Rep. Denny
Status: In-Committee (House Elections)


Virginia

House Bill 987
http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?051+sum+HB987
Electronic voting systems. Requires that direct electronic voting devices be equipped to provide voter-verified paper ballots by January 1, 2007, and that the State Board of Elections begin a testing program for direct electronic voting devices and accompanying voter-verified paper ballots at the November 2004 general election. The Board shall conduct a random audit of direct electronic voting devices for comparison with the results obtained under the testing program.
Sponsor: Hugo
Status: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/14/04 044735328

House Bill 1549
http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?051+sum+HB1549
Electronic voting systems. Requires that direct electronic voting devices be equipped to provide voter-verified paper ballots by January 1, 2007, and that the State Board of Elections begin a testing program for direct electronic voting devices and accompanying voter-verified paper ballots at the November 2005 general election. The Board shall conduct a random audit of direct electronic voting devices for comparison with the results obtained under the testing program.
Sponsor: Alexander
Status: Prefiled & ordered printed; offered 01/12/05 050258208

House Bill 2414
http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?051+sum+HB2414
Elections; final testing of voting equipment before election. Requires testing to be done at least two weeks and no more than six weeks before the election and notice of the testing to be mailed at least five business days before the testing. The bill requires copies of the notice to be sent to the State Board of Elections and to the appropriate political party chairmen. The bill further requires local party chairs and candidates to furnish a letter designating their authorized representatives. The State Board is required to post a schedule of tests on its website for elections held on and after January 1, 2006.
Sponsor: Brink, et. al.
Status: 01/28/05 House: Failed to report (defeated) in P. & E. (10-Y 10-N)

House Bill 2930
http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?051+sum+HB2930
Voting equipment security; Freedom of Information Act provisions. Provides limited exemptions from certain Freedom of Information Act requirements for documents and meetings of the State Board of Elections and local electoral boards pertaining to the security of ballots and voting equipment and related security risk assessment procedures.
Sponsor: Hugo, et. al.
Status: 03/22/05 Governor: Approved by Governor-Chapter 568 (effective 7/1/05)


Washington

Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5395
http://www.leg.wa.gov/wsladm/billinfo1/dspBillSummary.cfm?billnumber=5395
Requiring voting devices to produce paper records.
Sponsor: Senators Kastama, et. al.
Status: Mar 25 Scheduled for executive session in committee. (Subject to change)

Senate Bill 5499
http://www.leg.wa.gov/wsladm/billinfo1/dspBillSummary.cfm?billnumber=5499&year=2005
Clarifying and standardizing various election procedures.
Sponsor: Senators Kastama, et. al.
Status:

House Bill 1025
http://www.leg.wa.gov/wsladm/billinfo1/dspBillSummary.cfm?billnumber=1025&year=2005
Enhancing integrity of voting systems.
Sponsor: Morris, et. al.
Status: Public hearing in committee.

House Bill 1604
http://www.leg.wa.gov/wsladm/billinfo1/dspBillSummary.cfm?billnumber=1604&year=2005
Revising various election laws. Requires a single, uniform voting system for the entire state; others
Sponsor: O'Brien, et. al.
Status: Public hearing in committee.

House Bill 1752 (Senate Bill 5740)
http://www.leg.wa.gov/wsladm/billinfo1/dspBillSummary.cfm?billnumber=1752&year=2005
Improving procedures for ballot processing and canvassing.
Sponsor: Green, et. al.
Status:

Senate Bill 5740 (House Bill 1752)
http://www.leg.wa.gov/wsladm/billinfo1/dspBillSummary.cfm?billnumber=5740
Improving procedures for ballot processing and canvassing.
Sponsor: Berkey, et. al.
Status:

Senate Bill 5744 (House Bill 1754)
http://www.leg.wa.gov/wsladm/billinfo1/dspBillSummary.cfm?billnumber=5744
Authorizing county-wide mail ballot elections.
Sponsor: Huagan, et. al.
Status:

House Bill 1754 (Senate Bill 5744)
http://www.leg.wa.gov/wsladm/billinfo1/dspBillSummary.cfm?billnumber=1754&year=2005
Authorizing county-wide mail ballot elections.
Sponsor: Hunt, et. al.
Status:


West Virginia

Senate Bill 477
http://www.legis.state.wv.us/bill_text_html/2005_sessions/rs/numsrchall1.cfm?input=477
A BILL to amend and reenact §3-4A-9 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to requiring a paper copy of a voter's votes when using an electronic voting system to vote; providing that the paper copy can only be used for a random count of precincts or if an election is contested, challenged or disputed; and providing that the Secretary of State may promulgate rules.
Sponsor: White and Yoder
Status:

House Bill 2950
http://www.legis.state.wv.us/bill_text_html/2005_sessions/rs/numsrchall1.cfm?input=2950
A BILL to amend and reenact §3-4A-9 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to requiring a paper copy of a voter's votes when using an electronic voting system to vote; providing that the paper copy can only be used for a random count of precincts or if an election is contested, challenged or disputed; and providing that the Secretary of State may promulgate rules.
Sponsor: Kiss, et. al.
Status:


State Legislation Reference

National Conference of State Legislature
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/legman/elect/elections.cfm

Common Cause State Election Bill Tracker:
http://www.commoncause.org/site/pp.asp?c=dkLNK1MQIwG&b=473101

VerifiedVoting.org
http://www.verifiedvoting.org

ElectionLine.org Voter-verified paper audit trail legislation & information
http://www.electionline.org/index.jsp?page=Paper%20Trail%202005


Contacts

GovEngine: Directory of Federal, State, and Local Government
http://www.govengine.com

Contacting the Congress
http://www.visi.com/juan/congress

National Conference of State Legislature - State Legislative Directory
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/legman/elect/elections.cfm

State and Federal Legislative Committees Dealing with Election
http://www.fec.gov/pubrec/cfsdd/eleccmte.htm

National Association of State Election Directors
http://www.nased.org

National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS)
http://www.nass.org
2005 NASS Corporate Affiliate Roster
http://www.nass.org/corpaffiliates/roster.html

National Association of County Officials
http://www.naco.org

National Association of County Recorder Election Officials and Clerks
http://www.nacrc.org

International Association of Clerks, Recorders, Election Officials and Treasurers (IACREOT)
http://www.iacreot.com


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[Kip Humphrey]

9. GREAT JOB, Wilms!

[cestpaspossible]

11. Both Montana bills have become law

[Wilms]

12. Hey, thanks for that. n/t

[FogerRox]

14. from a friend here in NJ

I went to the Senate State Government Committee hearing, and testified on behalf of the New Jersey Tenants Organization (I'm President of the NJTO). S-29 was released from committee with some changes. The right of the Attorney General to waive the requirements for "good cause" was taken out, and language was added making it clear that the voter verified paper record is the official record of the vote. Unfortunately, the provisions do not have to be complied with until Jan. 1, 2008. It seems to me that the bill will move, since it was voted out of committee by unanimous, bipartisan vote. When the Essex County Freeholders learn of this, they may change their plans. If they don't, it would certainly make one wonder why they would be willing to throw out so much taxpayer money.

[Ellipsis]

7. Wilbur. One last kick, Wehhhhheehehee

for your hard work and my procrastination... I haven't read my homework yet.

typical x(

[Wilms]

8. :)

[FogerRox]

10. hmmmmm nice--