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IN HB1269

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2018

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Dvorak

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • After June 30, 2018, counties may not purchase new electronic voting systems except to enable voters with disabilities to vote.

  • After December 31, 2022, electronic voting systems may not be used in Indiana except for enabling voters with disabilities to vote.

  • County election boards must conduct audits after each general election in five randomly selected precincts to verify that votes marked on ballots match declared vote counts, with results reported to the election division by January 1 following the election.

  • Multiple statutes relating to electronic voting systems expire January 1, 2023, including provisions on direct record electronic voting system procedures and system inspection protocols.

  • The elections interim study committee must prepare legislation during the 2022 interim to make necessary Indiana Code amendments to implement the electronic voting system phase-out.

Legislative Description

Ballot security. Provides that after June 30, 2018, a county may not purchase new electronic voting systems, except for the purpose of enabling voters with disabilities to vote. Provides that after December 31, 2022, an electronic voting system may not be used in Indiana, except for the purpose of enabling voters with disabilities to vote. Provides for the January 1, 2023, expiration of certain statutes relating to electronic voting systems. Directs the elections interim study committee to prepare legislation to make any amendments to the Indiana Code the committee considers necessary to assist in the implementation of the phase out

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Elections and Apportionment

1/16/2018

Committee Referrals

Elections and Apportionment1/16/2018

Full Bill Text

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