HF3221 Summary

• Requires county auditors to report postelection sampling data to the secretary of state by February 15 of odd-numbered years, with the secretary reporting findings to legislative committees by March 1.

• Expands electronic roster technology requirements for polling places, including electronic signature certificates and alerts for voter eligibility issues, with flexibility for different ballot formats.

• Permits jurisdictions using electronic voting systems to prepare blank paper ballots if information is displayed on touch screens or electronic devices meeting legal requirements.

• Requires special elections and special primaries for state offices to be held on Tuesdays and allows mail-in elections for municipalities and school districts with questions on ballots.

• Makes technical changes to write-in candidate requirements, polling place designations, ballot counting procedures, recount processes, and absentee voting timelines.