MO HB1490

Official ballots must be paper ballots hand-marked by voters, or for disabled voters, marked by paper ballot-marking devices designed to assist disabled voters.

Electronic voting systems must produce election results from paper ballots marked by voters, not directly from electronic machines, except for disabled voter accommodation machines which may continue use until removal.

Direct-record electronic touch-screen machines may only be used to accommodate disabled voters; when removed due to malfunction or wear, they must be replaced with paper ballot-marking devices.

Eliminates the ability to vote a straight political party ticket by single selection on ballots used in partisan elections.

Secretary of State must approve voting equipment and may promulgate rules ensuring systems meet Federal Election Commission standards and allow voting in absolute secrecy with accurate vote counting.