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MS HB1277
Bill
Status
3/3/2020
Primary Sponsor
Becky Currie
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AI Summary
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Requires OMR (optical mark reading) equipment purchased or used by counties and municipalities to meet standards set by the United States Election Assistance Commission, with the Secretary of State authorized to adopt supplemental rules.
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Requires DRE (direct recording electronic) voting units purchased or used by counties and municipalities to meet standards set by the United States Election Assistance Commission, with the Secretary of State authorized to adopt supplemental rules.
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Prohibits purchase, rental, or use of OMR equipment or DRE units except those approved by the Secretary of State that comply with Election Assistance Commission standards.
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Adds new requirements to Section 23-15-507 for OMR equipment to meet Election Assistance Commission standards and to Section 23-15-531.1 for DRE units to meet those same standards.
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Effective July 1, 2020.
Legislative Description
Voting systems; revise the authority of boards of supervisors and governing authorities to purchase.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/3/2020