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ND SB2369
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/26/2015
Primary Sponsor
John Warner
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AI Summary
- Qualified electors may request an audit of all ballots and voting equipment used in county elections upon depositing a bond with the county auditor to cover audit costs
- Audit requests must be filed within 5 days after final certification of a recount, or within 14 days after final certification if no recount was conducted
- The audit must account for all ballots delivered to polling places and all ballots mailed to absent voters or under chapter 16.1-11.1
- If audit results show irregularities in ballot counts equal to at least 50 percent of the margin of victory, a candidate from that contest may request the district court void the election and direct a new election
- Requests to void an election must be filed with the district court within 14 days after audit completion and follow the same procedures as an election contest
Legislative Description
Audits of ballots and voting equipment.
Last Action
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 0 nays 46
2/24/2015
Committee Referrals
Government and Veterans Affairs1/26/2015
Full Bill Text
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