WV HB3216

Requires poll workers to manually count and record votes at each precinct at the close of election day using printed audit trails generated by electronic voting machines

Mandates reconciliation of manual counts with electronic vote tallies to detect any discrepancies between the two methods

Manual counting must occur in the presence of election officials, poll workers, and authorized observers from political parties or designated representatives

All ballots, audit trails, and manual count records must be securely stored in compliance with state retention policies and remain available for audits or recounts

Secretary of State must develop and implement training programs for election officials and poll workers on proper manual counting procedures and election security compliance