Introduced
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To repeal a law that permits ballots used at any primary or election to be destroyed stating 30 days after the election results are officially finalized, and instead require these be kept at least 22 months. The bill would also require electronic poll book software used at any primary or general election to be “carefully preserved” and only destroyed after 22 months. The bill leaves in place a 22-month retention requirements for other election material including returns, poll lists, statements, tally sheets, absent voters' return envelopes and more.
Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered
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To clarify a requirement to "carefully preserve" electronic poll book flash drives for 30 days following certification of an election.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 80 to 28 (details)
To revise a law that permits ballots used at any primary or election to be destroyed stating 30 days after the election results are officially finalized, and instead require ballots used for state or federal primary elections be retained for 22 months. The bill leaves in place a 22-month retention requirements for other election material including returns, poll lists, statements, tally sheets, absent voters' return envelopes and more.
Referred to the Committee on Elections
