Plain English Breakdown
The bill did not pass, so it does not have an effective date or further details on implementation.
Post-election Ballot Audit Procedures
The bill requires county clerks to take minutes during post-election ballot audits and allows representatives from political parties and independent candidates to observe the audit process.
What This Bill Does
- Requires county clerks to conduct a post-election ballot audit using a statistically significant sample size and to take minutes of the audit.
- Recommends that county clerks notify party chairs and independent candidates about the time and place of the audit.
- Allows at least two electors from different political parties to observe the audit process.
Who It Names or Affects
- County clerks who conduct post-election ballot audits
- Representatives from political parties and independent candidates who observe the audits
Terms To Know
- Statistically significant sample size
- A portion of a larger group that is large enough to accurately represent the whole group.
- Election officials
- People who are responsible for overseeing and conducting elections, including ballot audits.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill did not pass in its current session.
- Details about how the audit results will be used or shared with the public are not specified.
- It is unclear what happens if observers do not follow the required procedures during the audit.