§ 2-20-101. Utilization of Precinct-Based Optical Scanners
A county election commission may utilize precinct-based optical scanners. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: “Precinct-based optical scanner” means an optical ballot scanner that is located in the precinct and into which optical scan voter-verified paper ballots, marked either by hand by the voter or with the assistance of a device, […]
§ 2-20-102. Voter With Disabilities — Privacy of Ballot
All voting systems shall meet the minimum federal law requirements with regard to enabling voters with disabilities to complete the voting process in a manner that maintains the privacy of the voter’s ballot.
§ 2-20-103. Automatic Mandatory Audits of Voter-Verified Paper Ballots — Random Selection of Precincts — Security of Ballots — Certification of Results
Following each November general election any county election commission utilizing a precinct-based optical scanner shall, in accordance with this section, conduct automatic mandatory audits of the voter-verified paper ballots cast for the president of the United States in a presidential election and the governor in a gubernatorial election, hereafter referred to as the “top race.” […]
§ 2-20-104. Electronic Voting Systems — Rules and Regulations — Testing of Equipment
All new precinct-based optical scanners purchased or leased pursuant to this chapter: Shall be certified pursuant to § 2-9-110 and shall have been certified by the election assistance commission as having met the applicable voluntary voting systems guidelines. In addition, the precinct-based optical scanners shall be tested to ensure the scanners operate in accordance with […]
§ 2-20-105. Duties and Powers of Coordinator of Elections
At the request of a county election commission, the state coordinator of elections shall provide to the commission necessary assistance and guidance in the selection of a precinct-based optical scanner pursuant to the requirements of this chapter. To the extent federal funding through the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), compiled generally in 42 U.S.C. §§ […]
§ 2-20-106. Voting System Preference
Every effort shall be made to purchase United States manufactured precinct-based optical scanner voting systems.