Elections: voting equipment; use of electronic voting systems that contain certain parts or equipment; prohibit. Amends secs. 795 & 795a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.795 & 168.795a).
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
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Overview
This bill prohibits the use of electronic voting systems that contain parts or equipment from entities with covered communications equipment listed by the Federal Communications Commission. It requires electronic voting systems to meet specific requirements regarding voter secrecy, ballot tabulation, accessibility, and audit trails. The bill also establishes a process for approving new electronic voting systems and updating existing ones, with a focus on testing and security.
Key provisions
- Prohibits electronic voting systems with components from entities on the FCC's covered communications equipment list.
- Requires electronic voting systems to provide for voter secrecy and a paper ballot for tabulation.
- Mandates accessibility features for voters with disabilities.
- Establishes a process for board of state canvassers approval of electronic voting systems, including testing and fee requirements.
- Requires vendors to provide information about the system's performance in other states.
- Requires counties to file an ‘intent to purchase’ statement before buying new voting systems.
- Allows for emergency approval of software updates in certain circumstances.
- Provides a mechanism for the board to disapprove systems that no longer meet requirements.
Who is affected
- Voters
- County election officials
- State election officials
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