An Act strengthening the post-election audit process
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve the post-election audit process in Massachusetts. It seeks to strengthen the procedures used to verify election results and ensure the accuracy of voting records. The legislation intends to enhance transparency and confidence in the state’s election system. Specifically, it focuses on bolstering the methods used after an election to confirm the final count.
Key provisions
- Requires more frequent post-election audits.
- Expands the scope of audits to include a greater number of voting machines.
- Mandates the use of risk-based auditing techniques.
- Increases the availability of audit results to the public.
- Strengthens requirements for independent auditors.
- Focuses on verifying vote totals and identifying potential discrepancies.
- Enhances data security protocols during the audit process.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts Voters
- State Election Officials
- Local Election Boards
- Auditors
- Political Parties
Notable changes
- The bill emphasizes risk-based auditing, allowing for more targeted reviews of potentially problematic areas.
- Increased transparency by requiring public access to audit results.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Andres X. Vargas
Cosponsors
Andres X. Vargas
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