SB 1050
Creating WV Task Force on Election Integrity
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the West Virginia Task Force on Election Integrity. The task force’s primary responsibility is to identify and recommend optimal, secure, transparent, and auditable methods and systems for vote tabulation and election management within West Virginia. It will research various technologies and assess potential risks related to election security, including cybersecurity threats, data manipulation, and the use of foreign-produced technology in election infrastructure. The task force will also monitor federal guidance on election security and make recommendations for legislative action.
Key provisions
- Creates the West Virginia Task Force on Election Integrity.
- Requires the task force to identify optimal vote tabulation and election management methods.
- Mandates research into technical specifications of election equipment and potential vulnerabilities.
- Requires assessment of risks related to ballot harvesting, cyberattacks, and algorithmic manipulation.
- Directs the task force to consider the use of hand-counted ballots.
- Specifies membership including representatives from the House and Senate, the Attorney General, DHS, cybersecurity industry, county clerks, and the Fusion Center.
- Requires the task force to monitor federal guidance on election security.
- Establishes reporting requirements, including interim and annual electronic reports to the Governor, the Legislature, and the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Voters
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