Bill > HB2406

This bill aims to ensure the integrity of elections in Washington by strengthening election security practices around auditing and equipment. It provides several options for local election administrators to audit election results, including auditing votes cast on direct recording electronic voting devices, conducting random checks of ballot counting equipment, performing risk-limiting audits, and conducting independent electronic audits. The bill also requires the secretary of state to establish procedures for these auditing methods, facilitate public observation, and report on best practices. Additionally, the bill requires manufacturers and distributors of voting systems to disclose any security breaches, and gives the secretary of state the authority to decertify voting systems or components that fail to meet standards or are materially misrepresented. Finally, the bill expands the election reconciliation report to include more detailed information about the election process.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=2406&year=2017