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This bill amends existing election law to prohibit local election officials from allowing federal government agencies or their employees to inspect voting system machines or devices unless a federal court order authorizes such an inspection, with "federal government agency" explicitly including entities like the Department of Justice, Homeland Security, and Defense. This change is intended to take effect immediately as an urgency statute, meaning it is considered necessary for the immediate preservation of public peace, health, or safety, and is being enacted to apply to upcoming elections. The bill also includes provisions for state reimbursement to local agencies if it's determined to impose state-mandated costs, and states that its provisions are severable and should be interpreted consistently with state and federal constitutions.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

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