Bill > SB64

This bill amends existing law in Marshall County to update the process for selecting and compensating the custodian of voting tabulators, which are machines used to count ballots. The selection committee for this custodian will now be chaired by the presiding circuit judge and include the judge of probate, circuit clerk, sheriff, and presiding district judge, replacing the previous composition. The custodian must have completed a recognized training course on operating voting tabulators or have at least three years of relevant experience. Their duties are clarified to include comprehensive maintenance and preparation of voting tabulators, ensuring they are tested, sealed, and delivered to polling places, and supporting their use on election day, including ADA-compliant equipment. The custodian's annual salary is significantly increased from $8,900 to $27,000, effective July 1, 2026, with the possibility of further increases by the Marshall County Commission starting in June 2028, and the salary will be paid from the county's general fund. Additionally, the custodian's required bond for faithful performance of duties is increased from $10,000 to $20,000. The bill is set to become effective on June 1, 2026.

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