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Introduced Session
112th Congress
Bill Summary
Poll Tape Transparency Act of 2012 - Amends the Help America Vote Act with respect to the requirements for each voting system used in a federal election. Requires the appropriate election official, upon the closing of the polls at each polling place, and under the observation of the certified tabulation observers admitted to the polling place, to: (1) announce the vote orally; (2) post a copy of the poll tape reflecting the totals from each voting machine in the polling place upon which votes were cast; (3) prepare and post a statement of the total number of individuals who appeared at the polling place to cast ballots; and (4) display by noon the following day, at a prominent public location, a copy of each poll tape and statement. Requires display of such information also on the official public websites of the applicable local election official and chief state election official. Specifies similar treatment of ballots cast at early voting sites, absentee ballots, and the daily count of provisional ballots.
AI Summary
This bill, the Poll Tape Transparency Act of 2012, amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to establish new standards for how election results are made public for federal elections. Specifically, it requires election officials to, after polls close, orally announce vote totals, post a copy of the "poll tape" (a printout from each voting machine showing the vote totals), and post a statement of the total number of people who cast ballots at that polling place. These results must also be displayed in a public location and on the official websites of local and state election officials by noon the following day, with similar requirements applied to early voting sites, absentee ballots, and provisional ballots. The bill also outlines procedures for handling discrepancies and ensures that certified tabulation observers, who are individuals authorized to observe the tabulation process, have access to view and review these documents.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Elections. (on 05/24/2012)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/5814/all-info | 04/25/2013 |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112hr5814ih/pdf/BILLS-112hr5814ih.pdf.pdf | 02/01/2013 |
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