Bill > SB6202

This bill aims to strengthen election security practices around auditing and equipment in Washington state. Key provisions include: 1. Allowing county auditors to conduct various types of audits, including audits of direct recording electronic voting devices, random checks of ballot counting equipment, risk-limiting audits, and independent electronic audits. 2. Requiring the Secretary of State to establish procedures for expanding audits when discrepancies are found and allowing additional discretionary audits. 3. Requiring the counting center to be open to observation by representatives from major political parties. 4. Mandating that manufacturers or distributors of certified voting systems disclose any security breaches that could compromise an election or involve personal information of residents. 5. Allowing the Secretary of State to decertify a voting system or component if it no longer meets requirements or if the manufacturer fails to comply with the security breach notification requirements. This bill aims to increase the transparency, integrity, and public trust in Washington's election process through enhanced auditing measures and security safeguards.

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http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=6202&year=2017