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Committee adopts amendment to preserve external storage from electronic ballot devices; advances bill
Summary
The committee amended HB 270 to use the term “electronic ballot counting device external storage device” and advanced the bill; proponents pressed for retention to match federal 22‑month rules while state law currently requires 60 days for state elections.
Representative Ross Berry introduced House Bill 270 (as amended) to require preservation of removable external storage devices used with electronic ballot counting equipment. The bill seeks to ensure devices or their data remain available for review when required by law.
Proponents told the committee that federal law requires retention of certain election materials for 22 months after federal elections and said referencing or aligning with federal…
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