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Senate debate on SB 250 centers on hand‑count safeguards and a 24‑hour reporting window
Summary
Senate Bill 250 would require counties that hand‑count paper ballots to run ballots through certified tabulators first so preliminary results are posted within 24 hours; senators questioned whether the provision limits county choice and what enforcement would follow noncompliance.
Sen. Kim Hammer (District 16) introduced Senate Bill 250 as a measure to set uniform safeguards for counties that choose to hand count paper ballots. He said the bill preserves counties’ ability to use hand counts while requiring procedures — including use of tabulators to produce timely preliminary results, compliance with federal and state law (including the Americans with Disabilities Act), and an audit process.
‘‘This bill is not in response to any lawsuit… it sets uniform safeguards for all counties that choose to hand count paper ballots,’’ Hammer said, emphasizing…
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