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Panel adopts bill to formalize post‑election audit procedures, including observers and minutes
Summary
House Bill 85, which clarifies post‑election audit procedures and requires minutes and defined observer representation, was amended to correct a statutory cross‑reference and received a unanimous due pass after testimony from the Secretary of State's office and county clerks about implementation and security concerns.
House Bill 85, authored by the Management Audit Committee and presented by Chairman Knapp, would formalize procedures for post‑election ballot audits, including who may observe, the requirement to take minutes of audits and transmission of results to the Secretary of State.
Joe Rubino, policy director and general counsel for the Secretary of State, and county clerks testified that the bill largely codifies existing practices but…
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