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Supporters push bill to publish redacted ballot images and cast‑vote records to boost verification
Summary
HB 18‑21 would require the Secretary of State to publish machine‑generated ballot images and cast‑vote records in standardized, secure formats with safeguards to protect voter anonymity; proponents said this enables early independent verification and may reduce costly forensic audits, while clerks warned of cost and storage burdens.
Tom Murray and supporters presented HB 18‑21 as a narrowly tailored transparency measure to publish machine‑generated ballot images and cast‑vote records (with steps to remove personal identifiers) so independent parties can verify tabulation outcomes without compromising ballot secrecy. Murray said public access to redacted images would enable citizens and local campaigns to perform quick checks and resolve disputes before they escalate into expensive audits or litigation.
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