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Municipal leaders warn that giving voters control over tabulators could tie officials' hands
Summary
House Bill 1076 would let municipalities put the question of authorizing electronic ballot tabulators to an official ballot. Supporters said it preserves local choice; the Municipal Association said it would move operational decisions from local election officials to the legislative body and potentially limit necessary flexibility.
Representative Susan Deroy proposed HB 1076 to allow each town or city to put a question on an official ballot to authorize or rescind use of electronic ballot‑counting devices. Deroy said the bill preserves local choice by allowing voters to decide whether their community uses tabulators for speed and accuracy or prefers hand counts for perceived…
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