§ 1-5-612 — Use of electronic and electromechanical voting systems

(1) (a)
Except as otherwise provided in subsection (1)(b) of this section, the governing body
of any political subdivision may, upon consultation with the designated election
official, adopt an electronic or electromechanical voting system, including any
upgrade in hardware, firmware, or software, for use at the polling locations in the
political subdivision. The system may be used for recording, counting, and
tabulating votes at all elections held by the political subdivision.

(b) For all elections conducted under the Uniform Election Code of 1992,
the governing body of any political subdivision shall, upon consultation with the
designated election official, adopt an electronic or electromechanical voting
system to be used for tabulating votes at all elections held by the political
subdivision. The provisions of this subsection (1)(b) do not apply to counties with
fewer than one thousand active electors as of the date of the last general election.

(2) An electronic or electromechanical voting system may be used only if the
system has been certified by the secretary of state in accordance with this part 6.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2004: Entire section added, p. 1347, � 14, effective May 28. L. 2013: Entire section amended, (HB 13-1303), ch. 185, p. 713, � 48, effective May 10. L. 2022: (1) amended, (SB 22-153), ch. 322, p. 2280, � 10, effective June 2.