Washington § 29A.12.005 "Voting system."

Washington Statutes

§ 29A.12.005 — "Voting system."

Washington § 29A.12.005

Title 29AELECTIONS

Ch. 29A.12VOTING SYSTEMS

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Wash. Rev. Code § 29A.12.005 (2026).

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As used in this chapter, "voting system" means:

(1)The total combination of mechanical, electromechanical, or electronic equipment including, but not limited to, the software, firmware, and documentation required to program, control, and support the equipment, that is used:

(a)To define ballots;

(b)To cast and count votes;

(c)To report or display election results from the voting system;

(d)To maintain and produce any audit trail information; and

(e)To perform an audit under RCW 29A.60.185 ; and

(2)The practices and associated documentation used:

(a)To identify system components and versions of such components;

(b)To test the system during its development and maintenance;

(c)To maintain records of system errors and defects;

(d)To determine specific system changes to be

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As used in this chapter, "voting system" means:

(1) The total combination of mechanical, electromechanical, or electronic equipment including, but not limited to, the software, firmware, and documentation required to program, control, and support the equipment, that is used:

(a) To define ballots;

(b) To cast and count votes;

(c) To report or display election results from the voting system;

(d) To maintain and produce any audit trail information; and

(e) To perform an audit under RCW 29A.60.185 ; and

(2) The practices and associated documentation used:

(a) To identify system components and versions of such components;

(b) To test the system during its development and maintenance;

(c) To maintain records of system errors and defects;

(d) To determine specific system changes to be made to a system after the initial qualification of the system; and

(e) To make available any materials to the voter such as notices, instructions, forms, or paper ballots.

Intent — 2018 c 218: See note following RCW 29A.60.185 .