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HB 474 (2025)

Require additional witness if moderator counts write-in votes from a ballot counting device's images

This bill became law.

Last updated 2025-12-14 10:29 pm
Summary:

If a moderator uses a ballot counting device's printed or digitally displayed images to count write-in votes, rather than examining each ballot individually, this bill requires a second witness who is registered with an opposing party.

The House amended the bill to require the second witness to be another sworn-in election official rather than a member of the opposing party.

Bill Sponsor:
Claudine R. Burnham
Republican party logo
Status:
SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
Status Detail:
Signed by Governor
Public Hearing Date:
04/15/2025 10:00 am
Public Hearing Location:
LOB Room 103
House Voting Date:
03/20/2025
Senate Voting Date:
05/01/2025
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