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KS Stat § 25-4611 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 25 - Elections|Article 46 - Optical Scanning Systems To Count Votes|25-4611 Procedure when polls are closed; comparison count; ballots to counting location; public counting; manual count, when; advance voting ballots; printing and posting of tabulated return.

25-4611. Procedure when polls are closed; comparison count; ballots to counting location; public counting; manual count, when; advance voting ballots; printing and posting of tabulated return. (a) As soon as the polls are closed, the supervising judge shall count the number of ballots or envelopes containing ballots that have been cast to determine that the number of ballots equals the number of voters shown on the poll book. If there is a discrepancy, this fact shall be reported in writing to the county election officer with the reasons therefor if known.(b) The election judge shall place all ballots that have been cast in the container provided for the purpose, which shall be sealed and delivered by two election board members who shall not be of the same political party, to the counting location together with the provisional, unused, void and defective ballots and returns.(c) All proceedings at the counting location shall be under the direction of the county election officer and under the observation of two election board members who shall not be of the same political party and shall be open to the public, but no persons except those employed and authorized for the purpose shall touch any ballot, ballot container or return. If any ballot is damaged or defective so that it cannot properly be counted by the optical scanning equipment, it shall be counted manually.(d) Advance voting ballots may be counted by the optical scanning equipment if they have been marked in a manner which will enable them to be properly counted by such equipment. If any advance voting ballot is damaged or defective so that it cannot properly be counted by the optical scanning equipment, it shall be counted manually.(e) The return printed by the optical scanning equipment, to which has been added the return of write-in and advance voting votes and manually counted votes, shall constitute the official return of each precinct or voting area. Upon completion of the count the returns shall be open to the public. A copy of the returns shall be posted at the office of the county election officer.(f) If for any reason it becomes impracticable to count all or a part of the ballots with optical scanning equipment, the county election officer may direct that they be counted manually, following as far as practicable the provisions governing the counting of paper ballots.History: L. 1982, ch. 158, § 11; L. 1995, ch. 192, § 50; L. 2007, ch. 125, § 31; July 1.
KS Stat § 25-4612 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 25 - Elections|Article 46 - Optical Scanning Systems To Count Votes|25-4612 Optical scanning equipment fraud; penalty.

25-4612. Optical scanning equipment fraud; penalty. Optical scanning equipment fraud is:(a) Being in unlawful or unauthorized possession of ballots, optical scanning equipment, computer programs, operating systems, firmware or software; or(b) intentionally tampering with, altering, disarranging, defacing, impairing or destroying any optical scanning equipment or component part thereof, or any ballot, operating system, firmware or software used by a system.Optical scanning equipment fraud is a severity level 9, nonperson felony.History: L. 1982, ch. 158, § 12; L. 1993, ch. 291, § 216; L. 2007, ch. 125, § 32; July 1.
KS Stat § 25-4613 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 25 - Elections|Article 46 - Optical Scanning Systems To Count Votes|25-4613 Specifications for optical scanning systems and equipment.

25-4613. Specifications for optical scanning systems and equipment. Optical scanning equipment and systems using optical scanning equipment approved by the secretary of state:(a) Shall be capable of being tested to ascertain that the equipment will correctly count votes cast for all offices and on all questions submitted; and(b) shall be capable of printing in legible form, reports and summaries of the election results as required by articles 30 and 31 of chapter 25 of Kansas Statutes Annotated; and(c) shall be capable of tabulating votes for candidates for nomination or election of all political parties officially recognized pursuant to K.S.A. 25-302a, and amendments thereto; and(d) shall be capable of tabulating votes for any independent candidate of any office; and(e) shall be capable of tabulating votes for constitutional amendments or other questions submitted; and(f) shall be capable of tabulating the number of "write-in" votes cast for any office;(g) shall not count any votes for an office or upon a question submitted when the voter has cast more votes for such office or upon such question than the voter is entitled to cast;(h) shall provide notification when the voter has cast more votes for such office or upon such question than the voter is entitled to cast; and(i) shall meet the requirements of the help America vote act of 2002 and other federal statutes and regulations governing voting equipment.History: L. 1982, ch. 158, § 13; L. 2007, ch. 125, § 33; July 1.
KS Stat § 25-4614 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 25 - Elections|Article 46 - Optical Scanning Systems To Count Votes|25-4614 Rules and regulations.

25-4614. Rules and regulations. The secretary of state may adopt rules and regulations:(a) For the use of optical scanning systems to count votes under the election laws of this state; and(b) necessary for the administration of this act.History: L. 2007, ch. 125, § 34; July 1.
KS Stat § 25-4615 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 25 - Elections|Article 46 - Optical Scanning Systems To Count Votes|25-4615 25-4615.Title.

25-4615. Title. K.S.A. 25-4601 through 25-4613, inclusive, and amendments thereto, and K.S.A. 25-4614 and 25-4615, and amendments thereto, shall be known and may be cited as the optical scanning voting systems act.History: L. 2007, ch. 125, § 35; July 1.
KS Stat § 25-4701 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 25 - Elections|Article 47 - Help America Vote Act Of 2002 Administrative Complaint Act|25-4701 Citation of act.

25-4701. Citation of act. K.S.A. 25-4701 through 25-4716, and amendments thereto, shall be known and may be cited as the help America vote act of 2002 administrative complaint act.History: L. 2004, ch. 25, § 17; July 1.
KS Stat § 25-4702 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 25 - Elections|Article 47 - Help America Vote Act Of 2002 Administrative Complaint Act|25-4702 Purpose.

25-4702. Purpose. Scope. This act provides a uniform, nondiscriminatory administrative procedure for the resolution of any complaint alleging a violation of any provision of title III of the "help America vote act of 2002," including a violation that has occurred, is occurring, or is about to occur.History: L. 2004, ch. 25, § 18; July 1.
KS Stat § 25-4703 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 25 - Elections|Article 47 - Help America Vote Act Of 2002 Administrative Complaint Act|25-4703 Definitions.

25-4703. Definitions. As used in this act:(a) "Arbitrator" means a neutral third party selected by the secretary of state who resolves the dispute between the complainant and respondent, and whose decision is final.(b) "Complainant" means the person who files a complaint with the Kansas secretary of state under this act.(c) "Respondent" means any state or local election official whose actions are asserted to be in violation of title III in a complaint filed under this act.(d) "Title III" means title III of the help America vote act of 2002, public law 107-252, 116 Stat. 1666 (2002), codified at 42 United States code §§ 15481-15485.History: L. 2004, ch. 25, § 19; July 1.
KS Stat § 25-4704 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 25 - Elections|Article 47 - Help America Vote Act Of 2002 Administrative Complaint Act|25-4704 Filing of complaint.

25-4704. Filing of complaint. Any person who believes that a violation of any provision of title III is occurring, has occurred, or is about to occur, may file a complaint with the secretary of state.History: L. 2004, ch. 25, § 20; July 1.
KS Stat § 25-4705 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 25 - Elections|Article 47 - Help America Vote Act Of 2002 Administrative Complaint Act|25-4705 Form of complaint.

25-4705. Form of complaint. (a) A complaint shall be made in writing and signed by the complainant under oath before a notary public.(b) The complaint shall be submitted on a form prescribed by the secretary of state. The complaint form shall be available from the secretary of state or from any county election office.History: L. 2004, ch. 25, § 21; July 1.
KS Stat § 25-4706 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 25 - Elections|Article 47 - Help America Vote Act Of 2002 Administrative Complaint Act|25-4706 Time limits for filing complaints.

25-4706. Time limits for filing complaints. (a) A complaint shall be filed with the secretary of state within 30 days after the occurrence of the actions or events that form the basis for the complaint. For violations that are occurring or about to occur that may need immediate remedy, the complaint shall be timely filed to allow for resolution.(b) The secretary of state shall deliver a copy of the complaint to each respondent.(c) If the secretary of state is the respondent in the complaint, the complaint shall be filed and reviewed by the Kansas department of administration and all references to the secretary of state as the determinative body contained in this act shall be construed to refer to the Kansas department of administration.History: L. 2004, ch. 25, § 22; July 1.
KS Stat § 25-4707 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 25 - Elections|Article 47 - Help America Vote Act Of 2002 Administrative Complaint Act|25-4707 Consolidation of complaints.

25-4707. Consolidation of complaints. The secretary of state may consolidate complaints if such complaints relate to the same actions or events or raise common questions of law or fact.History: L. 2004, ch. 25, § 23; July 1.
KS Stat § 25-4708 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 25 - Elections|Article 47 - Help America Vote Act Of 2002 Administrative Complaint Act|25-4708 Record; contents.

25-4708. Record; contents. (a) The secretary of state shall compile and maintain an official record in connection with each complaint filed under this act.(b) The official record shall contain:(1) A copy of the complaint, including any amendments made with the permission of the secretary of state;(2) a copy of any written submission by the complainant;(3) a copy of any written response by any respondent or other interested person;(4) any written report or review conducted by the secretary of state or county election officials;(5) copies of all notices and correspondence to or from secretary of state in connection with the complaint;(6) originals or copies of any tangible evidence received or considered;(7) the original recording produced at any hearing conducted on the complaint, and a copy of any transcript produced on the complaint; and(8) a copy of any final determination made on the complaint.History: L. 2004, ch. 25, § 24; July 1.
KS Stat § 25-4709 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 25 - Elections|Article 47 - Help America Vote Act Of 2002 Administrative Complaint Act|25-4709 Hearing; notice.

25-4709. Hearing; notice. (a) If requested by the complainant, the secretary of state shall conduct a hearing on the record to review the complaint. The secretary of state or other person designated by the secretary of state shall serve as the hearing officer.(b) The hearing shall be conducted no later than 30 days after the secretary of state receives the complaint. The secretary of state shall give at least 5 days advance notice of the date, time, and place of the hearing to the complainant and each named respondent.History: L. 2004, ch. 25, § 25; July 1.
KS Stat § 25-4710 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 25 - Elections|Article 47 - Help America Vote Act Of 2002 Administrative Complaint Act|25-4710 Hearing procedure; official notice.

25-4710. Hearing procedure; official notice. (a) To the extent necessary for full disclosure of all relevant facts and issues, the hearing officer shall afford all parties the opportunity to respond, present evidence and argument, and shall not be bound by the technical rules of evidence; provided, the hearing officer may place reasonable limits on the length of the hearing.(b) The hearing officer may at such hearing officer's discretion give any nonparty an opportunity to present oral or written statements.(c) All testimony of each party and witness shall be made under oath or affirmation and the hearing officer shall have the power to administer an oath or affirmation for that purpose.(d) Any part of the evidence may be received in written form if doing so will expedite the hearing without substantial prejudice to the interests of any party.(e) Official notice may be taken of:(1) Any matter that could be judicially noticed in the courts of this state;(2) the record of other proceedings before the secretary of state;(3) any technical matter within the secretary of state's specialized knowledge; and(4) any code of standards that have been adopted by:(A) An agency of the United States;(B) an agency of this state or of another state; or(C) a nationally recognized organization or association.(f) The hearing officer may conduct all or part of the hearing by telephone or other electronic means, if each participant in the hearing has an opportunity to participate in the entire proceeding.(g) The hearing shall be recorded at the secretary of state's expense. The secretary of state is not required to prepare a transcript at its expense. Any party may request, at the party's expense, that the secretary of state prepare a transcript from the record, or cause additional recordings to be made during the hearing. If a transcript is produced, the secretary of state shall include a copy in the official record.(h) Except for any part of the hearing that the hearing officer rules to be closed pursuant to a provision of law expressly authorizing such closure, the hearing shall be open to the public.History: L. 2004, ch. 25, § 26; July 1.
KS Stat § 25-4711 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 25 - Elections|Article 47 - Help America Vote Act Of 2002 Administrative Complaint Act|25-4711 Informal and pre-hearing conferences.

25-4711. Informal and pre-hearing conferences. (a) The secretary of state may conduct an informal conference to resolve the filed complaint, if both the complainant and respondent have an opportunity to participate in the proceeding.(b) The secretary of state may conduct a pre-hearing conference to organize issues and procedures to promote an orderly and prompt hearing.(c) The secretary of state shall give advance notice to the complainant and respondent of the date, time, and place of any conference.History: L. 2004, ch. 25, § 27; July 1.
KS Stat § 25-4712 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 25 - Elections|Article 47 - Help America Vote Act Of 2002 Administrative Complaint Act|25-4712 Subpoenas.

25-4712. Subpoenas. Subpoenas. The secretary of state may issue subpoenas for a witness or any material that is relevant to the administration of this act. The secretary of state may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and/or production of books, documents and records anywhere in the state in any hearing held under the provisions of this act.History: L. 2004, ch. 25, § 28; July 1.
KS Stat § 25-4713 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 25 - Elections|Article 47 - Help America Vote Act Of 2002 Administrative Complaint Act|25-4713 Determination.

25-4713. Determination. (a) If there has been no hearing, the secretary of state shall review the record and determine whether a violation of title III has been established by a preponderance of evidence. Pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (c) of K.S.A. 77-603, the determination of the secretary of state shall be final and shall not be subject to appeal pursuant to the Kansas judicial review act.(b) At the conclusion of any hearing, the secretary of state shall determine whether a violation of title III has been established by a preponderance of evidence. The determination of the secretary of state shall be final and shall not be subject to the Kansas judicial review act.(c) If the complaint is not timely filed or if the secretary of state determines that a violation has not occurred or that there is insufficient evidence to establish a violation, the secretary of state shall dismiss the complaint.(d) The secretary of state shall explain in a written decision the reasons for the determination and for any remedy selected.(e) Except as specified in K.S.A. 25-4715, and amendments thereto, unless the complainant consents in writing to an extension of time, the final determination of the secretary of state shall be issued within 90 days after the complaint is filed. The final determination shall be mailed to the complainant and each respondent and published on the secretary of state website.(f) If the secretary of state cannot make a final determination within 90 days after the complaint was filed, or within any extension to which the complainant consents, the complaint shall be referred for final resolution under K.S.A. 25-4715, and amendments thereto. The record compiled pursuant to K.S.A. 25-4708, and amendments thereto, shall be made available for use under K.S.A. 25-4715, and amendments thereto.History: L. 2004, ch. 25, § 29; L. 2010, ch. 17, § 42; July 1.
KS Stat § 25-4714 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 25 - Elections|Article 47 - Help America Vote Act Of 2002 Administrative Complaint Act|25-4714 Remedies.

25-4714. Remedies. (a) Upon the finding of a violation, the secretary of state shall provide an appropriate remedy to resolve the grievance. The remedy may include:(1) An order to any respondent commanding the respondent to take specified action, or prohibiting the respondent from taking specified action;(2) An order directing the respondent or any of respondent's employees or agents to obtain additional training or education to prevent future violations;(3) Any other remedy as deemed appropriate by the secretary of state to prevent or remedy the violation or future violations.(b) The secretary of state may order either party to pay the costs of the hearing, based upon a finding by the secretary of state that such party's actions were egregious, frivolous, harassing, or were for an improper purpose.History: L. 2004, ch. 25, § 30; July 1.
KS Stat § 25-4715 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 25 - Elections|Article 47 - Help America Vote Act Of 2002 Administrative Complaint Act|25-4715 Appointment of arbitrator; when.

25-4715. Appointment of arbitrator; when. (a) If the secretary of state does not render a final determination within 90 days after the complaint is filed, or within any extension to which the complainant consents, the complaint shall be resolved under this section.(b) Within five days after a final determination was due, the secretary of state shall designate the name of an arbitrator to resolve the complaint. The designation shall be in writing and provided to both the complainant and respondent.(c) The arbitrator may review the record compiled in connection with the complaint, including the tape recording or any transcript of a hearing and any briefs or memoranda, but shall not receive additional testimony or evidence.(d) The arbitrator shall issue a written resolution within 10 days after the secretary of state's determination was due. The final resolution of the arbitrator shall be mailed to the secretary of state, the complainant, and each respondent, and published on the secretary of state website. Pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (c) of K.S.A. 77-603, and amendments thereto, the determination of the arbitrator under this section shall be final and shall not be subject to review under the Kansas judicial review act.History: L. 2004, ch. 25, § 31; L. 2010, ch. 17, § 43; July 1.
KS Stat § 25-4716 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 25 - Elections|Article 47 - Help America Vote Act Of 2002 Administrative Complaint Act|25-4716 Rules and regulations.

25-4716. Rules and regulations. The secretary of state may adopt rules and regulations to administer this act.History: L. 2004, ch. 25, § 32; July 1.