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CO Code § 1-5-505.5 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Notice of and Preparation for Elections|Part 5 - Polling Place Supplies and Equipment|§ 1-5-505.5. State Reimbursement to Counties for Ballot Measure Elections

  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:   “Ballot issue” shall have the same meaning as provided in section 1-1-104 (2.3).    “Ballot question” shall have the same meaning as provided in section 1-1-104 (2.7).       For an election held in an odd-numbered year pursuant to article 41 of this title in which the only item on the ballot of a particular county is a state ballot issue, the state shall reimburse such county for the costs incurred that are shown by such county to be directly attributable to conducting such election and shall not include any portion of the usual costs of maintaining the office of the clerk and recorder, including, without limitation, overhead costs and personal service costs of permanent employees.    For any other odd- or even-numbered year election in which a state ballot issue or state ballot question is on the ballot of a particular county, the state shall reimburse such county for the cost of the duties performed by the county clerk and recorder that relate to conducting the election on the ballot issue or ballot question; except that the reimbursement shall be set at the following rates:   For counties with ten thousand or fewer active registered electors, ninety cents for each active registered elector as of the time of the election;    For counties with more than ten thousand active registered electors, eighty cents for each active registered elector as of the time of the election.       The general assembly shall make appropriations to the department of state from the department of state cash fund or from the general fund for the purpose of reimbursing counties under the terms of this section in conformity with section 24-21-104.5, C.R.S.     History. Source: L. 2000: Entire section added, p. 655, § 2, effective August 2. L. 2006: (3) amended, p. 2032, § 10, effective June 6. L. 2012: (3) amended, (HB 12-1143), ch. 231, p. 1014, § 1, effective May 29.
CO Code § 1-5-506 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Notice of and Preparation for Elections|Part 5 - Polling Place Supplies and Equipment|§ 1-5-506. Election Expenses in Nonpartisan Elections

 The cost of conducting a nonpartisan election, including the cost of printing and supplies, must be paid by the governing body calling the election.   History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 717, § 8, effective January 1, 1993. L. 93: Entire section amended, p. 1413, § 54, effective July 1. L. 2000: Entire section amended, p. 1085, § 2, effective August 2. L. 2016: Entire section amended, (SB 16-142), ch. 173, p. 580, § 42, effective May 18.
CO Code § 1-5-507 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Notice of and Preparation for Elections|Part 5 - Polling Place Supplies and Equipment|§ 1-5-507. County Clerk and Recorder to Give Estimate

 In any election called by a nonpartisan governing body where the county clerk and recorder will have responsibilities for the election, the county clerk and recorder shall give to the governing body estimates of the costs for conducting a coordinated election or a mail ballot election so that the governing body may choose the appropriate method of election.   History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 717, § 8, effective January 1, 1993. L. 93: Entire section amended, p. 1413, § 55, effective July 1.
CO Code § 1-5-601 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Notice of and Preparation for Elections|Part 6 - Authorization and Use of Voting Machines and Electronic Voting Systems|§ 1-5-601. Use of Voting Systems - Definition

  In all elections held in this state, the votes may be cast, registered, recorded, and counted by means of an electronic or electromechanical voting system as provided in this part 6.    As used in this part 6, “electromechanical voting system” shall include a paper-based voting system as defined in section 1-1-104 (23.5).     History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 718, § 8, effective January 1, 1993. L. 2004: Entire section amended, p. 1345, § 9, effective May 28. L. 2009: Entire section amended, (HB 09-1335), ch. 260, p. 1189, § 2, effective May 15.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 1-6-601 as it existed prior to 1992.   Cross references:   For the legislative declaration contained in the 2004 act amending this section, see section 1 of chapter 334, Session Laws of Colorado 2004.
CO Code § 1-5-601.5 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Notice of and Preparation for Elections|Part 6 - Authorization and Use of Voting Machines and Electronic Voting Systems|§ 1-5-601.5. Compliance With Federal Requirements

 [ ] All voting systems and voting equipment offered for sale on or after May 28, 2004, shall meet the voting systems standards that were promulgated in 2002 by the federal election commission. At his or her discretion, the secretary of state may require by rule that voting systems and voting equipment satisfy voting systems standards promulgated after January 1, 2008, by the federal election assistance commission as long as such standards meet or exceed those promulgated in 2002 by the federal election commission. Subject to section 1-5-608.2 , nothing in this section shall be construed to require any political subdivision to replace a voting system that is in use prior to May 28, 2004.  Editor's note: This version of this section is effective until July 1, 2022.  History. Source: L. 2004: Entire section added, p. 1346, § 14, effective May 28. L. 2009: Entire section amended, (HB 09-1335), ch. 260, p. 1190, § 3, effective May 15. L. 2021: Entire section amended, (HB 21-1071), ch. 367, p. 2415, § 2, effective July 1, 2022.    Cross references:   For the legislative declaration contained in the 2004 act enacting this section, see section 1 of chapter 334, Session Laws of Colorado 2004.
CO Code § 1-5-601.5 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Notice of and Preparation for Elections|Part 6 - Authorization and Use of Voting Machines and Electronic Voting Systems|§ 1-5-601.5. Compliance With Federal Requirements

  [ ] All voting systems and voting equipment offered for sale on or after May 28, 2004, must meet the voting systems standards that were promulgated in 2002 by the federal election commission. At his or her discretion, the secretary of state may require by rule that voting systems and voting equipment satisfy voting systems standards promulgated after January 1, 2008, by the federal election assistance commission as long as such standards meet or exceed those promulgated in 2002 by the federal election commission. Subject to section 1-5-608.2, nothing in this section shall be construed to require any political subdivision to replace a voting system that is in use prior to May 28, 2004.    A voting system or voting equipment offered for sale or lease for use in an election using instant runoff voting must meet the minimum standards and specifications developed by the secretary of state in accordance with section 1-5-616 (1.5). If standards related to instant runoff voting are promulgated by the federal election commission, the secretary of state may, at the secretary of state's discretion, require by rule that a voting system or voting equipment used to conduct an election using instant runoff voting meet the federal standards, so long as the federal standards meet or exceed those promulgated by the secretary of state.    Editor's note: This version of this section is effective July 1, 2022.  History. Source: L. 2004: Entire section added, p. 1346, § 14, effective May 28. L. 2009: Entire section amended, (HB 09-1335), ch. 260, p. 1190, § 3, effective May 15. L. 2021: Entire section amended, (HB 21-1071), ch. 367, p. 2415, § 2, effective July 1, 2022.
CO Code § 1-5-603 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Notice of and Preparation for Elections|Part 6 - Authorization and Use of Voting Machines and Electronic Voting Systems|§ 1-5-603. Adoption and Payment for Voting Machines

 [ ] The governing body of any political subdivision may adopt for use at elections any kind of voting machine fulfilling the requirements for voting machines set forth in this part 6. These voting machines may be used at any or all elections held in the political subdivision for casting, registering, and counting votes. The governing body of any political subdivision which adopts and purchases or leases voting machines shall provide for the payment of the purchase price or the rent in such manner as may be in the best interest of the political subdivision and may for that purpose provide for the issuance of interest-bearing bonds, certificates of indebtedness, or other obligations, which shall be a charge upon the county. The bonds, certificates of indebtedness, or other obligations may be made payable at such times, not exceeding ten years from the date of issue, as may be determined by the governing body but shall not be issued or sold at less than par.  Editor's note: This version this section is effective until July 1, 2022.  History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 719, § 8, effective January 1, 1993. L. 2007: Entire section amended, p. 2017, § 1, effective June 1. L. 2021: Entire section amended, (HB 21-1071), ch. 367, p. 2417, § 5, effective July 1, 2022.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 1-6-603 as it existed prior to 1992.   ANNOTATION   The purchase of voting machines by a municipality is a local or municipal matter controlled by charter and ordinances rather than by statute. Kingsley v. City & County of Denver, 126 Colo. 194 , 247 P.2d 805 (1952) (decided under former law).
CO Code § 1-5-603 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Notice of and Preparation for Elections|Part 6 - Authorization and Use of Voting Machines and Electronic Voting Systems|§ 1-5-603. Adoption and Payment for Voting Machines

  [ ] The governing body of any political subdivision may adopt for use at elections any kind of voting machine fulfilling the requirements for voting machines set forth in this part 6. These voting machines may be used at any or all elections held in the political subdivision for casting, registering, and counting votes. Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the governing body of any political subdivision which adopts and purchases or leases voting machines shall provide for the payment of the purchase price or the rent in such manner as may be in the best interest of the political subdivision and may for that purpose provide for the issuance of interest-bearing bonds, certificates of indebtedness, or other obligations, which shall be a charge upon the county. The bonds, certificates of indebtedness, or other obligations may be made payable at such times, not exceeding ten years from the date of issue, as may be determined by the governing body but shall not be issued or sold at less than par.      If the secretary of state certifies a voting system for use in an election using instant runoff voting in accordance with section 1-5-617 (1.5), the secretary of state shall, if possible, negotiate a single annual statewide license with the voting system provider to allow each county that uses the voting system to conduct elections using instant runoff voting. The secretary of state shall pay for the annual statewide license from the department of state cash fund created in section 24-21-104 (3)(b).    Each county that uses a voting system in an instant runoff voting election pursuant to a license obtained by the secretary of state in accordance with subsection (2)(a) of this section shall reimburse the secretary of state for its proportionate share of the cost of the annual statewide license for that year. The secretary of state shall invoice any county that uses the voting system in an instant runoff voting election for its share of the cost as a proportion of the total number of counties that used the system pursuant to the statewide license in that year.       Editor's note: This version this section is effective July 1, 2022.   History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 719, § 8, effective January 1, 1993. L. 2007: Entire section amended, p. 2017, § 1, effective June 1. L. 2021: Entire section amended, (HB 21-1071), ch. 367, p. 2417, § 5, effective July 1, 2022.
CO Code § 1-5-605.5 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Notice of and Preparation for Elections|Part 6 - Authorization and Use of Voting Machines and Electronic Voting Systems|§ 1-5-605.5. Custody of Voting System

 The county clerk and recorder or designated election official shall be the custodian of the voting system in a political subdivision and may appoint deputies necessary to prepare and supervise the voting system prior to and during elections.   History. Source: L. 2004: Entire section added, p. 1346, § 14, effective May 28.    Cross references:   For the legislative declaration contained in the 2004 act enacting this section, see section 1 of chapter 334, Session Laws of Colorado 2004.
CO Code § 1-5-605.7 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Notice of and Preparation for Elections|Part 6 - Authorization and Use of Voting Machines and Electronic Voting Systems|§ 1-5-605.7. Mechanical Lever Voting Machines - Prohibited

  No voting system using mechanical lever voting machines may be used in any election in this state.    Repealed.     History. Source: L. 2004: Entire section added, p. 1345, § 12, effective May 28. L. 2010: (2) repealed, (HB 10-1116), ch. 194, p. 833, § 12, effective May 5.    Cross references:   For the legislative declaration contained in the 2004 act enacting this section, see section 1 of chapter 334, Session Laws of Colorado 2004.
CO Code § 1-5-606 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Notice of and Preparation for Elections|Part 6 - Authorization and Use of Voting Machines and Electronic Voting Systems|§ 1-5-606. Election Officials and Employees Not to Have Interest in Voting Equipment or Devices

 No election official or employee of an election official having duties or responsibilities in connection with the conduct of any election shall have any financial or proprietary interest, either directly or indirectly, in the manufacture, sale, maintenance, servicing, repair, or transportation of voting equipment. This section shall not apply to any designated election official or employee of a designated election official participating in a coordinated election who has no independent decision-making responsibility concerning the selection of voting equipment by the county clerk and recorder or whose interest derives solely from ownership of shares in a mutual or pension fund.   History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 720, § 8, effective January 1, 1993. L. 96: Entire section amended, p. 1744, § 37, effective July 1. L. 2004: Entire section amended, p. 1345, § 10, effective May 28.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 1-6-606 as it existed prior to 1992.   Cross references:   For the legislative declaration contained in the 2004 act amending this section, see section 1 of chapter 334, Session Laws of Colorado 2004.
CO Code § 1-5-607 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Notice of and Preparation for Elections|Part 6 - Authorization and Use of Voting Machines and Electronic Voting Systems|§ 1-5-607. Elected Officials Not to Handle Voting Equipment or Devices

  In any political subdivision having a population of one hundred thousand or more, it is unlawful for any elected official or candidate for elective office to prepare, maintain, or repair any voting equipment or device that is to be used or is used in any election. The provisions of this section shall be limited to actual physical contact with any voting equipment or device or any of its parts and shall not be construed as prohibiting an elected official from directing employees or other persons who are not elected officials to prepare, maintain, repair, or otherwise handle any voting equipment or devices.    The provisions of this section shall not be construed to prohibit any elected official or candidate for elective office from voting at any election.    The provisions of this section shall not apply to precinct committeepersons who act as election judges.    Repealed.     History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 720, § 8, effective January 1, 1993. L. 96: (4) repealed, p. 1775, § 84, effective July 1. L. 2004: (1) amended, p. 1345, § 11, effective May 28.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 1-6-607 as it existed prior to 1992.   Cross references:    For penalties for election offenses, see § 1-13-111.    For the legislative declaration contained in the 2004 act amending subsection (1), see section 1 of chapter 334, Session Laws of Colorado 2004.
CO Code § 1-5-608.2 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Notice of and Preparation for Elections|Part 6 - Authorization and Use of Voting Machines and Electronic Voting Systems|§ 1-5-608.2. Punch Card Voting Systems - Prohibited

  No punch card electronic voting system or other voting system in which the elector uses a device to pierce the ballot may be used in any election in this state.    Repealed.     History. Source: L. 2004: Entire section added, p. 1345, § 12, effective May 28. L. 2010: (2) repealed, (HB 10-1116), ch. 194, p. 833, § 13, effective May 5.    Cross references:   For the legislative declaration contained in the 2004 act enacting this section, see section 1 of chapter 334, Session Laws of Colorado 2004.
CO Code § 1-5-610 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Notice of and Preparation for Elections|Part 6 - Authorization and Use of Voting Machines and Electronic Voting Systems|§ 1-5-610. Preparation for Use - Electronic Voting

  Prior to an election in which an electronic voting system is to be used, the designated election official shall have all system components prepared for voting and shall inspect and determine that each vote recorder or voting device is in proper working order. The designated election official shall cause a sufficient number of recorders or devices to be delivered to each election precinct in which an electronic voting system is to be used.    The designated election official shall supply each election precinct in which vote recorders or voting devices are to be used with a sufficient number of ballots, ballot cards, sample ballots, ballot boxes, and write-in ballots and with such other supplies and forms as may be required. Each ballot or ballot card shall have a serially numbered stub attached, which shall be removed by an election judge before the ballot or ballot card is deposited in the ballot box.     History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 722, § 8, effective January 1, 1993.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 1-6-610 as it existed prior to 1992.
CO Code § 1-5-611 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Notice of and Preparation for Elections|Part 6 - Authorization and Use of Voting Machines and Electronic Voting Systems|§ 1-5-611. Requirements - Nonpunch Card Electronic Voting Systems

  No nonpunch card electronic voting system shall be purchased, leased, or used unless it fulfills the following requirements:   It provides for voting in secrecy;    It permits each elector to write in the names of eligible candidates not appearing on the printed ballot, to vote for as many candidates for an office as there are vacancies for which the elector is entitled to vote, and to vote for or against any ballot issue upon which the elector is entitled to vote;    [ ] It rejects any vote for an office or on a ballot issue if the number of votes exceeds the number the elector is entitled to cast;    It permits each elector, other than at a primary election, to vote for the candidates of one or more parties and for unaffiliated candidates;    It prevents the elector from voting for the same candidates more than once for the same office; and    If the system uses a voting device:   It is suitably designed, of durable construction, and capable of being used safely, efficiently, and accurately in the conduct of elections and the tabulation of votes;    It permits the names of candidates and the text of issues to be printed on pages which are securely attached to the voting device, the pages to be securely locked in a metal frame or sealed to prevent tampering;    It contains a protective counter with a register which cannot be reset, which shall register the cumulative total number of movements of the operating mechanism; and    It is capable of providing printouts of vote totals by office and candidate or by ballot issue, including a numeric-only printout to be used for testing as provided in section 1-7-509.          Editor's note: This version of subsection (1)(c) is effective until July 1, 2022.  (c) [ ] It rejects any vote for an office or on a ballot issue if the number of votes exceeds the number the elector is entitled to cast; except that, if the voting system is certified for use in an election using instant runoff voting, the voting system must allow the elector to rank multiple candidates in such an election in accordance with section 1-7-1003 and rules adopted by the secretary of state;  Editor's note: This version of subsection (1)(c) is effective July 1, 2022.  History. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 722, § 8, effective January 1, 1993. L. 95: (1)(d) amended, p. 862, § 121, effective July 1. L. 2005: (1)(f)(IV) amended, p. 1425, § 55, effective June 6; (1)(f)(IV) amended, p. 1460, § 55, effective June 6. L. 2021: (1)(c) amended, (HB 21-1071), ch. 367, p. 2416, § 4, effective July 1, 2022.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 1-6-611 as it existed prior to 1992.
CO Code § 1-5-612 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Notice of and Preparation for Elections|Part 6 - Authorization and Use of Voting Machines and Electronic Voting Systems|§ 1-5-612. Use of Electronic and Electromechanical Voting Systems

  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.    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.     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.    Cross references:    For the legislative declaration contained in the 2004 act enacting this section, see section 1 of chapter 334, Session Laws of Colorado 2004.    In 2013, this section was amended by the “Voter Access and Modernized Elections Act”. For the short title and the legislative declaration, see sections 1 and 2 of chapter 185, Session Laws of Colorado 2013.