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2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 1 - ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-46-106) › GENERAL, PRIMARY, RECALL, AND CONGRESSIONAL VACANCY ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-17-101) › Article 5 - NOTICE OF AND PREPARATION FOR ELECTIONS (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-908) › Part 5 - POLLING PLACE SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT (§§ 1-5-501 — 1-5-507) › Section 1-5-502 - Ballot boxes for nonmachine voting

The governing body of each political subdivision using paper ballots or electronic vote counting equipment shall provide at least one ballot box for each polling location. The ballot boxes shall be strongly constructed so as to prevent tampering, with a small opening at the top and with a lid to be locked. The designated election official shall keep the ballot boxes and keys and deliver them, prior to the date on which the polling locations open, to the election judges.
Amended by 2013 Ch. 185, § 44, eff. 5/10/2013.
L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 716, § 8, effective 1/1/1993. L. 98: Entire section amended, p. 586, § 25, effective April 30. L. 99: Entire section amended, p. 774, § 48, effective May 20. L. 2013: Entire section amended, (HB 13-1303), ch. 185, p. 712, § 44, effective May 10.
This section is similar to former § 1-6-502 as it existed prior to 1992.
(1) For delivery of election returns, ballot boxes, and other election papers, see § 1-7-701 . (2) 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.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 1 - ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-46-106) › GENERAL, PRIMARY, RECALL, AND CONGRESSIONAL VACANCY ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-17-101) › Article 5 - NOTICE OF AND PREPARATION FOR ELECTIONS (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-908) › Part 5 - POLLING PLACE SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT (§§ 1-5-501 — 1-5-507) › Section 1-5-503 - Arrangement of voting equipment or voting booths and ballot boxes

The voting equipment or voting booths and the ballot box shall be situated in the polling location so as to be in plain view of the election officials and watchers. No person other than the election officials and those admitted for the purpose of voting are permitted within the immediate voting area, which is considered as within six feet of the voting equipment or voting booths and the ballot box, except by authority of the election judges or the designated election official, and then only when necessary to keep order and enforce the law.
Amended by 2013 Ch. 185, § 45, eff. 5/10/2013.
L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 717, § 8, effective 1/1/1993. L. 2004: Entire section amended, p. 1344, § 8, effective May 28. L. 2013: Entire section amended, (HB 13-1303), ch. 185, p. 712, § 45, effective May 10.
This section is similar to former § 1-6-503 as it existed prior to 1992.
(1) For the legislative declaration contained in the 2004 act amending this section, see section 1 of chapter 334, Session Laws of Colorado 2004. (2) 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.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 1 - ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-46-106) › GENERAL, PRIMARY, RECALL, AND CONGRESSIONAL VACANCY ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-17-101) › Article 5 - NOTICE OF AND PREPARATION FOR ELECTIONS (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-908) › Part 5 - POLLING PLACE SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT (§§ 1-5-501 — 1-5-507) › Section 1-5-504 - Instruction cards

(1)
The designated election official of each political subdivision shall furnish to the election judges a sufficient number of instruction cards for the guidance of eligible electors in preparing their ballots. The election judges shall post at least one of the cards in each polling location. The cards shall be printed in large, clear type and shall contain full instructions to the eligible electors as to what should be done:
(a)
To obtain ballots for voting;
(b)
To prepare the ballots for deposit in the ballot box;
(c)
To obtain a new ballot in the place of one spoiled by accident or mistake;
(d)
To obtain assistance in marking ballots; and
(e)
To vote for a write-in candidate.
Amended by 2013 Ch. 185, § 46, eff. 5/10/2013.
L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 717, § 8, effective 1/1/1993. L. 2013: IP (1) amended, (HB 13-1303), ch. 185, p. 712, § 46, effective May 10.
This section is similar to former § 1-6-504 as it existed prior to 1992.
In 2013, the introductory portion to subsection (1) 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.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 1 - ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-46-106) › GENERAL, PRIMARY, RECALL, AND CONGRESSIONAL VACANCY ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-17-101) › Article 5 - NOTICE OF AND PREPARATION FOR ELECTIONS (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-908) › Part 5 - POLLING PLACE SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT (§§ 1-5-501 — 1-5-507) › Section 1-5-504.5 - Items to be posted at polling locations

(1)
The following items shall be posted at each polling location:
(a)
A polling location sign visible from the outside of the closest entrance to the polling location pursuant to section
1-5-106
;
(b)
A sign notifying persons outside and inside of the polling location that no electioneering is permitted within one hundred feet of the polling location pursuant to section
1-13-714
;
(c)
Instruction cards for the guidance of eligible electors pursuant to section
1-5-504
;
(d)
Sample ballots pursuant to section
1-5-413
;
(e)
An explanation of the procedures that govern the provision of voting assistance to electors with disabilities who require such assistance pursuant to section
1-7-111
. The secretary of state shall promulgate rules in accordance with article
4
of title
24
, C.R.S., to prescribe the form of such explanation.
Amended by 2013 Ch. 185,§ 47, eff. 5/10/2013.
L. 96: Entire section added, p. 1744, § 36, effective July 1. L. 2000: (1)(e) added, p. 1086, § 1, effective May 26. L. 2013: IP(1), (1)(a), and (1)(b) amended, (HB 13-1303), ch. 185, p. 713, § 47, effective May 10.
In 2013, the introductory portion to subsection (1) and subsections (1)(a) and (1)(b) were 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.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 1 - ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-46-106) › GENERAL, PRIMARY, RECALL, AND CONGRESSIONAL VACANCY ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-17-101) › Article 5 - NOTICE OF AND PREPARATION FOR ELECTIONS (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-908) › Part 5 - POLLING PLACE SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT (§§ 1-5-501 — 1-5-507) › Section 1-5-505 - Election expenses to be paid by county - repeal

(1)
Except as provided in section
1-5-505.5
, the cost of conducting general, primary, and congressional vacancy elections, including the cost of printing and supplies, shall be a county charge, the payment of which shall be provided for in the same manner as the payment of other county expenses.
(2)
(a)
For a special legislative election, if the state senatorial or state representative district in which the special legislative election is to be held is comprised of one or more whole counties or a part of one county and all or a part of one or more other counties, the cost of conducting a special legislative election, including the cost of printing and supplies, shall be a county charge of the county in which there were irregularities in the votes cast or counted at the general election for such district.
(b)
If the state senatorial or state representative district in which the special election is to be held is comprised of a portion of one county, the cost of conducting a special legislative election, including the cost of printing and supplies, shall be a county charge of such county.
(c)
The payment of such costs of a special legislative election shall be provided for in the same manner as the payment of other county expenses.
(3)
This section is repealed, effective July 1, 2024.
Repealed by 2023 Ch. 399,§ 17, eff. 7/1/2024.
L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 717, § 8, effective 1/1/1993. L. 99: Entire section amended, p. 1389, § 9, effective June 4. L. 2000: (1) amended, p. 655, § 1, effective August 2.
This section is similar to former § 1-6-505 as it existed prior to 1992.
For payment of county expenses, see part 1 of article 25 of title 30 .
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 1 - ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-46-106) › GENERAL, PRIMARY, RECALL, AND CONGRESSIONAL VACANCY ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-17-101) › Article 5 - NOTICE OF AND PREPARATION FOR ELECTIONS (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-908) › Part 5 - POLLING PLACE SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT (§§ 1-5-501 — 1-5-507) › Section 1-5-505.5 - State reimbursement to counties for elections with state certified ballot content

(1)
(a)
For any state primary, coordinated, general, congressional vacancy, special legislative, or recall election conducted after July 1, 2024, where the state certifies any ballot content, the state shall reimburse each county for forty-five percent of the costs that the county incurs in conducting the election, including the cost of printing and supplies. The remainder of the costs that the county incurs in conducting the election is a county charge, the payment of which is provided in the same manner as the payment of other expenses. The secretary of state may adopt rules for determining which costs are necessary and reasonable and therefore reimbursable by the state.
(b)
For a coordinated election, the political subdivisions for which the county clerk and recorder will conduct a coordinated election shall enter into an agreement with the county clerk and recorder pursuant to section 1-7-116 (2) for a reasonable sharing of the county's costs of the coordinated election that are not reimbursed by the state pursuant to subsection (1)(a) of this section among the county and the political subdivisions.
(c)
Presidential primary elections shall be funded pursuant to 24-21-104.5 (2).
(2)
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 as required by this section in conformity with section 24-21-104.5; except that for the 2024 general election, the general assembly shall appropriate two million five hundred thousand dollars from the general fund to the department of state cash fund for the purpose of reimbursing counties as required by this section.
Amended by 2023 Ch. 399,§ 18, eff. 7/1/2024.
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.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 1 - ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-46-106) › GENERAL, PRIMARY, RECALL, AND CONGRESSIONAL VACANCY ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-17-101) › Article 5 - NOTICE OF AND PREPARATION FOR ELECTIONS (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-908) › Part 5 - POLLING PLACE SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT (§§ 1-5-501 — 1-5-507) › Section 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.
Amended by 2016 Ch. 173, § 42, eff. 5/18/2016.
L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 717, § 8, effective 1/1/1993. 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.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 1 - ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-46-106) › GENERAL, PRIMARY, RECALL, AND CONGRESSIONAL VACANCY ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-17-101) › Article 5 - NOTICE OF AND PREPARATION FOR ELECTIONS (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-908) › Part 5 - POLLING PLACE SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT (§§ 1-5-501 — 1-5-507) › Section 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.
L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 717, § 8, effective 1/1/1993. L. 93: Entire section amended, p. 1413, § 55, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 1 - ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-46-106) › GENERAL, PRIMARY, RECALL, AND CONGRESSIONAL VACANCY ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-17-101) › Article 5 - NOTICE OF AND PREPARATION FOR ELECTIONS (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-908) › Part 6 - AUTHORIZATION AND USE OF VOTING MACHINES AND ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS (§§ 1-5-601 — 1-5-623) › Section 1-5-601 - Use of voting systems - definition

(1)
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.
(2)
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).
L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 718, § 8, effective 1/1/1993. 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.
This section is similar to former § 1-6-601 as it existed prior to 1992.
For the legislative declaration contained in the 2004 act amending this section, see section 1 of chapter 334, Session Laws of Colorado 2004.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 1 - ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-46-106) › GENERAL, PRIMARY, RECALL, AND CONGRESSIONAL VACANCY ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-17-101) › Article 5 - NOTICE OF AND PREPARATION FOR ELECTIONS (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-908) › Part 6 - AUTHORIZATION AND USE OF VOTING MACHINES AND ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS (§§ 1-5-601 — 1-5-623) › Section 1-5-601.5 - Compliance with federal requirements

(1)
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 the secretary of state's discretion, the secretary 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.
(2)
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 assistance 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.
Amended by 2023 Ch. 399,§ 19, eff. 6/6/2023.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 367, § 2, eff. 7/1/2022.
L. 2004: Entire section added, p. 1346, § 14, effective May 28. L. 2009: Entire section amended, (HB 09-1335), ch. 1190, p. 1190, § 3, effective May 15.
For the legislative declaration contained in the 2004 act enacting this section, see section 1 of chapter 334, Session Laws of Colorado 2004.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 1 - ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-46-106) › GENERAL, PRIMARY, RECALL, AND CONGRESSIONAL VACANCY ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-17-101) › Article 5 - NOTICE OF AND PREPARATION FOR ELECTIONS (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-908) › Part 6 - AUTHORIZATION AND USE OF VOTING MACHINES AND ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS (§§ 1-5-601 — 1-5-623) › Section 1-5-602 - [Repealed]

L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 718, § 8, effective 1/1/1993. L. 93: (1)(f) and (1)(k) amended, p. 1414, § 56, effective July 1. L. 95: (1)(e) amended, p. 862, § 119, effective July 1. L. 2004: (2) added by revision, pp. 1361, 1213, §§ 30, 31, 108.
Subsection (2) provided for the repeal of this section, effective January 1, 2006. (See L. 2004, pp. 1361, 1213.)
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 1 - ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-46-106) › GENERAL, PRIMARY, RECALL, AND CONGRESSIONAL VACANCY ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-17-101) › Article 5 - NOTICE OF AND PREPARATION FOR ELECTIONS (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-908) › Part 6 - AUTHORIZATION AND USE OF VOTING MACHINES AND ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS (§§ 1-5-601 — 1-5-623) › Section 1-5-603 - Adoption and payment for voting machines

(1)
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.
(2)
(a)
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)
.
(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 number of registered active voters in all participating municipalities in that county compared to the total number of registered active voters in all participating municipalities in the state as determined by the secretary of state pursuant to this section.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 322, § 8, eff. 6/2/2022.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 367, § 5, eff. 7/1/2022.
L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 719, § 8, effective 1/1/1993. L. 2007: Entire section amended, p. 2017, § 1, effective June 1.
This section is similar to former § 1-6-603 as it existed prior to 1992.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 1 - ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-46-106) › GENERAL, PRIMARY, RECALL, AND CONGRESSIONAL VACANCY ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-17-101) › Article 5 - NOTICE OF AND PREPARATION FOR ELECTIONS (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-908) › Part 6 - AUTHORIZATION AND USE OF VOTING MACHINES AND ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS (§§ 1-5-601 — 1-5-623) › Section 1-5-604 - [Repealed]

L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 720, § 8, effective 1/1/1993. L. 2004: (2) added by revision, p. 1361, 1213, §§ 30, 31, 108.
Subsection (2) provided for the repeal of this section, effective January 1, 2006. (See L. 2004, pp. 1361, 1213.)
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 1 - ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-46-106) › GENERAL, PRIMARY, RECALL, AND CONGRESSIONAL VACANCY ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-17-101) › Article 5 - NOTICE OF AND PREPARATION FOR ELECTIONS (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-908) › Part 6 - AUTHORIZATION AND USE OF VOTING MACHINES AND ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS (§§ 1-5-601 — 1-5-623) › Section 1-5-605 - [Repealed]

L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 720, § 8, effective 1/1/1993. L. 2004: (2) added by revision, pp. 1361, 1213, §§ 30, 31, 108.
Subsection (2) provided for the repeal of this section, effective January 1, 2006. (See L. 2004, pp. 1361, 1213.)
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 1 - ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-46-106) › GENERAL, PRIMARY, RECALL, AND CONGRESSIONAL VACANCY ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-17-101) › Article 5 - NOTICE OF AND PREPARATION FOR ELECTIONS (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-908) › Part 6 - AUTHORIZATION AND USE OF VOTING MACHINES AND ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS (§§ 1-5-601 — 1-5-623) › Section 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.
L. 2004: Entire section added, p. 1346, § 14, effective May 28.
For the legislative declaration contained in the 2004 act enacting this section, see section 1 of chapter 334, Session Laws of Colorado 2004.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 1 - ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-46-106) › GENERAL, PRIMARY, RECALL, AND CONGRESSIONAL VACANCY ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-17-101) › Article 5 - NOTICE OF AND PREPARATION FOR ELECTIONS (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-908) › Part 6 - AUTHORIZATION AND USE OF VOTING MACHINES AND ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS (§§ 1-5-601 — 1-5-623) › Section 1-5-605.7 - Mechanical lever voting machines - prohibited

(1)
No voting system using mechanical lever voting machines may be used in any election in this state.
(2)
Repealed.
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.
For the legislative declaration contained in the 2004 act enacting this section, see section 1 of chapter 334, Session Laws of Colorado 2004.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 1 - ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-46-106) › GENERAL, PRIMARY, RECALL, AND CONGRESSIONAL VACANCY ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-17-101) › Article 5 - NOTICE OF AND PREPARATION FOR ELECTIONS (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-908) › Part 6 - AUTHORIZATION AND USE OF VOTING MACHINES AND ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS (§§ 1-5-601 — 1-5-623) › Section 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.
L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 720, § 8, effective 1/1/1993. L. 96: Entire section amended, p. 1744, § 37, effective July 1. L. 2004: Entire section amended, p. 1345, § 10, effective May 28.
This section is similar to former § 1-6-606 as it existed prior to 1992.
For the legislative declaration contained in the 2004 act amending this section, see section 1 of chapter 334, Session Laws of Colorado 2004.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 1 - ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-46-106) › GENERAL, PRIMARY, RECALL, AND CONGRESSIONAL VACANCY ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-17-101) › Article 5 - NOTICE OF AND PREPARATION FOR ELECTIONS (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-908) › Part 6 - AUTHORIZATION AND USE OF VOTING MACHINES AND ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS (§§ 1-5-601 — 1-5-623) › Section 1-5-607 - Elected officials not to handle voting equipment or devices

(1)
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 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 as required for an election or an election-related purpose.
(1.5)
In any political subdivision having a population of one hundred thousand or more, it is unlawful for any elected official, any candidate for elective office, or the secretary of state to have key card access to a room with components of a voting system, or to be present in a room with components of a voting system without being accompanied by one or more individuals with authorized access. This subsection (1.5) does not apply when voting system components are deployed for use or stored at a voting service and polling center.
(2)
The provisions of this section shall not be construed to prohibit any elected official or candidate for elective office from voting at any election.
(3)
The provisions of this section shall not apply to precinct committeepersons who act as election judges.
(4)
Repealed.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 322, § 9, eff. 6/2/2022.
L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 720, § 8, effective 1/1/1993. L. 96: (4) repealed, p. 1775, § 84, effective July 1. L. 2004: (1) amended, p. 1345, § 11, effective May 28.
This section is similar to former § 1-6-607 as it existed prior to 1992.
(1) For penalties for election offenses, see § 1-13-111 . (2) For the legislative declaration contained in the 2004 act amending subsection (1), see section 1 of chapter 334, Session Laws of Colorado 2004.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 1 - ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-46-106) › GENERAL, PRIMARY, RECALL, AND CONGRESSIONAL VACANCY ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-17-101) › Article 5 - NOTICE OF AND PREPARATION FOR ELECTIONS (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-908) › Part 6 - AUTHORIZATION AND USE OF VOTING MACHINES AND ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS (§§ 1-5-601 — 1-5-623) › Section 1-5-608 - [Repealed]

L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 721, § 8, effective 1/1/1993. L. 94: (1)(e) amended, p. 1162, § 31, effective July 1. L. 95: (1)(c) amended, p. 862, § 120, effective July 1. L. 2004: (3) added by revision, pp. 1361, 1213, §§ 30, 31, 108.
Subsection (3) provided for the repeal of this section, effective January 1, 2006. (See L. 2004, pp. 1361, 1213.)
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 1 - ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-46-106) › GENERAL, PRIMARY, RECALL, AND CONGRESSIONAL VACANCY ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-17-101) › Article 5 - NOTICE OF AND PREPARATION FOR ELECTIONS (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-908) › Part 6 - AUTHORIZATION AND USE OF VOTING MACHINES AND ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS (§§ 1-5-601 — 1-5-623) › Section 1-5-608.2 - Punch card voting systems - prohibited

(1)
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.
(2)
Repealed.
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.
For the legislative declaration contained in the 2004 act enacting this section, see section 1 of chapter 334, Session Laws of Colorado 2004.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 1 - ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-46-106) › GENERAL, PRIMARY, RECALL, AND CONGRESSIONAL VACANCY ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-17-101) › Article 5 - NOTICE OF AND PREPARATION FOR ELECTIONS (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-908) › Part 6 - AUTHORIZATION AND USE OF VOTING MACHINES AND ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS (§§ 1-5-601 — 1-5-623) › Section 1-5-609 - [Repealed]

L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 721, § 8, effective 1/1/1993. L. 2004: (3) added by revision, pp. 1361, 1213, §§ 30, 31, 108.
Subsection (3) provided for the repeal of this section, effective January 1, 2006. (See L. 2004, pp. 1361, 1213.)
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 1 - ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-46-106) › GENERAL, PRIMARY, RECALL, AND CONGRESSIONAL VACANCY ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-17-101) › Article 5 - NOTICE OF AND PREPARATION FOR ELECTIONS (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-908) › Part 6 - AUTHORIZATION AND USE OF VOTING MACHINES AND ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS (§§ 1-5-601 — 1-5-623) › Section 1-5-610 - Preparation for use - electromechanical voting

(1)
Prior to an election in which an electromechanical 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 component is in proper working order. The designated election official shall cause a sufficient number of system components to be delivered to each voter service and polling center in which an electromechanical voting system is to be used.
(2)
The designated election official shall supply each voter service and polling center in which electromechanical voting systems are to be used with a sufficient number of ballots, ballot cards, sample ballots, and ballot boxes, and with such other supplies and forms as may be required.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 468,§ 16, eff. 6/6/2024.
L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 722, § 8, effective 1/1/1993.
This section is similar to former § 1-6-610 as it existed prior to 1992.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 1 - ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-46-106) › GENERAL, PRIMARY, RECALL, AND CONGRESSIONAL VACANCY ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-17-101) › Article 5 - NOTICE OF AND PREPARATION FOR ELECTIONS (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-908) › Part 6 - AUTHORIZATION AND USE OF VOTING MACHINES AND ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS (§§ 1-5-601 — 1-5-623) › Section 1-5-611 - Requirements - nonpunch card electronic voting systems

(1)
No nonpunch card electronic voting system shall be purchased, leased, or used unless it fulfills the following requirements:
(a)
It provides for voting in secrecy;
(b)
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;
(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;
(d)
It permits each elector, other than at a primary election, to vote for the candidates of one or more parties and for unaffiliated candidates;
(e)
It prevents the elector from voting for the same candidates more than once for the same office; and
(f)
If the system uses a voting device:
(I)
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;
(II)
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;
(III)
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
(IV)
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
.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 367, § 4, eff. 7/1/2022.
L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 722, § 8, effective 1/1/1993. 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.
This section is similar to former § 1-6-611 as it existed prior to 1992.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 1 - ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-46-106) › GENERAL, PRIMARY, RECALL, AND CONGRESSIONAL VACANCY ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-17-101) › Article 5 - NOTICE OF AND PREPARATION FOR ELECTIONS (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-908) › Part 6 - AUTHORIZATION AND USE OF VOTING MACHINES AND ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS (§§ 1-5-601 — 1-5-623) › Section 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.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 322,§10, eff. 6/2/2022.
Amended by 2013 Ch. 185,§48, eff. 5/10/2013.
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.
(1) For the legislative declaration contained in the 2004 act enacting this section, see section 1 of chapter 334, Session Laws of Colorado 2004. (2) 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.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 1 - ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-46-106) › GENERAL, PRIMARY, RECALL, AND CONGRESSIONAL VACANCY ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-17-101) › Article 5 - NOTICE OF AND PREPARATION FOR ELECTIONS (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-908) › Part 6 - AUTHORIZATION AND USE OF VOTING MACHINES AND ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS (§§ 1-5-601 — 1-5-623) › Section 1-5-613 - Purchase and sale of voting equipment

(1)
The secretary of state shall adopt uniform rules in accordance with article
4
of title
24
, C.R.S., for the purchase and sale of voting equipment in the state.
(2)
The governing body or designated election official of a political subdivision may purchase a voting system only if the voting system has been certified for use in this state by the secretary of state in accordance with this part 6.
(3)
The governing body or designated election official of a political subdivision shall notify the secretary of state before purchasing or selling voting equipment. The secretary of state shall attempt to coordinate the sale of excess or outmoded equipment by one political subdivision with purchases of necessary equipment by other political subdivisions.
(4)
The secretary of state shall provide information at the request of the governing bodies of the various political subdivisions of the state on the availability and sources of new and used voting equipment.
Amended by 2016 Ch. 173,§ 43, eff. 5/18/2016.
L. 2004: Entire section added, p. 1347, § 14, effective May 28. L. 2016: (2) amended, (SB 16-142), ch. 173, p. 580, § 43, effective May 18.
For the legislative declaration contained in the 2004 act enacting this section, see section 1 of chapter 334, Session Laws of Colorado 2004.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 1 - ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-46-106) › GENERAL, PRIMARY, RECALL, AND CONGRESSIONAL VACANCY ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-17-101) › Article 5 - NOTICE OF AND PREPARATION FOR ELECTIONS (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-908) › Part 6 - AUTHORIZATION AND USE OF VOTING MACHINES AND ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS (§§ 1-5-601 — 1-5-623) › Section 1-5-614 - [Repealed]

L. 2004: Entire section added, p. 1347, § 14, effective May 28. L. 2009: Entire section repealed, (HB 09-1335), ch. 260, p. 1191, §5, effective May 15.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 1 - ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-46-106) › GENERAL, PRIMARY, RECALL, AND CONGRESSIONAL VACANCY ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-17-101) › Article 5 - NOTICE OF AND PREPARATION FOR ELECTIONS (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-908) › Part 6 - AUTHORIZATION AND USE OF VOTING MACHINES AND ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS (§§ 1-5-601 — 1-5-623) › Section 1-5-619 - Temporary use of electronic and electromechanical voting systems

(1)
After an electronic or electromechanical voting system has been tested in accordance with section
1-5-608.5
but has not yet been certified by the secretary of state, a voting system provider or designated election official may apply to the secretary of state for temporary approval of the system.
(2)
The secretary of state shall, by rule adopted in accordance with article
4
of title
24
, C.R.S., establish standards and procedures for temporary approval of electronic and electromechanical voting systems.
(3)
An electronic or electromechanical voting system may be temporarily approved for a total of no more than one year, and the secretary of state may revoke such approval at any time. Temporary approval of a system shall not supersede the certification requirements of this part 6.
(4)
A temporarily approved electronic or electromechanical voting system may not be used in any election without the written authorization of the secretary of state.
(5)
A designated election official may enter into a contract to rent or lease a temporarily approved electronic or electromechanical voting system for a specific election with the approval of the secretary of state. A political subdivision shall not acquire title to a temporarily approved system.
(6)
The use of a temporarily approved electronic or electromechanical voting system shall be valid for all purposes.
L. 2004: Entire section added, p. 1351, § 14, effective May 28.
For the legislative declaration contained in the 2004 act enacting this section, see section 1 of chapter 334, Session Laws of Colorado 2004.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 1 - ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-46-106) › GENERAL, PRIMARY, RECALL, AND CONGRESSIONAL VACANCY ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-17-101) › Article 5 - NOTICE OF AND PREPARATION FOR ELECTIONS (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-908) › Part 6 - AUTHORIZATION AND USE OF VOTING MACHINES AND ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS (§§ 1-5-601 — 1-5-623) › Section 1-5-620 - [Repealed]

Repealed by 2024 Ch. 468,§ 18, eff. 6/6/2024.
L. 2004: Entire section added, p. 1352, § 14, effective May 28.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 1 - ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-46-106) › GENERAL, PRIMARY, RECALL, AND CONGRESSIONAL VACANCY ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-17-101) › Article 5 - NOTICE OF AND PREPARATION FOR ELECTIONS (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-908) › Part 6 - AUTHORIZATION AND USE OF VOTING MACHINES AND ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS (§§ 1-5-601 — 1-5-623) › Section 1-5-622 - [Repealed]

L. 2008: Entire section added, p. 3, § 1, effective February 11.
Subsection (4) provided for the repeal of this section, effective July 1, 2009. (See L. 2008, p. 3.)
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 1 - ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-46-106) › GENERAL, PRIMARY, RECALL, AND CONGRESSIONAL VACANCY ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-17-101) › Article 5 - NOTICE OF AND PREPARATION FOR ELECTIONS (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-908) › Part 6 - AUTHORIZATION AND USE OF VOTING MACHINES AND ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS (§§ 1-5-601 — 1-5-623) › Section 1-5-623 - Purchase of new electromechanical voting systems - approval of secretary of state - rules

(1)
[Repealed by 2024 amendment]
(2)
[Repealed by 2024 amendment]
(3)
(a)
No political subdivision may purchase a new electromechanical voting system or any related component of such system without obtaining the prior approval of the secretary of state for such purchase.
(b)
Subject to the requirements of subsection (3)(a) of this section, if a political subdivision desires to purchase a new electromechanical voting system or any related component of an electromechanical voting system, the political subdivision shall submit a written application to the secretary of state for approval of the purchase. The political subdivision shall apply by means of any forms or procedures established by the secretary. The secretary shall approve or deny the application in writing within thirty days of receiving the application.
(4)
The secretary of state shall promulgate rules in accordance with article
4
of title
24
, C.R.S., as may be necessary to administer and enforce any requirement of this section, including any rules necessary to specify permissible conditions of use governing electronic voting devices or systems or related components of such devices or systems in accordance with the requirements of this part 6.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 468,§ 19, eff. 6/6/2024.
L. 2009: Entire section added, (HB 09 -1335), ch. 260, p. 1192, § 8, effective May 15.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 1 - ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-46-106) › GENERAL, PRIMARY, RECALL, AND CONGRESSIONAL VACANCY ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-17-101) › Article 5 - NOTICE OF AND PREPARATION FOR ELECTIONS (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-908) › Part 7 - ACCESSIBILITY FOR ELECTORS WITH DISABILITIES (§§ 1-5-701 — 1-5-706) › Section 1-5-701 - Legislative declaration - federal funds

(1)
The general assembly hereby finds and declares that:
(a)
It is the intent of the general assembly that all state requirements should meet or exceed the minimum federal requirements for accessibility of voting systems and polling locations to persons with disabilities.
(b)
All state laws, rules, standards, and codes governing voting systems and polling location accessibility shall be maintained to ensure that the state is eligible for federal funds.
Amended by 2013 Ch. 185,§ 50, eff. 5/10/2013.
L. 2004: Entire part added, p. 1354, § 15, effective May 28. L. 2013: Entire section amended, (HB 13-1303), ch. 185, p. 713, § 50, effective May 10.
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.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 1 - ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-46-106) › GENERAL, PRIMARY, RECALL, AND CONGRESSIONAL VACANCY ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-17-101) › Article 5 - NOTICE OF AND PREPARATION FOR ELECTIONS (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-908) › Part 7 - ACCESSIBILITY FOR ELECTORS WITH DISABILITIES (§§ 1-5-701 — 1-5-706) › Section 1-5-702 - Definitions

As used in this part 7, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Accessible voter interface device" means a device that communicates voting instructions and the information on the ballot to an elector and allows the elector to select and vote for candidates, ballot questions, and ballot issues in accordance with the standards in section
1-5-704
. A ballot marking device may be considered an accessible voter interface device.
(2)
"Alternative formats" has the same meaning ascribed in the federal "Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990", as amended, (Pub.L. 101-336), codified at
42 U.S.C. sec. 12101
et seq., including specifically the technical assistance manuals promulgated thereunder.
(2.5)
"Ballot marking device" means a device that allows an elector to mark a ballot card used in an electromechanical voting system and that meets the standards in section
1-5-704 (1)(o)
.
(3)
"Tactile input device" means a device such as a keyboard with which an elector provides information to a voting system by touching the device.
L. 2004: Entire part added, p. 1354, § 15, effective May 28. L. 2007: (1) amended and (2.5) added, p. 1975, § 18, effective August 3.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 1 - ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-46-106) › GENERAL, PRIMARY, RECALL, AND CONGRESSIONAL VACANCY ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-17-101) › Article 5 - NOTICE OF AND PREPARATION FOR ELECTIONS (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-908) › Part 7 - ACCESSIBILITY FOR ELECTORS WITH DISABILITIES (§§ 1-5-701 — 1-5-706) › Section 1-5-703 - Accessibility of polling locations to persons with disabilities

(1)
Each polling location shall comply fully with the current "ADA standards for accessible design" set forth in
28 CFR 36
and promulgated in accordance with the federal "Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990", as amended,
42 U.S.C. sec. 12101
et seq., and no barrier shall impede the path of electors with disabilities to the voting booth.
(2)
Emergency polling locations and in-person voting at county jails or detention centers are exempt from compliance with this section.
(3)
Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, a designated election official shall only select as polling locations such sites that meet the standards of accessibility set forth in subsection (1) of this section.
(4)
Before selecting polling locations, the designated election official shall submit to the secretary of state an accessibility survey in the form prescribed by the secretary of state identifying the criteria for selecting accessible polling locations and applying the criteria to proposed polling locations.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 298,§ 2, eff. 5/31/2024, app. to elections that are conducted on or after 5/31/2024.
Amended by 2013 Ch. 185, § 51, eff. 5/10/2013.
L. 2004: Entire part added, p. 1354, § 15, effective May 28. L. 2013: Entire section amended, (HB 13-1303), ch. 185, p. 714, § 51, effective May 10.
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.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 1 - ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-46-106) › GENERAL, PRIMARY, RECALL, AND CONGRESSIONAL VACANCY ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-17-101) › Article 5 - NOTICE OF AND PREPARATION FOR ELECTIONS (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-908) › Part 7 - ACCESSIBILITY FOR ELECTORS WITH DISABILITIES (§§ 1-5-701 — 1-5-706) › Section 1-5-705 - Accessible voter interface devices - minimum requirement

A voting system must include at least one accessible voter interface device installed at each polling location that meets the requirements of this part 7.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 468,§ 21, eff. 6/6/2024.
Amended by 2013 Ch. 185, § 53, eff. 5/10/2013.
L. 2004: Entire part added, p. 1357, § 15, effective May 28. L. 2010: (2) repealed, (HB 10 -1116), ch. 194, p. 833, § 14, effective May 5. L. 2013: Entire section amended, (HB 13-1303), ch. 185, p. 715, § 53, effective May 10.
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.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 1 - ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-46-106) › GENERAL, PRIMARY, RECALL, AND CONGRESSIONAL VACANCY ELECTIONS (§§ 1-1-101 — 1-17-101) › Article 5 - NOTICE OF AND PREPARATION FOR ELECTIONS (§§ 1-5-101 — 1-5-908) › Part 8 - VOTER-VERIFIED PAPER RECORD (§§ 1-5-801 — 1-5-802) › Section 1-5-801 - Acquisition of voting systems - voter-verified paper record

(1)
On and after June 6, 2005, a political subdivision shall not acquire a voting system unless the voting system is capable of producing a voter-verified paper record of each elector's vote.
(2)
A political subdivision shall not acquire a voting device that has been retrofitted to comply with this part 8 unless the voting device has been certified by the secretary of state.
L. 2005: Entire part added, p. 1402, § 22, effective June 6; entire part added, p. 1438, § 22, effective June 6. L. 2009: (2) amended, (HB 09-1335), ch. 260, p. 1194, §9, effective May 15.