361439, 1S-2.004 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 361439

Notice of Development of Rulemaking

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Division:

Division of Elections

Chapter:

ELECTIONS

Overview

RULE:

1S-2.004

Purchase, Sale, and Uses of Voting Equipment and Systems

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed rule amendments is to update the provisions governing the local procurement of certified voting systems and equipment in the state. The proposed amendments also provide uniform procedures for supervisors of elections and governing bodies to follow in the use and assessment of certified voting systems and equipment throughout the state. Testing of voting systems is an important part of ensuring fair and accurate elections and test procedures are essential to maintaining the integrity of certified voting systems used in any election in Florida. The proposed amendments establish procedures for proper use of certified voting systems and a protocol for assessing a voting system during a routine test or system audit as well as opportunities to identify potential or actual problems that require immediate resolution and to assess potential vulnerabilities to the integrity of voting systems. The amendments also ensure transparency to the testing of these systems, including public notice, and a report of the results.

SUBJECT:

Use and Assessment of Voting Systems.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

20.10(3), 97.012(1) 101.293, 101.294 FS.

LAW:

101.292, 101.2923, 101.294, 101.295, 101.5604 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

5/26/2006 Vol. 32/21

RELATED STATUTES
AND LAWS:

20.10(3), 97.012(1) 101.293, 101.294 FS., 101.292, 101.2923, 101.294, 101.295, 101.5604 FS.

OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE:

Joint Administrative Procedures Committee
Florida Administrative Law Central Online Network (F.A.L.C.O.N.)

RELATED COURT CASES:

Division of Administrative Hearings

FEDERAL eRULEMAKING
WEB PORTAL:

Regulations.gov

HOW TO LINK TO
THIS NOTICE:

http://flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=1S-2.004&PDate=5/26/2006&Section=1

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

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