THE FUTURE OF ARIZONA’S ELECTION LAWS AT STAKE

[Kevin Spidel]

Original Post here: http://blog.pdamerica.org/index.php?p=288

The State Caucus Arizona (AzDPC) is affilated with PDA and has put forth a video on the issue of the state election laws. An AzDPC reporters met with State Representative Ted Downing of District 28 (Tucson) at the State Capitol to discuss the Senate Bill 1342—which would regulate electronic voting in the state.

Downing points out the flaws of the current bill and outlines the amendments he and other representatives are working to get included into the bill that would give real protection to Arizona voters. He tells who is resisting these amendments and also gives specific examples of how concerned Arizona citizens can impact the legislative process on this bill, which goes to the very core of our democracy.

Click here to view video:

http://peaceproduction.org/azdpc/td_56k.rm

[Kevin Spidel]

1. E-vote Legislation in AZ

House Bill 2399
http://www.azleg.state.az.us/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_...
Requires the secretary of state, after consultation with the voting equipment committee, to establish a standard error rate for each type of voting equipment certified for use in the state. If during the recount process on an automatic tabulating system the difference between the original count and the recount is greater than the standard error rate established for that equipment, the court shall presume error and a second recount shall be conducted and the court on its own motion or on motion of either party may investigate the circumstances regarding the error.
Sponsor: Pearce, et. al.
Status:

House Bill 2491
http://www.azleg.state.az.us/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_...
An Act mandating a voter verified paper record be provided to electors who use an electronic voting system.
Sponsor: Rep. Downing
Status: In-Committee (House Government Reform)
prepared for 3rd reading

House Bill 2493
http://www.azleg.state.az.us/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_...
Voting equipment testing and certification
Sponsor: Rep. Downing
Status: SECOND READ: 01/24/05

Senate Bill 1205
http://www.azleg.state.az.us/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_...
Election law revisions
Sponsor: Sen. Jarrett
Status: SECOND READ: 03/23/05

Senate Bill 1342
http://www.azleg.state.az.us/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_...
An Act relating to elections and electors.
Sponsor: Sen. Jarrett
Status: passed Senate