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SB536: Elections; additional testing of voting equipment in certification process.
Chief Patron
Sen.
George Barker (D-39)
George Barker
(D-39)
Served: 2008–
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Status
03/27/2008: signed by governor
Summary
Elections; certification of voting equipment. Provides for additional testing of voting equipment in the certification process by individuals with expertise in election management, handicapped accessibility, and computer system security. The bill also requires decertification of a product if the vendor fails to supply annual updates on the security and functionality of the product, and it gives the State Board of Elections explicit authority to decertify products based on problems in Virginia or those reported by federal or other state officials.
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Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/09/2008, 01/09/2008, 02/01/2008, 02/01/2008, 02/07/2008, 02/07/2008, 02/08/2008, 02/08/2008, 02/13/2008, 02/13/2008, 02/15/2008, 02/15/2008, 02/19/2008, 02/19/2008, 02/28/2008, 02/28/2008, 02/29/2008 and 03/11/2008.
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Provides for additional testing of voting equipment in the certification process by individuals with expertise in election management, handicapped accessibility, and computer system security.