Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes a state audit process of election results that could result in civil penalties for election officials.

Highlights:

• Authorizes eligible individuals to request a a state audit process within 20 days of election results that covering the following, including (Sec. 1):

• Irregularities in precinct or voting center results; and

• Inadequacy of or irregularity in documentation required to be maintained.

• Defines “eligible individuals” as the following, including (Sec. 1):

• A candidate in the election that is subject to the request;

• A county political party chairperson; or

• The chairperson of a political committee that supports or opposes a ballot measure that was on the ballot in the election that is subject to the request.

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