RCW 29A.12.005

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As used in this chapter, "voting system" means:

(1)The total combination of mechanical, electromechanical, or electronic equipment including, but not limited to, the software, firmware, and documentation required to program, control, and support the equipment, that is used:

(a)To define ballots;

(b)To cast and count votes;

(c)To report or display election results from the voting system;

(d)To maintain and produce any audit trail information; and

(e)To perform an audit under RCW 29A.60.185 ; and

(2)The practices and associated documentation used:

(a)To identify system components and versions of such components;

(b)To test the system during its development and maintenance;

(c)To maintain records of system errors and defects;

(d)To determine specific system changes to be made to a system after the initial qualification of the system; and

(e)To make available any materials to the voter such as notices, instructions, forms, or paper ballots.

[ 2018 c 218 s 5 ; 2013 c 11 s 21 ; 2004 c 267 s 601 .]

Notes:

Intent — 2018 c 218: See note following RCW 29A.60.185 .

Effective dates — 2004 c 267: See note following RCW 29A.08.010 .