Connecticut Senate Bill SB00364

Connecticut 2010 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/1/10
• Refer: 3/1/10

Caption

An Act Concerning Post-election Audits.

Impact

If enacted, SB00364 would impact state laws related to the conduct and verification of elections. By instituting mandatory audits, the bill aims to ensure that any discrepancies in vote totals can be identified and addressed systematically. It defines the specific procedures for the audits and requires that the results of these audits be reported to various officials, including the Secretary of State and the State Elections Enforcement Commission for further review when discrepancies arise.

Summary

SB00364, also known as the Act Concerning Post-election Audits, aims to enhance the integrity of the electoral process by mandating post-election audits for a specified percentage of voting districts in the state. This legislation establishes that the registrars of voters shall conduct an audit of the votes recorded in not less than ten percent of the voting districts following elections or primaries. The audit process is designed to be transparent and open to public observation, thus reinforcing trust in electoral outcomes.

Contention

Notable points of contention regarding SB00364 may arise concerning the balance between securing electoral integrity and the costs and logistical challenges associated with implementing such audits. Some legislators and stakeholders may argue that while the bill aims to improve election reliability, it could impose additional administrative burdens on local election officials. There may also be debates on the appropriateness of the defined audit procedures and whether they sufficiently address concerns about vote privacy and accuracy without complicating the election process.