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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 29A. Elections § 29A.12.005. “Voting system” - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-29a-elections/wa-rev-code-29a-12-005/
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