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S.B. 857 VETOES
(2) the independent verification system that provides the best audit
trails;
(3) the costs of implementing independent verification systems;
(4) whether there is a need to develop or modify existing software on the
voting system to accommodate an independent verification system;
(5) whether the independent verification systems are compatible to the
voting system currently used in the State; and
(6) the usability of the independent verification systems by obtaining
feedback from the public.
(d) The State Administrator of Elections may seek assistance to conduct the
study from:
(1) professionals in the computer industry;
(2) academic professionals; or
(3) community activists.
(e) (1) There is an advisory committee to assist and advise the State
Administrator in the review and evaluation of independent verification systems.
(2) The advisory committee consists of:
(i) three members appointed by the Speaker of the House from the
House Ways and Means Committee;
(ii) three members appointed by the President of the Senate from the
Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee; and
(iii) three members who have broad technical competence and
experience with voting systems, appointed jointly by the Speaker of the House and the
President of the Senate.
(3) The advisory committee shall provide guidance to the State
Administrator on the review, evaluation, and study of independent verification
systems.
SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That the State Administrator
of Elections shall report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly
on or before December 1, 2005, in accordance with § 2-1246 of the State Government
Article.
SECTION 3. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
June 1, 2005. It shall remain effective for a period of 1 year and, at the end of May 31,
2006, with no further action required by the General Assembly, this Act shall be
abrogated and of no further force and effect.
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May 26, 2005
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