(b) The State Board shall periodically review certified voting systems and
evaluate alternative voting systems.

(c) The State Board may not certify a voting system unless the State Board
determines that:

(1) The voting system will:

(i) Protect the secrecy of the ballot;

(ii) Protect the security of the voting process;

(iii) Count and record all votes accurately;

(iv) Accommodate any ballot used under this article; and

(v) Protect all other rights of voters and candidates;

(2) The voting system has been:

(i) Examined by an independent testing laboratory that is
approved by the National Association of State Election Directors; and

(ii) Shown by the testing laboratory to meet the performance and
test standards for electronic voting systems established by the Federal Election
Commission; and

(3) The public interest will be served by the certification of the voting

system.

(d) In determining whether a voting system meets the required standards, the
State Board shall consider:

(1) The commercial availability of the system and its replacement parts
and components;

(2) The availability of continuing service for the system;

(3) The cost of implementing the system;

(4) The efficiency of the system;

(5) The likelihood of breakdown;

(6) The system's ease of understanding for the voter;

(7) The convenience of voting afforded by the system;

(8) The timeliness of the tabulation and reporting of election returns;

(9) The potential for an alternative means of verifying the tabulation;

(10) Accessibility for disabled voters; and

(11) Any other factor that the State Board considers relevant.

(e) (1) The State Board shall adopt regulations relating to requirements for