§ 20A-5-402.7. Voting Equipment Selection Committee.

(1) As used in this section, "new voting equipment system" means voting equipment that is operated in a materially different way or that functions in a materially different way than the equipment being replaced.

(2) Before selecting or purchasing a new voting equipment system after January 1, 2007, the lieutenant governor shall:

(a) appoint a Voting Equipment Selection Committee; and

(b) ensure that the committee includes persons having experience in:

(i) election procedures and administration;

(ii) computer technology;

(iii) data security;

(iv) auditing; and

(v) access for persons with disabilities.

(3) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:

(a) Section 63A-3-106;

(b) Section 63A-3-107; and

(c) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.

(4) The lieutenant governor shall select a chair from the committee membership.

(5) The lieutenant governor may fill any vacancies that occur on the committee.

(6) The lieutenant governor's office shall provide staffing for the committee.

(7) The Voting Equipment Selection Committee shall:

(a) evaluate new voting equipment systems proposed for purchase by the state; and

(b) provide information and recommendations to assist the lieutenant governor with the purchase of new voting equipment systems.

(8) The lieutenant governor may designate individuals, including committee members, to inspect and review proprietary software as part of an evaluation of new voting equipment systems under consideration for purchase.

(9) Before making any selection or purchase, the lieutenant governor shall provide for a period of public review and comment on new voting equipment systems under consideration for purchase by the state.

Amended by Chapter 286, 2010 General Session