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SB 593 Direct recording electronic machines (DREs); permit localities to obtain DREs already owned. 

Introduced by: Linda T. Puller | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Elections; voting equipment; acquisition of DREs.  Allows localities to acquire direct recording electronic machines (DREs) for the purpose of providing one voting system at each polling place equipped for individuals with disabilities. The local electoral board shall notify the State Board when acquiring DREs under this subdivision and shall certify to the State Board that the DREs acquired under this subdivision are necessary to meet accessible voting requirements. This bill is identical to HB 1225.

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Elections; voting equipment; acquisition of DRE’s.  Allows localities to acquire direct recording electronic machines (DRE’s) from another locality's existing inventory of DREs for the express purpose of providing accessible voting equipment as required by law.  The bill requires the local electoral board to notify the State Board of Elections of acquisitions under this provision.  Currently, localities are prohibited from acquiring DREs and are limited to using existing inventories and borrowing DREs on a temporary basis in very limited circumstances. 

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

State Board of Elections; Acquisition of DRE’s.  Currently, cities and counties are prohibited from acquiring direct recording electronic machines (DRE’s) for use in elections.  The proposed bill would permit localities to obtain DRE’s already owned by other localities for the purpose of providing accessible voting equipment as required by Virginia and Federal law.  This bill would maintain the existing ban on DRE’s and would not permit any new DRE’s to be purchased by any locality.