Iowa SF160 modifies the use of automatic tabulating equipment and optical scan voting systems in elections.

Iowa SF160 amends the Code to allow counties to use optical scan voting systems in elections held on or after July 1, 2025. The bill also allows the commissioner to determine whether ballots will be counted by automatic tabulating equipment or by precinct election officials based on factors like voter turnout. The commissioner must consider these factors in advance of each election. The bill removes the requirement for optical scan voting systems in all elections.

Iowa SF160 modifies the use of automatic tabulating equipment and optical scan voting systems in elections.

Iowa SF160 amends the Code to allow counties to use optical scan voting systems in elections held on or after July 1, 2025. The bill also allows the commissioner to determine whether ballots will be counted by automatic tabulating equipment or by precinct election officials based on factors like voter turnout. The commissioner must consider these factors in advance of each election. The bill removes the requirement for optical scan voting systems in all elections.