Iowa SSB1176 modifies election recount procedures, including board composition, timing, and penalties.

Iowa SSB1176 revises the procedures for election recounts, altering the composition of recount boards based on county population. For counties with populations under 15,000, the board consists of a single designee from the candidate requesting the recount. For counties with populations between 15,000 and 49,999, the board includes two designees from the requesting candidate, two from the apparent winning candidate, and three precinct election officials. For counties with populations of 50,000 or more, the board comprises two designees from each candidate and three precinct election officials.

Iowa SSB1176 modifies election recount procedures, including board composition, timing, and penalties.

Iowa SSB1176 revises the procedures for election recounts, altering the composition of recount boards based on county population. For counties with populations under 15,000, the board consists of a single designee from the candidate requesting the recount. For counties with populations between 15,000 and 49,999, the board includes two designees from the requesting candidate, two from the apparent winning candidate, and three precinct election officials. For counties with populations of 50,000 or more, the board comprises two designees from each candidate and three precinct election officials.