South Dakota SB66 prohibits the use of automatic tabulating equipment and electronic ballot marking systems in elections.

South Dakota SB66 prohibits the State Board of Elections from authorizing the use of automatic tabulating equipment or electronic ballot marking systems. It also prohibits political subdivisions from adopting, implementing, or using such systems in elections. The bill mandates that all votes be cast on paper ballots and counted manually, with specific provisions for the handling of provisional ballots and post-election audits. It emphasizes the need for transparency and public observation during the counting process and audit procedures.

South Dakota SB66 prohibits the use of automatic tabulating equipment and electronic ballot marking systems in elections.

South Dakota SB66 prohibits the State Board of Elections from authorizing the use of automatic tabulating equipment or electronic ballot marking systems. It also prohibits political subdivisions from adopting, implementing, or using such systems in elections. The bill mandates that all votes be cast on paper ballots and counted manually, with specific provisions for the handling of provisional ballots and post-election audits. It emphasizes the need for transparency and public observation during the counting process and audit procedures.