South Dakota HB1314 modifies election procedures, requiring manual counts and tests for automatic tabulating equipment.

South Dakota HB1314 modifies provisions related to the testing and use of automatic tabulating equipment in elections. The bill mandates that automatic tabulating equipment must be tested before each election, with a manual count of ballots in selected precincts. It prohibits the use of equipment connected to the internet or capable of saving or tabulating votes. The bill also requires the examination of software source code by an independent person and mandates post-election audits if discrepancies are found. Vendors must maintain software and ensure systems are updated.

South Dakota HB1314 modifies election procedures, requiring manual counts and tests for automatic tabulating equipment.

South Dakota HB1314 modifies provisions related to the testing and use of automatic tabulating equipment in elections. The bill mandates that automatic tabulating equipment must be tested before each election, with a manual count of ballots in selected precincts. It prohibits the use of equipment connected to the internet or capable of saving or tabulating votes. The bill also requires the examination of software source code by an independent person and mandates post-election audits if discrepancies are found. Vendors must maintain software and ensure systems are updated.