Washington HB1030 mandates limited audits of counted ballots during election certification to ensure accuracy.

Washington HB1030 introduces provisions for limited audits of counted ballots during the election certification period. The bill requires county auditors to conduct audits using either a limited hand-count of randomly selected precincts or batches of ballots or a risk-limiting audit. The manual tally process must be completed within 72 hours after election day, and results reported to the secretary of state within three business days. The bill also outlines procedures for expanding audits to include additional ballots when discrepancies are found.

Washington HB1030 mandates limited audits of counted ballots during election certification to ensure accuracy.

Washington HB1030 introduces provisions for limited audits of counted ballots during the election certification period. The bill requires county auditors to conduct audits using either a limited hand-count of randomly selected precincts or batches of ballots or a risk-limiting audit. The manual tally process must be completed within 72 hours after election day, and results reported to the secretary of state within three business days. The bill also outlines procedures for expanding audits to include additional ballots when discrepancies are found.