(1) At all elections in political subdivisions that use paper ballots, the governing body shall provide in each polling location a sufficient number of voting booths. Each voting booth shall be situated so as to permit eligible electors to prepare their ballots screened from observation and shall be furnished with supplies and conveniences necessary for voting.
(2) At all elections in political subdivisions that use electronic or electromechanical voting systems, the designated election official shall supply each polling location with sufficient voting equipment.
Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 716, § 8, effective January 1, 1993. L. 2004: (2) amended, p. 1344, § 7, effective May 28. L. 2013: Entire section amended, (HB 13-1303), ch. 185, p. 712, § 43, effective May 10.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 1-6-501 as it existed prior to 1992.
Cross references: (1) For the legislative declaration contained in the 2004 act amending subsection (2), see section 1 of chapter 334, Session Laws of Colorado 2004.
(2) In 2013, this section was amended by the "Voter Access and Modernized Elections Act". For the short title and the legislative declaration, see sections 1 and 2 of chapter 185, Session Laws of Colorado 2013.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 5 - Notice of and Preparation for Elections
Part 5 - Polling Place Supplies and Equipment
§ 1-5-501. Sufficient Voting Booths, Voting Machines, or Electronic Voting Equipment
§ 1-5-502. Ballot Boxes for Nonmachine Voting
§ 1-5-503. Arrangement of Voting Equipment or Voting Booths and Ballot Boxes
§ 1-5-504.5. Items to Be Posted at Polling Locations
§ 1-5-505. Election Expenses to Be Paid by County
§ 1-5-505.5. State Reimbursement to Counties for Ballot Measure Elections