(1) The governing body of any political subdivision may, upon consultation with the designated election official, adopt an electronic or electromechanical voting system, including any upgrade in hardware, firmware, or software, for use at the polling locations in the political subdivision. The system may be used for recording, counting, and tabulating votes at all elections held by the political subdivision.
(2) An electronic or electromechanical voting system may be used only if the system has been certified by the secretary of state in accordance with this part 6.
Source: L. 2004: Entire section added, p. 1347, § 14, effective May 28. L. 2013: Entire section amended, (HB 13-1303), ch. 185, p. 713, § 48, effective May 10.
Cross references: (1) For the legislative declaration contained in the 2004 act enacting this section, 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 6 - Authorization and Use of Voting Machines and Electronic Voting Systems
§ 1-5-601. Use of Voting Systems - Definition
§ 1-5-601.5. Compliance With Federal Requirements
§ 1-5-601.5. Compliance With Federal Requirements
§ 1-5-603. Adoption and Payment for Voting Machines
§ 1-5-603. Adoption and Payment for Voting Machines
§ 1-5-605.5. Custody of Voting System
§ 1-5-605.7. Mechanical Lever Voting Machines - Prohibited
§ 1-5-606. Election Officials and Employees Not to Have Interest in Voting Equipment or Devices
§ 1-5-607. Elected Officials Not to Handle Voting Equipment or Devices
§ 1-5-608.2. Punch Card Voting Systems - Prohibited
§ 1-5-610. Preparation for Use - Electronic Voting
§ 1-5-611. Requirements - Nonpunch Card Electronic Voting Systems
§ 1-5-612. Use of Electronic and Electromechanical Voting Systems
§ 1-5-613. Purchase and Sale of Voting Equipment
§ 1-5-615. Electronic and Electromechanical Voting Systems - Requirements
§ 1-5-616. Electronic and Electromechanical Voting Systems - Standards - Procedures
§ 1-5-617. Examination - Testing - Certification
§ 1-5-618. Modification of Electronic and Electromechanical Voting Systems - Definition
§ 1-5-619. Temporary Use of Electronic and Electromechanical Voting Systems
§ 1-5-620. Electronic or Electromechanical Voting System Information - Software