(1) The secretary of state shall adopt uniform rules in accordance with article 4 of title 24, C.R.S., for the purchase and sale of voting equipment in the state.
(2) The governing body or designated election official of a political subdivision may purchase a voting system only if the voting system has been certified for use in this state by the secretary of state in accordance with this part 6.
(3) The governing body or designated election official of a political subdivision shall notify the secretary of state before purchasing or selling voting equipment. The secretary of state shall attempt to coordinate the sale of excess or outmoded equipment by one political subdivision with purchases of necessary equipment by other political subdivisions.
(4) The secretary of state shall provide information at the request of the governing bodies of the various political subdivisions of the state on the availability and sources of new and used voting equipment.
Source: L. 2004: Entire section added, p. 1347, § 14, effective May 28. L. 2016: (2) amended, (SB 16-142), ch. 173, p. 580, § 43, effective May 18.
Cross references: For the legislative declaration contained in the 2004 act enacting this section, see section 1 of chapter 334, Session Laws of Colorado 2004.
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