(1) A provisional ballot shall contain text clearly identifying it as a provisional ballot.
(2) An elector casting a provisional ballot shall complete an affidavit and receive information and instructions on the voting and handling of provisional ballots. The secretary of state shall prescribe by rules promulgated in accordance with article 4 of title 24, C.R.S., the language of the affidavit, information, and instructions.
(3) Each polling location using paper provisional ballots must have on hand a sufficient number of provisional ballots in all ballot styles applicable to that polling location and a sufficient number of provisional ballot envelopes.
Source: L. 2005: Entire article added, p. 1415, § 39, effective June 6; entire article added, p. 1450, § 39, effective June 6. L. 2006: (2) and (3) amended, p. 2033, § 16, effective June 6. L. 2013: (3) amended, (HB 13-1303), ch. 185, p. 745, § 107, effective May 10.
Cross references: In 2013, subsection (3) 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 8.5 - Provisional Ballots
§ 1-8.5-101. Provisional Ballot - Entitlement to Vote
§ 1-8.5-101.5. Electronic Voting Device - Use for Casting Provisional Ballot
§ 1-8.5-102. Form of Provisional Ballot
§ 1-8.5-103. Provisional Ballot Affidavit
§ 1-8.5-104. Voting Procedure - Provisional Ballot
§ 1-8.5-105. Verification of Provisional Ballot Information - Counting Procedure
§ 1-8.5-106. Counting of Provisional Ballots
§ 1-8.5-110. Handling of Provisional Ballots - Reporting of Results