RCW 29A.12.005
"Voting system."
As used in this chapter, "voting system" means:
(1) The total combination of mechanical, electromechanical, or electronic equipment including, but not limited to, the software, firmware, and documentation required to program, control, and support the equipment, that is used:
(a) To define ballots;
(b) To cast and count votes;
(c) To report or display election results from the voting system;
(d) To maintain and produce any audit trail information; and
(e) To perform an audit under RCW 29A.60.185; and
(2) The practices and associated documentation used:
(a) To identify system components and versions of such components;
(b) To test the system during its development and maintenance;
(c) To maintain records of system errors and defects;
(d) To determine specific system changes to be made to a system after the initial qualification of the system; and
(e) To make available any materials to the voter such as notices, instructions, forms, or paper ballots.
[ 2018 c 218 § 5; 2013 c 11 § 21; 2004 c 267 § 601.]
NOTES:
Intent—2018 c 218: See note following RCW 29A.60.185.
Effective dates—2004 c 267: See note following RCW 29A.08.010.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 29A.12 - Voting Systems.
29A.12.010 - Authority for use.
29A.12.020 - Inspection and test by secretary of state—Report.
29A.12.030 - Submitting system or component for examination.
29A.12.040 - Independent evaluation.
29A.12.050 - Approval required—Modification.
29A.12.060 - Maintenance and operation.
29A.12.070 - Acceptance and vulnerability tests.
29A.12.080 - Requirements for approval.
29A.12.101 - Requirements of tallying systems for approval.
29A.12.110 - Record of programming—Devices sealed.
29A.12.120 - Counting center personnel—Instruction, requirements.
29A.12.130 - Tallying systems—Programming tests.
29A.12.140 - Operating procedures.
29A.12.150 - Recording requirements.
29A.12.160 - Blind or visually impaired voter accessibility.
29A.12.180 - Disclosure of security breaches by manufacturer or distributor.