Colorado § 1-5-623 - Purchase of new electromechanical voting systems - approval of secretary of state - rules.
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§ 1-5-623. Purchase of new electromechanical voting systems - approval of secretary of state - rules.
(1) and (2) Repealed.
(3) (a) No political subdivision may purchase a new electromechanical voting system or any related component of such system without obtaining the prior approval of the secretary of state for such purchase.
(b) Subject to the requirements of subsection (3)(a) of this section, if a political subdivision desires to purchase a new electromechanical voting system or any related component of an electromechanical voting system, the political subdivision shall submit a written application to the secretary of state for approval of the purchase. The political subdivision shall apply by means of any forms or procedures established by the secretary. The secretary shall approve or deny the application in writing within thirty days of receiving the application.
(4) The secretary of state shall promulgate rules in accordance with article 4 of title 24, C.R.S., as may be necessary to administer and enforce any requirement of this section, including any rules necessary to specify permissible conditions of use governing electronic voting devices or systems or related components of such devices or systems in accordance with the requirements of this part 6.
Source: L. 2009: Entire section added, (HB 09-1335), ch. 260, p. 1192, § 8, effective May 15. L. 2024: (1) and (2) repealed and (3) amended, (SB 24-210), ch. 468, p. 3248, § 19, effective June 6.
PART 7
ACCESSIBILITY FOR ELECTORS WITH DISABILITIES
Cross references: For the legislative declaration contained in the 2004 act enacting this part 7, see section 1 of chapter 334, Session Laws of Colorado 2004.
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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