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ACR-242 Ballot tally software.(2003-2004)

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Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 242
CHAPTER 171

Relative to ballot tally software.

[ Filed with Secretary of State  August 31, 2004. ]

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ACR 242, Goldberg. Ballot tally software.
This measure would request the Secretary of State to investigate and evaluate the use of open-source software in all voting machines in California and report his or her findings and recommendations to the Legislature by January 1, 2006. The measure would state that the Legislature is committed to exploring and reviewing all available programs and features, including open-source software, that may enhance the security of election results and increase voter confidence in the integrity of the voting process.
WHEREAS, The State of California has a compelling interest to ensure public confidence that election results are complete, honest, and accurate; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby requests the Secretary of State to investigate and evaluate the use of open-source software in all voting machines in California and report his or her findings and recommendations to the Legislature by January 1, 2006; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature is committed to exploring and reviewing all available programs and features, including open-source software, that may enhance the security of election results and increase voter confidence in the integrity of the voting process; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.