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After studying the various bills that have been introduced in the House and Senate, TruthinVoting.org has selected Senate Bill 330 and House Bill 550 as most worthy of our support. While we liked the Clinton-Boxer Bill (SB 939) best, we agree with VerifiedVoting.org's assessment that 330 and 550 are the best bills that have a chance of passing in time for the 2006 elections.
This is a work-in-progress. Please let us know if you have additional information, including profiles of other bills, corrections to currently listed bills, additional FEFs (Fair Election Features) by EMAILing us. Thank you.
TruthInVoting.org Election Reform Legislation Comparison Table
| (FEFs) Fair Election Features: | Clinton-Boxer 939 | Rush Holt 550 |
|---|---|---|
Paper record verified before vote cast? |
Yes |
Yes |
Records to Paper ballot for audit? |
Yes | Yes |
Bans Thermal Paper? |
Yes?? | No |
All codes available to commission and public? |
Yes | Yes |
Voting helper allowed? |
Yes | Yes |
Wireless communications allowed? |
No | No |
Internet transfer of software allowed? |
No | Yes (but not connected to internet?) |
Software and hardware accredited? |
Yes | Yes |
Chain of custody documented? |
Yes | Yes |
Background checks on programmers and developers? |
Yes | No, but manufacturers must notify of vote fraud convictions. |
Recertification necessary if worked on? |
Yes | Yes |
Two percent (2%) of polling places audited randomly? |
Yes | Yes |
Audited polling places announced? |
No | Yes, after state declares final count |
Funding |
$500 million plus $20 million/year | $150 million (HAVA-related). |
Allows for optical scanners? |
??? | Yes (types?) |
Allows for touch screen voting? |
Yes | Yes |
Addresses voter wait times/provides for standards? |
Yes | No |
Detailed data collection standards? |
Yes | No, vague, left to commision |
Training for election officials? |
Yes | No, not addressed |
Addresses purging voters? |
Yes | No |
Commission develops measures to secure registration lists? |
Yes, but not developed | Yes, but not developed |
Addresses voter registration omissions/corrections? |
Yes | No |
Stance on Conflict-of-interest-- well-defined? |
Yes | No, but leaves arguing room |
Study: Election day is public holiday? |
Yes | No |
Last updated: April 3, 2005
