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Reasons To Enact HB 18 and SB 392 for 2008 Elections |
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Issue of Concern |
Current System
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Optical Scan |
- System significantly cheaper to own, operate, maintain & store
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- System in compliance with proposed federal legislation for 2008 election
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- System allows for recounts
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- System allows for audits to verify overall election results
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- System more secure according to well-known computer security experts, including Dr. Avi Rubin, Johns Hopkins University & Dr. Ed Felton, Princeton University
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- System public prefers
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- Requires shorter work day for election judges
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- System operation easier for poll workers
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- System requires fewer layers of technology
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- Long lines eliminated as voters vote simultaneously
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- Voting continues despite machine malfunction
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- Voting more private
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- Fewer number of machines needed
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- System uses durable paper record
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- System inherently provides for paper ballots
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- Absentee, provisional, regular voting all use same ballots
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- Enhanced access for disabled community
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