Fwd: HB 1227

["Joe Pezzillo" <jpezzillo@xxxxxxxxx>]

FYI. I'm not sure my concerns were addressed but apparently he is. Has anyone analyzed this bill in its final, amended form? I'm more than a little worried by the casual use of the term "check" here as opposed to, say, "recount", and how the ideal would be the citizens, but perhaps the actual is going to be the SoS. Also, how does this bill impact the system that we didn't want to purchase here in Boulder County?

Where's the verification of the counting? HB1227 is also one way to cement the problems we've got, too.

Do any of our representatives listen to the people's concerns?

Joe


Begin forwarded message:

> From: "Ron Tupa" <senatorrontupa@xxxxxxxxx>
> Date: May 5, 2004 4:36:12 PM MDT
> To: jpezzillo@xxxxxxxxx
> Subject: HB 1227
> Reply-To: ron.tupa.senate@xxxxxxxxxxx
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> <x-tad-bigger>Dear Joe,</x-tad-bigger>
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> <x-tad-bigger>Thank you for your letter regarding House Bill 1227, a bill concerning voting systems. The bill has managed to work its way through both of the Houses. The bill has been amended to prohibit the use of mechanical lever voting machines and punch-card systems. In essence, the amendments that were added addressed your concerns about the electronic storage of votes.  In addition, it now states that whichever system is chosen, there must be a system in place to perform a check if needed. This check would ideally be the citizens of the State.</x-tad-bigger>
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> <x-tad-bigger>HB 1227 establishes a system of "checks and balances" for the current voting system in Colorado. If passed, all voting machines would have to be standardized throughout the state, be certified and tested that they are operationally sound before use, and also the identifies the terms and conditions for the distribution and sale of these machines. If a county decides to use an electronic counting method, then the elected voting official is required to give all of the software information, program source code, and documentation to the Secretary of State. </x-tad-bigger>
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> <x-tad-bigger>Our voting system is not without its problems.  As such, HB 1227 is one way to address these problems.  Again, thank you for your letter. It is always a pleasure to hear from my constituents. Should you have any further questions or concerns, please contact me at </x-tad-bigger><x-tad-bigger>ron.tupa.senate@xxxxxxxxxxx</x-tad-bigger><x-tad-bigger>.</x-tad-bigger>
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> <x-tad-bigger>Sincerely,</x-tad-bigger>
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> <x-tad-bigger> </x-tad-bigger>
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> <x-tad-bigger>Senator Ron Tupa</x-tad-bigger>
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