Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 721 - Secretary of State
Division II - Elections
Chapter 22 - Voting Systems and Electronic Poll Books
Rule 721-22.601 - Operational Features of E-poll Books

Universal Citation: IA Admin Code 721-22.601

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024

(1) Definitions.

"E-poll book" is as defined in rule 721-22.1(52).

"Vendor, " for purposes of this rule, means a person or representative of a person developing, offering, or supporting an e-poll book.

(2) Operational features. When assessing applications for funding from the revolving loan fund established by 2017 Iowa Acts, House File 516, section 37, as implemented in rule 721-22.600 (47), the e-poll book and polling place modernization panel shall consider whether the e-poll book sought includes the operational features described in this subrule. Commissioners using only county funds for the purchase of e-poll book systems are not subject to the operational features described below, but are subject to all of the security requirements set forth in rule 721-22.602 (47). The panel shall consider:

a. Whether the e-poll book is able to accept a secure data file that imports voter registration data into the e-poll book application from the statewide voter registration system. This requirement may not be waived by the panel.

b. Whether the e-poll book is able to securely export data files that can be imported into the statewide voter registration system, including a file to update the voter activity portion of the statewide voter registration system.

c. Whether the e-poll book is able to scan the barcodes of driver's licenses, DOT-issued nonoperator identification cards, and the voter identification card issued pursuant to 2017 Iowa Acts, House File 516, section 18, to be codified at Iowa Code section 48A.10A.

d. Whether the e-poll book is able to verify the voter against the felon database.

e. Whether the e-poll book is able to process, record, and export the complete range of possible voter registration updates available to voters under Iowa law. The state commissioner shall maintain a form that lists the possible updates that are required by this subrule.

f. Whether the e-poll book is able to complete and print the following forms:
(1) State of Iowa Official Voter Registration Form.

(2) Election Day Voter Registration Form, including Voter's Oath and Attester's Oath, if applicable.

(3) Provisional Ballot Form, including the State of Iowa Official Voter Registration Form and Statement to Person Casting a Provisional Ballot.

(4) Challenger's Statement.

(5) Affidavit of Voter Requesting Assistance.

(3) Certification. A vendor providing an e-poll book platform in this state shall certify in writing to the state commissioner that the requirements of subrule 22.601(2) are met. If any of the requirements are not met, the vendor shall note the exceptions conspicuously.

This rule is intended to implement 2017 Iowa Acts, House File 516, section 37.

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