§ 119.005

119.005 Definitions for chapter. As used in this chapter: (1) A 'ballot' or 'official ballot' means the official presentation of offices and candidates to be voted for, including write -in candidates, and all public questions submitted for determination, and shall include a voting machine ballot, a paper ballot, an ab sentee ballot, a special ballot, a federal provisional ballot, a federal provisional absentee ballot, or a supplemental paper ballot which has been authorized for the use of the voters in any primary or regular or special election by the Secretary of State or the county clerk; (2) 'Ballot box' means any box, bag, or other container that can be locked, sealed, or otherwise rendered tamper -resistant, for receiving ballots; (3) 'Election administration information system' means any computer -based information t echnology application used by the Commonwealth in the administration of elections; (4) 'Election officer' has the same meaning as in KRS 118.015; (5) 'Voting equipment' means any physical component of a voting system and includes voting machines where voti ng machines are in operation; (6) 'Voting machine' or 'machine' means a part of a voting system that

equipment' means any physical component of a voting system and includes voting machines where voti ng machines are in operation; (6) 'Voting machine' or 'machine' means a part of a voting system that consists of one (1) or more electronic devices that operate independently or as a combination of a ballot -marking device and an electronic or automatic vot e-tabulating device; and (7) 'Voting system' means: (a) The total combination of physical, mechanical, electromechanical, or electronic equipment, including the software, hardware, firmware, and documentation required to program, control, and support that equipment, that is used to: 1. Define ballots; 2. Cast and count votes; 3. Report or display election results; and 4. Maintain and produce any audit trail information; and (b) The practices and associated documentation used to: 1. Identify system components and versions of those components; 2. Test the system during its development and maintenance; 3. Maintain records of system errors and defects; 4. Determine specific system ch anges to be made to a system after the initial qualification of the system; and 5.

g its development and maintenance; 3. Maintain records of system errors and defects; 4. Determine specific system ch anges to be made to a system after the initial qualification of the system; and 5. Make available any materials to the voter, such as notices, instructions, forms, or paper ballots. Effective: April 27, 2024 History: Amended 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 224, sec. 26, effective April 27, 2024. -- Amended 2022 Ky. Acts ch. 87, sec. 24, effective April 7, 2022. -- Amended 2021 Ky. Acts ch. 197, sec. 63, effective June 29, 2021. -- Amended 2020 Ky. Acts ch. 89, sec. 30, effective July 15, 2020. -- Created 1982 Ky. Acts ch . 360, sec. 11, effective July 15, 1982.