RCW 29A.12.005'Voting system.'As used in this chapter, 'voting system' means:(1) The total combination of mechanical, electromechanical, or electronic equipment including, but not limited to, the software, firmware, and documentation required to program, control, and support the equipment, that is used:(a) To define ballots;(b) To cast and count votes;(c) To report or display election results from the voting system;(d) To maintain and produce any audit trail information; and(e) To perform an audit under RCW 29A.60.185; and(2) The practices and associated documentation used:(a) To identify system components and versions of such components;(b) To test the system during its development and maintenance;(c) To maintain records of system errors and defects;(d) To determine specific system changes to be made to a system after the initial qualification of the system; and(e) To make available any materials to the voter such as notices, instructions, forms, or paper ballots.[ 2018 c 218 s 5; 2013 c 11 s 21; 2004 c 267 s 601.]NOTES:Intent—2018 c 218: See note following RCW 29A.60.185.Effective dates—2004 c 267: See note following RCW 29A.08.010.
Washington Legal Code