H.R. 7247, The Vote Tabulation Audit Act of 2008

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H.R. 7247 would amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to establish standards for the transparent and accurate tabulation of votes and aggregation of vote counts in elections for Federal office.

Detailed Summary

Vote Tabulation Audit Act of 2008 - Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require states to meet specified standards for transparent and accurate tabulation of votes and aggregation of vote counts in federal elections, including standards for: (1) the treatment of ballots cast at early voting sites as well as absentee ballots and provisional ballots; and (2) mandatory hand recount in case of unresolved discrepancy.

Requires the Federal Election Commission to: (1) reimburse states to cover the costs of carrying out tabulations at certain polling places of votes cast on paper optical scan ballots; and (2) adopt a model format for the posting of the tabulation of votes and aggregate vote counts.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 10/2/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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