"Voting system."

RCW 29A.12.005

in effect

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. 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.

Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=29A.12&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026