1. No new DREs can be used in the November 2004 election unless they include an AVVPAT and implement specified security measures.(see below)

2. Existing electronic voting machines in non-TSx counties cannot be used in California at the November 2004 Presidential Election unless the following steps are taken:

1. Implement a fully tested, federally qualified and state certified AVVPAT and implement specified security measures (see below).

2. Or, utilize current electronic voting machines, in non-TSx counties, as long as specific conditions are met, including:

1. providing the option of voting on paper ballots at all polling places;

2. printing out as soon as possible after the closing of the polls all ballot images recorded on the machines;

3. parallel monitoring;

4. submit a technical security plan to the Secretary of State detailing compliance with the RABA report; and

5. implement further security provisions(see below).

3. Funding for complying with the conditions should come from vendors and state and federal sources.

4. All electronic voting systems (DREs) must comply with the following security provisions:

Certification and Testing

1. Full federal testing and qualification and document review

2. Full state testing and certification

3. Documentation regarding processes and tools for development of system software and firmware as well as all source code

4. Working version of machines to Secretary of State

5. No last minute changes

Security

1. No wireless connection

2. No Internet connection

3. Must submit a physical security plan to the Secretary of State

4. Must comply with all Secretary of State directives

Poll Workers

1. Poll Worker Training Materials for each jurisdiction using the system must be submitted to the Secretary of State, and the training must provide adequate hands-on training for each poll worker for the DRE and any other device used

2. Must submit communications plan to the Secretary of State detailing how elections officials will communicate with workers at each polling place

Polling Place

1. Provisional voting must be on paper

2. Audio access connected prior to the polls opening

3. Results posted at polls

4. Tampering notice posted at polls

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