No. 32512: R623-2. Uniform Ballot Counting Standards

DAR File No.: 32512
Filed: 04/07/2009, 01:54
Received by: NL

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

The Help America Vote Act of 2002 requires each state to define what constitutes a vote (see 42 USC 15481(a)(6)). In response to this mandate, the chief election officer proposed this rule under the authority of Utah Constitution Article VII, Sections 1, 5, and 14, and Subsection 67-1a-2(2).

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No written comments have been received.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule should continue to ensure Utah's compliance with federal law.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Lieutenant Governor
Elections
Room E325 EAST BUILDING
420 N STATE ST
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84114-2325

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Michael Cragun at the above address, by phone at 801-538-1041, by FAX at 801-538-1133, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Michael Cragun, Director