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. Notes: Intent—2018 c 218: See note following RCW 29A.60.185. Effective dates—2004 c 267: See note following RCW 29A.08.010.
§ RCW 29A.12.005"Voting system."
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