MI SOS Rules for Electronic Voting Systems Evaluation

Public testimony of former Michigan State Senator Patrick Colbeck at a public hearing hosted by the Michigan Department of State as required by law.

Testimony highlighted the following findings pertinent to the proposed rules for electronic voting systems:
Finding #1: The proposed rules for electronic voting systems have insufficient scope and rigor to ensure the accuracy and integrity of our elections as required by our Michigan Constitution.
Finding #2: The proposed rules appear to be biased towards diminishing the rights of voters and local election officials in favor of increased control of elections and election records by the Michigan Department of State. Once again, our Michigan Constitution requires that all voting rights be liberally construed in favor of voters’ rights in order to effectuate its purpose.
Finding #3: The Michigan Department of State appears to be engaged in deliberate and repeated abuse of the rule -making process to subvert the integrity of our elections

Detailed report on findings can be found at MIGrassrootsAlliance.org