HB 2173 - DIGEST |
Requires a county auditor to: (1) By 2027, establish at least one ballot drop box per thirty thousand registered voters in the county; and |
(2) Submit a request with the office of the secretary of state for new ballot drop boxes for the following year. |
Authorizes the secretary of state to agree to reimburse the county for the costs of providing new ballot drop boxes or contract with a third party to fulfill the counties' requests. |
Authorizes a county auditor to place a ballot drop box at a public school, public library, or fire station. |
Declares that the state is responsible for the cost of obtaining, siting, maintaining, and operating ballot drop boxes for all elections. |