Video & Transcript Research : 'polling place equipment'
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NM
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- Chair, and this money will allow schools to have a place to store them, and it can be in a magnetized
- On page 14, even more problematic because not all of these places are going to get inspected and get
- I'd like to indicate to the board, if we could, that places like Elephant Butte, in a way, it's sort
- And these pop-up places would be something that would be permitted.
- Yeah, so three places over. I'll move that. I'll accept that, sir. As a minute. Thank you.
Keywords:
student use, wireless devices, public schools, policy implementation, education technology funding, misappropriation, petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, racketeering, criminal penalties, New Mexico, public safety, health regulations, community welfare, peace promotion, legislative reforms, election integrity, voter coercion, emergency procedures, polling place security
NM
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- It eliminates most exemptions from firearms in polling places.
- The why would be to prevent an affray at a polling place. Cool.
- A mobile voting site or any location used as a polling place while early voting is taking place or on
- And I think polling places is a place that you just shouldn't have guns.
- I do think that polling places are sacred spaces.
Keywords:
student use, wireless devices, public schools, policy implementation, education technology funding, misappropriation, petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, racketeering, criminal penalties, New Mexico, public safety, health regulations, community welfare, peace promotion, legislative reforms, election integrity, voter coercion, emergency procedures, polling place security
TX
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- That means there's going to be at least four people in the polling place.
- Number two, I realize that the bill's trying to achieve parity in the polling place staff, but there
- The presiding judge has to make an effort to have bilingual clerks at the polling place and needs at
- Well, you really don't want that at a polling place.
- used at the polling places, but there is no mention of the testing equipment that would be used at regional
Keywords:
Texas elections, Election Code, uniform election date, November election, local elections, political subdivisions, general election date, election administration, municipal utility district, county elections, local government, ballot scheduling, candidate filing, voter turnout, election calendar, HB 3097, early voting, electronic application, mail-in ballot, voting accessibility
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/11/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
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- It will not be placed on the TV.
- polling places and tabulating centers.
- that's used at a polling place or voting center may not have internet access, whether that would be
- The Strike Everything Amendment switches references of polling places to voting locations and references
- The Strike Everything Amendment expands lawful acts by voters to include voting centers and polling places
Keywords:
elections, voting systems, vote tabulation, election security, internet connectivity, offline voting, chain of custody, polling place equipment, counting center, central counting center, election management system, EMS gateway, tabulation equipment, secretary of state, certification, decertification, HAVA, Help America Vote Act, ballot images, audit logs
TX
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- enter the polling place.
- who are physically unable to enter a polling place or who would wish to do so.
- To risk injuring themselves if they attempted to enter the polling place.
- If by entering a polling place they would be at risk.
- The bill would bring the polling places to a screeching halt.
Keywords:
voting access, polling place, disability, caretaker provisions, ballot delivery, election code, HB 2253, Texas Election Code, bond election, bond issuance, local government, election cancellation, disaster declaration, natural disaster, emergency election, county election officer, polling place notice, open meeting, election workers, voter safety
TX
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- So how is this not a participatory poll tax imposed on convention parties? candidates.
- The United States cannot abridge my right to vote by failure to pay a poll tax or any other tax.
- We had several candidates get knocked off the ballot for not paying this poll tax or other tax.
- She wanted me to spend that money on a campaign for Congress, not on a poll. I'll stop there.
- places.
Keywords:
voting access, polling place, disability, caretaker provisions, ballot delivery, election code, HB 2253, Texas Election Code, bond election, bond issuance, local government, election cancellation, disaster declaration, natural disaster, emergency election, county election officer, polling place notice, open meeting, election workers, voter safety
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/18/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- Equipment like e-poll books, for example, are not required to be L&A tested.
- polling places and tabulating centers.
- At both polling places and tabulating centers, the bill specifies procedures for handling voting equipment
- It specifies that voting equipment used in polling places or voting centers must prohibit access to any
- I'm a retired voter and cannot stand for long hours at a polling place to vote.
Keywords:
foreign law, Sharia law, cultural practices, women's rights, marriage laws, domestic violence, honor killings, Arizona legislation, elections, voting systems, vote tabulation, election security, internet connectivity, offline voting, chain of custody, polling place equipment, counting center, central counting center, election management system, EMS gateway
NM
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- Burn Leo County polling places on Election Day to take over them, as he has suggested.
- , that is, they are intentionally obstructing ingress to a polling place.
- That is not intentionally obstructing a polling place.
- Or you weren’t able to vote because of obstruction or disturbance at the polling place.
- You know, this is a polling place, right?
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/04/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- of a candidate and allows the outlined individuals to serve as the treasurer of such a committee in place
Keywords:
campaign finance, contribution limits, reporting requirements, political action committees, elections, campaign contributions, candidate committees, posthumous provisions, termination process, Arizona Revised Statutes, voting systems, vote tabulation, election security, internet connectivity, offline voting, chain of custody, polling place equipment, counting center, central counting center, election management system
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/2/26
Elections Finance and Government Operations
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- HF 3587 requires election judges assisting voters who can't enter the polling place to handle only one
- place?
- Um, I'm concerned about the implementation of something like this in a busier polling place and how you
- </c><01:04:34.000><c> make</c> a busier polling place and how you make a busier polling place and how
OK
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- No, no, there was a poll. The one I passed was a poll workers' bill, not a registration bill.
- Does it automatically cancel your voting privilege in the former place inside Oklahoma?
- places at no cost.
- places are in churches and other private buildings that can be that, and they can say we don't want
- This is to ensure that there is a place for polling in any place, and it happens a lot apparently in
Keywords:
presidential electors, vacancies, oath of office, political party, elections, initiative petitions, signature gathering, protest period, grand jury, Oklahoma legislature, polling place, polling locations, voter access, county election board, precinct, municipal building, school building, school district, municipality, political subdivision
OK
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- No, that was a poll. The one I passed was a poll worker's bill, not a registration bill.
- places at no cost.
- Across the state, and I'm looking for that number here, 85.23% of polling places are in churches or other
- for polling in any place.
- This is to ensure that there is a place for polling in any place.
Keywords:
presidential electors, vacancies, oath of office, political party, elections, initiative petitions, signature gathering, protest period, grand jury, Oklahoma legislature, polling place, polling locations, voter access, county election board, precinct, municipal building, school building, school district, municipality, political subdivision
Summary:
The Elections and Ethics Committee considered several election-related bills. Senate Bill 1451, with an untimely filed committee amendment, would allow the State Board of Elections to use existing printed voter registration cards before switching to new ones and would add a space on the card for voters who moved from another county or state so election officials can better update and cancel duplicate registrations. The Secretary of the State Election Board said the measure would codify existing interstate notification practices and help clean up voter rolls; the bill passed 5-1.
The committee also passed Senate Bill 1286, which requires political subdivisions that host county election board elections to provide polling-place rooms at no cost. Supporters said the bill was a request from the Tulsa County Election Board and was intended to address the large share of polling places located in private buildings that can withdraw access on short notice. It passed 5-1.
Senate Bill 1581 was approved 5-1 as well. It extends the time to gather signatures to impanel a grand jury from 45 to 90 days and adds a 10-day protest period for signature verification. Testimony indicated the change would align this process with other initiative petition timelines. The committee also passed Senate Bill 1491, which requires newly appointed presidential electors filling a vacancy to take the same oath as other electors; it passed 5-1. The meeting ended with thanks to the committee for its service for the year.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity (7-29-25)
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- I have someone who understand exactly what I'm looking for and who's going to help me put that in place
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- so many of us stand, that our ancestors wanted us to have and then they pushed for us to have this place
- so many of us stand, that our ancestors wanted us to have and then they pushed for us to have this place
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This meeting is taking place on location at the Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Building Room 238 using on site equipment., 958, all
Summary:
The interim Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity met at Kentucky State University and heard a presentation from President Kofi Aapo and Vice President Michael Dorsy on the university’s role as an HBCU and its current priorities. They emphasized Kentucky State’s impact on Black student outcomes nationally, its focus on workforce development, civic leadership, innovation, and economic mobility, and its efforts to grow enrollment, expand dual-credit partnerships, and launch a prison education program. They also described House Bill 250’s role in prompting program review and the creation or expansion of market-aligned offerings, including manufacturing engineering, agricultural engineering, biological and agricultural engineering, social work, criminal justice, and expanded online programs through “Thoroughbred Global.”
A major topic was Kentucky State’s move toward STEM and applied programs. President Aapo said the university is diversifying beyond liberal arts to meet workforce demand and cited plans for a PhD in agroecology, which he said would help farmers adapt to climate conditions and would be federally funded. He also discussed the nursing program as the fastest-growing on campus, partnerships with health systems that pay tuition and guarantee jobs, and the need for a new nursing facility. He said the current nursing space is inadequate and that a new building could double or triple enrollment in the program. He also described a mobile health initiative intended to bring preventive care and health education to underserved areas of the state.
Members asked questions about the nursing building, STEM strategy, teacher preparation, dual credit, prison education, and student readiness. Senator Bledsoe asked about the shift toward STEM, and Aapo said the strategy is based on student demand and data from House Bill 250. Senator Berg requested a list of dual-credit partners and encouraged long-term tracking of prison education participants to study outcomes such as recidivism; Aapo said the university has not yet begun that research but intends to. Senator Tidner asked about remedial needs, and Aapo said KSU found more than 100 students with zero GPAs when he arrived and is using co-requisite support and tutoring to address English and math deficiencies. Representative Brown and others highlighted the historical and ongoing value of HBCUs, and no votes or formal actions were taken during the meeting.
NM
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- It will appear in other places of the record. Why is that? I'm curious.
- Okay, let's poll the committee for a second time. I'm sorry, Madam Chair, I was just reading.
- Let's poll the committee. Madam Chair, I have a do pass motion.
- But there are other places that you can access that data.
- I think you can, but we're getting to a place The bill, I mean, if we...
Keywords:
medical malpractice, judgments, independent providers, insurance, personal assets, settlements, healthcare, healthcare privacy, electronic medical records, reproductive health, gender-affirming care, data protection, location tracking, confidentiality, SB30, induced abortion, abortion reporting, vital statistics, public health reporting, medical records
AZ
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- Voting equipment and tabulating equipment would likewise be prohibited from... ...event logs, and result
- Voting equipment and tabulating equipment would likewise be prohibited from having internet access, and
- where such laws had not been in place.
- Criminals don't follow the law in the first place.
- But again, we're talking about a place where there are fewer kids than in most places that are having
Bills:
SB1003, SB1006, SB1029, SB1037, SB1038, SB1039, SB1040, SB1053, SB1057, SB1060, SB1061, SB1068, SB1069
Keywords:
election, canvass, certification, ballot tabulation, write-in candidates, registration, voting procedures, campaign finance, contribution limits, reporting requirements, political action committees, elections, campaign contributions, candidate committees, posthumous provisions, termination process, Arizona Revised Statutes, voting systems, vote tabulation, election security
NM
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- This took place across the country.
- I was not equipped to talk about my trauma in the past. ...about their trauma.
- I was not equipped to talk about my trauma in the past until now.
- And we need to question why our youth are turning to crime in the first place.
- I do think that's something that we need to have in place.
Keywords:
sexual crimes, statute of limitations, criminal justice, victim rights, child abuse, procurement, contracting, small business, local government, disaster recovery, emergency procurement, certification, public spending, juvenile justice, delinquency, rehabilitation, community corrections, risk assessment, public safety, health regulations
NM
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- So this legislation does not relate to the restriction of firearms at polling places.
- So whether they're standing around the polling place or whether they're walking the only road in and
- To any location used as a polling place, including parking areas for the polling location within 50 feet
- Being directed to be at a polling place for that purpose.
- So, I get no ordering to bring or keep a troop of armed persons at polling places, but what about ballot
Keywords:
SB38, pet food, registered pet food, registration fee, fees, sunset repeal, repeal of repeal, revenue, state fee, business regulation, animal feed, pet food registration, New Mexico, gun control, firearm safety, dealer regulation, illegal trade, background checks, sexual crimes, statute of limitations
TX
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- like a panic button or not panic button, but OK, panic button is is is equipment.
- And just being able to be an occupational therapist all over the place.
- We were, our new place was not gonna be ready for about 3.5 weeks.
- We got a place here in Austin, Texas called Texas One Center.
- We got Trinity, we got, it's so many places you go.
Keywords:
judicial liability, personal bond, felony offenses, judges, criminal justice reform, voter registration, election procedures, change of address, residence requirements, Texas Election Code, Texas election law, residence address, precinct voting, county move, same-county move, Election Code, registrar, statement of residence, polling place, local elections
TX
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- We hired a Republican pollster to poll.
- And that's key because there is a framework in place that works.
- The remediator that we have in place today is working and is utilized.
- You're good, you're good, you're in the right place. Thank you, you're in the right place.
- We have systems in place for that.
Bills:
SB 30, SB 517, SB 1313, SB 1314, SB 1316, SB 1541, SB 1698, SB 1845, SB 1860, SB 2420, SB 2429
Keywords:
gambling, criminal offenses, penalties, defense, electronic devices, tobacco advertising, youth protection, public health, criminal offense, retailer regulation, e-cigarettes, nicotine products, health, public safety, regulation, advertising restrictions, health and safety, elections, election audit, county elections
Summary:
The Senate Committee on State Affairs convened to discuss several critical pieces of legislation including SB30 and SB38. Senator Betancourt introduced a committee substitute for SB38 which underwent a smooth adoption process, moving it favorably toward the Senate. The meeting featured a mix of invited testimonies where both proponents and opponents took the floor. One notable highlight included a testimony from Melissa Casey, who criticized the current legal state as prone to fraud and detrimental to both insurers and the public at large, contending that it inflated insurance costs across the board. The discussions delved deeply into the implications of the bills on judicial processes and potential insurance ramifications, with spirited debates surrounding issues of non-economic damages and jury rights.
The atmosphere remained engaged as committee members heard varied perspectives on the bills, showcasing a robust democratic process. The meeting underscored the importance of public testimony in shaping legislation, ensuring that multiple voices were considered as the committee pressed on towards making decisions that affect the legal landscape of Texas.
TX
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- So it's pretty bipartisan and relates to the use of a wireless communication device at a polling place
- By the polling equipment, is something that can't be accessed by unauthorized?
- I'm an election judge also up in Temple, Bell County, and my polling place is an extension of the church
- I don't even know why the Bluetooth is there, because when I set up my polling place, it was with cables
- That's a new thing, and it's careless to introduce Bluetooth into the polling places.
Keywords:
social media, children, account verification, data privacy, parental control, financial crime, card fraud, motor fuel theft, law enforcement, criminal activity, skimmers, prevention, training, biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, federal directives, state authority