AB 1214: Elections: official canvass.

The bill aims to improve the efficiency of the official canvass process in elections. It would require elections officials to count all ballots and prepare the certified statement of results within 21 days of the election, and to send the secretary of state a complete copy of all election results within 22 days. The bill also requires elections officials to post updated election results on their website at least twice a week. Additionally, the bill sets specific targets for the number of ballots to be counted by certain dates, including at least 25% by the 7th day and at least 67% by the 14th day. The bill would impose a state-mandated local program, and if the commission on state mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs would be made according to state law.