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HomeElections CodeDiv. 19Ch. 3Art. 5§ 19256 Voting Modernization Board Authority

§ 19256 Voting Modernization Board Authority

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§ 19256 Voting Modernization Board Authority

This law creates a five‑person Voting Modernization Board that decides who gets money from the Voting Modernization Fund and can turn down requests that don’t fit the rules.

Key Takeaways

  • •The board has five members: three picked by the Governor and two by the Secretary of State.
  • •The board can reject any fund application that is inappropriate, too expensive, or doesn’t match the law’s intent.
  • •If an application is rejected, the county can submit a revised (amended) application.

Example

A county asks for money to buy new voting machines. The board looks at the request, decides the cost is too high, and rejects the application.

Because the board can reject any request it thinks is inappropriate, excessive, or not following the law’s purpose, the county must fix the request and send a new one.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 19256 Voting Modernization Board Authority

The Voting Modernization Board is hereby established and designated the “board” for purposes of the State General Obligation Bond Law, and for purposes of administering the Voting Modernization Fund. The board consists of five members, three selected by the Governor and two selected by the Secretary of State. The board shall have the authority to reject any application for fund money it deems inappropriate, excessive, or that does not comply with the intent of this article. A county whose application is rejected shall be allowed to submit an amended application. (Added by renumbering Section 19235 by Stats. 2013, Ch. 602, Sec. 54. (SB 360) Effective January 1, 2014. Note: This section (as originally numbered) was added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 902, and approved in Prop. 41 on March 5, 2002.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

Voting Modernization BoardVoting Modernization FundState General Obligation Bond Law

Related Statutes

  • § 19251 Bond Issuance State Law
  • § 19253 Voting Modernization Bond Committee
  • § 12280 Polling Place Accessibility Rules
  • § 12281 Polling Place Change Notice
  • § 12282 Tax-Exempt Polling Place Use

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 19256.
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