§ 3101. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter
shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Election Code." The act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320),
known as the Pennsylvania Election Code.
"Electronic voting system." As defined in section 1101-A of
the Election Code.
"Voting apparatus." A kind or type of any of the following:
(1) An electronic voting system.
(2) A voting machine.
"Voting machine." A voting machine as described under
Article XI of the Election Code.
§ 3102. Decertification.
(a) Prohibition.--The Commonwealth may not disapprove of or
decertify voting apparatuses in 50% or more counties until the
requirements of this subchapter have been met .
(b) Plan.--If the Commonwealth intends to disapprove or
decertify voting apparatuses in 50% or more counties, the
Department of State must submit a written plan to the President
Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of
Representatives at least 180 days prior to the effective date of
replacement, containing each of the following:
(1) The reason for disapproval or decertification.
(2) The estimated cost to replace the disapproved or
decertified voting apparatuses and the plan for how funding
is anticipated to be obtained.
(3) A plan for replacing the disapproved or decertified
voting apparatuses.
(4) The effective date of replacement.
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