Concerning the conduct of limited audits of counted ballots during the election certification period.

HB 1030 requires Washington counties to conduct specific pre-certification audits of election ballots. It mandates that county auditors audit duplicated ballots by comparing them to originals and establishes four permitted audit methods: risk-limiting statistical audits, random checks of counting equipment, independent electronic audits, or audits of direct recording electronic systems. The bill also sets strict procedures for duplicating damaged ballots, including unique control numbers, dual-person handling, and secure storage. These requirements apply directly to county auditors and canvassing boards during election certification. The law aims to ensure ballot accuracy through standardized, verifiable audit processes before election results are finalized.