{"code":"ELEC","codeName":"Elections Code","section":"19223","citation":"Elec. Code, § 19223","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 19. CERTIFICATION OF VOTING SYSTEMS [19001. - 19402.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-19"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Certification of Voting Systems [19200. - 19275.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-19/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Voting System Testing Agencies [19220. - 19223.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-19/chapter-3/article-2"}],"history":"Added by renumbering Section 19203 by Stats. 2013, Ch. 602, Sec. 15.   (SB 360)   Effective January 1, 2014.","effective":"2014-01-01","html":"<p>The Secretary of State shall use a state-approved testing agency or expert technicians to examine and test voting systems or parts of voting systems proposed for use or sale in this state. He or she shall furnish a complete report of the findings of the examination and testing to the Governor and the Attorney General.</p>","text":"The Secretary of State shall use a state-approved testing agency or expert technicians to examine and test voting systems or parts of voting systems proposed for use or sale in this state. He or she shall furnish a complete report of the findings of the examination and testing to the Governor and the Attorney General.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/voting-system-testing-agencies-19223","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}