COLORADO SECRETARY OF STATE
[8 CCR 1505-1]
Election rules

Rules as Adopted - Redline

October 4, 2013

(Additions to the current rules are reflected in small caps and deletions from current rules are shown in stricken type. Publication instructions/notes may be included):
New Rule 12.15: 
12.15 	Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the following procedures apply to delivery and return of ballots to electors affected by a disaster emergency. 
12.15.1	Definitions
(a)	“Affected elector” means an elector who is displaced from, or isolated in the elector’s  residence, as a result of a disaster emergency.
(b)	“Affected county” means a county in which a disaster emergency exists.
(c)	“Disaster emergency” means a state of disaster emergency declared by an authorized public officer under applicable law.
12.15.2	The county clerk of an affected county may issue an original or replacement ballot to an affected elector in-person at the county clerk’s office under section 1-7.5-107(2.7), C.R.S., or by mail at any time after official ballots are printed and in the possession of the county clerk under section 1-5-403(1), C.R.S.
12.15.3	Disaster Emergency mail ballots.
(a)	An affected elector who is unable to obtain his or her ballot in-person or by mail because he or she is isolated in his or her residence may apply for a disaster emergency mail ballot on a form provided by the Secretary of State.
(b)	A disaster emergency mail ballot may be issued to and returned by an affected elector by mail, fax, or email.
(c)	The county clerk must record the issuance and receipt of disaster emergency mail ballots sent by electronic transmission on a log approved by the Secretary of State.
12.15.4	The county clerk of an affected county must submit to the Secretary of State an amendment to the county’s contingency plan.  The amendment, at a minimum, must include:
(a)	A general description of the affected areas; 
(b)	A plan for notifying affected electors of procedures to obtain and return ballots;
(c)	Procedures for delivery and return of ballots to and from affected electors; and
(d)	Any procedures necessary to ensure the security of ballots delivered to or returned by affected electors.