Data Availability and Collection

(a)Free Notification System. The Commission shall identify and implement, through an internet website, toll-free telephone number, or other means, a system whereby an individual who voted a provisional ballot may, free of charge, determine if his or her vote was counted, and, if the vote was not counted, the reason the vote was not tabulated.

(b)Data Collection and Reporting Requirements. The Commission shall collect data on provisional voting and include such data in its Election Comparative Analysis Report following an election. Provisional ballots issued, counted, and rejected shall be tracked by precinct. In the case of rejected or spoiled provisional ballots, the Commission shall report the basis for such rejections. CH. 14 PROVISIONAL VOTING