AN ACT REQUIRING THE SECRETARY OF THE STATE TO CONDUCT RECANVASSES FOR ELECTIONS INVOLVING STATE OFFICES.

SB 654 requires the Secretary of the State to conduct official recanvasses (recounts of votes) for all elections for state offices, such as governor or state senators. This replaces the current process where recanvasses may be handled by other entities. The bill also mandates that the Secretary receive additional staffing support from the Auditors of Public Accounts as needed to complete these recanvasses. It directly affects election administration for statewide and state legislative races.