TITLE 1. ADMINISTRATION
REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The State Board of Elections is claiming an exemption from the Administrative Process Act pursuant to § 2.2-4002 B 8 of the Code of Virginia, which exempts agency action relating to the conduct of elections or eligibility to vote.
Title of Regulation: 1VAC20-20. General Administration (adding 1VAC20-20-90).
Statutory Authority: §§ 24.2-103 and 24.2-410.2 of the Code of Virginia.
Effective Date: March 2, 2023.
Agency Contact: Ashley Coles, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of Elections, Washington Building, 1100 Bank Street, 1st Floor, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 864-8933, or email ashley.coles@elections.virginia.gov.
Summary:
Pursuant to § 24.2-410.2 of the Code of Virginia and upon recommendation of the Voter Registration System Security Advisory Group, the amendment adds a new section to General Administration (1VAC20-20) (i) restricting access to the Virginia Voter Registration System (VERIS) to individuals who enroll in a Department of Elections security awareness training program and (ii) requiring all VERIS users to participate in the security awareness training program within the timeframe developed by the department.
1VAC20-20-90. Required training for Virginia Voter Registration System users.
Access to the Virginia Voter Registration System shall be restricted to individuals enrolled in a security awareness training program approved or provided by the Virginia Department of Elections. Individuals who do not complete assigned training within the required timeframe may have their credentials revoked or limited as needed to ensure the security of the Virginia Voter Registration System.
VA.R. Doc. No. R23-7448; Filed February 23, 2023