SECRETARY OF STATE
44.1 - organizational rule
44.1.101 organizational rule
44.2 - overall office rules
44.2.101 incorporation of model rules
44.2.201 fees for receipt of facsimile filing of documents
44.2.202 fees for facsimile transmissions of documents
44.2.203 priority handling of documents
44.2.204 access to public information and fees for copies
44.2.205 returned check service fees
44.2.301 acceptance of electronic records and electronic signatures
44.2.302 secretary of state's statewide electronic filing system
44.3 - elections
44.3.101 introduction, scope, and intent
44.3.102 role of secretary of state
44.3.103 definitions
44.3.104 guidelines for polling place accessibility
44.3.105 survey procedure to determine accessibility
44.3.106 exemption procedure
44.3.107 emergency exemption
44.3.108 polling place designation
44.3.109 voting accessibility advisory committee
44.3.110 alternative means for casting ballot
44.3.111 the elderly elector
44.3.112 the visually impaired
44.3.113 telecommunications device for the hearing impaired
44.3.114 complaints
44.3.115 criteria and process for a person to become a designated agent for an elector with a disability
44.3.116 electronic transmission of voting materials
44.3.117 performance standards for accessible voting technology devices
44.3.1001 number of signatures required for petitions for nomination in certain instances
44.3.1002 definitions
44.3.1003 form and submission of petitions to nominate a political party's candidates by primary election
44.3.1004 verification of elector signatures by county election officials, tally reporting, and records retention
44.3.1005 withdrawal of elector signatures from petitions
44.3.1101 schedule of fees for statewide voter database lists and extracts
44.3.1102 statewide voter registration system
44.3.1301 submission of voter information pamphlet arguments and rebuttals
44.3.1302 definitions
44.3.1303 format of voter information pamphlet arguments and rebuttals
44.3.1401 required markings
44.3.1403 facsimile requests for absentee ballots
44.3.1501 facsimile machine access
44.3.1502 handling of facsimile ballots
44.3.1503 ballot transmission
44.3.1504 receiving ballots
44.3.1505 ballot log
44.3.1506 elector affirmation
44.3.1507 ballot acceptance
44.3.1508 transcription of ballots
44.3.1509 election judges and ballot secrecy
44.3.1701 examination of voting machines and devices
44.3.1702 conduct of examination
44.3.1703 criteria of construction
44.3.1704 criteria of examination
44.3.1705 costs of examination
44.3.1706 notification to applicant
44.3.1707 appeal from disapproval
44.3.1708 waiver of conditions
44.3.1709 experimental use of voting machines or devices
44.3.1710 extension of previous approval of voting machines or devices
44.3.1711 benchmark performance standard for voting systems prior to certification
44.3.1712 performance certification of voting systems prior to election
44.3.1713 uniform procedures for using voting systems
44.3.1714 handling voting machine error during count
44.3.1715 method of correction of ballot
44.3.1716 rejected ballots
44.3.1717 sealing ballots and voting systems
44.3.1718 definitions
44.3.1719 selection process for random-sample audit
44.3.1720 reporting process for random-sample audit
44.3.1730 use of voting machines and devices
44.3.1731 procedures for use of ies (shoup) voting machines - before the polls open
44.3.1732 procedures for use of ies (shoup) voting machines - while the polls are open
44.3.1733 procedures for use of ies (shoup) voting machines - after the polls close
44.3.1734 procedures for use of avm (automatic voting machines) - before the polls open
44.3.1735 procedures for use of avm voting machines - while the polls are open
44.3.1736 procedures for use of avm voting machines - after the polls close
44.3.1737 definitions - computer election systems votomatic (ces)
44.3.1737A procedures for use of computer election systems votomatic - (ces) primary election
44.3.1738 procedures for use of computer election systems votomatic - (ces) - before the polls open
44.3.1739 procedures for use of computer election systems votomatic - (ces) - while the polls are open
44.3.1740 procedures for use of computer election systems votomatic - (ces) - after the polls close
44.3.1741 central counting center for tabulation of computer election systems - votomatic (ces) ballots
44.3.1742 central counting center procedures and board duties - observation board
44.3.1743 central counting center procedures and duties - receiving board
44.3.1744 central counting center procedures and duties - inspection board
44.3.1745 central counting center procedures and duties - duplication board
44.3.1746 central counting center procedures and duties - write-in tally board
44.3.1747 central counting center procedures and duties - ballot tabulation board
44.3.1748 central counting center procedures and duties - ballot sealing board
44.3.1749 central counting center procedures and duties - election results board
44.3.1750 central counting center procedures and duties - closing of counting center
44.3.1760 definitions - american information systems (ais-315)
44.3.1761 ballot preparations - american information systems (ais-315)
44.3.1762 procedures for use of american information systems (ais-315) - central tabulating system - before the polls open
44.3.1763 procedures for use of american information systems (ais-315) - central tabulating system - while the polls are open
44.3.1764 procedures for use of american information systems (ais-315) - central tabulating system - after the polls close
44.3.1765 central tabulating center procedures
44.3.1766 central tabulating center procedures and board duties - observation board
44.3.1767 central tabulating center procedures and duties - receiving board
44.3.1768 central tabulating center procedure and duties - staging board
44.3.1769 central tabulating center procedures and duties - ballot tabulation board
44.3.1770 central tabulating center procedures and duties - duplication board
44.3.1771 central tabulating center procedures and duties - resolution board
44.3.1772 central tabulating center procedures and duties - write-in tally board
44.3.1773 central tabulating center procedures and duties - ballot sealing board
44.3.1774 central tabulating center procedures and duties - election results board
44.3.1775 central tabulating center procedures and duties - closing of tabulating center
44.3.1781 use and scope - computer election system optech i
44.3.1782 definitions - computer election systems optech i
44.3.1783 ballot preparation - computer election systems - optech i
44.3.1784 procedures for use of computer election systems optech i - accuracy testing and certification
44.3.1785 procedures for use of computer election systems optech i - before the polls open
44.3.1786 procedures for use of computer election systems optech i - while the polls are open
44.3.1787 procedures for use of computer election systems optech i - after the polls close
44.3.2001 voter registration verification
44.3.2002 definitions
44.3.2003 application for voter registration
44.3.2004 voter registration application
44.3.2005 voter registration application information requirements
44.3.2010 applicants ineligible due to age or residence requirements
44.3.2011 provisional registration pending verification
44.3.2012 verification of voter registration information
44.3.2013 notice to applicant of status of application for voter registration
44.3.2014 maintenance of active and inactive voter registration lists for elections
44.3.2015 late registration procedures
44.3.2016 statewide voter registration system
44.3.2101 voter identification and provisional voting procedures at the polling place - general
44.3.2102 definitions
44.3.2103 printing of identification and provisional voting materials
44.3.2104 arrangements for identification and provisional voting procedures - before the election
44.3.2109 procedures for challenges
44.3.2109 procedures for challenges
44.3.2110 procedures at the polling place for determining the sufficiency of identification - prior to casting a ballot
44.3.2111 procedures at the polling place for determining eligibility to vote - prior to casting a ballot
44.3.2112 procedures at the polling place for challenges - prior to casting a ballot
44.3.2113 provisional voting procedures at the polling place - casting a ballot
44.3.2113 provisional voting procedures at the polling place and at the election administrator's office - casting a ballot
44.3.2114 provisional voting procedures on election day after the close of polls - the sixth day after election day
44.3.2114 provisional voting procedures on election day after the close of polls - the sixth day after election day
44.3.2115 provisional voting procedures - after final determination whether or not to count provisional ballots
44.3.2201 form of absentee ballot application and absentee ballot transmission to election administrator - general
44.3.2202 definitions
44.3.2203 form of absentee ballot application and absentee ballot transmission to election administrator
44.3.2203 absentee ballot application and absentee ballot transmission to election administrator
44.3.2204 processes and procedures for early preparation of absentee ballots
44.3.2205 facsimile requests for absentee ballots
44.3.2206 rejected ballots
44.3.2301 voter identification and provisional voting by absentee and mail ballot - general
44.3.2302 definitions
44.3.2303 absentee or mail ballot elector identification form
44.3.2304 procedures for absentee and mail ballot voting - determining the sufficiency of identification of provisionally registered electors
44.3.2305 procedures for absentee and mail ballot voting - printing error or ballot destroyed - failure to receive ballot
44.3.2401 ballot form and uniformity
44.3.2401 ballot form and uniformity
44.3.2402 determining a valid vote in manually counting and recounting paper ballots
44.3.2403 determining a valid write-in vote in manually counting and recounting paper ballots
44.3.2404 determining a valid vote on an electronic voting system
44.3.2405 determining a valid vote on a federal write-in absentee ballot
44.3.2406 applicability to elections allowing votes for more than one candidate for a position
44.3.2407 method of correction of ballot
44.3.2408 ballot form and uniformity
44.3.2501 covered voters
44.3.2502 facsimile machine access
44.3.2503 handling of facsimile ballots
44.3.2504 ballot transmission
44.3.2505 receiving ballots
44.3.2506 ballot log
44.3.2507 elector affirmation
44.3.2508 ballot acceptance
44.3.2509 transcription of ballots
44.3.2510 election judges and ballot secrecy
44.3.2511 electronic transmission of voting materials
44.3.2601 administrative complaint procedures
44.9 - mail ballot elections
44.3.2701 initiation of use in multicounty district
44.3 - elections
44.3.2701 initiation of use in multicounty district
44.3.2702 plan specifications
44.3.2703 timetable specifications
44.3.2704 proportional voting
44.3.2707 voting by nonregistered eligible electors
44.3.2710 disposition of ballots returned as undeliverable
44.3.2711 places of deposit – election official duties
44.3.2714 procedures to secure ballots
44.3.2715 records of ballots received
44.3.2716 signature verification procedures
44.3.2720 transmittal envelope
44.3.2721 signature envelope
44.3.2722 secrecy envelope
44.3.2723 instructions to electors
44.3.2801 registration of employers of paid signature gatherers
44.3.2901 definitions
44.3.2902 annual security assessments
44.3.2903 annual security awareness training
44.3.2904 physical security
44.3.2905 other election security requirements
44.4 - ethics (repealed)
44.4.101 introduction
44.4.102 role of the secretary of state
44.4.201 ethics commission established
44.4.202 purpose
44.4.203 terms of members
44.4.204 vacancies
44.4.205 qualifications of members
44.4.206 removal of members
44.4.301 chairman
44.4.302 officers
44.4.303 staff and facilities
44.4.304 compensation
44.4.305 reports and records
44.4.306 meetings
44.4.307 quorum and actions
44.4.401 duties of commission
44.4.402 powers of the commission
44.4.403 limitations on actions
44.4.501 definition
44.4.502 presumptions
44.4.503 burden of proof
44.4.504 computation of time
44.4.505 basic principal; priority
44.4.601 who may request
44.4.602 grounds for requests
44.4.603 contents of requests
44.4.604 qualification of requests
44.4.605 public availability of requests
44.4.606 comments on requests
44.4.701 reasonable grounds
44.4.702 hearings on requests
44.4.703 denial of requests
44.4.704 consideration of requests
44.4.705 draft opinions
44.4.706 procedure to adopt opinions
44.4.707 dismissing request without opinion
44.4.708 expedited procedure
44.4.709 advisory opinions to include
44.4.710 procedure to issue
44.4.711 effect of advisory opinion
44.4.801 introduction
44.4.802 prehearing procedure
44.4.803 intervention
44.4.804 commencement of investigation
44.4.805 investigation; powers of commission
44.4.806 failure to cooperate with investigation
44.4.807 failure of respondent to cooperate with investigation
44.4.808 prehearing investigation report
44.4.809 certification of a request for hearing
44.4.810 notice of certification for hearing
44.4.811 determining time and place for hearing
44.4.812 presentation of case in support of request
44.4.813 waiver of hearing
44.4.814 failure to appear at hearing
44.4.815 subpoenas
44.4.816 hearing examiners
44.4.817 hearing
44.5 - businesses
44.5.101 fees for filing documents - business corporations
44.5.102 license fee for domestic or foreign profit corporations based on authorized shares
44.5.103 fees for filing documents - nonprofit corporations
44.5.104 miscellaneous charges - profit and nonprofit corporations and limited liability companies
44.5.105 fees for filing documents and issuing certificates - limited partnerships
44.5.106 miscellaneous charges - limited partnerships
44.5.107 fees for filing documents and issuing certificates - assumed business names
44.5.108 miscellaneous charges - assumed business names or limited liability partnerships
44.5.109 fees for filing documents and issuing certificates - trademarks
44.5.110 miscellaneous charges - trademarks
44.5.111 forms
44.5.112 fees for filing documents - limited liability companies
44.5.113 fees for filing documents and issuing certificates - limited liability partnerships
44.5.114 corporations - profit and nonprofit fees
44.5.115 limited liability company fees
44.5.116 limited liability partnership fees
44.5.117 limited partnership fees
44.5.118 cooperative associations, agricultural associations, cooperative agricultural authority, rural cooperative utilities fees
44.5.119 assumed business name fees
44.5.120 trademark fees
44.5.121 miscellaneous fees
44.5.122 manual and online search fees
44.5.131 distinguishable on/in the record(s)
44.5.141 requirements for filing trademark applications, renewals, and assignments
44.5.201 filing for certification authorities
44.5.202 certificate of existence for foreign entities
44.5.301 requirements for annual report online filing
44.5.302 form of annual report
44.6 - uniform commercial code
44.6.101 fees for filing new uniform commercial code secured transactions documents covering agricultural property
44.6.102 fees for refiling existing uniform commercial code secured transactions documents covering agricultural property
44.6.104 federal tax lien fees
44.6.105 uniform commercial code fees
44.6.106 fees for filing new uniform commercial code secured transactions documents covering agricultural property to be paid to clerks and recorders
44.6.107 fees for filing agricultural liens
44.6.108 format requirements for the filing of uniform commercial code liens
44.6.109 format requirements for filing an effective financing statement lien under the federal food security act of 1985
44.6.110 definitions and format requirements for the filing of a title 71 lien
44.6.111 liens appearing on the farm bill master list and fees for obtaining the farm bill master list
44.6.112 farm bill master list
44.6.113 definitions and requirements for online filing
44.6.201 defining search criteria for uniform commercial code certified searches
44.6.202 effective date and time
44.6.203 requirements for filing ucc amendments
44.6.302 nonstandard inquiry
44.9 - mail ballot elections
44.9.101 introduction, scope and intent
44.9.102 role of the secretary of state
44.9.103 definitions
44.9.202 plan specifications
44.9.203 timetable specifications
44.9.204 proportional voting
44.9.301 procedures for voting in person
44.9.302 disposition of ballots voted in person
44.9.303 voting by nonregistered eligible electors
44.9.304 designation of mailing address or alternative address
44.9.305 replacement ballots
44.9.306 disposition of ballots returned as undeliverable
44.9.307 places of deposit – election official duties
44.9.308 procedures when ballots returned to places of deposit
44.9.309 procedures for transporting ballots
44.9.310 procedures to secure ballots
44.9.311 records of ballots received
44.9.312 signature verification procedures
44.9.313 record of questioned ballots
44.9.314 late and late transfer registration applicants in mail ballot elections
44.9.315 inactive electors in mail ballot elections
44.9.401 transmittal envelope
44.9.402 signature envelope
44.9.403 secrecy envelope
44.9.404 instructions to electors
44.9.405 register
44.10 - commissioner of political practices
44.10.101 organizational rule
44.10.201 advisory opinions and selected incorporation of certain attorney general rules, regarding declaratory rulings and rulemaking
44.10.301 introduction and definitions
44.10.303 construction of rules
44.10.305 practice regarding application of rules
44.10.307 complaints of violations
44.10.309 copying of public records
44.10.311 electioneering - interpretive rule
44.10.321 contribution - definition
44.10.323 expenditure - definition
44.10.325 political committee - definition
44.10.327 political committee, definition and types
44.10.329 political committee, classification
44.10.330 designation of contributions for primary and general elections
44.10.331 limits on receipts from political committees
44.10.332 leadership political committees
44.10.333 limitations on contributions from political party committees
44.10.334 elections to which aggregate contribution limits apply
44.10.335 disposal of surplus campaign funds and property
44.10.336 personal benefit
44.10.337 aggregate contribution limits for write-in candidates
44.10.338 limitations on individual and political party contributions to a candidate
44.10.401 statements and reports, filing
44.10.403 amendments to statements and reports
44.10.405 statement of organization - political committee, information required
44.10.407 local candidates and political committees receiving or expending less than $500
44.10.409 committee semiannual and closing reports
44.10.411 incidental political committee, filing schedule, reports
44.10.413 nonresident and federally filing committees, reports
44.10.501 uniform system of accounts
44.10.503 monetary deposits and expenditures, only through depository
44.10.505 cash contribution, receipt
44.10.507 transfer of contribution to campaign treasurer
44.10.511 contributions, reporting
44.10.513 in-kind contribution, reporting and valuation
44.10.515 loans as contributions, reporting
44.10.517 expenditure encouraged to avoid contribution, reporting
44.10.519 earmarked contribution, reporting
44.10.521 mass collections at fund-raising events, reporting
44.10.523 aggregate contributions - definition, reporting
44.10.525 debts and obligations owed to a candidate or political committee, reporting
44.10.531 expenditures, reporting
44.10.533 in-kind expenditure, reporting and valuation
44.10.535 debts and obligations owed by a candidate or political committee, reporting
44.10.536 definitions
44.10.537 applicability of rules
44.10.538 eligible elected officials
44.10.539 prohibitions
44.10.540 authorized expenditures
44.10.541 opening an account
44.10.542 records and reporting
44.10.543 interest paid on accounts
44.10.544 closing an account – disbursement of surplus account funds
44.10.601 overlapping salaries from multiple public employers
44.10.603 definitions
44.10.604 complaint, who may file
44.10.605 filing, amending complaints
44.10.607 complaint contents
44.10.608 withdrawal of a complaint
44.10.610 notice of filing a complaint
44.10.612 confidentiality
44.10.613 informal contested case hearing
44.10.621 business disclosure
44.11 - commissioner of political practices
44.11.101 organizational rule
44.11.102 advisory opinions and selected incorporation of certain attorney general rules, regarding declaratory rulings and rulemaking
44.11.103 introduction and definitions
44.11.104 construction of rules
44.11.105 practice regarding application of rules
44.11.106 complaints of violations
44.11.107 copying of public records
44.11.201 statement of organization - political committee, information required
44.11.202 political committee, definition and types
44.11.203 primary purpose
44.11.204 political committee, classification
44.11.220 statement of candidacy
44.11.221 business interest disclosure
44.11.222 elections to which aggregate contribution limits apply
44.11.223 aggregate contribution limits for write-in candidates
44.11.224 designation of contributions for primary and general elections
44.11.225 limitations on contributions from political party committees
44.11.226 limits on receipts from political committees
44.11.227 limitations on individual and political party contributions to a candidate
44.11.240 consequences for failure to file required statements, reports, or disclosures
44.11.301 uniform system of accounts
44.11.302 statements and reports, filing
44.11.303 amendments to statements and reports
44.11.304 local candidates and political committees receiving or expending less than $500
44.11.305 nonresident and federally filing committees, reports
44.11.306 committee semiannual and closing reports
44.11.401 contribution - definition
44.11.402 contributions, reporting
44.11.403 in-kind contribution, reporting and valuation
44.11.404 earmarked contribution, reporting
44.11.405 loans as contributions, reporting
44.11.406 mass collections at fundraising events, reporting
44.11.407 cash contribution, receipt
44.11.408 electronic contributions, reporting
44.11.409 monetary deposits and expenditures, only through depository
44.11.501 expenditure - definition
44.11.502 expenditures, reporting
44.11.503 in-kind expenditure, reporting and valuation
44.11.504 expenditure encouraged to avoid contribution, reporting
44.11.505 debts and obligations owed to a candidate or political committee, reporting
44.11.506 debts and obligations owed by a candidate or political committee, reporting
44.11.601 attribution on election material
44.11.602 coordination
44.11.603 de minimis
44.11.604 election communication
44.11.605 electioneering communication
44.11.606 electioneering - interpretive rule
44.11.607 fair notice period before election
44.11.608 personal use of campaign funds
44.11.701 definitions
44.11.702 disposal of surplus campaign funds and property
44.11.703 personal benefit
44.11.704 applicability of rules
44.11.705 eligible elected officials
44.11.706 prohibitions
44.11.707 authorized expenditures
44.11.708 opening an account
44.11.709 records and reporting
44.11.710 interest paid on accounts
44.11.711 closing an account – disbursement of surplus account funds
44.12 - commissioner of political practices -- lobbyist disclosure
44.12.101 lobbying--exemptions
44.12.101A preamble and statement of applicability
44.12.102 lobbying--definitions and scope--reportable activities
44.12.103 lobbyists and lobbying support personnel--reporting of information to principal
44.12.104 personal living expenses--limitations and records
44.12.105 state government agencies--lobbying--definitions and reporting
44.12.106 elected public officials
44.12.106A appointed public officials
44.12.107 local government lobbying--definitions and reporting
44.12.108 lobbying by federal agencies and tribal representatives
44.12.109 personal financial disclosure by elected officials
44.12.201 reporting of contributions and membership fees
44.12.202 principals--reports--maintenance of records
44.12.203 principals--reporting of compensation paid to lobbyists
44.12.204 payment threshold--inflation adjustment
44.12.205 principals--reporting of reimbursed expenses of lobbyists
44.12.207 principals--reporting of office and miscellaneous expenses
44.12.209 principals--reporting of costs of entertainment and social events
44.12.211 allocation of time and costs--alternative reporting method
44.12.212 licenses--fees--waiver--hearing
44.12.213 complaints--procedure
44.12.215 audits
44.12.217 civil penalties for delay in filing--option for hearing
44.14 - records and information management
44.14.101 records retained on digital media
44.14.102 records with a retention period of more than ten years
44.14.106 delegation authority for disposal of public records
44.14.201 use of electronic records storage systems for local government documents
44.14.202 storage requirement for electronically stored documents with greater than ten year record retention (long-term records)
44.14.203 storage requirement for electronically stored documents with less than ten year record retention schedule
44.14.301 fees for 16mm microfilm services
44.14.302 fees for 35mm microfilm services
44.14.303 fees for 105mm microfilm services
44.14.304 fees for film processing
44.14.305 fees for film inspecting
44.14.306 fees for film duplication
44.14.307 fees for jacket loading/titling
44.14.308 miscellaneous fees
44.14.309 miscellaneous supplies
44.14.310 fees for records center services
44.14.310 fees for records center services
44.14.311 fees for records center boxes
44.14.312 fees for imaging services
44.14.401 state records committee membership rotation
44.15 - notaries public
44.15.101 application for a commission as a notary public
44.15.102 application fee
44.15.103 notary bond
44.15.104 cancellation of commission
44.15.105 request for certificate of authority
44.15.106 notification to secretary of state of change in information or status
44.15.107 official stamp
44.15.108 remote and remote online notarizations
44.15.109 fees for notarial acts
44.15.110 notary public journal retention