- After the controversial 2000 presidential election, Congress passed the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA) to improve elections and modernize voting equipment. This landmark legislation expanded the federal government’s role in elections through mandates and standards and marked the first time the federal government would provide funding to the states for election reforms.
- The law, which received bipartisan support in Congress, mandates a number of reforms but leaves it to the states to decide how to implement them. HAVA’s most significant requirements include: new voting equipment to replace punch card and lever machines, statewide voter registration systems and provisional ballots. The law also provides the states with money to conduct voter education campaigns and poll-worker training programs.
- The deadline for implementing most of the law’s mandates was January 1, 2006, but, largely because of delays at the federal level, many states did not complete the reforms until the 2006 primary elections this year. Indiana, however, completed many of the deliverables that other states have fallen short of, markedly the Statewide Voter Registration System.
Preview :: Desk
The Secretary of State is one of five constitutional officers originally designated in Indiana's State Constitution of 1816. Fifty-nine Hoosiers have served as the third highest-ranking official in state government - with Secretary of State Rokita serving since 2003.
Duties | Bio | Staff | Contact Us | Student/Teacher Resources | more»
Preview :: INBiz
The Business Services Division administers all business-related responsibilities for the Secretary of State including registering of new businesses, filing of commercial liens, and issuance of trademarks, notaries public and summonses.
Corporations | UCC | Trademarks | Notary | Apostilles | Forms | more»
Preview :: INVest
The Secretary of State's office oversees Indiana's securities industry as well as the activities of mortgage brokers, collection agencies, franchisors and continuing care retirement centers.
Alerts & Education | File a Complaint | Search Database | Application Forms | more»
Preview :: INVotes
Under the bipartisan direction and leadership of the Indiana Election Division, we endeavor to govern the fair, legal and orderly conduct of elections in the State of Indiana
About the Election Commission | Register to Vote | Results | HAVA | Forms | more»
Preview :: Ask Todd
Find additional information or contact the Secretary of State's office. Also, sign up for e-mail updates to stay up-to-date on the latest news from our office.
Search » | E-mail updates | Contact Todd