Gov. Tom Wolf on July 9 said his administration was preparing to float a bond issue that would assist county governments in purchasing new voting machines with enhanced security to foil hacking and produce a paper record so voters can verify their ballot and assist in recounts.

“Pennsylvania counties are well on their way to replacing their voting systems and I applaud their tremendous commitment to protecting our elections,” Wolf said. “I remain committed to supporting their efforts and this funding will help the counties to complete that process.”

According to a Wolf administration statement, the bond issue would fund up to $90 million to reimburse counties for 60% of their actual costs to replace voting systems. The Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority may issue bonds, and the Department of State would make grants available to counties.