The proposed bill amends various sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes related to elections, primarily focusing on the use and access to voter registration information, the procedures for early voting, and the handling of ballots during elections. Key changes include the introduction of electronic access to voter registration information, stipulating that such information cannot be publicly posted or used for commercial purposes. Additionally, the bill allows for a noncommercial use of voter registration data upon establishing an electronic profile and attesting to the noncommercial intent. It also emphasizes the protection of sensitive voter information, such as birth dates and social security numbers, from public access.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the procedures for hand counting ballots and the observation of election processes. It mandates that the county officer in charge of elections publish hand count procedures on the county's website and allows party representatives to observe the hand count. The bill also specifies that the selection of precincts for hand counting must be conducted by the county political party chairpersons and introduces provisions for ensuring a balanced representation of political parties among those conducting the hand count. Overall, the bill aims to enhance transparency and security in the electoral process while safeguarding voter information.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-168, 16-544, 16-550, 16-590, 16-602, 16-621, 16-621.01, 39-121.03, 103-31, 16-134, 16-452, 107-252, 99-410, 16-166, 16-542, 16-191, 16-579.02, 16-551, 16-248, 16-442, 16-449, 16-531, 16-610, 16-611, 16-612