SB1060 is a bill that proposes amendments to the Arizona Revised Statutes relating to the conduct of elections. The bill allows candidates for federal office to designate a representative to act as an observer at a counting center during the general election. If multiple candidates from the same political party designate observers, a lottery will determine which candidate's observer can attend. Additionally, the bill allows the county chairman of each political party to designate a challenger at a voting center in addition to a precinct. The bill sets forth conduct rules for party representatives, challengers, and observers, such as prohibiting them from approaching election officials' tables or equipment too closely, obstructing election administration, or interacting with voters. Observers must be registered voters in Arizona, and candidates on the ballot cannot act as representatives or challengers. The bill also includes technical and conforming changes and is set to become effective on the general effective date.

The Governor vetoed the bill, indicating that current statutes already provide adequately for the designation of observers. The bill had been amended by the House of Representatives with technical changes before being vetoed. The Senate Fact Sheet provides a summary of the bill's purpose, background, provisions, and legislative actions, including the veto by the Governor on April 23, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-552, 16-590, 16-602, 16-621, 16-551, 16-591, 16-594, 16-672, 16-584, 16-452, 16-248
Senate Engrossed Version: 16-552, 16-590, 16-602, 16-621, 16-551, 16-591, 16-594, 16-672, 16-584, 16-452, 16-248
House Engrossed Version: 16-552, 16-590, 16-602, 16-621, 16-551, 16-579, 16-591, 16-594, 16-672, 16-584, 16-452, 16-248