The bill amends Arizona's election laws regarding presidential preference elections (PPE) by requiring political parties that opt out of the publicly administered PPE to provide a voting method that accommodates both persons with disabilities and absent uniformed services or overseas voters. This change ensures that if a political party chooses to select its presidential nominee through a vote open to all party members, it must facilitate participation for these specific groups.
Additionally, the bill clarifies that while political parties must provide a voting method for these individuals, they are not mandated to hold a PPE or select a nominee through a popular vote. The political party retains discretion over the voting methods used, as long as they comply with the new accessibility requirements.
Statutes affected: Introduced Version: 16-242.01
House Engrossed Version: 16-242.01
Senate Engrossed Version: 16-242.01