The bill HB2580 aims to prohibit the imposition of any requirements regarding background checks or psychological testing on any lawfully elected or appointed public officer. It specifies that no person, state, or political subdivision can impose such requirements, regardless of other laws. The bill also states that it will become effective on the general effective date.
The bill includes amendments to sections 16-407 and 16-550 of the Arizona Revised Statutes and adds section 16-553, which relates to the conduct of elections. It changes the issuance and expiration dates for election officer certificates and modifies the process for verifying signatures on early ballots. Additionally, it allows political parties to designate signature verification evaluators for early election boards, with the officer in charge of elections having the authority to establish training requirements for these evaluators. The bill also includes an emergency clause, stating that it is necessary to preserve public peace, health, or safety and will be operative immediately as provided by law.
Statutes affected: Introduced Version: 16-407
House Engrossed Version: 16-407, 16-550, 16-553, 16-579.02, 16-579, 16-550.01, 16-168, 16-551, 16-602, 16-449, 16-191