The proposed bill, SB1170, significantly alters the current election procedures in Arizona by prohibiting the use of voting centers and early voting locations, mandating that all voting occurs strictly within individual precincts. It also modifies the identification requirements for voters, removing the ability to present certain forms of identification that were previously acceptable. Additionally, the bill introduces new ballot fraud countermeasures, specifically requiring the use of colored threads or threads that fluoresce under ultraviolet light.

Furthermore, the bill restricts mail-in voting to specific categories of voters, such as students residing outside Arizona and those eligible under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act. It eliminates the option for voters to cast provisional ballots if they fail to present the required identification, and it removes the principal's authority to deny requests for polling places in public schools based on safety or space concerns. Lastly, it mandates that election board workers enter tally results into a publicly viewable county database after elections, enhancing transparency in the electoral process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-522
Senate Engrossed Version: 16-411, 16-504, 16-541, 16-579, 16-607, 16-544, 16-579.02, 16-452, 16-515, 16-204, 16-584