SB1240 is a bill that amends the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section related to public records. The bill stipulates that the cast vote record for any election held in Arizona becomes a public record after the official canvass is completed. The bill also provides a definition for "cast vote record," describing it as an electronic record of voters' selections captured by a tabulation device from a ballot or ballot image, which cannot be linked to a specific voter.

The current law requires the protection of electronic or digital ballot images from unauthorized access, similar to the security measures for paper ballots. The new bill language does not change these security requirements but makes the cast vote record publicly accessible, ensuring transparency in the election process. There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state's General Fund from this legislation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 39-130
Senate Engrossed Version: 39-130