The bill SB1285 amends existing election laws in Arizona to allow candidates to collect up to 110% of the required nomination petition signatures using an online signature collection system, starting January 1, 2025. It also validates signatures collected through electronic petitions for the August 6, 2024 primary election, even if they reference the old primary date, ensuring they are not rejected solely based on the date change to July 30, 2024. Additionally, it mandates that any election items called for the original primary date must be placed on the new ballot date.

The bill introduces several provisions, including the requirement for election officials to allow voters to correct signatures and provide identification for conditional provisional ballots within specified timeframes after elections. It also clarifies that candidates do not need to file new statements of interest due to the primary date change. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the nomination process and ensure the validity of signatures collected under the previous election timeline.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-317
Senate Engrossed Version: 16-317
House Engrossed Version: 16-317, 16-550
Chaptered Version: 16-317, 16-550