SB1375 is a bill that mandates the numbering of ballots used in Arizona elections and sets requirements for the distribution and tracking of these ballots. It requires that all ballots, except for provisional ballots, have a unique identification number or other unique designation. The bill specifies that ballots can be individually numbered consecutively or using an alphanumeric combination, or prenumbered in batches, and must be linked to specific voting locations. The county recorder or officer in charge of elections must maintain a count of the physical ballots printed and generated, categorize them (e.g., early, regular, provisional, federal-only, electronic), and post this information on the county's website within two days. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the distribution of ballots to voters, the tracking of prenumbered batches, and the configuration of ballot printing equipment to enable tracking. It also transfers $6,000,000 from the state treasurer to the secretary of state for distribution to counties to cover the costs of compliance with the act.

The bill also makes several amendments to existing statutes, such as changing the term "chairman" to "chairperson," and clarifying procedures for hand counts and recounts. It prohibits the government from maintaining a database linking voters to their ballots and from asking voters to reveal their ballot's unique identifier. The bill applies to primary, general, and presidential preference elections, with the possibility of using unique identifiers in other elections as required. The bill is set to become effective on the general effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-502, 16-602, 16-663, 16-341, 19-125, 16-400, 16-452, 16-621, 16-248
Senate Engrossed Version: 16-502, 16-602, 16-663, 16-341, 19-125, 16-400, 16-452, 16-621, 16-248
House Engrossed Version: 16-502, 16-602, 16-663, 16-341, 19-125, 16-400, 16-452, 16-621, 16-248