The proposed bill, SB1653, amends existing election laws in Arizona to enhance the transparency and security of voter information. It mandates that county recorders prepare and transmit a list of all eligible voters, including those on the inactive voter list, to the Secretary of State (SOS) at least ten days before elections. This list must exclude personal identifying information and will be posted on a secure website. Additionally, after elections, the county recorder must submit a list of all voters, unaltered ballot images, and a sortable cast vote record to the SOS, who will also publish this information online.

Key changes from current law include the requirement for the SOS to publish unaltered ballot images and the cast vote record, as well as stricter regulations on the use of voter information, classifying unauthorized commercial use or alteration of this data as a class 5 felony. The bill also increases the timeframe for contesting election results from five to seven days and defines "personal identifying information" more comprehensively. Furthermore, it establishes an electronic portal for accessing these materials and ensures that voter data is not altered or added during security measures.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-407.04, 16-673, 11-483, 11-484, 41-162, 99-410, 39-121.03, 16-1012, 16-1013
Senate Engrossed Version: 16-407.04, 16-673, 11-483, 11-484, 41-162, 99-410, 39-121.03, 16-1012, 16-1013