The proposed bill amends Arizona's election laws by introducing a new requirement for the county recorder and the county officer in charge of elections to maintain a detailed log of the chain of custody for both unvoted and voted ballots. This log must start when unvoted ballots are received from the ballot printer and continue until the completion of the canvass.

Additionally, the bill mandates that representatives from the two largest political parties, which are entitled to continued representation on the ballot, must observe and verify each transfer of custody of the ballots. This new provision aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the election process, ensuring that the handling of ballots is closely monitored.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-605