The proposed bill would update current Arizona election laws by introducing a requirement that election precincts must not contain more than 1,000 registered voters, thereby ensuring manageable precinct sizes for voters and election officials. It would also remove the authorization for the Board of Supervisors to use voting centers, which previously allowed voters to receive ballots at various locations on election day. Additionally, the bill would eliminate the provision for the County Recorder to establish on-site early voting locations, thereby restricting early voting options for voters.

Moreover, the bill would ensure that at least three election workers are appointed for each polling place without regard to political party affiliation, and it would clarify procedures for handling early ballots, including the tabulation process and requirements for voters presenting their ballots. Overall, these changes reflect a shift towards tighter regulations on voting locations and processes, aiming to streamline election administration while enhancing voter accessibility and maintaining election integrity.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-411, 16-531, 16-542, 16-579.01, 16-579.02, 16-1017, 16-1018, 16-544, 16-579, 16-452, 16-515, 16-204, 15-901, 16-804, 99-410, 16-153, 16-545, 16-409, 16-584, 16-125
House Engrossed Version: 16-411, 16-531, 16-542, 16-579.01, 16-579.02, 16-1017, 16-1018, 16-544, 16-579, 16-452, 16-515, 16-204, 15-901, 16-804, 99-410, 16-153, 16-545, 16-409, 16-584, 16-125