The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding the procedures and timelines for recall elections in Arizona. Specifically, it would increase the timeframe for county recorders to determine disqualified signatures from 60 days to 75 days after receiving the signature sheets. Additionally, the bill would extend the minimum interval between the order for a recall election and the next consolidated election date from 90 days to 120 days. It would also modify the nomination petition filing period for candidates from between 60 and 90 days to between 90 and 120 days before the recall election.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new requirements for candidates seeking to run in recall elections, mandating that they file a statement of interest with the appropriate filing officer. It also stipulates that any nomination petition signatures collected before the candidate's statement of interest and the recall application are filed would be deemed invalid. These changes aim to clarify and enhance the recall election process while ensuring that all candidates meet specific filing requirements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 19-208.02, 19-209, 19-212, 19-208.01, 19-208.03, 16-204
Senate Engrossed Version: 19-208.02, 19-209, 19-212, 19-208.01, 19-208.03, 16-204
Chaptered Version: 19-208.02, 19-209, 19-212, 19-208.01, 19-208.03, 16-204