If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes related to the security and operation of voting equipment in Arizona. It would introduce new requirements for vote recording and tabulating machines, mandating that they be configured to high security standards, prohibiting internet connectivity, and ensuring that user credentials are tracked and changed regularly. Additionally, the bill would require that any accessible ports on voting equipment be secured with tamper-proof seals and that detailed chain of custody documentation be maintained for the delivery, use, and return of the equipment. Violations of these provisions would be classified as a class 1 misdemeanor.

The bill would also establish strict regulations for tabulation equipment, ensuring that it remains secure and inaccessible to unauthorized personnel until used by election officials. It would require the presence of two observers from different political parties during the handling of removable storage devices and mandate that all activities at counting centers be recorded and made publicly available via a nonstop video feed. Overall, these updates aim to enhance the integrity and security of the electoral process in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-442, 16-567, 16-605