The resolution H.C.R. 2013 seeks to strengthen election integrity in Arizona by implementing several key measures. It prohibits the use of foreign donations for election administration and influencing ballot measures, ensuring that all entities involved in campaign finance certify compliance with this prohibition. Additionally, it requires voters who receive early mail ballots to confirm their addresses before receiving their ballots, regardless of their status on the Active Early Voting List. The resolution also mandates that all public buildings owned by political subdivisions be made available as voting locations upon request from election officials.

To enforce these provisions, the resolution establishes strict penalties for violations related to foreign donations, classifying knowingly failing to provide accurate certifications as a class 1 misdemeanor. The Attorney General is empowered to take legal action against such violations, and qualified electors can initiate civil actions to ensure compliance. The act, titled the "Arizona Free and Fair Elections Act," will be submitted to voters for approval in the next general election and will take effect upon the Governor's proclamation if approved.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-407.04, 16-407.05, 16-544, 16-547, 16-548, 16-550, 16-560.01, 16-919, 16-901, 16-452, 99-410, 16-166, 16-542, 16-191, 16-152, 16-545, 16-579, 16-1005, 16-579.02, 16-550.01, 16-168, 16-551, 16-602, 16-449
House Engrossed Version: 16-407.04, 16-407.05, 16-411, 16-449, 16-542, 16-544, 16-547, 16-548, 16-551, 16-552, 16-579.01, 16-901, 16-919, 16-579.02, 16-579, 16-452, 16-515, 16-204, 16-804, 99-410, 16-153, 16-545, 16-409, 16-166, 16-191, 16-1005, 16-531, 16-622, 16-591, 16-594, 16-672, 16-584
Senate Engrossed Version: 16-407.04, 16-407.05, 16-411.01, 16-544.01, 16-919, 16-901, 16-411