This bill proposes updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically section 16-452, regarding the Elections Procedures Manual (EPM). The new language asserts that the requirement for the Secretary of State (SOS) to adopt the EPM shall not be interpreted as an excessive delegation of legislative powers. Additionally, it clarifies that the EPM will only have the force of law for provisions that the Legislature has specifically authorized the SOS to include, distinguishing these from sections included under the general authority granted to the SOS.

The bill retains the existing language that states the EPM has the force of law only for those provisions specifically authorized by the Legislature, while removing any ambiguity regarding the delegation of powers. This change aims to reinforce the legislative authority over election procedures and ensure that the SOS's role in adopting the EPM is clearly defined within the bounds of legislative intent.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-452
House Engrossed Version: 16-452