If this bill were to become law, it would amend section 16-452 of the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new provision that clarifies the delegation of authority to the Secretary of State to adopt an official instructions and procedures manual for elections. Specifically, the bill states that this authorization does not constitute an excessive delegation of legislative powers, thereby affirming the legitimacy of the Secretary of State's role in producing the manual.

The bill also specifies that the official instructions and procedures manual will only have the force of law for provisions that are specifically authorized by the Legislature. This change aims to ensure that the manual's authority is clearly defined and limited to the scope of legislative approval, thereby reinforcing the legislative oversight of election procedures.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-452