This bill proposes to amend current statutes by adding "justice of the peace" and "constable" to the list of offices for which the Secretary of State (SOS) must provide an online signature collection system (E-Qual) for qualified electors to electronically sign nomination petitions. Specifically, the bill will insert these positions into the existing language of A.R.S. § 16-317, which currently includes city or town offices, county offices, and the office of precinct committeeman.

The updated statute will ensure that the E-Qual system is available for these additional offices, allowing candidates for justice of the peace and constable to collect signatures electronically. The current provisions regarding the verification of qualified electors' identities and the transmission of filings to election officials will remain unchanged, ensuring the integrity of the nomination process. Overall, the bill aims to modernize the nomination petition process by expanding access to electronic signature collection for more offices.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-317
House Engrossed Version: 16-317
Senate Engrossed Version: 16-317
Chaptered Version: 16-317