This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding the nomination petition requirements for candidates for justice of the peace or constable in Arizona. Under the current law, candidates in counties with a population of one million or more must gather signatures from at least one percent but not more than ten percent of qualified signers in their precinct. The bill introduces a new provision that allows candidates in counties with populations of fewer than one million to either collect at least one percent of qualified signers or a minimum of 300 signatures, whichever is less. This change aims to simplify the nomination process for candidates in smaller counties.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the filing officer for county offices in counties with populations under one million must publicize the revised signature requirements and notify all candidates who have expressed interest in running for justice of the peace or constable for the upcoming election. The bill also makes conforming changes to the existing statutes and updates the numbering of the relevant sections. Overall, these amendments are designed to streamline the nomination process and ensure that candidates are adequately informed of the requirements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-322
House Engrossed Version: 16-322
Senate Engrossed Version: 16-322