This bill proposes to amend current statutes by adding a new section, 16-652, to the Arizona Revised Statutes, which would prohibit the Attorney General from prosecuting members of a County Board of Supervisors for voting against the certification of an election canvass under specific conditions. The new provisions stipulate that such a vote cannot be prosecuted if it is based on a good faith belief regarding unresolved issues affecting election integrity or if there is documentation suggesting irregularities. Additionally, the bill clarifies that it does not prevent the Attorney General from investigating other election-related offenses not directly tied to the certification vote.

The bill also defines key terms such as "good faith belief" and "documentation or other evidence," and includes a delayed effective date of January 1, 2026. Furthermore, it contains a severability clause to ensure that if any part of the act is found invalid, the remaining provisions can still be enforced. Overall, these updates aim to provide legal protections for supervisors acting in good faith regarding election integrity while maintaining the ability to address other election-related issues.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-652