This bill proposes to amend Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section, 16-652, which would prohibit the Attorney General from prosecuting or bringing civil actions against members of a county board of supervisors based on their votes against the certification of election canvasses, provided certain conditions are met. Specifically, these conditions include the member's good faith belief that unresolved issues affect the election's integrity or the presence of documentation suggesting irregularities. The bill clarifies that this prohibition does not prevent the Attorney General from investigating or prosecuting unrelated election offenses.

Additionally, the bill defines "good faith belief" as a belief that is honestly held and not influenced by arbitrary or partisan motives, and it specifies that "documentation or other evidence" can include official reports, audits, sworn affidavits, or expert testimony. The new section is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part of the act is found invalid, the remaining provisions will still be enforceable.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-652
House Engrossed Version: 16-652