The proposed bill would amend several sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes related to the conduct of elections. Key updates include the removal of specific provisions regarding emergency voting centers, which would no longer require a resolution from the board of supervisors to authorize their use. Additionally, the bill would allow qualified electors to update their voter registration information at early voting locations and emergency voting centers, streamlining the voting process. The bill also clarifies the methods for returning voted ballots, specifying that they must be received by the county recorder or other election officials by 7:00 p.m. on the Friday before election day, rather than on election day itself.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new language to enhance the clarity of existing statutes, such as specifying that ballots can be mailed or delivered to the county recorder's office, and that they must be received by the specified deadlines to be counted. It also updates the terminology used in the statutes, replacing outdated terms and ensuring consistency in language throughout the election process. Overall, these changes aim to improve the efficiency and accessibility of voting in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-411, 16-542, 16-547, 16-548, 16-558.01, 16-544, 16-579.02, 16-579, 16-452, 16-515, 16-204, 16-804, 99-410, 16-153, 16-545, 16-409, 16-1005