This bill proposes several updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes regarding the conduct of elections. Key changes include the removal of specific provisions related to emergency voting centers, such as the requirement for the board of supervisors to specify locations and hours of operation, and the ability for voters to update their registration at these centers. Additionally, the bill eliminates the emergency voting provisions that allowed voters to request alternative voting methods due to unforeseen circumstances between the Friday before the election and the Monday preceding it.

The bill also introduces new language to clarify the process for early voting and ballot submission. It expands the options for voters to return their ballots, allowing them to mail their voted ballots, deliver them to the county recorder's office, or deposit them at any voting location in the county, all with specific deadlines. Furthermore, it updates the language regarding the handling of ballots and the affidavit process, ensuring that voters can return their ballots securely and in compliance with the new regulations.

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