This bill proposes to amend the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section, 16-407.04, which focuses on enhancing election security. The bill mandates the Secretary of State, in collaboration with various election officials and technical experts, to establish an election security standards and practices committee. This committee will be responsible for creating and disseminating required and recommended security controls for election jurisdictions, including guidelines for testing and verifying election equipment.

Additionally, the bill outlines a process for regular review and updates of security standards and practices. It specifies that by January 1 of each odd-numbered year, the committee must improve and update the standards after public comment, and by February 1 of each odd-numbered year, a self-assessment questionnaire must be submitted for publication. Furthermore, by February 1 of each even-numbered year, jurisdictions are required to submit their completed self-assessment to the Secretary of State. The bill aims to enhance the integrity and security of elections through these structured updates and compliance measures.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-407.04