This bill proposes to amend current statutes by adding a new section, 16-407.04, to the Arizona Revised Statutes, which focuses on enhancing election security. The bill mandates the establishment of an election security standards and practices committee, led by the Secretary of State and including various election officials and technical experts. This committee is tasked with creating and disseminating required and recommended security controls for election jurisdictions, as well as a self-assessment questionnaire to ensure compliance with these standards.

Additionally, the bill outlines a process for regular review and updates of security standards and practices. It specifies that improvements to the standards must occur by January 1 of each odd-numbered year, with public comment opportunities, and that a self-assessment questionnaire must be submitted to the Secretary of State by February 1 of each odd-numbered year. Furthermore, jurisdictions are required to submit their completed self-assessments by February 1 of each even-numbered year. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen the security framework surrounding elections in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-407.04