If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes regarding the certification of voting equipment in Arizona. Specifically, it would introduce a new requirement that, starting January 1, 2029, the Secretary of State cannot certify any vote recording or tabulating machines unless 100% of their parts and components are sourced, manufactured, and assembled in the United States. Additionally, the bill exempts machines acquired before January 1, 2028, from this requirement.

The bill also makes several technical changes to existing language, such as replacing "permits" with "allows" in the context of using unapproved voting systems, and clarifying the composition of the committee that investigates voting machines. Furthermore, it modifies the structure of the statute by renumbering sections and ensuring that the new provisions are clearly integrated into the existing framework. Overall, these updates aim to enhance the integrity and security of voting equipment used in federal, state, and county elections.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-442