If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes regarding the certification of voting equipment by the Secretary of State (SOS). Specifically, it would introduce a new requirement that, starting January 1, 2029, the SOS cannot certify any vote recording and vote tabulating machines unless 100% of their parts and components are sourced and manufactured in the United States. Additionally, the bill would stipulate that all manufacturing and assembly of these machines must also occur in the United States. Machines acquired before January 1, 2028, would be exempt from this requirement.

The bill also modifies the composition of the committee appointed by the SOS to investigate and test voting machines, ensuring that at least one member has significant experience with electronic voting systems. Furthermore, it updates the language regarding the use of unapproved voting systems, changing "permits" to "allows." The bill maintains the existing provisions for emergency certification of voting systems while clarifying the duration of such certifications. Overall, these changes aim to enhance the integrity and security of voting equipment used in Arizona elections.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-442
House Engrossed Version: 16-442