If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes regarding the certification of voting equipment in Arizona. Specifically, it would prohibit the Secretary of State from certifying any vote recording and vote tabulating machines for federal, state, or county elections unless 100 percent of the machine's parts and components are sourced from and manufactured in the United States, effective January 1, 2029. Additionally, the bill would exempt machines acquired before January 1, 2028, from this requirement.

The bill also modifies the composition of the committee that investigates and tests voting machines, ensuring that at least one member has significant experience with electronic voting systems. It replaces the term "permits" with "allows" in the context of using unapproved voting systems and clarifies the conditions under which emergency certifications for voting systems can be granted, limiting such certifications to six months. 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