The proposed bill seeks to update current Arizona election statutes by introducing new requirements for voter identity verification and early ballot procedures. It mandates that voters confirm their address each election cycle to remain on the Active Early Voting List (AEVL) and establishes new deadlines for returning early ballots, specifically allowing deposits at early voting locations until 7:00 P.M. on the Friday before election day. The bill also clarifies that only the County Recorder's office is a valid location for hand-delivering ballots on election day. Additionally, it prohibits foreign contributions in elections, requiring entities involved in election administration to certify non-acceptance of such donations, with penalties for non-compliance. Moreover, the bill includes several technical updates, such as new definitions for terms like foreign nongovernmental source and election cycle, and modifies voter instructions for early voting. It removes outdated provisions related to emergency voting locations and emphasizes that public schools must serve as polling places when requested. The overall aim of these changes is to enhance the integrity and security of the electoral process while streamlining existing statutes for clarity and efficiency, as indicated by the ... of redundant language and the ... of new provisions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-407.04, 16-407.05, 16-544, 16-547, 16-548, 16-550, 16-560.01, 16-919, 16-901, 16-452, 99-410, 16-166, 16-542, 16-191, 16-152, 16-545, 16-579, 16-1005, 16-579.02, 16-550.01, 16-168, 16-551, 16-602, 16-449
House Engrossed Version: 16-407.04, 16-407.05, 16-411, 16-449, 16-542, 16-544, 16-547, 16-548, 16-550, 16-552, 16-579.01, 16-579.02, 16-919, 16-901, 16-579, 16-452, 16-515, 16-204, 16-804, 99-410, 16-153, 16-545, 16-409, 16-191, 16-152, 16-1005, 16-550.01, 16-168, 16-551, 16-602, 16-591, 16-594, 16-672, 16-584