The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend sections 16-314 and 16-341 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to allow candidates for offices in districts or geographic areas that span multiple counties to collect signatures from registered voters across those counties. Specifically, it would insert provisions that permit nomination petition signature sheets to include signatures from qualified electors registered in any county within the district, ensuring that such signatures are not disqualified solely based on their county of origin. This change aims to facilitate the nomination process for candidates operating in multi-county jurisdictions.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the requirement for strict compliance with statutory requirements for seeking office. It modifies existing language to clarify that nomination petitions must adhere to specific statutory language and includes new provisions that reinforce the necessity for candidates to follow all related legal requirements. The bill also updates the language of the nomination petition forms to reflect these changes, ensuring clarity and consistency in the nomination process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-314, 16-341, 16-311, 16-153